Nicol Bolas
$1.38
$1.38Legendary 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
#1458
Current Rank
#1372
Last Week
#1326
Last Month
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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.
Bilbo, Thief in the Night+2% Synergy
Smaug the Magnificent+2% Synergy
$71.99
Scorched Geyser+1% Synergy
$2.84
Grave Researcher0% Synergy
$4.09
Emeritus of Woe0% Synergy
$22.84
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Nicol Bolas's abilities and overall game plan.
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker+39% Synergy
$2.68
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh+38% Synergy
$3.06
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God+36% Synergy
$4.64
Cruel Ultimatum+36% Synergy
$0.53
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager+34% Synergy
$20.93
The Eldest Reborn+28% Synergy
$0.38
Crux of Fate+27% Synergy
$2.89
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver+26% Synergy
$6.88
Slave of Bolas+25% Synergy
$0.43
Megrim+25% Synergy
$2.10
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nicol Bolas decks.
Syphon Mind+23% Synergy
$0.38
Torment of Hailfire+22% Synergy
$39.06
Waste Not+19% Synergy
$8.03
Nightscape Familiar+14% Synergy
$0.39
Counterspell+9% Synergy
$2.53
Terminate+9% Synergy
$0.39
Windfall+5% Synergy
$4.67
Dark Ritual+3% Synergy
$7.15
Lightning Greaves-1% Synergy
$3.81
Blasphemous Act-15% Synergy
$0.70
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Bolas's Citadel+25% Synergy
$18.04
Tergrid, God of Fright+11% Synergy
$18.00
Notion Thief+10% Synergy
$1.73
Demonic Tutor+6% Synergy
$70.29
Cyclonic Rift+2% Synergy
$41.26
Mana Vault+1% Synergy
$108.97
Rhystic Study-1% Synergy
$69.90
Vampiric Tutor-1% Synergy
$63.47
Mystical Tutor-2% Synergy
$17.25
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
$122.46
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Nicol Bolas's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Hypnotic Specter+22% Synergy
$1.51
Crosis, the Purger+22% Synergy
$0.54
Fell Specter+18% Synergy
$0.52
Sangromancer+17% Synergy
$0.95
Sedraxis Specter+14% Synergy
$0.11
Disciple of Bolas+13% Synergy
$0.31
Tourach, Dread Cantor+12% Synergy
$1.25
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal+11% Synergy
$10.19
Hellkite Courser+11% Synergy
$2.52
Clone+11% Synergy
$0.53
Augur of Bolas+11% Synergy
$0.21
Solemn Simulacrum+10% Synergy
$0.28
Baleful Strix+10% Synergy
$2.54
Burnished Hart+10% Synergy
$0.30
Royal Assassin+10% Synergy
$0.37
The Raven Man+10% Synergy
$0.54
Blizzard Specter+10% Synergy
$0.31
Blazing Specter+10% Synergy
$2.60
Shivan Dragon+9% Synergy
$0.79
Dragon Mage+8% Synergy
$0.18
The Scarab God+8% Synergy
$5.42
Bladewing the Risen+8% Synergy
$2.43
Rivaz of the Claw+8% Synergy
$1.73
Magus of the Wheel+7% Synergy
$1.19
Decadent Dragon+7% Synergy
$1.94
Dragonlord Silumgar+7% Synergy
$4.28
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame+7% Synergy
$0.37
Dragonspeaker Shaman+7% Synergy
$2.29
Scythe Specter+7% Synergy
$0.50
Doomsday Specter+7% Synergy
$0.43
The Locust God+6% Synergy
$9.10
Goldspan Dragon+6% Synergy
$6.17
Liliana's Specter+6% Synergy
$0.54
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar+5% Synergy
$0.73
Burglar Rat+5% Synergy
$0.28
God-Eternal Kefnet+5% Synergy
$4.59
Scourge of Valkas+5% Synergy
$3.75
Abyssal Specter+5% Synergy
$0.14
Vesuvan Doppelganger+5% Synergy
Sol'kanar the Swamp King+5% Synergy
$0.25
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind+4% Synergy
$1.48
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger+4% Synergy
$2.55
Neheb, the Eternal+4% Synergy
$7.12
Nekusar, the Mindrazer+4% Synergy
$3.08
Ancient Copper Dragon+4% Synergy
$107.84
Dauthi Voidwalker+1% Synergy
$5.04
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse0% Synergy
$96.49
Jace's Archivist0% Synergy
$8.74
Anger-5% Synergy
$0.47
Orcish Bowmasters-12% Synergy
$48.06
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nicol Bolas safe.
Crosis's Charm+17% Synergy
$0.53
Tyrant's Scorn+14% Synergy
$0.33
Countersquall+11% Synergy
$1.18
Soul Manipulation+11% Synergy
$0.34
Terror+11% Synergy
$0.24
Recoil+10% Synergy
$0.21
Commence the Endgame+9% Synergy
$0.27
Dream Salvage+9% Synergy
$0.55
Fact or Fiction+8% Synergy
$0.19
Rakdos Charm+7% Synergy
$0.41
Unsummon+7% Synergy
$0.06
Lightning Bolt+6% Synergy
$2.97
Perplex+6% Synergy
$1.58
Stinging Study+6% Synergy
$20.80
Evacuation+5% Synergy
$0.36
Desertion+5% Synergy
$0.79
Fork+5% Synergy
Boomerang+5% Synergy
$0.10
Brainstorm+4% Synergy
$1.30
Mana Drain+4% Synergy
$52.19
Rewind+4% Synergy
$0.48
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.36
Drown in the Loch+3% Synergy
$1.24
Mana Leak+3% Synergy
$0.34
Red Elemental Blast+1% Synergy
$11.87
Lazotep Plating+1% Synergy
$0.45
Negate0% Synergy
$0.33
Bedevil0% Synergy
$0.29
Opt0% Synergy
$0.27
Waterlogged Teachings-1% Synergy
$0.41
Force of Will-2% Synergy
$69.71
Abrade-2% Synergy
$0.26
Arcane Denial-3% Synergy
$1.42
Withering Torment-6% Synergy
$3.55
Frantic Search-9% Synergy
$0.70
Chaos Warp-10% Synergy
$0.36
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$7.62
Deflecting Swat-13% Synergy
$66.21
Fierce Guardianship-15% Synergy
$54.67
An Offer You Can't Refuse-16% Synergy
$2.02
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Nicol Bolas's game plan and control the board.
Dark Intimations+21% Synergy
$0.20
Hour of Devastation+21% Synergy
$0.36
Deliver Unto Evil+18% Synergy
$0.28
Deep Analysis+16% Synergy
$0.29
Damnation+11% Synergy
$21.55
Diabolic Tutor+8% Synergy
$2.05
Fireball+8% Synergy
$0.28
Fraying Omnipotence+7% Synergy
$0.75
Wit's End+7% Synergy
$0.28
The Elderspell+7% Synergy
$0.31
Mind Twist+7% Synergy
$1.99
Earthquake+7% Synergy
$0.64
Braingeyser+7% Synergy
Wheel of Fortune+6% Synergy
$2063.83
Decree of Pain+6% Synergy
$0.23
Apex of Power+6% Synergy
$0.69
Honor the God-Pharaoh+5% Synergy
$0.20
Tormenting Voice+5% Synergy
$0.17
Imposing Grandeur+5% Synergy
$1.65
Ashes to Ashes+5% Synergy
$0.60
Dark Deal+4% Synergy
$4.49
Chandra's Ignition+4% Synergy
$5.00
Enter the God-Eternals+4% Synergy
$0.34
Whispering Madness+3% Synergy
$4.15
Bribery+3% Synergy
$5.88
Rise of the Dark Realms+2% Synergy
$6.61
Insurrection+2% Synergy
$10.36
Ponder+1% Synergy
$2.27
Reanimate-1% Synergy
$9.05
Vandalblast-1% Synergy
$2.37
Preordain-1% Synergy
$0.63
Toxic Deluge-5% Synergy
$4.85
Faithless Looting-10% Synergy
$0.33
Jeska's Will-11% Synergy
$42.03
Feed the Swarm-14% Synergy
$0.35
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Geth's Grimoire+18% Synergy
$8.16
Gem of Becoming+15% Synergy
$0.25
God-Pharaoh's Statue+12% Synergy
$0.90
Nevinyrral's Disk+11% Synergy
$1.78
Howling Mine+5% Synergy
$5.45
Library of Leng+4% Synergy
$11.76
Wayfarer's Bauble+2% Synergy
$0.27
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
$3.93
Swiftfoot Boots-5% Synergy
$2.52
The One Ring-8% Synergy
$107.92
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Nicol Bolas's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Liliana's Caress+17% Synergy
$10.51
In Bolas's Clutches+17% Synergy
$0.27
Raiders' Wake+16% Synergy
$0.52
Animate Dead+14% Synergy
$4.40
Painful Quandary+13% Synergy
$0.87
Dragon Tempest+13% Synergy
$3.37
Control Magic+13% Synergy
$0.88
Phyrexian Arena+10% Synergy
$3.55
Patient Rebuilding+10% Synergy
$0.68
Propaganda+8% Synergy
$3.53
Bandit's Talent+8% Synergy
$0.37
Greed+8% Synergy
$0.36
Oppression+7% Synergy
$4.12
Omniscience+6% Synergy
$5.76
Quicksilver Dagger+6% Synergy
$0.17
No Mercy+5% Synergy
$26.24
Shrieking Affliction+5% Synergy
$0.39
Quest for the Nihil Stone+5% Synergy
$1.64
Copy Artifact+5% Synergy
Pain Magnification+5% Synergy
$1.15
Underworld Dreams+2% Synergy
$2.54
Mystic Remora+1% Synergy
$11.35
Dreadhorde Invasion+1% Synergy
$1.09
Necropotence0% Synergy
$24.12
Black Market Connections-6% Synergy
$19.01
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Nicol Bolas to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Narset, Parter of Veils+4% Synergy
$2.68
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+4% Synergy
$7.34
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Strip Mine+8% Synergy
$22.16
Temple of the False God+7% Synergy
$0.26
Maze of Ith+6% Synergy
$9.79
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace+5% Synergy
$0.18
Bojuka Bog+4% Synergy
$0.54
Geier Reach Sanitarium+2% Synergy
$1.46
Cabal Coffers+2% Synergy
$31.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+1% Synergy
$57.72
Rogue's Passage-3% Synergy
$0.35
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$2.70
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$30.53
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Visage of Bolas+17% Synergy
$0.38
Gilded Lotus+14% Synergy
$0.48
Obelisk of Grixis+12% Synergy
$0.30
Rakdos Signet+10% Synergy
$2.71
Izzet Signet+10% Synergy
$0.34
Chromatic Lantern+10% Synergy
$1.05
Sky Diamond+10% Synergy
$0.25
Charcoal Diamond+10% Synergy
$0.34
Dimir Signet+9% Synergy
$1.26
Fire Diamond+9% Synergy
$0.34
Fellwar Stone+5% Synergy
$0.57
Relic of Sauron+5% Synergy
$7.30
Thran Dynamo+5% Synergy
$4.07
Basalt Monolith+5% Synergy
$4.34
Firemind Vessel+5% Synergy
$0.34
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind+5% Synergy
$0.39
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.25
Mind Stone+1% Synergy
$0.32
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.76
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
$1.06
Talisman of Indulgence-7% Synergy
$3.17
Talisman of Creativity-10% Synergy
$1.77
Talisman of Dominance-12% Synergy
$2.66
Arcane Signet-22% Synergy
$0.41
Lands
The mana base foundation for Nicol Bolas decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Boilerworks+8% Synergy
$0.36
Dimir Aqueduct+7% Synergy
$0.33
Rakdos Carnarium+7% Synergy
$0.37
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.08
Badlands+6% Synergy
Island+5% Synergy
$0.07
Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.08
Underground Sea+5% Synergy
Volcanic Island+5% Synergy
City of Brass+5% Synergy
$9.83
Myriad Landscape+5% Synergy
$0.27
Graven Cairns+5% Synergy
$3.54
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.29
Temple of Malice+2% Synergy
$0.22
Reflecting Pool+2% Synergy
$15.19
Maestros Theater+2% Synergy
$0.30
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.28
Cascade Bluffs+1% Synergy
$0.44
Shadowblood Ridge+1% Synergy
$0.39
Shivan Reef0% Synergy
$0.37
Sulfurous Springs0% Synergy
$0.97
Temple of Epiphany0% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of Deceit0% Synergy
$0.21
Thundering Falls0% Synergy
$15.58
Underground River-1% Synergy
$1.46
Darkwater Catacombs-1% Synergy
$0.37
Seething Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.28
Crumbling Necropolis-3% Synergy
$0.37
Undercity Sewers-3% Synergy
$18.55
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$16.94
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$19.02
Dragonskull Summit-6% Synergy
$0.48
Xander's Lounge-6% Synergy
$12.27
Haunted Ridge-6% Synergy
$8.28
Blood Crypt-7% Synergy
$9.82
Drowned Catacomb-7% Synergy
$2.49
Scalding Tarn-7% Synergy
$36.08
Smoldering Marsh-8% Synergy
$0.37
Watery Grave-9% Synergy
$10.25
Steam Vents-9% Synergy
$11.27
Sunken Hollow-9% Synergy
$0.36
Luxury Suite-9% Synergy
$29.90
Stormcarved Coast-9% Synergy
$2.23
Morphic Pool-10% Synergy
$30.98
Shipwreck Marsh-10% Synergy
$6.92
Training Center-11% Synergy
$14.88
Sulfur Falls-13% Synergy
$0.35
Exotic Orchard-15% Synergy
$0.29
Path of Ancestry-16% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower-22% Synergy
$0.36
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
Greel, Mind Raker
The Haunt of Hightower
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
Malfegor
Gwendlyn Di Corci
Infernal Kirin
Green Goblin, Nemesis
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
Rielle, the Everwise
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Hazoret the Fervent
Myojin of Night's Reach
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
He Who Hungers
The Raven Man
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar
Kefka, Court Mage
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Tavern Brawler
Neheb, the Worthy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
Patron of the Nezumi
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Popular Entertainer