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Tom Bombadil
Price tag $4.35

Legendary CreatureGod Bard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Sagas 66% Enchantress 16% Historic 3% Tokens 2% Control 1%

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

#97 Current Rank
#101 Last Week
#61 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.

The Coming of Galactus The Coming of Galactus
+4% Synergy $95.00
The Cloning of Shredder The Cloning of Shredder
+3% Synergy $3.09
Prismatic Undercurrents Prismatic Undercurrents
+1% Synergy $0.28
Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+1% Synergy $1.81
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-8% Synergy $0.44

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
+74% Synergy $0.25
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+71% Synergy $3.77
Satsuki, the Living Lore Satsuki, the Living Lore
+70% Synergy $0.34
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+69% Synergy $0.30
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+66% Synergy $10.75
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+66% Synergy $2.81
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+66% Synergy $0.25
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+65% Synergy $0.97
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+63% Synergy $4.18
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+63% Synergy $0.90

Top Cards

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

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+61% Synergy $5.79
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+61% Synergy $6.77
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+56% Synergy $0.54
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+56% Synergy $1.29
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+54% Synergy $5.35
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+54% Synergy $2.91
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+53% Synergy $0.69
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+53% Synergy $2.35
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+51% Synergy $18.12
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $32.48
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $350.61
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $7.45
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $106.71
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $53.72
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $50.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $58.23
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $61.51

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 $0.46
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+48% Synergy $1.51
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+46% Synergy $2.86
Terra, Magical Adept Esper Terra Terra, Magical Adept
+46% Synergy $2.49
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+43% Synergy $3.04
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+43% Synergy $11.27
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+43% Synergy $0.33
Garnet, Princess of Alexandria Garnet, Princess of Alexandria
+42% Synergy $0.35
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+41% Synergy $1.44
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+41% Synergy $1.41
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+40% Synergy $0.54
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+32% Synergy $0.42
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+31% Synergy $0.95
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+31% Synergy $0.34
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+30% Synergy $7.89
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+28% Synergy $1.37
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+28% Synergy $0.54
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+27% Synergy $12.13
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+24% Synergy $3.52
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+24% Synergy $0.31
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+21% Synergy $3.99
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.31
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+21% Synergy $1.04
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+20% Synergy $1.35
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+19% Synergy $0.29
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+19% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+19% Synergy $0.14
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+19% Synergy $16.24
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+18% Synergy $0.31
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $9.14
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+17% Synergy $0.22
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+17% Synergy $0.41
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+17% Synergy $4.81
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+16% Synergy $2.26
Xavier Sal, Infested Captain Xavier Sal, Infested Captain
+16% Synergy $0.87
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+15% Synergy $0.30
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+14% Synergy $0.19
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+14% Synergy $1.81
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+14% Synergy $5.10
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+14% Synergy $0.31
Eivor, Wolf-Kissed Eivor, Wolf-Kissed
+14% Synergy $1.28
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+13% Synergy $0.85
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+12% Synergy $0.42
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+12% Synergy $0.40
Summon: Magus Sisters Summon: Magus Sisters
+12% Synergy $0.28
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+12% Synergy $0.12
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+11% Synergy $0.35
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+10% Synergy $2.55
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $12.34
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $13.51

Instants

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

Clockspinning Clockspinning
+38% Synergy $0.39
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+24% Synergy $0.29
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+11% Synergy $0.28
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+8% Synergy $3.38
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $1.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.35
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.66
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.21
Storyweave Storyweave
+5% Synergy $0.09
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.74
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.18
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.23

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+45% Synergy $1.09
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+38% Synergy $1.05
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+18% Synergy $0.15
Esper Origins Summon: Esper Maduin Esper Origins
+13% Synergy $0.76
Replenish Replenish
+12% Synergy $146.64
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+12% Synergy $3.12
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.30
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.42
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+8% Synergy $0.90
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+7% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $3.18
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.71
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $9.90
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+5% Synergy $1.02
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $4.43
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $9.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+43% Synergy $8.32
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+23% Synergy $9.33
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+8% Synergy $0.18
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+6% Synergy $2.59
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

In the Darkness Bind Them In the Darkness Bind Them
+51% Synergy $0.64
The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+49% Synergy $1.54
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+47% Synergy $0.35
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+45% Synergy $0.26
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+43% Synergy $2.18
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+42% Synergy $1.39
The Weatherseed Treaty The Weatherseed Treaty
+41% Synergy $0.32
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+40% Synergy $0.36
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+39% Synergy $0.30
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+37% Synergy $5.01
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+36% Synergy $1.51
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+34% Synergy $0.31
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+33% Synergy $15.24
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+33% Synergy $0.21
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $1.11
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+28% Synergy $7.35
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+27% Synergy $0.27
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+27% Synergy $6.22
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+26% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+26% Synergy $0.85
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+25% Synergy $0.53
The Aesir Escape Valhalla The Aesir Escape Valhalla
+22% Synergy $0.29
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+21% Synergy $0.41
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+20% Synergy $0.28
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $0.40
The Trickster-God's Heist The Trickster-God's Heist
+19% Synergy $0.20
City of Death City of Death
+19% Synergy $0.85
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+18% Synergy $0.37
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+17% Synergy $0.33
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+16% Synergy $0.16
Hidetsugu Consumes All Vessel of the All-Consuming Hidetsugu Consumes All
+16% Synergy $0.40
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+15% Synergy $0.54
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+15% Synergy $0.24
Roar of Endless Song Roar of Endless Song
+14% Synergy $0.16
Genesis of the Daleks Genesis of the Daleks
+14% Synergy $0.32
The Creation of Avacyn The Creation of Avacyn
+13% Synergy $0.18
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+12% Synergy $0.39
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+12% Synergy $0.26
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+12% Synergy $0.33
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+11% Synergy $2.62
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+11% Synergy $3.28
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+11% Synergy $0.18
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+11% Synergy $0.35
Revival of the Ancestors Revival of the Ancestors
+11% Synergy $0.21
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+11% Synergy $0.18
Elspeth's Nightmare Elspeth's Nightmare
+11% Synergy $0.11
Oath of the Grey Host Oath of the Grey Host
+10% Synergy $0.14
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+8% Synergy $0.31
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+8% Synergy $3.21
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-2% Synergy $6.44

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+13% Synergy $1.24

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+46% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+36% Synergy $7.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+23% Synergy $2.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $37.51
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.54
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $5.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $14.69
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.07
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $52.27
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-2% Synergy $1.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $45.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+6% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.44
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.25
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-4% Synergy $4.72
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.08

Lands

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

Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+19% Synergy $0.22
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+16% Synergy $0.29
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+15% Synergy $15.60
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+15% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+13% Synergy $0.20
The World Tree The World Tree
+13% Synergy $8.05
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+13% Synergy $17.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.22
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+13% Synergy $17.78
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+13% Synergy $0.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.24
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+11% Synergy $0.26
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+11% Synergy $0.43
Forest Forest
+10% Synergy $0.21
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+10% Synergy $13.12
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+10% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+9% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.25
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+9% Synergy $21.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.40
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.41
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+8% Synergy $14.50
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.30
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+7% Synergy $15.97
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+7% Synergy $0.24
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+6% Synergy $0.28
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+6% Synergy $15.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.26
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $7.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.46
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $11.45
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $8.89
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $8.65
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.47
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+2% Synergy $19.22
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $11.89
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-1% Synergy $8.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $30.79
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $11.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.17
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $28.68
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $15.98
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $26.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $29.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $18.84
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $11.92
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $18.85
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $10.32

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