Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Splinter's Technique
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kessig Flamebreather
89%inclusion94 decks106 decks
83%synergy
Unstable Amulet
83%inclusion87 decks105 decks
80%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
85%inclusion90 decks106 decks
78%synergy
Grapeshot
80%inclusion85 decks106 decks
75%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
86%inclusion91 decks106 decks
74%synergy
Coruscation Mage
81%inclusion84 decks104 decks
72%synergy
Firebrand Archer
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
72%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
77%inclusion78 decks101 decks
65%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
65%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Bolt Bend
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
57%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
59%synergy
Deadly Rollick
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Rite of Flame
61%inclusion65 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Cabal Ritual
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
52%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
60%inclusion56 decks94 decks
51%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
38%synergy
All Will Be One
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
49%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Party Thrasher
52%inclusion55 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Mayhem Devil
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Urabrask
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Blood Seeker
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
17%synergy
Fate Unraveler
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Field
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Soot Imp
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Engineer
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Pain Distributor
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Sabotender
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Spear Spewer
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pet
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Desperate Ritual
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
50%synergy
Pyroblast
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
45%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
47%inclusion47 decks101 decks
28%synergy
Redirect Lightning
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Seething Song
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Gut Shot
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Flare of Duplication
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Fire Covenant
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Final Fortune
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Slaughter Pact
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion19 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Needle Drop
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Lava Dart
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Ricochet Trap
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Fling
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Flick a Coin
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Rending Volley
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Armor of Shadows
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Spark Jolt
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
End the Festivities
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Strike It Rich
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Light Up the Stage
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Vicious Rumors
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Mana Clash
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-15%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Past in Flames
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Flame Jab
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Playful Shove
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Vexing Bauble
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Copper Tablet
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Barbed Wire
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Roiling Vortex
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Underworld Dreams
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Manabarbs
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Spiteful Visions
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Pestilence
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Pyrohemia
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Burning Earth
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
-11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Piranha Marsh
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion101 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
68%inclusion72 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion103 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion103 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion101 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
82%inclusion87 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion78 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion74 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Mount Doom
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion70 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Blazemire Verge
52%inclusion53 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
-15%synergy
Raucous Theater
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Badlands
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Peak
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Graven Cairns
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Jagged Barrens
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-18%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-13%synergy