Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Postmortem Professor
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
2.3%inclusion3 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Swift Demise
1.5%inclusion2 decks133 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kederekt Parasite
81%inclusion438 decks544 decks
68%synergy
Unstable Amulet
66%inclusion357 decks544 decks
63%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
75%inclusion407 decks543 decks
63%synergy
Roiling Vortex
70%inclusion382 decks544 decks
62%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
68%inclusion371 decks544 decks
61%synergy
Firebrand Archer
60%inclusion329 decks544 decks
54%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
58%inclusion318 decks544 decks
53%synergy
Grapeshot
56%inclusion302 decks544 decks
50%synergy
Underworld Dreams
58%inclusion316 decks544 decks
50%synergy
All Will Be One
53%inclusion289 decks544 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion395 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Charm
66%inclusion358 decks544 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion328 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Blood Seeker
57%inclusion308 decks544 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion308 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Mayhem Devil
56%inclusion307 decks544 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion306 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
56%inclusion304 decks544 decks
47%synergy
Manabarbs
56%inclusion303 decks544 decks
50%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
55%inclusion298 decks538 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
45%inclusion247 decks544 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion226 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion29 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Fate Unraveler
47%inclusion255 decks544 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion243 decks544 decks
26%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
38%inclusion208 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
37%inclusion202 decks544 decks
28%synergy
Party Thrasher
36%inclusion194 decks544 decks
30%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
35%inclusion188 decks543 decks
28%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
32%inclusion175 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
32%inclusion175 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
32%inclusion174 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
31%inclusion167 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
29%inclusion156 decks542 decks
18%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
28%inclusion154 decks544 decks
22%synergy
Soot Imp
26%inclusion141 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
25%inclusion137 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion128 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion125 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
23%inclusion123 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion120 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
21%inclusion112 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
19%inclusion101 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
19%inclusion101 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion100 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Pain Distributor
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Spear Spewer
16%inclusion88 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Rug of Smothering
16%inclusion88 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion80 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
15%inclusion80 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion52 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
13%inclusion73 decks542 decks
7%synergy
Unruly Catapult
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion70 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Sabotender
11%inclusion44 decks415 decks
10%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
11%inclusion45 decks426 decks
10%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Immolation Shaman
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.7%inclusion37 decks427 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Bolt Bend
53%inclusion287 decks544 decks
42%synergy
Terminate
42%inclusion227 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
41%inclusion223 decks542 decks
23%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion182 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion179 decks544 decks
22%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion170 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion166 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion165 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
29%inclusion158 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
29%inclusion157 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion152 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
27%inclusion147 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion139 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion137 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion137 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion126 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
23%inclusion124 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion122 decks542 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion122 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
21%inclusion113 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion111 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion111 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion70 decks344 decks
11%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
18%inclusion48 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion92 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion84 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion75 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion74 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion74 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Flick a Coin
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
-15%synergy
Armor of Shadows
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Needle Drop
11%inclusion61 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion59 decks544 decks
-8%synergy
Fling
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Lava Dart
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion29 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
-11%synergy
Professor's Warning
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion290 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion286 decks544 decks
11%synergy
End the Festivities
37%inclusion201 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion163 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion153 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion138 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion132 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion128 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion123 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion119 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Vicious Rumors
22%inclusion117 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion82 decks544 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion81 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion70 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion69 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.7%inclusion36 decks415 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.6%inclusion47 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion36 decks538 decks
-2%synergy
Flame Jab
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Dreadbore
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Circle of Power
6.1%inclusion26 decks426 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Mana Clash
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion29 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Change
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
34%inclusion147 decks427 decks
25%synergy
Ruby Medallion
21%inclusion114 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
19%inclusion102 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion88 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Barbed Wire
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion78 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion71 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion71 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Copper Tablet
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Shadow of the Goblin
44%inclusion144 decks326 decks
41%synergy
Spiteful Visions
42%inclusion226 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Pestilence
32%inclusion176 decks544 decks
30%synergy
Pyrohemia
24%inclusion128 decks544 decks
22%synergy
Impact Tremors
23%inclusion126 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion103 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion90 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Burning Earth
15%inclusion81 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Theater of Horrors
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
-12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion59 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
-8%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Hissing Miasma
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Aether Sting
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
6.3%inclusion34 decks542 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
21%inclusion112 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
16%inclusion88 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
48%inclusion260 decks544 decks
39%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
40%inclusion218 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion190 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
25%inclusion134 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion123 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion95 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion90 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Piranha Marsh
11%inclusion62 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion58 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion29 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.3%inclusion29 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion504 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion503 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion395 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
69%inclusion373 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion328 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion182 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion84 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion58 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
-8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion537 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion536 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion510 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion404 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion385 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion363 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion300 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
51%inclusion280 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
51%inclusion277 decks544 decks
35%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
49%inclusion266 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion260 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
43%inclusion235 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion234 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion233 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
42%inclusion226 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion223 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
39%inclusion213 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion209 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
35%inclusion193 decks544 decks
28%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
32%inclusion176 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
31%inclusion170 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
30%inclusion165 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
30%inclusion161 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion143 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion126 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion92 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion91 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion89 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
-9%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.6%inclusion47 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.6%inclusion47 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion29 decks544 decks
2%synergy