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Tom Bombadil
Price tag $3.40

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

#107 Current Rank
#106 Last Week
#52 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.

Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+8% Synergy $0.45
The Death of Gwen Stacy The Death of Gwen Stacy
+6% Synergy $0.28
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+5% Synergy $0.25
The Rise of Sozin Fire Lord Sozin The Rise of Sozin
+2% Synergy $18.70
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
0% Synergy $1.48

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 $0.23
Satsuki, the Living Lore Satsuki, the Living Lore
+71% Synergy $0.27
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+71% Synergy $3.93
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+71% Synergy $0.28
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+68% Synergy $0.11
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+68% Synergy $2.33
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+66% Synergy $12.66
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+66% Synergy $0.54
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+64% Synergy $0.92
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+64% Synergy $3.38

Top Cards

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

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+62% Synergy $4.46
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+62% Synergy $8.49
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+59% Synergy $0.29
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+57% Synergy $1.07
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+56% Synergy $2.03
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+55% Synergy $3.43
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+55% Synergy $3.13
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+54% Synergy $0.58
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+48% Synergy $21.31
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $339.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $32.03
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $78.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $50.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $44.22
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $43.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $36.64
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $51.13
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $48.71

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 $0.58
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+46% Synergy $2.43
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+45% Synergy $1.91
Terra, Magical Adept Esper Terra Terra, Magical Adept
+45% Synergy $3.62
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+44% Synergy $1.50
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+42% Synergy $1.13
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+41% Synergy $11.01
Garnet, Princess of Alexandria Garnet, Princess of Alexandria
+40% Synergy $0.12
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+39% Synergy $0.35
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+39% Synergy $1.57
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+39% Synergy $0.65
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+34% Synergy $0.25
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+33% Synergy $0.73
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+32% Synergy $9.87
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+31% Synergy $0.94
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+30% Synergy $11.99
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+28% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+26% Synergy $2.07
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+24% Synergy $0.18
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+23% Synergy $1.12
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+22% Synergy $7.23
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+22% Synergy $4.07
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+22% Synergy $1.14
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.46
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+20% Synergy $0.18
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+20% Synergy $2.76
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+20% Synergy $12.25
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+19% Synergy $0.06
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+19% Synergy $0.40
Xavier Sal, Infested Captain Xavier Sal, Infested Captain
+19% Synergy $0.80
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+18% Synergy $0.16
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+18% Synergy $0.25
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+18% Synergy $0.96
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+16% Synergy $0.25
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+16% Synergy $4.94
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $7.95
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+15% Synergy $0.23
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+15% Synergy $0.03
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+15% Synergy $2.90
Eivor, Wolf-Kissed Eivor, Wolf-Kissed
+15% Synergy $1.22
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+14% Synergy $0.57
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+14% Synergy $1.00
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+13% Synergy $0.33
Summon: Magus Sisters Summon: Magus Sisters
+13% Synergy $0.19
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+13% Synergy $0.10
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+12% Synergy $1.55
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+11% Synergy $1.69
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+11% Synergy $0.62
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $23.40
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $11.72

Instants

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

Clockspinning Clockspinning
+39% Synergy $0.36
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+24% Synergy $0.23
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+12% Synergy $0.20
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $2.52
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+6% Synergy $2.38
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.38
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $3.74
Storyweave Storyweave
+5% Synergy $0.08
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $4.08
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $10.98
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.83
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.60
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.68
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.14

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+46% Synergy $0.70
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+40% Synergy $0.71
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+17% Synergy $0.07
Esper Origins Summon: Esper Maduin Esper Origins
+13% Synergy $2.17
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+13% Synergy $0.38
Replenish Replenish
+12% Synergy $122.66
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.06
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.61
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+8% Synergy $0.44
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+8% Synergy $0.77
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.95
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.54
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $10.23
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $3.33
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $1.22
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $3.93
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.96
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.82
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+44% Synergy $6.70
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+24% Synergy $7.63
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+8% Synergy $0.10
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+6% Synergy $2.56
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.50
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+4% Synergy $6.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+51% Synergy $0.40
In the Darkness Bind Them In the Darkness Bind Them
+51% Synergy $0.68
The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+51% Synergy $1.52
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+48% Synergy $0.10
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+45% Synergy $1.99
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+43% Synergy $1.34
The Weatherseed Treaty The Weatherseed Treaty
+43% Synergy $0.20
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+42% Synergy $0.32
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+40% Synergy $1.01
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+39% Synergy $0.11
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+37% Synergy $3.70
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+37% Synergy $0.26
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+36% Synergy $0.15
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+33% Synergy $16.69
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $0.69
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+30% Synergy $0.15
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+28% Synergy $6.82
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+28% Synergy $0.78
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+28% Synergy $0.15
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+28% Synergy $6.94
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.47
The Aesir Escape Valhalla The Aesir Escape Valhalla
+24% Synergy $0.14
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+24% Synergy $0.36
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+23% Synergy $0.18
The Trickster-God's Heist The Trickster-God's Heist
+22% Synergy $0.14
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+21% Synergy $0.37
City of Death City of Death
+21% Synergy $0.89
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+20% Synergy $0.42
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+19% Synergy $0.21
Hidetsugu Consumes All Vessel of the All-Consuming Hidetsugu Consumes All
+19% Synergy $0.48
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+17% Synergy $0.11
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+15% Synergy $0.10
Genesis of the Daleks Genesis of the Daleks
+15% Synergy $0.21
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+14% Synergy $0.33
Roar of Endless Song Roar of Endless Song
+14% Synergy $0.10
The Creation of Avacyn The Creation of Avacyn
+14% Synergy $0.12
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+14% Synergy $0.41
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.14
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+13% Synergy $0.18
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+13% Synergy $0.16
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+13% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth's Nightmare Elspeth's Nightmare
+12% Synergy $0.17
The Flux The Flux
+12% Synergy $0.21
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+12% Synergy $0.04
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+11% Synergy $2.19
Revival of the Ancestors Revival of the Ancestors
+11% Synergy $0.15
Oath of the Grey Host Oath of the Grey Host
+11% Synergy $0.05
Waking the Trolls Waking the Trolls
+10% Synergy $0.15
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+9% Synergy $0.36
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-2% Synergy $4.78

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+15% Synergy $1.05
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+3% Synergy $4.28

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+44% Synergy $0.14
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+36% Synergy $5.98
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+23% Synergy $1.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $35.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.72
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+3% Synergy $6.83
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $7.75
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $48.20
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-3% Synergy $1.10
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $32.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.49
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $2.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $3.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.46
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-4% Synergy $13.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+20% Synergy $0.23
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+16% Synergy $0.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+15% Synergy $0.12
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+14% Synergy $11.79
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+14% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
+13% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.21
The World Tree The World Tree
+12% Synergy $4.24
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+12% Synergy $0.22
Forest Forest
+11% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.06
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+11% Synergy $17.55
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+11% Synergy $14.01
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+11% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
+10% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.05
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+10% Synergy $0.20
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+9% Synergy $11.22
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.31
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.16
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $20.09
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $7.81
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $13.95
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+6% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.12
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+5% Synergy $13.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.27
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+4% Synergy $12.07
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $11.39
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.94
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $6.84
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $12.27
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+1% Synergy $17.72
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $6.67
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.50
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $6.70
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $5.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $26.43
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $19.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $22.31
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-5% Synergy $12.77
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.35
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $17.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $15.26

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