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Tom Bombadil
Price tag $4.39

Legendary CreatureGod Bard

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#92 Current Rank
#90 Last Week
#45 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tom Bombadil.

New Cards

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

Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $7.96
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+2% Synergy $3.85
The Rise of Sozin Fire Lord Sozin The Rise of Sozin
+2% Synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy The Death of Gwen Stacy
+1% Synergy $6.50
Command Bridge Command Bridge
0% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+75% Synergy $0.16
Satsuki, the Living Lore Satsuki, the Living Lore
+72% Synergy $0.33
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+71% Synergy $2.74
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+71% Synergy $0.29
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+69% Synergy $0.12
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+68% Synergy $2.06
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+66% Synergy $0.49
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+66% Synergy $13.34
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+64% Synergy $0.92
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+64% Synergy $3.28

Top Cards

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

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+62% Synergy $4.55
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+62% Synergy $8.53
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+59% Synergy $0.31
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+57% Synergy $1.06
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+56% Synergy $2.44
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+56% Synergy $3.78
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+55% Synergy $3.59
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+54% Synergy $0.53
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+53% Synergy $0.41
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.73

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $344.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.00
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $82.60
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.22
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $46.53
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $34.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $49.29
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $52.72

Creatures

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

Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe
+49% Synergy $0.79
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+47% Synergy $2.84
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+46% Synergy $20.41
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+45% Synergy $1.05
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+44% Synergy $1.03
Terra, Magical Adept Esper Terra Terra, Magical Adept
+44% Synergy $3.65
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+43% Synergy $1.37
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+40% Synergy $13.50
Garnet, Princess of Alexandria Garnet, Princess of Alexandria
+38% Synergy $0.17
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+38% Synergy $1.05
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+37% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+37% Synergy $1.74
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+34% Synergy $0.73
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+34% Synergy $0.27
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+33% Synergy $11.55
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+32% Synergy $1.58
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+31% Synergy $13.70
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+27% Synergy $0.34
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+25% Synergy $1.98
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+24% Synergy $0.22
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+24% Synergy $0.98
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+23% Synergy $4.42
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+22% Synergy $8.66
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+22% Synergy $1.61
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.42
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+21% Synergy $2.23
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+21% Synergy $16.02
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+20% Synergy $0.18
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+20% Synergy $0.08
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+19% Synergy $1.04
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+19% Synergy $0.75
Xavier Sal, Infested Captain Xavier Sal, Infested Captain
+19% Synergy $0.62
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+18% Synergy $0.55
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+17% Synergy $0.22
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+17% Synergy $5.24
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+16% Synergy $0.14
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+16% Synergy $0.12
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $7.90
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+15% Synergy $0.35
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+15% Synergy $0.09
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+15% Synergy $3.54
Eivor, Wolf-Kissed Eivor, Wolf-Kissed
+15% Synergy $1.90
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+14% Synergy $0.90
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+14% Synergy $0.43
Summon: Magus Sisters Summon: Magus Sisters
+14% Synergy $0.19
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+14% Synergy $0.10
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+12% Synergy $1.29
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+11% Synergy $1.48
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $21.56
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $10.10

Instants

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

Clockspinning Clockspinning
+40% Synergy $0.48
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+24% Synergy $0.23
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+12% Synergy $0.18
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $2.77
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+6% Synergy $3.17
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.28
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $3.93
Storyweave Storyweave
+5% Synergy $0.08
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $3.84
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $9.75
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.82
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.73
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.83
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+46% Synergy $0.92
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+40% Synergy $0.64
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+17% Synergy $0.12
Esper Origins Summon: Esper Maduin Esper Origins
+14% Synergy $2.74
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+13% Synergy $0.45
Replenish Replenish
+11% Synergy $130.65
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+11% Synergy $0.96
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+9% Synergy $0.81
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.54
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+8% Synergy $0.68
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.37
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.46
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.21
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $9.90
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.38
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.03
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $1.49
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $4.36
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.88
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.85
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.79
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+45% Synergy $7.37
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $7.33
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+9% Synergy $0.11
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+6% Synergy $2.14
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.47
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $6.03
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+52% Synergy $2.18
In the Darkness Bind Them In the Darkness Bind Them
+51% Synergy $0.75
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+48% Synergy $0.16
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+45% Synergy $1.57
The Weatherseed Treaty The Weatherseed Treaty
+44% Synergy $0.21
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+43% Synergy $1.24
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+43% Synergy $0.34
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+41% Synergy $1.02
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+39% Synergy $0.18
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+38% Synergy $0.28
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+37% Synergy $3.76
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+37% Synergy $0.15
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+33% Synergy $16.08
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $0.58
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+31% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+30% Synergy $0.95
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+28% Synergy $6.63
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+28% Synergy $0.17
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+28% Synergy $7.36
The Aesir Escape Valhalla The Aesir Escape Valhalla
+25% Synergy $0.15
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.63
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+24% Synergy $0.44
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+24% Synergy $0.22
The Trickster-God's Heist The Trickster-God's Heist
+22% Synergy $0.16
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+21% Synergy $0.40
City of Death City of Death
+21% Synergy $1.14
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+20% Synergy $0.46
Hidetsugu Consumes All Vessel of the All-Consuming Hidetsugu Consumes All
+19% Synergy $0.51
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+19% Synergy $0.26
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+17% Synergy $0.11
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+16% Synergy $0.09
Genesis of the Daleks Genesis of the Daleks
+16% Synergy $0.29
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+15% Synergy $0.47
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.12
The Creation of Avacyn The Creation of Avacyn
+15% Synergy $0.13
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+14% Synergy $0.32
Roar of Endless Song Roar of Endless Song
+14% Synergy $0.10
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+14% Synergy $0.19
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+13% Synergy $0.22
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+13% Synergy $0.19
Elspeth's Nightmare Elspeth's Nightmare
+13% Synergy $0.12
The Flux The Flux
+13% Synergy $0.19
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+12% Synergy $0.10
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+11% Synergy $3.36
Revival of the Ancestors Revival of the Ancestors
+11% Synergy $0.18
Oath of the Grey Host Oath of the Grey Host
+11% Synergy $0.06
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+10% Synergy $0.36
Waking the Trolls Waking the Trolls
+10% Synergy $0.18
Korvold and the Noble Thief Korvold and the Noble Thief
+10% Synergy $0.08
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-2% Synergy $4.64

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+15% Synergy $1.08
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+2% Synergy $4.07

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+44% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+35% Synergy $6.80
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+23% Synergy $1.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $41.89
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.51
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $8.83
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $49.13
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-3% Synergy $1.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $30.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $2.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.52
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $2.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.24
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-4% Synergy $12.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+20% Synergy $0.17
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+15% Synergy $0.17
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+15% Synergy $0.16
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+14% Synergy $11.21
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+14% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+13% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.27
The World Tree The World Tree
+12% Synergy $4.36
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+12% Synergy $0.26
Forest Forest
+11% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.07
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+11% Synergy $17.54
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+11% Synergy $13.60
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+11% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
+10% Synergy $0.04
Mountain Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.06
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+10% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.18
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+9% Synergy $11.82
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.39
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.21
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $19.90
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $7.62
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+6% Synergy $0.16
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+5% Synergy $13.91
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+5% Synergy $12.97
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.30
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+4% Synergy $15.10
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $15.94
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.12
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $6.49
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $15.88
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $7.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.81
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $18.91
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $7.76
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $5.43
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $27.41
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $20.83
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $23.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.93
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-5% Synergy $26.74
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.60
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-6% Synergy $13.58
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $18.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $15.70

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