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

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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Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
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49%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Electric Seaweed
1.0%inclusion1 decks103 decks
1%synergy
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Kederekt Parasite
85%inclusion285 decks336 decks
73%synergy
Unstable Amulet
73%inclusion240 decks330 decks
70%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
74%inclusion250 decks336 decks
69%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
74%inclusion249 decks336 decks
67%synergy
All Will Be One
68%inclusion229 decks336 decks
65%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
77%inclusion236 decks307 decks
64%synergy
Grapeshot
68%inclusion229 decks336 decks
63%synergy
Coruscation Mage
67%inclusion214 decks318 decks
59%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion210 decks336 decks
56%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
55%inclusion99 decks179 decks
52%synergy
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Dark Ritual
82%inclusion277 decks336 decks
41%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion216 decks336 decks
44%synergy
Mayhem Devil
63%inclusion213 decks336 decks
39%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
61%inclusion177 decks291 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
60%inclusion202 decks336 decks
39%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
57%inclusion193 decks336 decks
48%synergy
Bolt Bend
55%inclusion184 decks336 decks
44%synergy
Pyroblast
54%inclusion180 decks336 decks
45%synergy
Walking Ballista
53%inclusion178 decks336 decks
51%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
53%inclusion178 decks336 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion230 decks336 decks
45%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion230 decks336 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion182 decks336 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion168 decks336 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion167 decks336 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
46%inclusion154 decks336 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion149 decks336 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion145 decks336 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion139 decks336 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
37%inclusion123 decks336 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
48%inclusion160 decks336 decks
38%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
47%inclusion157 decks336 decks
39%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
46%inclusion154 decks336 decks
40%synergy
Party Thrasher
44%inclusion145 decks328 decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
38%inclusion127 decks336 decks
29%synergy
Blood Seeker
35%inclusion119 decks336 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
29%inclusion96 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
28%inclusion95 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
28%inclusion93 decks336 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion88 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
26%inclusion86 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion85 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion84 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
25%inclusion74 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Soot Imp
23%inclusion77 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion76 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion72 decks336 decks
19%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
20%inclusion68 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion67 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion63 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
18%inclusion55 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
16%inclusion55 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
16%inclusion54 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Pain Distributor
16%inclusion53 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion47 decks318 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion48 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion45 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
13%inclusion45 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Spear Spewer
13%inclusion44 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
13%inclusion43 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion39 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
11%inclusion35 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
10%inclusion32 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
8.9%inclusion30 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.3%inclusion28 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Rug of Smothering
8.3%inclusion28 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Immolation Shaman
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Detonator
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Blood Pet
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion176 decks336 decks
44%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
51%inclusion172 decks336 decks
46%synergy
Desperate Ritual
43%inclusion144 decks336 decks
38%synergy
Rakdos Charm
42%inclusion141 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
40%inclusion121 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion133 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Redirect Lightning
39%inclusion72 decks187 decks
29%synergy
Culling the Weak
37%inclusion125 decks336 decks
31%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion109 decks336 decks
-15%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion106 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Gut Shot
31%inclusion105 decks336 decks
29%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
31%inclusion103 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion98 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Final Fortune
28%inclusion95 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Flare of Duplication
28%inclusion93 decks330 decks
23%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
28%inclusion47 decks167 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
-12%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion92 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion85 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Fire Covenant
25%inclusion83 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion74 decks336 decks
-13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion73 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Slaughter Pact
18%inclusion60 decks336 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion60 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
15%inclusion52 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion46 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
13%inclusion45 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion40 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
Rending Volley
11%inclusion37 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion35 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Flick a Coin
10%inclusion35 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion34 decks336 decks
-17%synergy
Ricochet Trap
10%inclusion32 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Lava Dart
10%inclusion32 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Fling
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Armor of Shadows
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Needle Drop
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
-13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
-12%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
47%inclusion159 decks336 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion124 decks336 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion112 decks336 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion111 decks336 decks
-18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion107 decks336 decks
24%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion101 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Molten Duplication
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion88 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion81 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion76 decks336 decks
-8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion74 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
21%inclusion72 decks336 decks
19%synergy
Strike It Rich
20%inclusion67 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
19%inclusion64 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion61 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Rumors
15%inclusion49 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Light Up the Stage
13%inclusion45 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion41 decks336 decks
-16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion40 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion33 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Mana Clash
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
51%inclusion170 decks336 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion168 decks336 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion147 decks336 decks
38%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
41%inclusion139 decks336 decks
35%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
40%inclusion90 decks223 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion116 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Grinding Station
29%inclusion97 decks336 decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion77 decks336 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion73 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion65 decks336 decks
17%synergy
Vexing Bauble
19%inclusion62 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion60 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion32 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.9%inclusion30 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Copper Tablet
8.9%inclusion30 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
8.9%inclusion30 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Barbed Wire
8.6%inclusion29 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Roiling Vortex
53%inclusion177 decks336 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Dreams
40%inclusion136 decks336 decks
32%synergy
Manabarbs
37%inclusion125 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion85 decks336 decks
20%synergy
Spiteful Visions
23%inclusion76 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Pestilence
18%inclusion62 decks336 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion56 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Pyrohemia
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion37 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Burning Earth
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion24 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
-11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
-18%synergy
Powerbalance
5.5%inclusion18 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
15%inclusion49 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
13%inclusion42 decks336 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion113 decks336 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Gorge
32%inclusion109 decks336 decks
24%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion81 decks336 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion76 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion75 decks336 decks
-13%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion70 decks336 decks
19%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
21%inclusion69 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
20%inclusion68 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion53 decks336 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion51 decks336 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion35 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion32 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion32 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion21 decks336 decks
0%synergy
Piranha Marsh
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion323 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion313 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
78%inclusion261 decks336 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion197 decks336 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion172 decks336 decks
43%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion172 decks336 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion133 decks336 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion121 decks336 decks
32%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion110 decks336 decks
29%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
31%inclusion103 decks336 decks
28%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion67 decks336 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion60 decks336 decks
-11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion43 decks336 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion23 decks336 decks
-11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.1%inclusion17 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion321 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion319 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion315 decks336 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
72%inclusion243 decks336 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion240 decks336 decks
25%synergy
Mount Doom
66%inclusion223 decks336 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
65%inclusion217 decks336 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion216 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion163 decks336 decks
-15%synergy
Badlands
45%inclusion150 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Blazemire Verge
44%inclusion133 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion146 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
41%inclusion137 decks336 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion135 decks336 decks
34%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion134 decks336 decks
-23%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion131 decks336 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion131 decks336 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion129 decks336 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion128 decks336 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion126 decks336 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion123 decks336 decks
29%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion120 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion112 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion101 decks336 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Peak
29%inclusion99 decks336 decks
-13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29%inclusion96 decks336 decks
-17%synergy
Graven Cairns
28%inclusion95 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion94 decks336 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion73 decks336 decks
-13%synergy
Jagged Barrens
20%inclusion67 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion66 decks336 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion59 decks336 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion57 decks336 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
16%inclusion54 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
15%inclusion52 decks336 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion44 decks336 decks
-20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion40 decks336 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion36 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion31 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion29 decks330 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.6%inclusion29 decks336 decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
8.3%inclusion28 decks336 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion28 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion25 decks336 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion22 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
-10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.7%inclusion19 decks336 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion18 decks336 decks
-3%synergy