Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Upgraded Combo

Cas Hinds
Apr 6, 2026
The Philosophy of Non-Deterministic Long Turns in Commander
Is it wrong to play Commander decks that take long, non-deterministic turns? Or do you just need to find a very patient playgroup?
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Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prosper, Tome-Bound
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Unstable Amulet
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
76%synergy
All Will Be One
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Grapeshot
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
65%inclusion13 decks20 decks
62%synergy
Roiling Vortex
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Party Thrasher
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Firebrand Archer
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Mayhem Devil
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Bolt Bend
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Blood Seeker
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Coruscation Mage
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Walking Ballista
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Urabrask
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fate Unraveler
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pain Distributor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Soot Imp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Deathbringer Thoctar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Triskelion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Wurm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mysidian Elder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Seething Song
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Redirect Lightning
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Ritual
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Imp's Mischief
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Desperate Ritual
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Gut Shot
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Duplication
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Reiterate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Armor of Shadows
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Needle Drop
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
End the Festivities
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Strike It Rich
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Winds of Change
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Vicious Rumors
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Clash
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Zenith Festival
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Extinction Event
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ritual of Soot
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Anger of the Gods
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sweltering Suns
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Ruby Medallion
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Manabarbs
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Spiteful Visions
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Pyrohemia
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Pestilence
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Burning Earth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Theater of Horrors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Piranha Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mount Doom
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Jagged Barrens
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Blazemire Verge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy