Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Upgraded Combo

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
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unstable Amulet
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
All Will Be One
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Grapeshot
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
64%synergy
Party Thrasher
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Firebrand Archer
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Roiling Vortex
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Mayhem Devil
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Blood Seeker
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Coruscation Mage
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Rakdos Charm
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Bolt Bend
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Walking Ballista
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Fate Unraveler
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Pain Distributor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Soot Imp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Grim Hireling
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mysidian Elder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Triskelion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Judith, the Scourge Diva
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Redirect Lightning
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
38%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Seething Song
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Pyroblast
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Gut Shot
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Saw in Half
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Reiterate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Armor of Shadows
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
End the Festivities
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Strike It Rich
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Flame
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Winds of Change
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Light Up the Stage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Vicious Rumors
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Clash
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Zenith Festival
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Electroduplicate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Dreams
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Manabarbs
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Spiteful Visions
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Pyrohemia
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Pestilence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Piranha Marsh
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mount Doom
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Peak
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Geothermal Bog
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy