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Nebuchadnezzar
Price tag $34.89

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2198 Current Rank
#2262 Last Week
#1995 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Nebuchadnezzar.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nebuchadnezzar decks.

Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+3% Synergy $10.20
Send in the Pest Send in the Pest
+3% Synergy $0.19
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+1% Synergy $0.37
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
0% Synergy $17.36
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-2% Synergy $2.71

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nebuchadnezzar's abilities and overall game plan.

Telepathy Telepathy
+83% Synergy $1.11
Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+80% Synergy $269.50
Seer's Vision Seer's Vision
+72% Synergy $0.26
Megrim Megrim
+65% Synergy $2.17
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+65% Synergy $10.16
Waste Not Waste Not
+64% Synergy $8.21
Peek Peek
+63% Synergy $0.49
Zur's Weirding Zur's Weirding
+63% Synergy $2.49
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+56% Synergy $0.39
Spy Network Spy Network
+55% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nebuchadnezzar decks.

Recoil Recoil
+54% Synergy $0.21
Wandering Eye Wandering Eye
+54% Synergy $0.12
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+53% Synergy $12.02
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+52% Synergy $5.49
Duress Duress
+52% Synergy $0.11
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+52% Synergy $0.45
Perplex Perplex
+48% Synergy $1.52
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+48% Synergy $0.52
Clairvoyance Clairvoyance
+48% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.66

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+34% Synergy $18.53
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+31% Synergy $1.65
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+17% Synergy $2.07
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $71.60
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $22.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $18.66
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $60.99
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $67.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $68.10

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nebuchadnezzar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Doomsday Specter Doomsday Specter
+45% Synergy $0.47
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+43% Synergy $0.48
Hypnotic Specter Hypnotic Specter
+43% Synergy $1.85
Tourach, Dread Cantor Tourach, Dread Cantor
+40% Synergy $1.34
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+36% Synergy $1.02
Ghastlord of Fugue Ghastlord of Fugue
+35% Synergy $1.30
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+34% Synergy $0.82
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+34% Synergy $20.64
Siren of the Silent Song Siren of the Silent Song
+33% Synergy $0.23
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+32% Synergy $0.95
Blizzard Specter Blizzard Specter
+32% Synergy $0.29
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+27% Synergy $10.47
Thoughtcutter Agent Thoughtcutter Agent
+27% Synergy $0.12
Dimir Cutpurse Dimir Cutpurse
+25% Synergy $0.45
Rag Man Rag Man
+23% Synergy $0.22
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+20% Synergy $0.25
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+17% Synergy $3.43
Hollow Specter Hollow Specter
+17% Synergy $0.39
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+15% Synergy $0.56
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+14% Synergy $8.70
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+13% Synergy $2.83
Scythe Specter Scythe Specter
+13% Synergy $0.50
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+12% Synergy $1.78
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+12% Synergy $0.34
Stronghold Rats Stronghold Rats
+11% Synergy $0.96
Mindleech Mass Mindleech Mass
+10% Synergy $0.74
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+10% Synergy $5.55
Abyssal Specter Abyssal Specter
+10% Synergy $0.17
Cunning Lethemancer Cunning Lethemancer
+9% Synergy $7.29
Asylum Visitor Asylum Visitor
+9% Synergy $0.30
Rackling Rackling
+9% Synergy $0.21
Wizened Snitches Wizened Snitches
+8% Synergy $0.27
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+8% Synergy $0.35
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+8% Synergy $0.20
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+7% Synergy $0.47
Grief Grief
+7% Synergy $2.65
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+7% Synergy $0.31
Liliana's Specter Liliana's Specter
+7% Synergy $0.58
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+6% Synergy $12.23
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+6% Synergy $0.33
Deceit Deceit
+6% Synergy $5.80
Guul Draz Specter Guul Draz Specter
+6% Synergy $0.21
Urgoros, the Empty One Urgoros, the Empty One
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+5% Synergy $43.91
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.81
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+3% Synergy $0.37
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+2% Synergy $5.01
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-5% Synergy $2.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.25
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-8% Synergy $5.97

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nebuchadnezzar safe.

Dream Salvage Dream Salvage
+47% Synergy $0.52
Boomerang Boomerang
+27% Synergy $0.10
Unsummon Unsummon
+23% Synergy $0.06
Lay Bare Lay Bare
+16% Synergy $0.08
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+15% Synergy $1.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.37
Treacherous Urge Treacherous Urge
+11% Synergy $0.27
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+10% Synergy $17.02
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+9% Synergy $0.54
Snap Snap
+8% Synergy $3.22
Evacuation Evacuation
+8% Synergy $0.31
Capsize Capsize
+8% Synergy $0.99
Terror Terror
+7% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.95
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.45
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.34
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.48
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+3% Synergy $1.29
Rewind Rewind
+3% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.44
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-2% Synergy $0.25
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
-2% Synergy $7.62
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.39
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $2.81
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.69
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.61
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.03
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.19
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $57.92
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.94
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $1.04
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.14

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nebuchadnezzar's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+37% Synergy $6.92
Blackmail Blackmail
+32% Synergy $0.46
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+30% Synergy $2.09
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $4.77
Sorcerous Sight Sorcerous Sight
+28% Synergy $0.61
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+28% Synergy $0.25
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+22% Synergy $0.55
Divest Divest
+21% Synergy $0.23
Dreams of Steel and Oil Dreams of Steel and Oil
+20% Synergy $0.28
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+19% Synergy $3.98
Mind Twist Mind Twist
+16% Synergy $1.41
Inquisition of Kozilek Inquisition of Kozilek
+12% Synergy $0.59
Distress Distress
+11% Synergy $0.17
Cabal Therapy Cabal Therapy
+11% Synergy $6.55
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+9% Synergy $0.27
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+9% Synergy $0.23
Ashen Powder Ashen Powder
+8% Synergy $1.23
Coercion Coercion
+8% Synergy $0.13
Harsh Scrutiny Harsh Scrutiny
+7% Synergy $0.16
Unnerve Unnerve
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ostracize Ostracize
+7% Synergy $0.11
Consult the Necrosages Consult the Necrosages
+6% Synergy $0.18
Despise Despise
+6% Synergy $0.19
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $7.09
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $41.23
Amnesia Amnesia
+5% Synergy $2.59
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+3% Synergy $8.17
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.34
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.53
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $3.20
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
-1% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.49
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.88
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $8.51
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-5% Synergy $0.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.41
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+36% Synergy $4.24
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+25% Synergy $12.25
The Rack The Rack
+24% Synergy $3.51
Wheel of Torture Wheel of Torture
+22% Synergy $1.01
Cursed Rack Cursed Rack
+17% Synergy $5.30
Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+15% Synergy $0.35
Skullcage Skullcage
+14% Synergy $0.37
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+11% Synergy $5.23
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $13.09
Paupers' Cage Paupers' Cage
+7% Synergy $1.37
Sorcerous Spyglass Sorcerous Spyglass
+7% Synergy $0.10
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+5% Synergy $0.56
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+5% Synergy $15.90
Mindcrank Mindcrank
-2% Synergy $10.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $2.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nebuchadnezzar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+41% Synergy $1.21
Breathstealer's Crypt Breathstealer's Crypt
+38% Synergy $11.67
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+30% Synergy $6.57
Oppression Oppression
+28% Synergy $4.24
Shrieking Affliction Shrieking Affliction
+23% Synergy $0.35
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+21% Synergy $0.37
Quest for the Nihil Stone Quest for the Nihil Stone
+21% Synergy $1.50
Propaganda Propaganda
+19% Synergy $3.71
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+17% Synergy $6.89
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+17% Synergy $2.58
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+12% Synergy $20.29
Larceny Larceny
+10% Synergy $0.26
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+10% Synergy $11.10
Warped Devotion Warped Devotion
+9% Synergy $0.29
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $26.29
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+7% Synergy $9.35
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+7% Synergy $2.11
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+7% Synergy $5.36
Words of Waste Words of Waste
+7% Synergy $5.43
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+6% Synergy $10.59
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $4.08
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+2% Synergy $0.61
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $5.02
Necromancy Necromancy
+1% Synergy $18.89
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $11.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nebuchadnezzar to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+13% Synergy $0.31
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+9% Synergy $5.38
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+7% Synergy $8.53
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+3% Synergy $1.95

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+30% Synergy $1.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.72
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $10.74
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+8% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.84
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.00
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $33.08
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+6% Synergy $0.36
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.36
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.26
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+3% Synergy $2.71
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.77
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $62.43
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.42
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $31.45

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $5.63
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.55
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.63
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-5% Synergy $1.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $2.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nebuchadnezzar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+9% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+6% Synergy $0.36
Salt Marsh Salt Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.29
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.48
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.36
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.44
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.34
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.32
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.94
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $9.99
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $3.69
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $17.67
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $18.17
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-3% Synergy $0.81
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-3% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $2.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.69
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.50
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $7.12
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $9.12
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-5% Synergy $2.11
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.35
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-6% Synergy $10.15
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-6% Synergy $0.35
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $31.11
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-7% Synergy $0.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $19.95
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.31
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-9% Synergy $11.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.23
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-14% Synergy $0.38