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Tom Bombadil
Price tag $4.00

Legendary CreatureGod Bard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Sagas 63% Enchantress 18% 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

#124 Current Rank
#153 Last Week
#62 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.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+6% Synergy $5.32
The Cloning of Shredder The Cloning of Shredder
+5% Synergy $2.25
The Coming of Galactus The Coming of Galactus
+4% Synergy $77.99
The Last Ronin The Last Ronin
+2% Synergy $1.31
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
-5% Synergy $2.00

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 $0.28
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+70% Synergy $3.47
Satsuki, the Living Lore Satsuki, the Living Lore
+70% Synergy $0.37
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+68% Synergy $0.34
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
+66% Synergy $10.74
The Kami War O-Kagachi Made Manifest The Kami War
+66% Synergy $2.71
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+65% Synergy $0.28
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+65% Synergy $0.69
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+63% Synergy $43.98
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+62% Synergy $1.11

Top Cards

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

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+61% Synergy $5.67
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+61% Synergy $7.16
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+56% Synergy $1.17
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+56% Synergy $0.60
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+53% Synergy $0.71
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+53% Synergy $4.82
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+53% Synergy $2.90
Birth of the Imperium Birth of the Imperium
+53% Synergy $1.83
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+52% Synergy $18.97
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $36.19
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $416.17
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $6.50
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $55.57
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $57.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $67.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $68.04

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 $0.36
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+48% Synergy $1.60
Terra, Magical Adept Esper Terra Terra, Magical Adept
+46% Synergy $2.04
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+45% Synergy $2.83
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+44% Synergy $11.30
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+43% Synergy $2.16
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+43% Synergy $0.24
Garnet, Princess of Alexandria Garnet, Princess of Alexandria
+43% Synergy $0.17
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+42% Synergy $1.35
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+41% Synergy $1.59
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+40% Synergy $0.52
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+32% Synergy $0.33
Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+31% Synergy $0.36
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+30% Synergy $0.31
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+28% Synergy $1.31
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+28% Synergy $7.60
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+27% Synergy $0.49
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+26% Synergy $9.89
Yuna, Hope of Spira Yuna, Hope of Spira
+24% Synergy $3.54
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+23% Synergy $0.26
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+21% Synergy $4.93
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+21% Synergy $0.76
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+20% Synergy $1.04
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+20% Synergy $0.31
Rydia, Summoner of Mist Rydia, Summoner of Mist
+19% Synergy $0.27
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+19% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+19% Synergy $0.15
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+18% Synergy $0.24
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+18% Synergy $16.79
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+17% Synergy $10.54
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+17% Synergy $0.37
Wildsear, Scouring Maw Wildsear, Scouring Maw
+17% Synergy $0.39
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+16% Synergy $2.46
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+16% Synergy $3.23
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+15% Synergy $0.30
Xavier Sal, Infested Captain Xavier Sal, Infested Captain
+15% Synergy $0.91
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+14% Synergy $0.15
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+14% Synergy $11.56
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
+14% Synergy $4.88
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+14% Synergy $0.30
Eivor, Wolf-Kissed Eivor, Wolf-Kissed
+14% Synergy $0.82
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+13% Synergy $0.43
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+13% Synergy $1.78
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+12% Synergy $0.64
Summon: Magus Sisters Summon: Magus Sisters
+12% Synergy $0.29
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+12% Synergy $0.17
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+11% Synergy $0.37
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+10% Synergy $2.32
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+5% Synergy $12.93
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $13.64

Instants

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

Clockspinning Clockspinning
+38% Synergy $0.38
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+23% Synergy $0.25
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+11% Synergy $0.24
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+8% Synergy $3.92
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $1.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.99
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.09
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.32
Storyweave Storyweave
+5% Synergy $0.12
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.60
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $13.64
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.30
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.47
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.91

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+45% Synergy $1.04
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+37% Synergy $1.10
Clash of the Eikons Clash of the Eikons
+18% Synergy $0.16
Esper Origins Summon: Esper Maduin Esper Origins
+13% Synergy $1.05
Replenish Replenish
+12% Synergy $165.90
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $1.43
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.72
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.38
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+8% Synergy $0.79
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.12
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+7% Synergy $0.34
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.79
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $11.31
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+5% Synergy $0.89
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.59
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $3.41
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.00
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+43% Synergy $10.24
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+23% Synergy $9.82
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+8% Synergy $0.15
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+6% Synergy $2.45
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.57

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 $0.78
The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+48% Synergy $1.28
The First Iroan Games The First Iroan Games
+46% Synergy $0.44
Azusa's Many Journeys Likeness of the Seeker Azusa's Many Journeys
+45% Synergy $0.33
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+42% Synergy $1.35
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+42% Synergy $2.82
The Weatherseed Treaty The Weatherseed Treaty
+40% Synergy $0.33
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+39% Synergy $0.35
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+39% Synergy $0.27
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+37% Synergy $4.67
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+36% Synergy $2.05
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+33% Synergy $15.77
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+33% Synergy $0.30
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $1.28
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+32% Synergy $0.30
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+28% Synergy $7.95
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+26% Synergy $0.32
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+26% Synergy $0.38
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+26% Synergy $5.64
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+26% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+25% Synergy $0.81
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 $0.48
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $0.41
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+19% Synergy $0.28
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+18% Synergy $0.44
The Trickster-God's Heist The Trickster-God's Heist
+18% Synergy $0.20
City of Death City of Death
+18% Synergy $1.11
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+16% Synergy $0.22
Hidetsugu Consumes All Vessel of the All-Consuming Hidetsugu Consumes All
+16% Synergy $0.55
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+16% Synergy $0.35
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+15% Synergy $0.44
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+14% Synergy $0.30
Roar of Endless Song Roar of Endless Song
+14% Synergy $0.15
Genesis of the Daleks Genesis of the Daleks
+14% Synergy $0.38
The Creation of Avacyn The Creation of Avacyn
+13% Synergy $0.22
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+12% Synergy $0.35
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+12% Synergy $0.17
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+12% Synergy $0.33
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+11% Synergy $4.70
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+11% Synergy $4.86
Revival of the Ancestors Revival of the Ancestors
+11% Synergy $0.12
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+11% Synergy $0.38
Long List of the Ents Long List of the Ents
+11% Synergy $0.17
Elspeth's Nightmare Elspeth's Nightmare
+11% Synergy $0.15
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+10% Synergy $0.22
Oath of the Grey Host Oath of the Grey Host
+10% Synergy $0.18
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+8% Synergy $0.31
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+8% Synergy $3.44
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-2% Synergy $4.57

Planeswalkers

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

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+13% Synergy $1.14

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
+37% Synergy $10.00
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+23% Synergy $1.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $39.75
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.35
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $5.68
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $14.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $58.63
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-2% Synergy $1.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $50.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $1.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.34
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+6% Synergy $1.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-4% Synergy $3.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.65

Lands

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

Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+19% Synergy $0.33
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+16% Synergy $13.45
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+16% Synergy $0.36
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+15% Synergy $0.25
The World Tree The World Tree
+14% Synergy $7.96
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+13% Synergy $19.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.23
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+13% Synergy $17.54
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+13% Synergy $0.35
Plains Plains
+12% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.11
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+11% Synergy $0.30
Forest Forest
+10% Synergy $0.15
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+10% Synergy $14.82
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+10% Synergy $0.35
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+10% Synergy $0.38
Island Island
+9% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.16
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+9% Synergy $24.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.39
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+8% Synergy $12.05
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+8% Synergy $0.37
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+7% Synergy $16.57
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+7% Synergy $0.26
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+6% Synergy $6.88
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+6% Synergy $0.22
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+6% Synergy $17.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.13
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $10.13
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $15.56
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $8.89
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $10.36
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+2% Synergy $20.34
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $11.75
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $11.21
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-1% Synergy $7.89
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $32.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $28.81
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.28
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $28.90
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $32.49
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $16.39
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $11.88
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $18.44
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $11.14

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