Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Exhibition

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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Shivan Dragon
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Terror
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Steal Artifact
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Earthquake
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Clone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Boomerang
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Greed
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Control Magic
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Royal Assassin
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
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Counterspell
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Icy Manipulator
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sengir Vampire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Unsummon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fireball
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Remove Soul
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Mahamoti Djinn
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sol'kanar the Swamp King
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Shadows
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Dust
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sorceress Queen
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Abyssal Specter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tor Wauki
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vesuvan Doppelganger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phantom Monster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Air
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Serendib Efreet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tetsuo Umezawa
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Archivist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mindclaw Shaman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Roc of Kher Ridges
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Forces
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Earth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gravedigger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lost Soul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Giant Slug
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mountain Yeti
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Balefire Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Seasinger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pit Scorpion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Juggernaut
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Headless Horseman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Frost Giant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Walking Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eternal of Harsh Truths
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kobolds of Kher Keep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bone Shredder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Tombstones
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Vapor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Effigy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Carrion Ants
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Segovian Leviathan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crimson Kobolds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Marble Priest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aladdin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Raging Bull
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thraximundar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hyperion Blacksmith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Scorpion God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Howl from Beyond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Power Sink
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dark Banishing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fork
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Inferno
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Desertion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Soul Manipulation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Twiddle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Shatter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Flash Flood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mana Short
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crosis's Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Force Spike
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sacrifice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Feint
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Active Volcano
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Genius
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Crush Dissent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
False Orders
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Opportunity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
No Escape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Song
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Inspiration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Magmaquake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Delirium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Deflection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tolarian Winds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Countersquall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Glyph of Doom
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Plating
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hell Swarm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Slave of Bolas
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Braingeyser
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Plague Wind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Energy Tap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Raise Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Detonate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Disintegrate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Drain Life
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pillage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spark Harvest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Final Act
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Recall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Intimations
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mind Twist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wit's End
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shatterstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Juxtapose
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Doomfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Apex of Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ashen Powder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Change
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pyrotechnics
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Part Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hour of Devastation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Pyroclasm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Jayemdae Tome
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jalum Tome
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rocket Launcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gem of Becoming
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mazemind Tome
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Feldon's Cane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Book of Rass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Glasses of Urza
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Forcefield
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Unscythe, Killer of Kings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
World Map
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Relic Bind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Backfire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of Many
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gaseous Form
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Smoke
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pestilence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Paralyze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Quagmire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Puppet Master
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Trove
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Venarian Gold
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Binding Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Anti-Magic Aura
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Animate Artifact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Power Artifact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Oubliette
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Browse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Warrior
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Giant Strength
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Invisibility
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Earthbind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Firebreathing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fervor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dream Coat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Immolation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Koskun Falls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Confiscate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Oppression
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hammerheim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Desert
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Arcane Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-71%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Blue Mana Battery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Black Mana Battery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Red Mana Battery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sisay's Ring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sol Grail
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Visage of Bolas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Barbed Sextant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Manalith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Command Tower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-54%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-36%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Watery Grave
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Urborg Volcano
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Blood Crypt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-31%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Salt Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Library
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Graven Cairns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy