Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Rank #210
56decks
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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Flashback
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Postmortem Professor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kessig Flamebreather
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
82%synergy
Unstable Amulet
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
79%synergy
All Will Be One
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
75%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
75%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
74%synergy
Grapeshot
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Firebrand Archer
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Coruscation Mage
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Roiling Vortex
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Mayhem Devil
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Bolt Bend
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Party Thrasher
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
63%synergy
Gamble
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Walking Ballista
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Blood Seeker
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Fate Unraveler
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Pain Distributor
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Soot Imp
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Blood Pet
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Engineer
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Spear Spewer
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Detonator
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Skirk Prospector
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Rug of Smothering
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Agate Instigator
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
The Red Terror
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Grim Hireling
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Desperate Ritual
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Gut Shot
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Charm
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Pyroblast
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
36%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Flare of Duplication
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Fire Covenant
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Slaughter Pact
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Lava Dart
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Needle Drop
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Fling
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Flick a Coin
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cut Down
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Armor of Shadows
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Ricochet Trap
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Burnt Offering
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
0%synergy
End the Festivities
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Strike It Rich
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Molten Duplication
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Light Up the Stage
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Vicious Rumors
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Change
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Flame Jab
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Last Chance
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Grinding Station
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Copper Tablet
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
The Ozolith
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Dreams
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Manabarbs
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Impact Tremors
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Spiteful Visions
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Pestilence
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pyrohemia
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Burning Earth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Hissing Miasma
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Piranha Marsh
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
The Black Gate
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Sandstone Needle
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Mount Doom
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Luxury Suite
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Peak
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Jagged Barrens
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Mine
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-13%synergy