Nicol Bolas (Commander) - Upgraded Control

Cas Hinds
Mar 16, 2026
The Rate of Change With the Commander Format
Is the rate of change in Commander, or Magic as a whole, just too much right now? Should we be worried about more changes to come?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Eldest Reborn
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Hour of Devastation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Dark Intimations
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Deliver Unto Evil
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Slave of Bolas
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Crosis's Charm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Deep Analysis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Augur of Bolas
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sangromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Death Baron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Scarab God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fell Specter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Crosis, the Purger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Augur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Wits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gravedigger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cryptbreaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wildfire Eternal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Raven Man
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Skylord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rot Hulk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Viashino Heretic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heart-Piercer Manticore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scythe Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doomsday Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zombie Master
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stalking Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Soul Manipulation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Countersquall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Commence the Endgame
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Empty the Pits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Recoil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Cyber Conversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Grixis Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vraska's Contempt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
False Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fork
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dissipate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Insidious Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Crux of Fate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dark Petition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Syphon Mind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Exchange
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Widespread Brutality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dread Summons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Honor the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Killing Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Stretch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Army of the Damned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plea for Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Meltdown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rise // Fall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Braingeyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Never // Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raise Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blast of Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dreadbore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Languish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Elderspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Subterranean Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Gem of Becoming
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gate to the Afterlife
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Viridian Longbow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thornbite Staff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collector's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
In Bolas's Clutches
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Raiders' Wake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Waste Not
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Megrim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Liliana's Caress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Tempest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Control Magic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Unquenchable Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Palace Siege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Steal Enchantment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fervor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Servitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Schemer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sarkhan the Mad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Grotto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Dimir Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Fire Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Visage of Bolas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Firemind Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bandit's Haul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bounty Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Prism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Crosis's Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Fetid Pools
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Grixis Panorama
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy