Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Discard

Cas Hinds
Mar 16, 2026
The Rate of Change With the Commander Format
Is the rate of change in Commander, or Magic as a whole, just too much right now? Should we be worried about more changes to come?
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Megrim
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Waste Not
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Liliana's Caress
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
52%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
52%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Syphon Mind
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Raiders' Wake
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
45%synergy
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Counterspell
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Fell Specter
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
40%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Sangromancer
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
24%synergy
The Raven Man
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Blazing Specter
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Scythe Specter
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Blizzard Specter
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Burglar Rat
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Doomsday Specter
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Specter
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Siren of the Silent Song
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Asylum Visitor
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Abyssal Specter
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Silent Specter
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Guul Draz Specter
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sire of Insanity
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Archivist
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Augur of Bolas
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Regent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Urgoros, the Empty One
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Hellkite Courser
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
The Scarab God
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Marang River Regent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Recoil
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-0%synergy
Crosis's Charm
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Dream Salvage
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Perplex
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Soul Manipulation
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Opt
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel and Deal
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Charm
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Arcbond
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Command
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Evacuation
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Crux of Fate
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Dark Intimations
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Dark Deal
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Whispering Madness
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Slave of Bolas
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Hour of Devastation
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Skull Rend
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Burning Inquiry
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mind Twist
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Wit's End
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos's Return
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Unnerve
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Change
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Gem of Becoming
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-0%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Torture
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Library of Leng
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Viridian Longbow
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Coin of Mastery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Memory Jar
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Bandit's Talent
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Court of Ambition
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Tempest
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Pain Magnification
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Pain for All
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Visions
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Control Magic
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Greed
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Telepathy
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Warped Devotion
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion66 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Visage of Bolas
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Firemind Vessel
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion68 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
-0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
-0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Maestros Theater
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Isle
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-2%synergy