Nicol Bolas Control
Power level
6.6±0.4
Tuned casual
Well-tuned synergy shell with consistent lines and solid fundamentals.
High confidence458 pts
Estimated win turn
T7best
T8typical
T10+contested
Vector breakdown
Commander Synergy+1ⓘ
Fast mana1
Mana rocks9
Treasure generators1
Draw engines2
Cantrips & burst draw9
Wheels3
Recursion1
Value engines1
Control Strategy+30ⓘ
Counterspells5
Spot removal15
Graveyard hate2
Board wipes5
Stax & hate5
Fetchlands5
Dual & shock lands8
Premium utility lands4
Utility lands7
Taplands5
Basic lands3
Tempo Control+20ⓘ
1 Combo Family+17ⓘ
Combat Damage Synergy: 1 haste enabler+2ⓘ
Commander Synergy+1ⓘ
Combo pieces2
Synergy pieces2
Win conditions2
Combat threats2
Drain effects3
Other1
Bracket
3
Bracket 3Upgraded
Strong synergy and high card quality. Up to 3 Game Changers, late-game combos OK.
Power level 6.6 → Bracket 3
1.6 above Bracket 2 ceiling (5)
0.4 below Bracket 4 threshold (7)
Markers
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Game Changers 2
Minimum Bracket 3
✕Mass land denial — none
✕2-card combo — none
✕Extra turns — none
Themes2 total
Discard14 cards
14 discard synergies. Empty opponents' hands while gaining value.
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Group Hug5 cards
5 group hug effects. Help everyone while secretly advancing your plan.
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