Ob Nixilis, the Fallen (Commander) - Voltron

Arnaud Gompertz
Apr 22, 2026
Three Esper-cially Spicy Brews
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud digs into some underplayed Commander brews for the Esper color combination.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stensian Sanguinist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Grave Researcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Walking Atlas
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Dread Presence
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Expedition Map
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Burnished Hart
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Defile
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mutilate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
PuPu UFO
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Nightmare
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Filth
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Scaretiller
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Cat-Gator
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Tiller Engine
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Guul Draz Overseer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Bloodghast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Scrib Nibblers
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Squelching Leeches
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Oblivion Sower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Deadeye Tracker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Shade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Caustic Crawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana's Shade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Dakmor Sorceress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grave Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Eumidian Wastewaker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Consuming Corruption
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Doom Blade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Murder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Feign Death
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Tomb Hex
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Undying Malice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pact
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Demonic Gifts
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Darkness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Offer Immortality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Slip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Overkill
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bubbling Muck
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Corrupt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Beseech the Queen
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bone Shards
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Profane Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Diresight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Consumption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Tempest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Promise of Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Seer's Sundial
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Explorer's Scope
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Navigation Orb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Lashwrithe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Jet Medallion
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
The Regalia
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Nightmare Lash
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
World Map
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Eternity Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Endless Atlas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hithlain Rope
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Greed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Requiem Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Quest for the Necropolis
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Bonds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Greed
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Soul Stair Expedition
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Quag Sickness
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Phyresis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Oubliette
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Victory
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
War Room
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Terrain Generator
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
The Black Gate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Field of Ruin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Vesuva
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Guildless Commons
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Arid Archway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Everglades
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Town
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arch of Orazca
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Weather Maker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Maestros Theater
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Obscura Storefront
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Grixis Panorama
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Fabled Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Esper Panorama
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Jund Panorama
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Cave
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Escape Tunnel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shire Terrace
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Promising Vein
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Demolition Field
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Horizon of Progress
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Warped Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy