Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Upgraded Group Slug

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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Thunderdrum Soloist
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9%synergy
Dissection Practice
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5%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
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4%synergy
Flashback
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Roiling Vortex
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72%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
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71%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
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68%synergy
Unstable Amulet
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67%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
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66%synergy
Blood Seeker
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59%synergy
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57%synergy
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54%synergy
Underworld Dreams
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52%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
51%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
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39%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Rakdos Charm
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Firebrand Archer
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
48%synergy
All Will Be One
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
50%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Fate Unraveler
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Mayhem Devil
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Party Thrasher
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Soot Imp
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Pain Distributor
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Rug of Smothering
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Spear Spewer
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Immolation Shaman
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sabotender
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Nalfeshnee
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
The Lord of Pain
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Gut Shot
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Fling
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Armor of Shadows
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Needle Drop
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Transpose
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Expedite
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Vitality
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Grapeshot
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
End the Festivities
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Vicious Rumors
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Circle of Power
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Clash
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Change
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Shredder's Technique
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Playful Shove
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Earthquake
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Essence Harvest
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Copper Tablet
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Barbed Wire
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Shadow of the Goblin
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Spiteful Visions
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Pestilence
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Burning Earth
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Pyrohemia
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Theater of Horrors
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Hissing Miasma
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Aether Sting
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Liability
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Piranha Marsh
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Peak
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Jagged Barrens
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Mount Doom
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Graven Cairns
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Geothermal Bog
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy