Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Commander Matters

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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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54%synergy
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31%synergy
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65%synergy
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67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
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61%synergy
All Will Be One
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59%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
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56%synergy
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55%synergy
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54%synergy
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62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
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Dark Ritual
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mayhem Devil
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Coruscation Mage
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Roiling Vortex
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46%synergy
Blood Seeker
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46%synergy
Blood Artist
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31%synergy
Grapeshot
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Manabarbs
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40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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4%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
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Kardur, Doomscourge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Party Thrasher
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Fate Unraveler
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Soot Imp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Pain Distributor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Hellrider
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Agate Instigator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nalfeshnee
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Judith, the Scourge Diva
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Graveyard Trespasser
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spear Spewer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gut Shot
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Duplication
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
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17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Flick a Coin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Armor of Shadows
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Offer Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Ricochet Trap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
End the Festivities
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Flame
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Burn Down the House
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Circle of Power
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vicious Rumors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Clash
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Ruby Medallion
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Barbed Wire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Spiteful Visions
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Pestilence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Burning Earth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hissing Miasma
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pyrohemia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Raid Bombardment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Count on Luck
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Angrath, Minotaur Pirate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Piranha Marsh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mount Doom
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Blazemire Verge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy