Nicol's Machinations

Commander / EDH Control Multiplayer Theme/Gimmick UBR (Grixis)

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Creature (10)

• 1x Augur of Bolas
• 1x Disciple of Bolas
• 1x God-Eternal Bontu
• 1x God-Eternal Kefnet
• 1x Mindclaw Shaman
• 1x Neheb, the Eternal
• 1x Nicol Bolas, the Ravager  ^Flip
• 1x The Locust God
• 1x The Scarab God
• 1x The Scorpion God

Planeswalker (9)

• 1x Liliana, Dreadhorde General
• 1x Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
• 1x Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
• 1x Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
• 1x Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
• 1x Ral Zarek
• 1x Sarkhan the Mad
• 1x Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
• 1x Ugin, the Spirit Dragon

Land (35)

• 1x Ash Barrens
• 1x Blood Crypt
• 1x Bloodstained Mire
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Crypt of the Eternals
• 1x Emergence Zone
• 1x Fabled Passage
• 1x Fiery Islet
• 1x Interplanar Beacon
• 2x Island
• 2x Island
• 1x Island
• 1x Luxury Suite
• 1x Morphic Pool
• 2x Mountain
• 2x Mountain
• 1x Mountain
• 1x Polluted Delta
• 1x Prismatic Vista
• 1x Reliquary Tower
• 1x Scalding Tarn
• 1x Smoldering Marsh
• 1x Steam Vents
• 1x Sunken Hollow
• 2x Swamp
• 2x Swamp
• 1x Swamp
• 1x Training Center
• 1x Watery Grave

Enchantment (5)

• 1x Dreadhorde Invasion
• 1x In Bolas's Clutches
• 1x Omniscience
• 1x The Eldest Reborn
• 1x Underworld Breach

Artifact (15)

• 1x Arcane Signet
• 1x Bolas's Citadel
• 1x Chromatic Lantern
• 1x Dimir Signet
• 1x Gem of Becoming
• 1x God-Pharaoh's Statue
• 1x Izzet Signet
• 1x Mana Crypt
• 1x Planar Bridge
• 1x Rakdos Signet
• 1x Sol Ring
• 1x Talisman of Creativity
• 1x Talisman of Dominance
• 1x Talisman of Indulgence
• 1x Visage of Bolas

Instant (10)

• 1x Chaos Warp
• 1x Countersquall
• 1x Cyclonic Rift
• 1x Imp's Mischief
• 1x Lazotep Plating
• 1x Magmaquake
• 1x Mana Drain
• 1x Reverberate
• 1x Soul Manipulation
• 1x Tyrant's Scorn

Sorcery (15)

• 1x Apex of Power
• 1x Command the Dreadhorde
• 1x Cruel Ultimatum
• 1x Damnation
• 1x Dark Intimations
• 1x Deliver Unto Evil
• 1x Enter the God-Eternals
• 1x Fraying Omnipotence
• 1x Hour of Devastation
• 1x Invade the City
• 1x Slave of Bolas
• 1x The Elderspell
• 1x Torment of Hailfire
• 1x Tormenting Voice
• 1x Widespread Brutality

Commander (1)

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Nicol Bolas, Elder Dragon, Genius, Archmage, Planeswalker, was finally taking his first steps, visibly and openly.

"Let all tremble now. They will certainly bow later." -Nicol Bolas

God, King, Dragon

The Forever Serpent. The Horned One. God-Emperor and God-Pharaoh. Nicol Bolas. He has created a 1000 worlds and destroyed twice as many in his quest for power that stretches over 25,000 years. Despite having a fraction of his original power, he still decimates any who would stand to oppose him. This is but a miniscule amount of his divine power. Flavor-Theme Cards

• Nicol Bolas
• Nicol Bolas, the Ravager  
• Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
• Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
• Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver
• Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
• Augur of Bolas
• Disciple of Bolas
• Mindclaw Shaman
• The Locust God
• The Scarab God
• The Scorpion God
• Countersquall
• Imp's Mischief
• Mana Drain
• Apex of Power
• Cruel Ultimatum
• Damnation
• Dark Intimations
• Deep Analysis
• Doomfall
• Fraying Omnipotence
• Hour of Devastation
• Slave of Bolas
• Torment of Hailfire
• Tormenting Voice
• Omniscience
• The Eldest Reborn
• Gem of Becoming

No Fact Escapes Him

Knowledge is power, and Bolas has vast amounts of both. From his slaves to spells he casts with minimal effort, what Nicol desires is never far from his reach. Card Advantage/Draw - Tutors

• Augur of Bolas
• Disciple of Bolas
• The Locust God
• The Scorpion God
• Mission Briefing
• Mystical Tutor
• Vampiric Tutor
• Apex of Power
• Cruel Ultimatum
• Dark Deal
• Dark Intimations
• Deep Analysis
• Demonic Tutor
• Diabolic Intent
• Gamble
• Tormenting Voice
• Wheel of Fortune
• Windfall
• Waste Not

There is Always a Greater Power

To stand against the Grand one is an experience that few have the pleasure of recounting. Be sure to make the correct decision: Bow before his majesty... or die. Removal - Counters

• The Scorpion God
• Chaos Warp
• Counterspell
• Countersquall
• Cyclonic Rift
• Mana Drain
• Cruel Ultimatum
• Damnation
• Dark Intimations
• Doomfall
• Fraying Omnipotence
• Hour of Devastation
• Slave of Bolas
• Torment of Hailfire
• The Eldest Reborn

As I Desire It, So Shall It Be

Since the loss of his God-like prowess, Bolas must rely on primal means to accrue more power... for now. Mana Acceleration - Cheat Spells

• Chromatic Lantern
• Dimir Signet
• Fellwar Stone
• Gem of Becoming
• Gilded Lotus
• Grim Monolith
• Izzet Signet
• Mana Crypt
• Rakdos Signet
• Sol Ring
• Talisman of Dominance
• Talisman of Indulgence
• Thought Vessel
• Mana Drain
• Apex of Power
• Show and Tell
• Omniscience

Each Miserable Life Holds Untold Resources

Waste Not, Want Not. A Phyrexian phrase, but Bolas is keen on not wasting... But his Want is limitless. Recursion

• Kess, Dissident Mage
• Snapcaster Mage
• The Scarab God
• Mission Briefing
• Cruel Ultimatum
• Deep Analysis
• Past in Flames
• Yawgmoth's Will
• The Eldest Reborn

Dominaria's Most Ancient Evil

Living for what seems like an eternity to some provides an opportunity to acquire a vast array of skills. Skills when applied to correct pressure points can be used to further your own ascension to Godhood.

• Dualcaster Mage
• Mindclaw Shaman
• Imp's Mischief
• Reverberate
• Fraying Omnipotence
• Slave of Bolas
• Leyline of Anticipation
• Leyline of the Void

Nicol's Machinations is part of my deck series Axis of Shenanigans, which stands in opposition to The Gatewatch. If your interest has been piqued, follow the links or check out the tabs below.

Any likes, suggestions, or comments on the deck will be highly appreciated and welcomed.

Axis of Shenanigans

Emeria's Truth Tezzeret's Ingenuity Rise of the Praetors Ob's Ambition

The Gatewatch

Gideon's Retribution Jace's Serenity Liliana's Renaissance Chandra's Pandemonium Nissa's Germination Ajani's Modus Vivendi

Top Ranked	Achieved #41 position overall 7 years ago Achieved #31 position in Commander / EDH 4 years ago Achieved #1 position in Commander / EDH Discard 5 years ago Achieved #1 position in Commander / EDH UBR (Grixis) 5 years ago
Date added	7 years
Last updated	3 years
Exclude colors	WG
Legality	This deck is not Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	21 - 0 Mythic Rares 35 - 0 Rares 22 - 0 Uncommons 5 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	4.12
Tokens	Copy Clone, Dragon 5/5 R, Insect 1/1 UR, Zombie 2/2 B, Zombie Army 0/0 B
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