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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Improvisation Capstone
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7%synergy
Flashback
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6%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
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7%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
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9%synergy
Rubble Rouser
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10%synergy
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Kederekt Parasite
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Unstable Amulet
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Roiling Vortex
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Firebrand Archer
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
52%synergy
All Will Be One
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Underworld Dreams
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
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Dark Ritual
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Charm
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Blood Seeker
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Coruscation Mage
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Fate Unraveler
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Party Thrasher
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Soot Imp
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Spear Spewer
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Nalfeshnee
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Rug of Smothering
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Fireslinger
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Pain Distributor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Pyromancer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
21%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Ritual
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Gut Shot
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Fire Covenant
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Needle Drop
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Lava Dart
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fling
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Flick a Coin
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ricochet Trap
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Spark Jolt
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
End the Festivities
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Vicious Rumors
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Strike It Rich
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Light Up the Stage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Clash
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Flame Jab
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Shredder's Technique
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Barbed Wire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Shadow of the Goblin
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Manabarbs
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Spiteful Visions
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Impact Tremors
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Pestilence
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Pyrohemia
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Theater of Horrors
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Hissing Miasma
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Burning Earth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Piranha Marsh
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Mount Doom
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Peak
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Jagged Barrens
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy