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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Dissection Practice
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
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5%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
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Kederekt Parasite
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
71%synergy
Roiling Vortex
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Unstable Amulet
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
66%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
62%synergy
Blood Seeker
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Manabarbs
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Underworld Dreams
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Blood Artist
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Fate Unraveler
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Firebrand Archer
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Mayhem Devil
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Party Thrasher
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Soot Imp
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Pain Distributor
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Rug of Smothering
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sabotender
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Field
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Immolation Shaman
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
The Lord of Pain
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Spear Spewer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Agate Instigator
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Gut Shot
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fling
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Armor of Shadows
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Fire
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Needle Drop
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Expedite
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Vitality
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Offer Immortality
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Cremate
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
29%synergy
End the Festivities
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Light Up the Stage
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Vicious Rumors
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mana Clash
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Circle of Power
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Playful Shove
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Earthquake
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Essence Harvest
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Change
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Ruby Medallion
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Copper Tablet
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Barbed Wire
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
All Will Be One
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Spiteful Visions
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Pestilence
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Burning Earth
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Pyrohemia
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Theater of Horrors
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Hissing Miasma
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Heat of Battle
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Aether Sting
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Piranha Marsh
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Peak
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Jagged Barrens
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Mount Doom
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Graven Cairns
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Geothermal Bog
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy