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Tom Bombadil
Price tag $4.27

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

#103 Current Rank
#110 Last Week
#62 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tom Bombadil.

New Cards

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

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+9% Synergy $2.16
The Coming of Galactus The Coming of Galactus
+5% Synergy $27.17
Kang Dynasty Kang Dynasty
+2% Synergy
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $4.72
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+0% Synergy $5.24

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
+73% Synergy $0.29
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+70% Synergy $4.32
Satsuki, the Living Lore Satsuki, the Living Lore
+69% Synergy $0.37
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+67% Synergy $0.34
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+66% Synergy $11.40
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+65% Synergy $1.80
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+64% Synergy $0.32
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+64% Synergy $0.84
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+62% Synergy $4.05
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+61% Synergy $1.26

Top Cards

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

Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+61% Synergy $8.34
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+60% Synergy $4.99
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+55% Synergy $0.46
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+55% Synergy $1.27
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+52% Synergy $4.85
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+52% Synergy $0.81
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+52% Synergy $20.62
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+52% Synergy $2.34
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+52% Synergy $2.56
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.55

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $479.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.03
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.17
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.02
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $58.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $66.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $72.10

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 $0.37
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+48% Synergy $2.19
Terra, Magical Adept Esper Terra Terra, Magical Adept
+46% Synergy $2.37
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+44% Synergy $3.36
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+44% Synergy $11.73
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+43% Synergy $0.30
Garnet, Princess of Alexandria Garnet, Princess of Alexandria
+42% Synergy $0.31
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+42% Synergy $2.13
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+42% Synergy $1.29
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+40% Synergy $1.35
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+40% Synergy $0.63
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+33% Synergy $0.35
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+29% Synergy $0.35
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+29% Synergy $0.24
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+29% Synergy $1.77
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+28% Synergy $7.27
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+26% Synergy $0.38
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+25% Synergy $10.86
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+24% Synergy $4.37
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+23% Synergy $0.32
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+20% Synergy $4.85
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+20% Synergy $0.69
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+20% Synergy $0.28
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+19% Synergy $0.89
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+19% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+18% Synergy $0.25
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+18% Synergy $0.27
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+17% Synergy $18.40
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $10.50
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+17% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+17% Synergy $0.35
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+16% Synergy $0.43
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+15% Synergy $3.74
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+15% Synergy $3.01
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+14% Synergy $0.25
Xavier Sal, Infested Captain Xavier Sal, Infested Captain
+14% Synergy $1.04
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+13% Synergy $13.23
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+13% Synergy $0.17
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+13% Synergy $6.01
Eivor, Wolf-Kissed Eivor, Wolf-Kissed
+13% Synergy $0.89
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+13% Synergy $0.35
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+13% Synergy $0.35
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+12% Synergy $1.97
Summon: Magus Sisters Summon: Magus Sisters
+11% Synergy $0.31
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+11% Synergy $0.28
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+11% Synergy $0.90
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+10% Synergy $0.37
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+9% Synergy $2.17
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+5% Synergy $12.82
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $11.91

Instants

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

Clockspinning Clockspinning
+37% Synergy $0.40
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+22% Synergy $0.31
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+11% Synergy $0.29
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+7% Synergy $4.08
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+6% Synergy $2.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.32
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $4.64
Storyweave Storyweave
+5% Synergy $0.15
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $14.58
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.01
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $3.67
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.45
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+44% Synergy $1.09
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+36% Synergy $0.89
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+18% Synergy $0.18
Esper Origins Summon: Esper Maduin Esper Origins
+12% Synergy $0.86
Replenish Replenish
+12% Synergy $211.98
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.16
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.47
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.35
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+7% Synergy $0.73
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+7% Synergy $0.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $2.40
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.71
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $11.82
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+5% Synergy $0.55
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.42
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $3.09
Three Visits Three Visits
+0% Synergy $5.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.50
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+43% Synergy $9.05
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+22% Synergy $9.08
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+7% Synergy $0.23
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+5% Synergy $3.22
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+3% Synergy $0.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

In the Darkness Bind Them In the Darkness Bind Them
+50% Synergy $0.54
The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+47% Synergy $0.95
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+45% Synergy $0.43
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+43% Synergy $0.34
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+41% Synergy $1.60
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+41% Synergy $2.97
The Weatherseed Treaty The Weatherseed Treaty
+39% Synergy $0.36
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+38% Synergy $0.36
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+38% Synergy $0.20
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+36% Synergy $4.53
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+34% Synergy $1.64
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+32% Synergy $15.87
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $1.63
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+31% Synergy $0.36
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+31% Synergy $0.31
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+27% Synergy $6.64
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+26% Synergy $0.30
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+26% Synergy $5.33
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+25% Synergy $0.38
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+24% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+23% Synergy $0.87
The Aesir Escape Valhalla The Aesir Escape Valhalla
+21% Synergy $0.33
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+19% Synergy $0.57
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+18% Synergy $0.51
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+18% Synergy $0.37
The Trickster-God's Heist The Trickster-God's Heist
+17% Synergy $0.21
City of Death City of Death
+17% Synergy $0.83
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+17% Synergy $0.55
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+16% Synergy $0.23
Hidetsugu Consumes All Vessel of the All-Consuming Hidetsugu Consumes All
+15% Synergy $0.61
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+15% Synergy $0.24
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+15% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+14% Synergy $0.31
Roar of Endless Song Roar of Endless Song
+14% Synergy $0.15
Genesis of the Daleks Genesis of the Daleks
+13% Synergy $0.47
The Creation of Avacyn The Creation of Avacyn
+13% Synergy $0.26
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+11% Synergy $5.34
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+11% Synergy $0.33
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+11% Synergy $0.39
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+11% Synergy $0.32
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+10% Synergy $4.16
Revival of the Ancestors Revival of the Ancestors
+10% Synergy $0.20
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+10% Synergy $0.20
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+10% Synergy $0.36
Elspeth's Nightmare Elspeth's Nightmare
+10% Synergy $0.19
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+10% Synergy $0.35
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+9% Synergy $0.20
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+8% Synergy $3.57
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.34
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-2% Synergy $4.77

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+12% Synergy $1.21

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+46% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+36% Synergy $12.90
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $2.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $40.73
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.38
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+3% Synergy $5.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $15.43
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $63.55
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-1% Synergy $2.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $50.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+11% Synergy $4.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $1.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $1.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $4.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-3% Synergy $2.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+19% Synergy $0.32
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+16% Synergy $13.98
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+15% Synergy $0.60
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+14% Synergy $0.27
The World Tree The World Tree
+13% Synergy $8.44
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+13% Synergy $20.21
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+13% Synergy $16.99
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+13% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.12
Plains Plains
+12% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.82
Swamp Swamp
+10% Synergy $2.00
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+10% Synergy $0.34
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+9% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+9% Synergy $0.09
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+9% Synergy $15.40
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+9% Synergy $0.34
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+9% Synergy $26.09
Island Island
+8% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.38
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+8% Synergy $12.04
Mountain Mountain
+8% Synergy $2.00
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+8% Synergy $0.34
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.33
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+7% Synergy $17.49
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+7% Synergy $0.24
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+6% Synergy $17.07
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $7.91
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+5% Synergy $0.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $8.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $16.60
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $9.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.39
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $9.58
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+2% Synergy $20.46
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $10.46
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $10.35
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $6.94
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $36.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $16.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $31.86
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $32.02
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $31.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $17.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $10.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.92
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $12.79

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