Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Dragons

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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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Crux of Fate
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
83%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
82%synergy
Dragon Tempest
83%inclusion38 decks46 decks
81%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
76%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
72%synergy
Decadent Dragon
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Hellkite Courser
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
66%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Terror of the Peaks
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Ancient Silver Dragon
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Thunderbreak Regent
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Iymrith, Desert Doom
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Balefire Dragon
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Marang River Regent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dragonologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Ebondeath, Dracolich
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Steel Hellkite
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Renari, Merchant of Marvels
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Obsidian Charmaw
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Nogi, Draco-Zealot
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Rapacious Dragon
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Trainer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Ryusei, the Falling Star
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Deathbringer Regent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Boneyard Scourge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Terminate
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Stinging Study
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Crosis's Charm
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Soul Manipulation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Fire
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Draconic Lore
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonlord's Prerogative
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Spit Flame
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Slave of Bolas
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Seeker's Folly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Intimations
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Fearsome Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Gem of Becoming
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Fire
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Reunion
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Waste Not
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tarkir
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sarkhan the Mad
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Relic of Sauron
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Silumgar Monument
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Visage of Bolas
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Kolaghan Monument
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Seething Landscape
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy