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Tom Bombadil
Price tag $4.73

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

#51 Current Rank
#75 Last Week
#38 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.

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+45% Synergy $24.23
Terra, Magical Adept Esper Terra Terra, Magical Adept
+44% Synergy $6.46
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+42% Synergy $1.84
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+39% Synergy $15.64
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+36% Synergy $5.28

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 $0.34
Satsuki, the Living Lore Satsuki, the Living Lore
+73% Synergy $0.36
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+72% Synergy $0.32
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+72% Synergy $2.72
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+69% Synergy $0.21
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+69% Synergy $1.93
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+67% Synergy $0.77
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+65% Synergy $1.11
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+65% Synergy $16.40
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+65% Synergy $3.37

Top Cards

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

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+63% Synergy $4.81
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+63% Synergy $7.92
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+60% Synergy $0.28
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+59% Synergy $0.88
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+56% Synergy $2.57
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+56% Synergy $3.79
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+56% Synergy $3.30
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+55% Synergy $0.45
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+54% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $28.27
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $349.70
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $45.06
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $48.08
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $34.98
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $48.94
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $58.30

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 $1.08
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+47% Synergy $2.61
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+45% Synergy $1.42
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+44% Synergy $1.68
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+38% Synergy $2.95
Garnet, Princess of Alexandria Garnet, Princess of Alexandria
+36% Synergy $0.15
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+35% Synergy $0.34
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+35% Synergy $0.73
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+35% Synergy $0.25
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+34% Synergy $12.09
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+33% Synergy $1.37
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+32% Synergy $14.96
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+26% Synergy $1.42
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+25% Synergy $1.07
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+24% Synergy $2.89
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+23% Synergy $0.60
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+23% Synergy $4.61
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+23% Synergy $1.37
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.41
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+22% Synergy $2.51
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+22% Synergy $16.23
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+21% Synergy $15.36
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+20% Synergy $0.73
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+20% Synergy $0.12
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+20% Synergy $0.74
Xavier Sal, Infested Captain Xavier Sal, Infested Captain
+20% Synergy $0.72
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+19% Synergy $0.82
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+18% Synergy $1.83
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+17% Synergy $6.44
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+16% Synergy $0.12
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+16% Synergy $0.62
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+16% Synergy $0.64
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+16% Synergy $0.03
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $7.47
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+15% Synergy $1.87
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+15% Synergy $0.13
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+15% Synergy $4.08
Eivor, Wolf-Kissed Eivor, Wolf-Kissed
+15% Synergy $1.70
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+14% Synergy $0.54
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+14% Synergy $0.11
Summon: Magus Sisters Summon: Magus Sisters
+14% Synergy $0.54
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+13% Synergy $11.86
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+12% Synergy $0.66
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+12% Synergy $2.17
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+12% Synergy $0.25
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+11% Synergy $1.00
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+11% Synergy $1.23
Summon: Fat Chocobo Summon: Fat Chocobo
+11% Synergy $0.07
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $20.34
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $9.23

Instants

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

Clockspinning Clockspinning
+40% Synergy $0.41
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+24% Synergy $0.22
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+12% Synergy $0.17
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.57
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.80
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+6% Synergy $4.33
Storyweave Storyweave
+6% Synergy $0.09
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $4.00
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $3.34
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $11.10
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.75
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.84
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $1.77
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.59
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+47% Synergy $0.83
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+42% Synergy $0.86
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+16% Synergy $0.10
Esper Origins Summon: Esper Maduin Esper Origins
+14% Synergy $1.86
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+14% Synergy $0.55
Replenish Replenish
+11% Synergy $130.08
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+11% Synergy $0.89
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+9% Synergy $0.74
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+9% Synergy $0.71
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.43
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.55
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $8.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.30
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $2.03
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $3.61
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $6.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.13
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.69
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+45% Synergy $11.44
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+25% Synergy $5.37
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+8% Synergy $0.11
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+6% Synergy $2.53
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.71
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $5.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+53% Synergy $1.83
In the Darkness Bind Them In the Darkness Bind Them
+51% Synergy $0.70
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+50% Synergy $0.16
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+46% Synergy $0.79
The Weatherseed Treaty The Weatherseed Treaty
+45% Synergy $0.20
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+44% Synergy $1.07
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+44% Synergy $0.45
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+42% Synergy $1.16
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+40% Synergy $0.30
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+39% Synergy $0.12
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+38% Synergy $0.10
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+37% Synergy $4.03
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+33% Synergy $16.29
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+33% Synergy $0.20
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $0.72
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+31% Synergy $1.02
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+30% Synergy $7.33
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+28% Synergy $0.17
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+28% Synergy $6.97
The Aesir Escape Valhalla The Aesir Escape Valhalla
+26% Synergy $0.20
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+26% Synergy $0.34
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+26% Synergy $0.20
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.61
The Trickster-God's Heist The Trickster-God's Heist
+24% Synergy $0.15
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+22% Synergy $0.46
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+21% Synergy $0.44
Hidetsugu Consumes All Vessel of the All-Consuming Hidetsugu Consumes All
+21% Synergy $0.50
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+21% Synergy $0.20
City of Death City of Death
+20% Synergy $1.36
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+18% Synergy $0.12
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+16% Synergy $0.10
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+16% Synergy $0.60
Genesis of the Daleks Genesis of the Daleks
+16% Synergy $0.29
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+16% Synergy $0.10
Roar of Endless Song Roar of Endless Song
+15% Synergy $0.20
The Creation of Avacyn The Creation of Avacyn
+15% Synergy $0.13
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+14% Synergy $0.25
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+14% Synergy $0.26
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+14% Synergy $0.26
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+14% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth's Nightmare Elspeth's Nightmare
+14% Synergy $0.14
The Flux The Flux
+13% Synergy $0.25
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+13% Synergy $0.08
Oath of the Grey Host Oath of the Grey Host
+12% Synergy $0.11
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+11% Synergy $2.67
Revival of the Ancestors Revival of the Ancestors
+11% Synergy $0.18
Waking the Trolls Waking the Trolls
+11% Synergy $0.14
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+10% Synergy $0.30
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+10% Synergy $0.04
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-1% Synergy $3.63

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+15% Synergy $1.06
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+3% Synergy $3.59

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+43% Synergy $0.24
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+35% Synergy $6.35
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+24% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $38.71
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $9.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $47.16
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-4% Synergy $1.51
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $29.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $2.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $1.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-4% Synergy $12.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.12

Lands

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

Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+20% Synergy $0.22
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+15% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+15% Synergy $0.18
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+14% Synergy $10.95
Plains Plains
+13% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.23
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+13% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.45
The World Tree The World Tree
+12% Synergy $4.83
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+12% Synergy $0.61
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.26
Forest Forest
+11% Synergy $6.00
Swamp Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.07
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+11% Synergy $12.70
Island Island
+10% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.06
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+10% Synergy $17.06
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+10% Synergy $0.29
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+10% Synergy $0.38
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+9% Synergy $11.47
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.28
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.21
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $20.33
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $6.54
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $14.93
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+5% Synergy $11.86
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.22
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+4% Synergy $12.69
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+4% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $11.67
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $7.92
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $11.50
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $8.57
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.47
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $19.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $8.57
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $7.79
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $21.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $22.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.72
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-5% Synergy $24.53
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $8.98
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-6% Synergy $14.12
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $14.78

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