Nicol Bolas, the Ravager (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Combo

Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
3 decks (0.000%) Rank #196
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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
100% of 1 decks +99% synergy
Surge Conductor
100% of 1 decks +100% synergy
Game Changers
Chrome Mox
100% of 3 decks +91% synergy
Mana Vault
100% of 3 decks +91% synergy
Ancient Tomb
100% of 3 decks +87% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100% of 3 decks +83% synergy
Demonic Tutor
100% of 3 decks +78% synergy
Rhystic Study
100% of 3 decks +75% synergy
Grim Monolith
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Opposition Agent
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Mox Diamond
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
67% of 3 decks +58% synergy
Creatures
Spellseeker
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Displacer Kitten
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Dark Confidant
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Shrieking Drake
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33% of 3 decks +7% synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Wandering Archaic
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Gilded Drake
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Spark Double
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Archon of Cruelty
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Master of Cruelties
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Deepglow Skate
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Nicol Bolas
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33% of 3 decks +15% synergy
Dreamtide Whale
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
100% of 3 decks +68% synergy
Mana Drain
100% of 3 decks +84% synergy
Tainted Pact
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Demonic Consultation
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Force of Negation
67% of 3 decks +59% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67% of 3 decks +48% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67% of 3 decks +42% synergy
Mystical Tutor
67% of 3 decks +53% synergy
Fire Covenant
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Hero's Downfall
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Deadly Rollick
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33% of 3 decks +8% synergy
Entomb
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Experimental Augury
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Imp's Mischief
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Brainstorm
33% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Intuition
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Ripples of Potential
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Time Stop
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Cabal Ritual
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Opt
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Archmage's Charm
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Darkness
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Force of Will
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Dream Salvage
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Wheel and Deal
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Deflecting Swat
33% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Misdirection
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Counterspell
33% of 3 decks -11% synergy
Radstorm
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Cauldron Dance
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Pact of Negation
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
67% of 3 decks +51% synergy
Grim Tutor
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Ponder
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Diabolic Intent
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Imperial Seal
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Profane Tutor
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Vandalblast
33% of 3 decks +16% synergy
Wash Out
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Curse of the Swine
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Feed the Swarm
33% of 3 decks +0% synergy
Ringsight
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Temporal Manipulation
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Bribery
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Blasphemous Act
33% of 3 decks -14% synergy
Illicit Shipment
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Buried Alive
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Personal Tutor
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Reanimate
33% of 3 decks +10% synergy
Gamble
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Toxic Deluge
33% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Damnation
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Dreadbore
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Time Warp
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Chain of Smog
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Breach the Multiverse
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Epic Downfall
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Thoughtseize
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Solve the Equation
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Crucible of Worlds
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
The One Ring
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Cloudstone Curio
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Jet Medallion
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Isochron Scepter
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Memory Jar
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
The Chain Veil
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
67% of 3 decks +52% synergy
Waste Not
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Dance of the Dead
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Underworld Breach
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Inexorable Tide
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
All Will Be One
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Necromancy
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Necropotence
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Witness Protection
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Animate Dead
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Sneak Attack
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Ral Zarek
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Dack Fayden
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Professor Onyx
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
100% of 3 decks +95% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100% of 3 decks +85% synergy
Command Beacon
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Bojuka Bog
33% of 3 decks +9% synergy
Interplanar Beacon
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Vault of Whispers
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Wasteland
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Rivendell
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Seat of the Synod
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Inventors' Fair
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Academy Ruins
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Reliquary Tower
33% of 3 decks -2% synergy
Homeward Path
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Strip Mine
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
City of Traitors
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Great Furnace
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 3 decks +12% synergy
Sol Ring
100% of 3 decks +10% synergy
Mox Opal
100% of 3 decks +93% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Lotus Petal
67% of 3 decks +57% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Fellwar Stone
67% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Mox Amber
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Skyclave Relic
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 3 decks +8% synergy
Badlands
100% of 3 decks +85% synergy
Steam Vents
100% of 3 decks +57% synergy
Blood Crypt
100% of 3 decks +57% synergy
Underground Sea
100% of 3 decks +86% synergy
Volcanic Island
100% of 3 decks +86% synergy
Scalding Tarn
100% of 3 decks +69% synergy
Polluted Delta
100% of 3 decks +67% synergy
Watery Grave
100% of 3 decks +55% synergy
Swamp
67% of 3 decks -26% synergy
Mountain
67% of 3 decks -25% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Mana Confluence
67% of 3 decks +55% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67% of 3 decks +34% synergy
Fiery Islet
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Prismatic Vista
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Misty Rainforest
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Fabled Passage
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Exotic Orchard
33% of 3 decks -23% synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33% of 3 decks +8% synergy
Wooded Foothills
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Sulfur Falls
33% of 3 decks -12% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33% of 3 decks -24% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Luxury Suite
33% of 3 decks +1% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33% of 3 decks -9% synergy
Xander's Lounge
33% of 3 decks -8% synergy
Cavern of Souls
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Mount Doom
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Island
33% of 3 decks -60% synergy
Path of Ancestry
33% of 3 decks +1% synergy
Morphic Pool
33% of 3 decks +0% synergy
Marsh Flats
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Training Center
33% of 3 decks -0% synergy
Sunken Ruins
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
City of Brass
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Flooded Strand
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy