Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Budget Core Aristocrats

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Nick Price
Jun 23, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards from Lord of the Rings
Magic's crossover with Lord of the Rings has been out for a while, so Nick takes us on a tour of the cards from that set that see the most play.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Blood Artist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Spear Spewer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mad Ratter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Order of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Azra Oddsmaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Fireslinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Torch Courier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Havoc Jester
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hobblefiend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swarm of Bloodflies
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wakedancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vindictive Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gatekeeper of Malakir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Manic Vandal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dreadmalkin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rockslide Elemental
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Anax, Hardened in the Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sonorous Howlbonder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fearless Liberator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gut, True Soul Zealot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nefarious Imp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Balduvian Berserker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Terror of Towashi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Death-Rattle Oni
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Soot Imp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thrull Parasite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gibbering Fiend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Immolation Shaman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spawn of Mayhem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Hellrider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Blood Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reaping the Graves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dragonrage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gut Shot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Shower of Sparks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Backlash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delirium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Body Count
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Warhost's Frenzy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rat Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gnawing Crescendo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Browbeat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Disentomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Endless Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skulltap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gaze of Pain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thatcher Revolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thunderwave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Vicious Rumors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Assault Strobe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
End the Festivities
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Return from Extinction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-12%synergy
Song of Totentanz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eriette's Whisper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witch's Mark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Golden Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Dreams
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Impact Tremors
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Trial of Ambition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skin Invasion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unhallowed Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Call to the Grave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Insolence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shiny Impetus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Custody Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Battle Strain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Withercrown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kardur's Vicious Return
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rune of Speed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Necrosynthesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Liliana's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pestilence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Quest for Pure Flame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hissing Miasma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Roiling Vortex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sticky Fingers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Guild Artisan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Raid Bombardment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Mercadia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chandra, Pyromaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Piranha Marsh
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Dwarven Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cryptic Spires
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Gorge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Forgotten Cave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Field of Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Drannith Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-29%synergy
Heraldic Banner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Bloodfell Caves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Akoum Refuge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cinder Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-27%synergy
Immersturm Skullcairn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-30%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Opal Palace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Tramway Station
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy