Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Impulse Draw

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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Rubble Rouser
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Flashback
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dissection Practice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kederekt Parasite
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Unstable Amulet
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Roiling Vortex
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Firebrand Archer
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
50%synergy
All Will Be One
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Underworld Dreams
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Grapeshot
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Mayhem Devil
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Seeker
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
End the Festivities
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Fate Unraveler
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Party Thrasher
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Soot Imp
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Spear Spewer
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Pain Distributor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Rug of Smothering
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Nalfeshnee
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Fireslinger
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Immolation Shaman
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Gut Shot
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Desperate Ritual
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fling
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Needle Drop
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Lava Dart
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Fire Covenant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Flick a Coin
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ricochet Trap
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Spark Jolt
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Rite of Flame
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Vicious Rumors
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Clash
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Flame Jab
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Molten Collapse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shredder's Technique
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Barbed Wire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Shadow of the Goblin
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Manabarbs
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Spiteful Visions
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Impact Tremors
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Pestilence
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Pyrohemia
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Theater of Horrors
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Hissing Miasma
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Burning Earth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Rain of Riches
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Piranha Marsh
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mount Doom
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Peak
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Jagged Barrens
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy