Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Optimized Control

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Mana Drain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
84%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
79%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Field of the Dead
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
The Scarab God
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Sangromancer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Hellkite Courser
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dread Presence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Walking Atlas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Nymris, Oona's Trickster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hostage Taker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Locust God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Darkness
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Drown in the Loch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
See Double
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Domineering Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Brainsurge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Reset
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Nexus of Fate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Turnabout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Teachings
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bewildering Blizzard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Archmage's Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Perplexing Test
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jwari Disruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Reins of Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Cling to Dust
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wash Away
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lazotep Plating
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Firemind's Foresight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Crux of Fate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Commit // Memory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mass Manipulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bribery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Finale of Revelation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whispering Madness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Decree of Pain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Wit's End
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Expropriate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Syphon Mind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dark Deal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Heartless Conscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tormenting Voice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Snort
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Villainous Wrath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Helm of Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enchantments
Waste Not
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Dragon Tempest
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Bitter Reunion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Megrim
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Treachery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Caress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Dress Down
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Bitterblossom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
61%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vesuva
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-19%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-65%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Relic of Sauron
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Misleading Signpost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
85%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Undercity Sewers
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Volcanic Island
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Training Center
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Canyon Slough
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Ice Tunnel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Cave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Jwari Disruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
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