Nicol Bolas (Commander)

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Levi Perry
Nov 20, 2025
What If Commander Damage Didn't Exist?
What if we got rid of commander damage? Or switched to cumulative commander damage? Let's look at the possibilities.
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Abundant Countryside
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Kulrath Zealot
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Stratosoarer
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
40%inclusion464 decks1.15K decks
38%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
40%inclusion459 decks1.15K decks
37%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
39%inclusion450 decks1.15K decks
36%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
40%inclusion466 decks1.15K decks
36%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
36%inclusion412 decks1.15K decks
34%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
30%inclusion350 decks1.15K decks
29%synergy
Crux of Fate
29%inclusion339 decks1.15K decks
27%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
26%inclusion305 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Slave of Bolas
26%inclusion296 decks1.15K decks
24%synergy
Megrim
30%inclusion345 decks1.15K decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
53%inclusion614 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion472 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion444 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Terminate
34%inclusion393 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
30%inclusion348 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion344 decks1.15K decks
-15%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion337 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion331 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Syphon Mind
26%inclusion301 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion301 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion350 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion319 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion286 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion275 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion210 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
17%inclusion198 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion176 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion137 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion125 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion111 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion263 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
23%inclusion260 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Fell Specter
21%inclusion247 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
21%inclusion239 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Sangromancer
19%inclusion220 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Baleful Strix
18%inclusion207 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
15%inclusion171 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
14%inclusion166 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
14%inclusion161 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Hellkite Courser
13%inclusion150 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
12%inclusion143 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
12%inclusion143 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion139 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Clone
12%inclusion136 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Augur of Bolas
11%inclusion129 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
The Raven Man
11%inclusion128 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Royal Assassin
11%inclusion123 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Blizzard Specter
11%inclusion121 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Blazing Specter
10%inclusion119 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Decadent Dragon
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
10%inclusion110 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
The Scarab God
9.3%inclusion107 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
9.0%inclusion80 decks891 decks
4%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
8.9%inclusion103 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Shivan Dragon
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mage
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.8%inclusion101 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
8.7%inclusion100 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
8.1%inclusion93 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Scythe Specter
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Doomsday Specter
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
7.1%inclusion82 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Jace's Archivist
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Specter
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Anger
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.15K decks
-12%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Abyssal Specter
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
5.4%inclusion30 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Vesuvan Doppelganger
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion290 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion260 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion252 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion247 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion237 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Crosis's Charm
20%inclusion227 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion186 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion177 decks1.15K decks
-14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion173 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion169 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
14%inclusion162 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Countersquall
13%inclusion150 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Recoil
11%inclusion129 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Soul Manipulation
11%inclusion126 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Terror
11%inclusion124 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion121 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Dream Salvage
10%inclusion110 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Commence the Endgame
10%inclusion110 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion105 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Perplex
8.4%inclusion97 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.2%inclusion94 decks1.15K decks
-11%synergy
Unsummon
7.9%inclusion91 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion91 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
7.5%inclusion86 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
6.4%inclusion61 decks947 decks
-6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
-12%synergy
Desertion
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Fork
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Boomerang
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Rewind
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion298 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion263 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Dark Intimations
22%inclusion253 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Hour of Devastation
20%inclusion235 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
19%inclusion224 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion217 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion212 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion180 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion175 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion173 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion163 decks1.15K decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion143 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
12%inclusion134 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion122 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion120 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Whispering Madness
10%inclusion112 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion110 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Fireball
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Earthquake
7.4%inclusion85 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Wit's End
7.1%inclusion82 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Mind Twist
6.9%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
The Elderspell
6.9%inclusion79 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Braingeyser
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Preordain
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Insurrection
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Apex of Power
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Bribery
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
5.0%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.0%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion256 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
22%inclusion252 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Gem of Becoming
15%inclusion178 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion170 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
12%inclusion140 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion129 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion118 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
6.6%inclusion76 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
23%inclusion265 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Caress
22%inclusion258 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion247 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion229 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Raiders' Wake
19%inclusion214 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion201 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
17%inclusion191 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Dragon Tempest
16%inclusion189 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion189 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Control Magic
14%inclusion161 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Bandit's Talent
10%inclusion97 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
9.3%inclusion107 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
9.0%inclusion104 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Greed
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Oppression
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
7.4%inclusion85 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Pain Magnification
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.0%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion344 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion337 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion215 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion184 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion166 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.3%inclusion107 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.6%inclusion99 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.6%inclusion76 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion953 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion778 decks1.15K decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion516 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion514 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion501 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion472 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion438 decks1.15K decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion419 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
35%inclusion408 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion293 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Relic of Sauron
24%inclusion282 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion275 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion205 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion198 decks1.15K decks
14%synergy
Visage of Bolas
17%inclusion195 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
14%inclusion162 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion160 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion127 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion126 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion115 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.9%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion64 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.12K decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion1.12K decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.12K decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion823 decks1.15K decks
-20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion593 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion489 decks1.15K decks
-14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion457 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion456 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion455 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion429 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion414 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion398 decks1.15K decks
-12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
34%inclusion392 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion370 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion355 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion354 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion349 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion343 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion317 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion306 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion304 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion288 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion264 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion259 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion255 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion250 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion242 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion232 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion227 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion226 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion220 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion209 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion206 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion182 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion181 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion179 decks1.15K decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion177 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion176 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Seething Landscape
15%inclusion158 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion166 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion158 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion152 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion137 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion125 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion121 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion120 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
10%inclusion119 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
10%inclusion117 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion117 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy