Bolas, Prime Evil of Value.

Commander / EDH Control Infinite Combo Theme/Gimmick UBR (Grixis)

Lykaios

Land (36)

• 1x Blood Crypt
• 1x Bloodstained Mire
• 1x Canyon Slough
• 1x City of Brass
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Crumbling Necropolis
• 1x Dragonskull Summit
• 1x Drowned Catacomb
• 1x Fetid Pools
• 4x Island
• 1x Mana Confluence
• 1x Maze of Ith
• 4x Mountain
• 1x Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
• 1x Pillar of the Paruns
• 1x Polluted Delta
• 1x Reliquary Tower
• 1x Scalding Tarn
• 1x Scavenger Grounds
• 1x Shivan Reef
• 1x Steam Vents
• 1x Sulfur Falls
• 1x Sulfurous Springs
• 4x Swamp
• 1x Underground River
• 1x Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
• 1x Watery Grave

Artifact (8)

• 1x Chromatic Lantern
• 1x Dimir Signet
• 1x Gem of Becoming
• 1x Izzet Signet
• 1x Lightning Greaves
• 1x Rakdos Signet
• 1x Sol Ring
• 1x Thought Vessel

Instant (15)

• 1x Brainstorm
• 1x Capsize
• 1x Chaos Warp
• 1x Comet Storm
• 1x Counterspell
• 1x Countersquall
• 1x Cyclonic Rift
• 1x Disallow
• 1x Lim-Dul's Vault
• 1x Pull from Tomorrow
• 1x Reiterate
• 1x Stifle
• 1x Summary Dismissal
• 1x Turnabout
• 1x Vampiric Tutor

Creature (13)

• 1x Erebos, God of the Dead
• 1x Harvester of Souls
• 1x Hex Parasite
• 1x Keranos, God of Storms
• 1x Kess, Dissident Mage
• 1x Nekusar, the Mindrazer
• 1x Nightscape Familiar
• 1x Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
• 1x Notion Thief
• 1x Prince of Thralls
• 1x The Locust God
• 1x The Scarab God
• 1x The Scorpion God

Planeswalker (3)

• 1x Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
• 1x Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
• 1x Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver

Commander (1)

Sorcery (14)

• 1x Black Sun's Zenith
• 1x Blasphemous Act
• 1x Cruel Ultimatum
• 1x Damnation
• 1x Dark Intimations
• 1x Day's Undoing
• 1x Demonic Tutor
• 1x Hour of Devastation
• 1x Languish
• 1x Ponder
• 1x Slave of Bolas
• 1x Sweltering Suns
• 1x Torment of Hailfire
• 1x Whispering Madness

Enchantment (10)

• 1x Curiosity
• 1x Decree of Silence
• 1x Everlasting Torment
• 1x Fevered Visions
• 1x No Mercy
• 1x Omniscience
• 1x Phyrexian Arena
• 1x Propaganda
• 1x Rhystic Study
• 1x Stranglehold

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Welcome to the Prime Evil of Value: Nicol Bolas!

Remember, if you like what you see, please throw an up-vote my way guys and gals! Or if you didn't, tell me why! Always appreciate constructive criticism, unlike my Elder Dragon buddy.

Setting The Mood:

So, Why Bolas? Show

Ah...Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker Where to start? Big Daddy Dragon has always been a favorite of mine. I started playing magic around the release of Return to Ravnica. That was 5 years ago now, funny knowing how short a time that is to some of you. But for me that was the start of high school and the start of the most expensive hobby I have (so far) yet to regret. Anyways, Bolas had just taken the stage for the second time with M13 coming out just a little bit ago. My group was having a blast with him, much to my despair. Seeing as I could barely understand how a Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord worked and was adamant Knight of Glory was over powered. But point being, Bolas was a really intimidating card to me. I told myself one day I would make him work to his fullest extent. So here we are some 5 years later, doing the best I can (probably) do.

Deck Breakdown

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh, Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker, Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver, There, done. laughs maniacally Anyways, in all seriousness.

The Logic Show

So with Hour of devastation right around the corner, there really hasn't been a better time to make a Nicol Bolas deck. Now I want to start by making a very important statement; I by no means consider myself a pro. I don't know all the juicy combos and synergies out there, and half the ones I do I can't really afford. But anyways with that in mind. I went for a "This is hopeless" Scenario. (As it should feel facing Bolas) Attack me? Wasteful. Control me? Good luck. Resist me? chuckles How futile.

The Minions Show

• Every good God has worshipers. Bolas is no exception. Here are his mighty followers; (he only takes the best)
• • Kess, Dissident Mage-Brings back my powerful spells, getting me out of any pinch that may occur.
• • The Locust God-Card advantage, fodder and, a recurring flying body? I'm in.
• • The Scarab God-Scrying and, a way to get my minions back? Alright.
• • The Scorpion God-Light removal and oh, more card draw? Always a fan.
• • Nekusar, the Mindrazer-More card advantage and punishing my opponents for their own.
• • Keranos, God of Storms-Card advantage and bolts. Always welcome.
• • Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind-Card advan-jeeze anyone else noticing a pattern?
• • Erebos, God of the Dead-We all know why.

The Combos Show

• The things people always thirst to play and dread witnessing-COMBOS!
• • Curiosity + Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind -Yes I know I'm a bad person, yes I'm ashamed of myself.
• • Reiterate + Turnabout - A late game combo at best, but two good cards that go infinite combined. (With Mana)
• • Decree of Silence + Hex Parasite - Constant pressure to make opponents waste resources.
• • Day's Undoing + Notion Thief - I want new cards...No you can't have any.
• • Notion Thief + Whispering Madness - Refer to above.

The Control Show

• These are the cards that say no for when your opponents keep saying yes.
• • Hex Parasite-No Planeswalkers for you...Disgusting Gatewatch.
• • Stranglehold-No library shenanigans. Momir Vig, Simic Visionary Looking at you.
• • Propaganda-I like being slapped silly as much as the next guy, but there's a tax to touch this.
• • No Mercy-I guess you didn't pay the tax, or are some creep I don't like.
• • Everlasting Torment-Suffer with me. No life, no recovery, let's dance.
• • Erebos, God of the Dead-Refer to above.
• • Damnation-Got a problem? Boom Problem gone. It's the shotgun of Magic.
• • Sweltering Suns-Is it hot in here or is it just me? Probably just me.
• • Hour of Devastation-Bask in my glory mortals...
• • Blasphemous Act-The only Blasphemy here is your sense of win-cons.
• • Black Sun's Zenith-I see your indestructible. I raise you 0 toughness rulings.
• • Comet Storm-Disco Inferno.
• • Cyclonic Rift-Honestly what blue deck doesn't run it?
• • Summary Dismissal-An intriguing argument...But I'll have to say no.
• • Dark Intimations-Who wouldn't want to imitate perfection?
• • Languish-It's not you, it's me...Okay it's you.
• • Torment of Hailfire-You don't need resources right?

Card Advantage Show

Let us discuss why my hand is far better than yours.

• • Rhystic Study-I always take notes.
• • Fevered Visions-Let's get some ideas. Disclaimer: This'll hurt you more than me.
• • Phyrexian Arena-Beauty is worth the pain.
• • Ponder-I wonder...
• • Demonic Tutor-That one thingy sounds great right now!
• • Harvester of Souls-There is always something to learn from death.
• • Vampiric Tutor- There's a suck for money joke somewhere in here, but that's below me.
• • Pull from Tomorrow-Why wait?
• • Lim-Dul's Vault-Deck stacking is fine when you pay life for it we swear.
• • Brainstorm-Alright everyone, ideas! Anyone? No? Just me?
• • Thought Vessel-I'll keep my thoughts on hand thank you.

Targeted Control Show

For when "I don't like you specifically" Is necessary.

• • Slave of Bolas-I'm kinky like that.
• • Cruel Ultimatum-This is going to hurt you a lot more than it's going to hurt me. like a LOT more.
• • Stifle-Let me just stop you right there...
• • Disallow-Let's not and say you did.
• • Countersquall-Don't think too hard, you'll hurt yourself. Oh wait.
• • Counterspell-No.
• • Chaos Warp-Welcome to the price is right!
• • Capsize-Nope, Nope, Nope.

Mana Fixing Show

Don't want those ideas running dry!

• • Sol Ring-Oh look originality.
• • Rakdos Signet-So original.
• • Dimir Signet-They'll never see it coming.
• • Izzet Signet-Egads how could I.
• • Gem of Becoming-Why, yes, I AM Full of myself.
• • Chromatic Lantern-Can I hear original?
• • Nightscape Familiar-I like discounts.

In Conclusion Show

Well, here we are, I'm impressed. If you're still here you must be at gunpoint, a masochist, or found something actually enjoyable! Over all, I'm pretty proud of how it's looking here. This was a lot of work for me and I hope it will be worth it. As the deck finishes construction I'd be happy to give updates as to how well it does in play. Just ask if you'd like. Again if you could give this an up-vote (assuming you liked it) it would be deeply appreciated. Also, throw them comments my way, I would love to hear from you guys! Thanks for everything!

Top Ranked	Achieved #40 position overall 6 years ago
Date added	6 years
Last updated	3 years
Key combos	Curiosity + Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Decree of Silence + Hex Parasite Reiterate + Turnabout Day's Undoing + Notion Thief Notion Thief + Whispering Madness
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	14 - 0 Mythic Rares 50 - 0 Rares 13 - 0 Uncommons 9 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	3.78
Tokens	Copy Clone, Insect 1/1 UR
Folders	EDH, Favs, Standard control, Commander, Decks edh, Grixis, EDH, Commander Ideas, Best, edh ideas