Nicol Bolas, the Ravager (Commander) - Optimized

Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
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Alejandro Fuentes
Apr 7, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
Ranking Every Elder Dragon On a Tier List
Alejandro ranks every Elder Dragon printed in Magic since 1994, including the five new Elder Dragons from Secrets of Strixhaven.
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8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
4.3%inclusion4 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
4.3%inclusion4 decks93 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
83%inclusion449 decks542 decks
80%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
77%inclusion416 decks542 decks
74%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
66%inclusion357 decks542 decks
63%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
46%inclusion251 decks542 decks
45%synergy
Damnation
52%inclusion283 decks542 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
47%inclusion257 decks542 decks
43%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
40%inclusion216 decks542 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion292 decks542 decks
38%synergy
Deepglow Skate
39%inclusion209 decks542 decks
37%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
38%inclusion208 decks542 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
63%inclusion339 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion297 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion267 decks542 decks
29%synergy
Spark Double
40%inclusion219 decks542 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion211 decks542 decks
2%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
38%inclusion208 decks542 decks
37%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion208 decks542 decks
11%synergy
The Chain Veil
38%inclusion206 decks542 decks
37%synergy
Baleful Strix
38%inclusion204 decks542 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion191 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion360 decks542 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion344 decks542 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion341 decks542 decks
42%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion314 decks542 decks
53%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion246 decks542 decks
26%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
42%inclusion229 decks542 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion223 decks542 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion166 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion158 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion157 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Flux Channeler
32%inclusion172 decks542 decks
31%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion132 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion130 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Nicol Bolas
24%inclusion130 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion127 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion124 decks542 decks
20%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
22%inclusion118 decks542 decks
16%synergy
The Scarab God
22%inclusion117 decks542 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion115 decks542 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
21%inclusion115 decks542 decks
17%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion114 decks542 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion107 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
20%inclusion106 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Thrummingbird
18%inclusion97 decks542 decks
17%synergy
Displacer Kitten
18%inclusion96 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
18%inclusion96 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Jaya's Phoenix
16%inclusion85 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
15%inclusion80 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
14%inclusion76 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion55 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
11%inclusion62 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
11%inclusion60 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion57 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion55 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion53 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion53 decks542 decks
-2%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
10%inclusion52 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.7%inclusion47 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
8.1%inclusion44 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.6%inclusion41 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
7.0%inclusion38 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.6%inclusion36 decks542 decks
1%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
6.1%inclusion33 decks542 decks
6%synergy
The Scorpion God
5.9%inclusion32 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.9%inclusion32 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
5.7%inclusion31 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Sangromancer
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Hostage Taker
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion181 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion167 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion156 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
26%inclusion143 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion141 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion139 decks542 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion138 decks542 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion126 decks542 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion118 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion114 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
19%inclusion102 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion98 decks542 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion80 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion79 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
14%inclusion77 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion74 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion72 decks541 decks
1%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion61 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion56 decks542 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.1%inclusion44 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.6%inclusion41 decks542 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.4%inclusion40 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
7.2%inclusion39 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
7.0%inclusion38 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
6.6%inclusion36 decks542 decks
-14%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.5%inclusion35 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Radstorm
6.3%inclusion34 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.3%inclusion34 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion33 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.9%inclusion32 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.7%inclusion31 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.5%inclusion30 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
-5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Evacuation
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
34%inclusion182 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Dark Intimations
32%inclusion176 decks542 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion172 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion151 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Crux of Fate
27%inclusion146 decks542 decks
25%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
25%inclusion138 decks542 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion115 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
21%inclusion114 decks542 decks
20%synergy
Hour of Devastation
20%inclusion110 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion105 decks540 decks
14%synergy
The Elderspell
18%inclusion98 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion97 decks542 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion74 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion69 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Slave of Bolas
12%inclusion67 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion66 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
12%inclusion63 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion56 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion55 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion52 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.0%inclusion49 decks542 decks
-11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion47 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.5%inclusion46 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
7.6%inclusion41 decks542 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion37 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.3%inclusion34 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
6.3%inclusion34 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
6.1%inclusion33 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion32 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Bribery
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
22%inclusion119 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion102 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
16%inclusion88 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion63 decks542 decks
-18%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
12%inclusion63 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion59 decks542 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion53 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Gem of Becoming
7.6%inclusion41 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion36 decks542 decks
-4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion34 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion154 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Waste Not
27%inclusion147 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion140 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Inexorable Tide
23%inclusion122 decks542 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion85 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
15%inclusion83 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion82 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion69 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion65 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Talent
11%inclusion57 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion55 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
10%inclusion52 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Caress
9.4%inclusion51 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Megrim
9.2%inclusion50 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Talent
9.0%inclusion49 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
8.9%inclusion48 decks542 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion45 decks542 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
7.0%inclusion38 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.0%inclusion38 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.9%inclusion32 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Rowan's Talent
5.7%inclusion31 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.7%inclusion31 decks542 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
32%inclusion174 decks542 decks
31%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
31%inclusion166 decks542 decks
29%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
30%inclusion162 decks542 decks
29%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
26%inclusion142 decks542 decks
25%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
23%inclusion127 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
20%inclusion106 decks542 decks
19%synergy
Dack Fayden
20%inclusion106 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
16%inclusion86 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
16%inclusion85 decks542 decks
15%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
15%inclusion82 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
15%inclusion80 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
14%inclusion78 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
14%inclusion78 decks542 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
12%inclusion64 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion64 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
10%inclusion54 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Liliana Vess
10%inclusion53 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
9.2%inclusion50 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.7%inclusion47 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.3%inclusion45 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.9%inclusion43 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.6%inclusion37 decks489 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Legacy of Fire
6.5%inclusion35 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Ral Zarek
6.3%inclusion34 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
5.9%inclusion32 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
5.5%inclusion30 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.2%inclusion28 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion241 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion201 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion181 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
31%inclusion170 decks542 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion132 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
20%inclusion111 decks542 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion90 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion85 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion64 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion54 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.4%inclusion51 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion45 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.2%inclusion50 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion48 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.7%inclusion47 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
8.7%inclusion47 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.7%inclusion42 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.6%inclusion36 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion31 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion518 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion480 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion311 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
51%inclusion278 decks542 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion268 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion262 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion247 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion235 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion203 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
28%inclusion153 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion145 decks542 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion115 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion97 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion92 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion67 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Visage of Bolas
12%inclusion66 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion64 decks542 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion60 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion60 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion57 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
10%inclusion55 decks537 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion47 decks542 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion45 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.9%inclusion43 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion36 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.4%inclusion29 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion514 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion510 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion510 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion493 decks542 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion430 decks542 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion428 decks542 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
76%inclusion411 decks542 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
69%inclusion374 decks542 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion355 decks542 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion351 decks542 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion335 decks542 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion292 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion279 decks542 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion278 decks542 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion273 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion263 decks542 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion261 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion248 decks542 decks
-11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion210 decks542 decks
-14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion177 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion157 decks542 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion155 decks542 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion154 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion144 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion139 decks542 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion135 decks542 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion134 decks542 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion128 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion124 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion122 decks542 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion121 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion121 decks542 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion121 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion121 decks542 decks
-5%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion120 decks542 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion120 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion86 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion85 decks542 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion84 decks542 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion83 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion82 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion81 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion79 decks542 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion76 decks541 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion76 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion74 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion73 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion71 decks542 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion71 decks542 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion69 decks542 decks
7%synergy
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