Nicol Bolas
$1.42
$1.42Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1392
Current Rank
#1352
Last Week
#1334
Past 2 Years
Grixis Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Nicol Bolas.
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More Nicol Bolas VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nicol Bolas decks.
Pym Particles+2% Synergy
$1.93
Multiversal Incursion+1% Synergy
$15.14
Naktamun Lorespinner+1% Synergy
$2.18
Scorched Geyser+0% Synergy
$2.58
Emeritus of Woe0% Synergy
$16.66
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Nicol Bolas's abilities and overall game plan.
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker+38% Synergy
$2.94
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh+37% Synergy
$3.62
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God+36% Synergy
$5.07
Cruel Ultimatum+35% Synergy
$0.53
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager+34% Synergy
$21.61
The Eldest Reborn+27% Synergy
$0.34
Crux of Fate+26% Synergy
$2.93
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver+26% Synergy
$6.76
Megrim+24% Synergy
$2.13
Slave of Bolas+24% Synergy
$0.44
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nicol Bolas decks.
Syphon Mind+23% Synergy
$0.34
Torment of Hailfire+21% Synergy
$42.36
Waste Not+19% Synergy
$8.26
Nightscape Familiar+14% Synergy
$0.40
Terminate+8% Synergy
$0.45
Counterspell+8% Synergy
$3.62
Windfall+4% Synergy
$4.94
Dark Ritual+2% Synergy
$3.90
Lightning Greaves-1% Synergy
$4.39
Blasphemous Act-15% Synergy
$0.87
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Bolas's Citadel+24% Synergy
$18.10
Tergrid, God of Fright+10% Synergy
$18.65
Notion Thief+9% Synergy
$1.58
Demonic Tutor+5% Synergy
$72.88
Cyclonic Rift+0% Synergy
$41.55
Mana Vault+0% Synergy
$109.60
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
$61.79
Rhystic Study-1% Synergy
$66.59
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$129.20
Mystical Tutor-2% Synergy
$18.15
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Nicol Bolas's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Hypnotic Specter+22% Synergy
$1.88
Crosis, the Purger+21% Synergy
$0.59
Fell Specter+18% Synergy
$0.47
Sangromancer+17% Synergy
$0.89
Sedraxis Specter+13% Synergy
$0.08
Tourach, Dread Cantor+12% Synergy
$1.32
Disciple of Bolas+12% Synergy
$0.35
Hellkite Courser+11% Synergy
$2.63
Clone+10% Synergy
$0.57
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal+10% Synergy
$9.79
Augur of Bolas+10% Synergy
$0.30
Solemn Simulacrum+10% Synergy
$0.30
The Raven Man+10% Synergy
$0.44
Baleful Strix+10% Synergy
$3.20
Royal Assassin+9% Synergy
$0.39
Blizzard Specter+9% Synergy
$0.31
Blazing Specter+9% Synergy
$2.99
Burnished Hart+9% Synergy
$0.33
Shivan Dragon+9% Synergy
$0.86
Bladewing the Risen+8% Synergy
$2.37
The Scarab God+8% Synergy
$5.40
Dragon Mage+7% Synergy
$0.20
Rivaz of the Claw+7% Synergy
$2.19
Magus of the Wheel+7% Synergy
$1.38
Dragonlord Silumgar+7% Synergy
$3.96
Dragonspeaker Shaman+6% Synergy
$2.06
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame+6% Synergy
$0.41
Doomsday Specter+6% Synergy
$0.47
Scythe Specter+6% Synergy
$0.48
Decadent Dragon+6% Synergy
$1.69
The Locust God+5% Synergy
$8.27
Goldspan Dragon+5% Synergy
$5.39
Liliana's Specter+5% Synergy
$0.58
Abyssal Specter+5% Synergy
$0.17
Vesuvan Doppelganger+5% Synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar+5% Synergy
$0.91
Sol'kanar the Swamp King+5% Synergy
$0.26
Scourge of Valkas+5% Synergy
$4.67
God-Eternal Kefnet+4% Synergy
$3.85
Burglar Rat+4% Synergy
$0.27
Neheb, the Eternal+4% Synergy
$7.51
Nekusar, the Mindrazer+3% Synergy
$3.70
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger+3% Synergy
$2.68
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind+3% Synergy
$1.39
Dauthi Voidwalker+0% Synergy
$5.44
Jace's Archivist+0% Synergy
$9.36
Kefka, Court Mage+0% Synergy
$4.59
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse0% Synergy
$93.04
Anger-4% Synergy
$0.41
Orcish Bowmasters-11% Synergy
$49.92
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nicol Bolas safe.
Crosis's Charm+16% Synergy
$0.54
Tyrant's Scorn+13% Synergy
$0.31
Terror+10% Synergy
$0.27
Countersquall+10% Synergy
$1.07
Soul Manipulation+10% Synergy
$0.38
Recoil+9% Synergy
$0.22
Dream Salvage+8% Synergy
$0.52
Commence the Endgame+8% Synergy
$0.27
Fact or Fiction+7% Synergy
$0.26
Rakdos Charm+6% Synergy
$0.36
Unsummon+6% Synergy
$0.06
Perplex+6% Synergy
$1.61
Lightning Bolt+6% Synergy
$0.88
Stinging Study+5% Synergy
$18.36
Desertion+5% Synergy
$0.95
Evacuation+5% Synergy
$0.39
Boomerang+5% Synergy
$0.10
Fork+5% Synergy
Mana Drain+4% Synergy
$55.81
Brainstorm+4% Synergy
$1.43
Rewind+4% Synergy
$0.51
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.38
Drown in the Loch+2% Synergy
$1.45
Lazotep Plating+1% Synergy
$0.42
Red Elemental Blast+1% Synergy
$11.39
Bedevil0% Synergy
$0.27
Negate0% Synergy
$0.22
Opt0% Synergy
$0.28
Waterlogged Teachings0% Synergy
$0.43
Force of Will-1% Synergy
$64.60
Abrade-2% Synergy
$0.31
Arcane Denial-2% Synergy
$2.03
Withering Torment-5% Synergy
$3.41
Frantic Search-8% Synergy
$1.11
Chaos Warp-10% Synergy
$0.35
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$8.18
Deflecting Swat-13% Synergy
$67.16
Fierce Guardianship-14% Synergy
$58.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse-15% Synergy
$1.96
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Nicol Bolas's game plan and control the board.
Dark Intimations+21% Synergy
$0.19
Hour of Devastation+20% Synergy
$0.41
Deliver Unto Evil+18% Synergy
$0.31
Deep Analysis+16% Synergy
$0.26
Damnation+10% Synergy
$21.09
Fireball+7% Synergy
$0.29
Diabolic Tutor+7% Synergy
$2.11
Fraying Omnipotence+7% Synergy
$1.17
Mind Twist+7% Synergy
$1.35
Wit's End+7% Synergy
$0.30
Earthquake+6% Synergy
$0.63
Braingeyser+6% Synergy
The Elderspell+6% Synergy
$0.34
Apex of Power+6% Synergy
$0.98
Decree of Pain+5% Synergy
$0.36
Wheel of Fortune+5% Synergy
$2063.83
Honor the God-Pharaoh+5% Synergy
$0.26
Ashes to Ashes+5% Synergy
$0.61
Tormenting Voice+4% Synergy
$0.25
Enter the God-Eternals+4% Synergy
$0.31
Chandra's Ignition+4% Synergy
$6.62
Dark Deal+4% Synergy
$2.23
Whispering Madness+2% Synergy
$3.98
Bribery+2% Synergy
$5.98
Rise of the Dark Realms+2% Synergy
$7.08
Insurrection+2% Synergy
$9.63
Ponder+0% Synergy
$1.73
Preordain0% Synergy
$0.50
Vandalblast0% Synergy
$1.55
Reanimate-1% Synergy
$8.28
Toxic Deluge-5% Synergy
$5.18
Faithless Looting-10% Synergy
$0.25
Jeska's Will-10% Synergy
$42.79
Feed the Swarm-13% Synergy
$0.21
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Geth's Grimoire+18% Synergy
$11.06
Gem of Becoming+14% Synergy
$0.26
God-Pharaoh's Statue+11% Synergy
$0.96
Nevinyrral's Disk+10% Synergy
$1.32
Howling Mine+4% Synergy
$5.13
Library of Leng+4% Synergy
$11.17
Entropic Battlecruiser+2% Synergy
$0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble+2% Synergy
$0.30
Whispersilk Cloak+0% Synergy
$2.22
Swiftfoot Boots-5% Synergy
$1.91
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Nicol Bolas's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Liliana's Caress+16% Synergy
$11.42
Raiders' Wake+16% Synergy
$0.52
In Bolas's Clutches+16% Synergy
$0.25
Animate Dead+13% Synergy
$4.93
Control Magic+13% Synergy
$0.90
Painful Quandary+13% Synergy
$1.44
Dragon Tempest+12% Synergy
$3.41
Phyrexian Arena+10% Synergy
$4.21
Patient Rebuilding+9% Synergy
$0.96
Propaganda+8% Synergy
$3.12
Bandit's Talent+8% Synergy
$0.33
Greed+8% Synergy
$0.36
Omniscience+6% Synergy
$6.57
Oppression+6% Synergy
$4.26
Quicksilver Dagger+6% Synergy
$0.21
No Mercy+5% Synergy
$25.86
Quest for the Nihil Stone+5% Synergy
$1.52
Shrieking Affliction+5% Synergy
$0.35
Copy Artifact+4% Synergy
Underworld Dreams+2% Synergy
$2.00
Dreadhorde Invasion+1% Synergy
$1.08
Mystic Remora+1% Synergy
$12.12
Necropotence0% Synergy
$37.26
Black Market Connections-5% Synergy
$19.63
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Nicol Bolas to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+4% Synergy
$7.34
Narset, Parter of Veils+4% Synergy
$2.09
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Strip Mine+7% Synergy
$21.71
Temple of the False God+7% Synergy
$0.33
Maze of Ith+5% Synergy
$11.00
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace+5% Synergy
$0.21
Bojuka Bog+3% Synergy
$0.73
Cabal Coffers+2% Synergy
$33.13
Geier Reach Sanitarium+2% Synergy
$1.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+1% Synergy
$64.75
Rogue's Passage-2% Synergy
$0.36
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$2.99
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$30.54
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Visage of Bolas+17% Synergy
$0.36
Gilded Lotus+13% Synergy
$1.08
Obelisk of Grixis+11% Synergy
$0.31
Rakdos Signet+10% Synergy
$2.65
Sky Diamond+10% Synergy
$0.29
Chromatic Lantern+10% Synergy
$4.40
Charcoal Diamond+9% Synergy
$0.37
Izzet Signet+9% Synergy
$0.33
Fire Diamond+8% Synergy
$0.39
Dimir Signet+8% Synergy
$1.20
Thran Dynamo+5% Synergy
$5.50
Firemind Vessel+5% Synergy
$0.27
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind+5% Synergy
$0.28
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
$2.20
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$3.70
Relic of Sauron+4% Synergy
$8.23
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.33
Mind Stone+1% Synergy
$0.19
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.50
Talisman of Indulgence-7% Synergy
$2.03
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
$3.30
Talisman of Creativity-9% Synergy
$2.99
Talisman of Dominance-12% Synergy
$1.63
Arcane Signet-21% Synergy
$1.10
Lands
The mana base foundation for Nicol Bolas decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Boilerworks+7% Synergy
$0.36
Rakdos Carnarium+6% Synergy
$0.32
Dimir Aqueduct+6% Synergy
$0.34
Badlands+5% Synergy
Mountain+5% Synergy
$2.00
Swamp+5% Synergy
$2.00
Myriad Landscape+5% Synergy
$0.30
Underground Sea+5% Synergy
Volcanic Island+5% Synergy
City of Brass+5% Synergy
$10.49
Island+4% Synergy
$2.00
Graven Cairns+4% Synergy
$3.51
Reflecting Pool+2% Synergy
$16.55
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.16
Maestros Theater+1% Synergy
$0.34
Temple of Malice+1% Synergy
$0.25
Cascade Bluffs+0% Synergy
$0.36
Shadowblood Ridge+0% Synergy
$0.33
Evolving Wilds+0% Synergy
$0.12
Temple of Deceit+0% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of Epiphany+0% Synergy
$0.31
Sulfurous Springs0% Synergy
$0.98
Thundering Falls0% Synergy
$16.42
Shivan Reef0% Synergy
$0.34
Darkwater Catacombs-1% Synergy
$0.33
Underground River-1% Synergy
$1.47
Seething Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.31
Undercity Sewers-2% Synergy
$16.74
Crumbling Necropolis-2% Synergy
$0.37
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$18.15
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$19.48
Haunted Ridge-6% Synergy
$8.80
Dragonskull Summit-6% Synergy
$0.55
Xander's Lounge-6% Synergy
$13.74
Drowned Catacomb-7% Synergy
$1.76
Blood Crypt-7% Synergy
$9.84
Scalding Tarn-7% Synergy
$36.78
Smoldering Marsh-8% Synergy
$0.31
Luxury Suite-8% Synergy
$31.33
Watery Grave-8% Synergy
$10.34
Steam Vents-8% Synergy
$12.86
Sunken Hollow-9% Synergy
$0.35
Shipwreck Marsh-9% Synergy
$6.83
Morphic Pool-9% Synergy
$27.97
Stormcarved Coast-10% Synergy
$1.87
Training Center-10% Synergy
$15.71
Sulfur Falls-13% Synergy
$0.40
Exotic Orchard-14% Synergy
$0.82
Path of Ancestry-15% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower-22% Synergy
$0.21
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Nicol Bolas.
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
Crosis, the Purger
The Haunt of Hightower
Greel, Mind Raker
Tourach, Dread Cantor
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
Rankle, Master of Pranks
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
Gwendlyn Di Corci
Malfegor
Infernal Kirin
Green Goblin, Nemesis
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
Rielle, the Everwise
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
Hazoret the Fervent
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Vial Smasher the Fierce
He Who Hungers
Myojin of Night's Reach
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
Patron of the Nezumi
The Raven Man
Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
Kefka, Court Mage
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
Neheb, the Worthy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Tavern Brawler
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Popular Entertainer
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Miara, Thorn of the Glade