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Tom Bombadil
Price tag $4.41

Legendary Creature — God Bard

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#31 Current Rank
#39 Last Week
#34 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
+43% Synergy $25.32
Terra, Magical Adept Esper Terra Terra, Magical Adept
+43% Synergy $6.99
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+41% Synergy $1.30
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+38% Synergy $16.96
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+36% Synergy $7.98

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
+76% Synergy $0.29
Satsuki, the Living Lore Satsuki, the Living Lore
+73% Synergy $0.39
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+72% Synergy $0.31
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+72% Synergy $2.78
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+70% Synergy $0.13
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+69% Synergy $1.72
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+67% Synergy $0.61
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+66% Synergy $1.05
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+65% Synergy $3.24
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+65% Synergy $15.84

Top Cards

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

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+63% Synergy $4.00
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+63% Synergy $7.97
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+60% Synergy $0.33
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+60% Synergy $0.87
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+57% Synergy $2.38
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+56% Synergy $4.24
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+56% Synergy $3.24
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+55% Synergy $0.37
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+55% Synergy $0.42
The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+54% Synergy $1.74

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $27.84
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $351.16
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $64.49
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $44.97
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $40.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $50.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $33.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $49.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $57.72

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 $1.08
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+47% Synergy $2.32
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+46% Synergy $1.44
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+45% Synergy $1.99
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+38% Synergy $3.39
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+36% Synergy $0.64
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+36% Synergy $0.26
Garnet, Princess of Alexandria Garnet, Princess of Alexandria
+35% Synergy $0.19
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+35% Synergy $12.17
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+34% Synergy $1.47
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+33% Synergy $0.28
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+33% Synergy $12.24
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+26% Synergy $0.70
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+25% Synergy $2.02
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+24% Synergy $1.21
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+24% Synergy $4.75
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+23% Synergy $1.09
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+23% Synergy $1.25
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+23% Synergy $2.79
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.37
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+22% Synergy $15.85
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+21% Synergy $0.99
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+20% Synergy $15.64
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+20% Synergy $0.14
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+20% Synergy $0.57
Xavier Sal, Infested Captain Xavier Sal, Infested Captain
+20% Synergy $0.73
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+19% Synergy $3.51
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+19% Synergy $0.80
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+17% Synergy $1.07
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+17% Synergy $5.16
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+16% Synergy $0.54
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+16% Synergy $0.07
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $6.29
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+15% Synergy $0.22
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+15% Synergy $1.12
Summon: Magus Sisters Summon: Magus Sisters
+15% Synergy $0.99
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+15% Synergy $0.12
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+15% Synergy $0.50
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+15% Synergy $0.12
Eivor, Wolf-Kissed Eivor, Wolf-Kissed
+15% Synergy $1.88
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+15% Synergy $3.55
Calix, Guided by Fate Calix, Guided by Fate
+14% Synergy $11.17
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+13% Synergy $0.42
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+13% Synergy $3.73
Summon: Fat Chocobo Summon: Fat Chocobo
+12% Synergy $0.13
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+12% Synergy $0.25
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+11% Synergy $0.85
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+11% Synergy $1.11
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $20.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $9.03

Instants

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

Clockspinning Clockspinning
+41% Synergy $0.39
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+24% Synergy $0.18
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+13% Synergy $0.85
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.79
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.00
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+6% Synergy $12.00
Storyweave Storyweave
+6% Synergy $0.07
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $3.87
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $3.69
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $10.34
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.87
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.01
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.82
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $2.09
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.01

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+47% Synergy $0.79
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+42% Synergy $1.87
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+16% Synergy $0.07
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+15% Synergy $0.49
Esper Origins Summon: Esper Maduin Esper Origins
+14% Synergy $0.99
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $2.00
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+11% Synergy $0.88
Replenish Replenish
+11% Synergy $125.07
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+9% Synergy $0.69
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+9% Synergy $0.65
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.42
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.60
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $8.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.26
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $1.97
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.00
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $3.76
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.92
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.49
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $1.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+46% Synergy $10.11
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+25% Synergy $4.92
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+9% Synergy $0.09
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+6% Synergy $2.29
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+5% Synergy $5.93
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.49

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 $0.68
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+50% Synergy $0.12
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+47% Synergy $0.79
The Weatherseed Treaty The Weatherseed Treaty
+46% Synergy $0.20
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+45% Synergy $0.43
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+44% Synergy $1.08
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+43% Synergy $1.12
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+41% Synergy $0.35
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+40% Synergy $0.16
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+39% Synergy $0.15
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+38% Synergy $3.79
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+34% Synergy $0.21
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+33% Synergy $15.09
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $0.76
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+32% Synergy $1.04
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+31% Synergy $7.24
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+28% Synergy $0.19
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+28% Synergy $6.01
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+27% Synergy $0.39
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+27% Synergy $0.24
The Aesir Escape Valhalla The Aesir Escape Valhalla
+26% Synergy $0.21
The Trickster-God's Heist The Trickster-God's Heist
+25% Synergy $0.15
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+23% Synergy $0.65
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+23% Synergy $0.53
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+22% Synergy $0.58
Hidetsugu Consumes All Vessel of the All-Consuming Hidetsugu Consumes All
+22% Synergy $0.64
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+21% Synergy $0.19
City of Death City of Death
+21% Synergy $1.38
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+18% Synergy $0.12
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+17% Synergy $0.11
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+16% Synergy $0.66
Genesis of the Daleks Genesis of the Daleks
+16% Synergy $0.21
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+16% Synergy $0.13
Roar of Endless Song Roar of Endless Song
+15% Synergy $0.12
The Creation of Avacyn The Creation of Avacyn
+15% Synergy $0.10
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+14% Synergy $0.28
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+14% Synergy $0.25
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+14% Synergy $0.19
Elspeth's Nightmare Elspeth's Nightmare
+14% Synergy $0.11
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+13% Synergy $0.21
The Flux The Flux
+13% Synergy $0.20
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+13% Synergy $0.10
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+12% Synergy $2.99
Oath of the Grey Host Oath of the Grey Host
+12% Synergy $0.07
Revival of the Ancestors Revival of the Ancestors
+12% Synergy $0.17
Waking the Trolls Waking the Trolls
+11% Synergy $0.11
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+11% Synergy $0.05
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+10% Synergy $0.31
The World Spell The World Spell
+10% Synergy $0.49
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-1% Synergy $3.41

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+16% Synergy $0.80
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+3% Synergy $3.94

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+43% Synergy $0.26
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+35% Synergy $6.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+24% Synergy $2.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $39.08
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $8.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.00
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $48.60
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-3% Synergy $1.37
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $29.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $2.00
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $2.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $1.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $2.00
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-4% Synergy $12.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+20% Synergy $0.24
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+15% Synergy $0.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+15% Synergy $0.18
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+14% Synergy $10.31
Plains Plains
+13% Synergy $0.05
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+13% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $1.00
The World Tree The World Tree
+12% Synergy $4.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.05
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+12% Synergy $1.00
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+11% Synergy $1.19
Swamp Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.07
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+11% Synergy $17.87
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+11% Synergy $12.69
Island Island
+10% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.05
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+10% Synergy $0.32
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+10% Synergy $0.28
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+9% Synergy $10.73
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.13
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.17
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $19.68
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $6.10
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $14.76
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+5% Synergy $11.14
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $1.00
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+4% Synergy $0.27
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $12.53
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $11.40
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.02
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $14.12
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $11.61
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
0% Synergy $16.40
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $19.63
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.98
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $17.27
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $10.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $23.94
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $18.85
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $11.68
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-5% Synergy $23.79
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $13.09
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-6% Synergy $11.94
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $15.16

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