Nicol Bolas
$1.45
$1.45Legendary 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
#1417
Current Rank
#1385
Last Week
#1338
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.
Hawkeye's Bow+3% Synergy
$0.27
Multiversal Incursion+0% Synergy
$1.42
Dark Fortress-1% Synergy
$2.84
Kang Dynasty-2% Synergy
$0.27
Hidden Lair-2% Synergy
$3.02
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Nicol Bolas's abilities and overall game plan.
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker+39% Synergy
$3.62
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh+37% Synergy
$3.97
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God+37% Synergy
$4.88
Cruel Ultimatum+35% Synergy
$0.52
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager+33% Synergy
$18.25
The Eldest Reborn+27% Synergy
$0.35
Crux of Fate+26% Synergy
$4.15
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver+26% Synergy
$6.58
Slave of Bolas+25% Synergy
$0.38
Megrim+24% Synergy
$2.04
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nicol Bolas decks.
Syphon Mind+22% Synergy
$0.22
Torment of Hailfire+21% Synergy
$37.86
Waste Not+18% Synergy
$8.61
Nightscape Familiar+13% Synergy
$0.39
Counterspell+8% Synergy
$3.77
Terminate+8% Synergy
$0.29
Windfall+4% Synergy
$4.91
Dark Ritual+2% Synergy
$8.66
Lightning Greaves-1% Synergy
$4.10
Blasphemous Act-15% Synergy
$0.76
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Bolas's Citadel+24% Synergy
$15.92
Tergrid, God of Fright+10% Synergy
$18.15
Notion Thief+9% Synergy
$1.43
Demonic Tutor+5% Synergy
$72.36
Cyclonic Rift+0% Synergy
$40.33
Mana Vault+0% Synergy
$116.03
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
$58.03
Rhystic Study0% Synergy
$70.04
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$15.83
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$134.88
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Nicol Bolas's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Hypnotic Specter+22% Synergy
$2.61
Crosis, the Purger+21% Synergy
$0.65
Fell Specter+17% Synergy
$0.75
Sangromancer+16% Synergy
$0.84
Sedraxis Specter+14% Synergy
$0.10
Tourach, Dread Cantor+12% Synergy
$0.95
Disciple of Bolas+12% Synergy
$0.35
Hellkite Courser+11% Synergy
$2.86
Augur of Bolas+11% Synergy
$0.29
Clone+10% Synergy
$0.61
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal+10% Synergy
$8.51
Solemn Simulacrum+10% Synergy
$0.27
Baleful Strix+10% Synergy
$3.40
The Raven Man+9% Synergy
$0.48
Royal Assassin+9% Synergy
$0.41
Blazing Specter+9% Synergy
$2.96
Blizzard Specter+9% Synergy
$0.28
Shivan Dragon+9% Synergy
$0.51
Burnished Hart+8% Synergy
$0.24
Bladewing the Risen+8% Synergy
$3.06
The Scarab God+8% Synergy
$4.96
Dragon Mage+7% Synergy
$0.20
Magus of the Wheel+7% Synergy
$1.33
Rivaz of the Claw+7% Synergy
$2.58
Dragonlord Silumgar+7% Synergy
$4.11
Scythe Specter+6% Synergy
$0.41
Dragonspeaker Shaman+6% Synergy
$2.18
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame+6% Synergy
$0.57
Doomsday Specter+6% Synergy
$0.47
Decadent Dragon+6% Synergy
$1.53
The Locust God+6% Synergy
$8.52
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar+5% Synergy
$1.10
Goldspan Dragon+5% Synergy
$6.35
Liliana's Specter+5% Synergy
$0.53
Vesuvan Doppelganger+5% Synergy
Abyssal Specter+5% Synergy
$0.19
Sol'kanar the Swamp King+5% Synergy
$0.26
God-Eternal Kefnet+5% Synergy
$3.07
Scourge of Valkas+4% Synergy
$4.06
Burglar Rat+4% Synergy
$0.29
Neheb, the Eternal+4% Synergy
$7.34
Nekusar, the Mindrazer+3% Synergy
$3.47
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind+3% Synergy
$0.96
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger+3% Synergy
$2.64
Dauthi Voidwalker+0% Synergy
$5.06
Jace's Archivist+0% Synergy
$9.30
Kefka, Court Mage+0% Synergy
$6.91
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse0% Synergy
$97.18
Anger-4% Synergy
$0.59
Orcish Bowmasters-11% Synergy
$45.77
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nicol Bolas safe.
Crosis's Charm+16% Synergy
$0.53
Tyrant's Scorn+14% Synergy
$0.26
Terror+11% Synergy
$0.13
Countersquall+10% Synergy
$1.03
Soul Manipulation+10% Synergy
$0.28
Recoil+9% Synergy
$0.22
Dream Salvage+8% Synergy
$0.50
Commence the Endgame+8% Synergy
$0.30
Fact or Fiction+7% Synergy
$0.26
Unsummon+6% Synergy
$0.07
Rakdos Charm+6% Synergy
$0.40
Lightning Bolt+6% Synergy
$0.74
Perplex+5% Synergy
$1.34
Stinging Study+5% Synergy
$15.28
Evacuation+5% Synergy
$0.35
Desertion+5% Synergy
$0.98
Fork+5% Synergy
Boomerang+5% Synergy
$0.08
Mana Drain+4% Synergy
$57.36
Brainstorm+4% Synergy
$1.50
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.41
Drown in the Loch+2% Synergy
$5.89
Red Elemental Blast+1% Synergy
$14.92
Opt0% Synergy
$0.25
Negate0% Synergy
$0.16
Bedevil0% Synergy
$0.25
Waterlogged Teachings0% Synergy
$0.33
Force of Will-1% Synergy
$62.64
Abrade-1% Synergy
$0.29
Arcane Denial-2% Synergy
$1.31
Withering Torment-6% Synergy
$0.74
Frantic Search-8% Synergy
$1.40
Chaos Warp-11% Synergy
$0.33
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$9.63
Deflecting Swat-13% Synergy
$67.34
Fierce Guardianship-13% Synergy
$55.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse-15% Synergy
$3.14
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Nicol Bolas's game plan and control the board.
Dark Intimations+21% Synergy
$0.18
Hour of Devastation+20% Synergy
$0.40
Deliver Unto Evil+18% Synergy
$0.31
Deep Analysis+16% Synergy
$0.19
Damnation+10% Synergy
$20.60
Fireball+8% Synergy
$0.26
Diabolic Tutor+7% Synergy
$2.27
Fraying Omnipotence+7% Synergy
$1.01
Mind Twist+7% Synergy
$1.32
Braingeyser+7% Synergy
Wit's End+7% Synergy
$0.27
Earthquake+6% Synergy
$0.62
The Elderspell+6% Synergy
$0.34
Apex of Power+6% Synergy
$0.98
Wheel of Fortune+6% Synergy
$2199.31
Decree of Pain+5% Synergy
$0.35
Ashes to Ashes+5% Synergy
$0.64
Honor the God-Pharaoh+5% Synergy
$0.22
Tormenting Voice+5% Synergy
$0.27
Chandra's Ignition+4% Synergy
$6.82
Enter the God-Eternals+4% Synergy
$0.36
Dark Deal+3% Synergy
$2.03
Bribery+2% Synergy
$6.21
Rise of the Dark Realms+2% Synergy
$6.09
Whispering Madness+2% Synergy
$3.82
Insurrection+2% Synergy
$10.23
Ponder+1% Synergy
$1.92
Preordain0% Synergy
$0.59
Vandalblast-1% Synergy
$1.02
Reanimate-1% Synergy
$9.04
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$3.44
Faithless Looting-10% Synergy
$0.40
Jeska's Will-10% Synergy
$41.58
Feed the Swarm-13% Synergy
$0.19
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Geth's Grimoire+18% Synergy
$9.02
Gem of Becoming+14% Synergy
$0.19
God-Pharaoh's Statue+11% Synergy
$0.82
Nevinyrral's Disk+10% Synergy
$1.23
Howling Mine+4% Synergy
$5.14
Library of Leng+4% Synergy
$10.37
Entropic Battlecruiser+3% Synergy
$0.31
Wayfarer's Bauble+2% Synergy
$0.35
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
$1.46
Swiftfoot Boots-6% Synergy
$1.93
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Nicol Bolas's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Liliana's Caress+17% Synergy
$5.96
Raiders' Wake+16% Synergy
$0.50
In Bolas's Clutches+16% Synergy
$0.18
Animate Dead+13% Synergy
$5.86
Painful Quandary+13% Synergy
$1.57
Dragon Tempest+13% Synergy
$3.59
Control Magic+13% Synergy
$0.88
Phyrexian Arena+10% Synergy
$3.96
Patient Rebuilding+9% Synergy
$0.42
Bandit's Talent+8% Synergy
$0.32
Greed+8% Synergy
$0.29
Propaganda+7% Synergy
$2.26
Omniscience+6% Synergy
$5.70
Oppression+6% Synergy
$4.23
Quicksilver Dagger+6% Synergy
$0.18
No Mercy+5% Synergy
$26.44
Quest for the Nihil Stone+5% Synergy
$1.54
Shrieking Affliction+5% Synergy
$0.35
Copy Artifact+4% Synergy
Underworld Dreams+2% Synergy
$1.98
Mystic Remora+1% Synergy
$12.59
Dreadhorde Invasion+1% Synergy
$1.11
Necropotence+0% Synergy
$37.70
Black Market Connections-6% Synergy
$9.70
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Nicol Bolas to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+4% Synergy
$7.58
Narset, Parter of Veils+3% Synergy
$1.57
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Strip Mine+7% Synergy
$21.02
Temple of the False God+6% Synergy
$0.31
Maze of Ith+5% Synergy
$10.03
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace+4% Synergy
$0.32
Bojuka Bog+3% Synergy
$1.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium+1% Synergy
$3.46
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$28.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+0% Synergy
$63.16
Rogue's Passage-2% Synergy
$0.37
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$4.25
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$28.63
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Visage of Bolas+17% Synergy
$0.35
Gilded Lotus+14% Synergy
$0.60
Obelisk of Grixis+11% Synergy
$0.30
Rakdos Signet+11% Synergy
$2.52
Chromatic Lantern+10% Synergy
$0.81
Izzet Signet+10% Synergy
$0.40
Sky Diamond+9% Synergy
$0.25
Dimir Signet+9% Synergy
$1.20
Charcoal Diamond+9% Synergy
$0.36
Fire Diamond+8% Synergy
$0.33
Thran Dynamo+5% Synergy
$4.82
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind+5% Synergy
$0.32
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$4.58
Firemind Vessel+4% Synergy
$0.32
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
$0.86
Relic of Sauron+4% Synergy
$45.00
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.29
Mind Stone+1% Synergy
$0.35
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.44
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
$1.43
Talisman of Indulgence-8% Synergy
$0.97
Talisman of Creativity-9% Synergy
$1.43
Talisman of Dominance-12% Synergy
$0.79
Arcane Signet-21% Synergy
$0.43
Lands
The mana base foundation for Nicol Bolas decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Boilerworks+7% Synergy
$0.37
Rakdos Carnarium+6% Synergy
$0.36
Badlands+6% Synergy
Dimir Aqueduct+6% Synergy
$0.39
Mountain+5% Synergy
$0.28
Volcanic Island+5% Synergy
Underground Sea+5% Synergy
Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.09
City of Brass+5% Synergy
$12.18
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.30
Island+4% Synergy
$0.08
Graven Cairns+4% Synergy
$5.16
Reflecting Pool+2% Synergy
$14.74
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.31
Maestros Theater+1% Synergy
$0.29
Temple of Malice+1% Synergy
$0.22
Cascade Bluffs+1% Synergy
$0.36
Evolving Wilds+0% Synergy
$0.28
Shadowblood Ridge+0% Synergy
$0.36
Sulfurous Springs+0% Synergy
$1.18
Temple of Deceit+0% Synergy
$0.20
Temple of Epiphany+0% Synergy
$0.27
Thundering Falls0% Synergy
$15.87
Shivan Reef0% Synergy
$0.35
Underground River0% Synergy
$1.89
Darkwater Catacombs-1% Synergy
$0.37
Seething Landscape-1% Synergy
$0.26
Undercity Sewers-2% Synergy
$14.06
Crumbling Necropolis-3% Synergy
$0.25
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$16.85
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$19.73
Haunted Ridge-6% Synergy
$8.42
Xander's Lounge-7% Synergy
$13.30
Scalding Tarn-7% Synergy
$40.14
Blood Crypt-7% Synergy
$8.85
Dragonskull Summit-7% Synergy
$0.37
Drowned Catacomb-8% Synergy
$0.84
Watery Grave-8% Synergy
$9.39
Steam Vents-9% Synergy
$11.45
Shipwreck Marsh-9% Synergy
$7.22
Stormcarved Coast-9% Synergy
$2.32
Smoldering Marsh-9% Synergy
$0.24
Luxury Suite-9% Synergy
$8.78
Morphic Pool-9% Synergy
$29.26
Sunken Hollow-10% Synergy
$0.28
Training Center-10% Synergy
$17.35
Sulfur Falls-14% Synergy
$0.26
Exotic Orchard-15% Synergy
$0.27
Path of Ancestry-15% Synergy
$0.29
Command Tower-21% Synergy
$0.34
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Nicol Bolas.
Crosis, the Purger
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
The Haunt of Hightower
Greel, Mind Raker
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Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
Rankle, Master of Pranks
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei
Gwendlyn Di Corci
Malfegor
Infernal Kirin
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
Green Goblin, Nemesis
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
Rielle, the Everwise
He Who Hungers
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Hazoret the Fervent
Myojin of Night's Reach
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
The Raven Man
Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar
Kefka, Court Mage
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
Neheb, the Worthy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Popular Entertainer
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Tavern Brawler
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
Patron of the Nezumi
Veronica, Dissident Scribe