Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Budget

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Serpent's Pass
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cruel Ultimatum
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
33%synergy
Slave of Bolas
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
28%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
25%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Deep Analysis
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Sedraxis Specter
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Megrim
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Syphon Mind
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Fell Specter
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Augur of Bolas
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Dragon
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Blizzard Specter
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Blazing Specter
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Deathbringer Regent
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Sangromancer
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Siren of the Silent Song
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Doomsday Specter
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Flameblast Dragon
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Specter
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Asylum Visitor
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Clone
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Scythe Specter
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Vizier of the Scorpion
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Specter
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Mage
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Royal Assassin
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Invading Manticore
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Aven Eternal
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Skylord
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Grim Initiate
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Archivist
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Rapacious Dragon
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
8%synergy
The Raven Man
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Reaver
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Icefall Regent
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Herald of the Dreadhorde
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Steel Hellkite
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Blood Tyrant
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Decadent Dragon
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Soul Diviner
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Avatar of Woe
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Plaguecrafter
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Soul Manipulation
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Crosis's Charm
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
-16%synergy
Commence the Endgame
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Recoil
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-25%synergy
Terror
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Crush Dissent
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Countersquall
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-20%synergy
Lazotep Plating
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Boomerang
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
No Escape
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Murder
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Memory Lapse
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Remove Soul
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Shatter
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Dream Salvage
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Anticipate
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Deliver Unto Evil
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Hour of Devastation
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Dark Intimations
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Crux of Fate
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
The Elderspell
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Bleeding Edge
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Extract from Darkness
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Fireball
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Widespread Brutality
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Invade the City
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Apex of Power
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-22%synergy
Callous Dismissal
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dreadbore
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Wit's End
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Advance
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Spark Harvest
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Duress
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-38%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Divination
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Act of Treason
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Toll of the Invasion
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Skull Rend
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
God-Pharaoh's Statue
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Gem of Becoming
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer's Wand
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Mazemind Tome
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Control Magic
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Raiders' Wake
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Steal Artifact
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Greed
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Bandit's Talent
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Confiscate
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Pain Magnification
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
The Elder Dragon War
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Oppression
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Persuasion
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-16%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion70 decks118 decks
-31%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion61 decks118 decks
-36%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-16%synergy
Firemind Vessel
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-33%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-29%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Visage of Bolas
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstone Cameo
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Sisay's Ring
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Manalith
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geode
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion117 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion116 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
58%inclusion68 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
56%inclusion66 decks118 decks
-36%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
-26%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-25%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-33%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-30%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Landscape
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Salt Marsh
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Highland Lake
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Urborg Volcano
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy