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Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Price tag $2.27

Legendary CreatureNightmare

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#243 Current Rank
#229 Last Week
#218 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Braids, Arisen Nightmare.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Braids, Arisen Nightmare decks.

Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+7% Synergy $0.35
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+6% Synergy $0.70
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+4% Synergy $4.61
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
0% Synergy $1.29
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
-1% Synergy $0.68

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Braids, Arisen Nightmare's abilities and overall game plan.

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+59% Synergy $0.75
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+54% Synergy $7.16
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+49% Synergy $1.21
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+47% Synergy $0.16
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+44% Synergy $0.18
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+44% Synergy $0.23
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+42% Synergy $0.27
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+42% Synergy $1.08
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+40% Synergy $0.69
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+38% Synergy $3.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Braids, Arisen Nightmare decks.

Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+38% Synergy $0.26
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+32% Synergy $1.79
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+28% Synergy $4.72
Victimize Victimize
+28% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.25
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+23% Synergy $1.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $3.59
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+6% Synergy $13.56
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $8.26

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+24% Synergy $20.50
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $12.41
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $30.82
Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+4% Synergy $0.45
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $16.20
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+3% Synergy $22.67
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $82.70
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $103.74
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $75.40
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $120.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Braids, Arisen Nightmare's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bloodghast Bloodghast
+38% Synergy $1.27
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+28% Synergy $1.98
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+28% Synergy $0.33
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+27% Synergy $0.48
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+27% Synergy $1.17
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+25% Synergy $0.15
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+25% Synergy $1.96
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+23% Synergy $0.26
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+23% Synergy $0.42
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+23% Synergy $8.57
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+23% Synergy $0.11
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+22% Synergy $3.20
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+22% Synergy $0.39
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.23
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+16% Synergy $0.54
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.28
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+15% Synergy $2.24
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+15% Synergy $0.61
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+14% Synergy $65.84
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+13% Synergy $0.21
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+12% Synergy $1.40
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $5.88
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+11% Synergy $18.18
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+10% Synergy $5.24
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+10% Synergy $1.41
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $0.31
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.10
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+9% Synergy $1.91
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+9% Synergy $0.23
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+9% Synergy $5.16
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+8% Synergy $13.91
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+8% Synergy $0.28
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.08
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+8% Synergy $16.02
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+7% Synergy $26.93
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+6% Synergy $15.19
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+6% Synergy $1.78
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.19
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+5% Synergy $0.26
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+5% Synergy $0.28
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+5% Synergy $0.13
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+4% Synergy $16.64
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+4% Synergy $0.10
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+3% Synergy $1.20
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+1% Synergy $0.10
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
0% Synergy $1.25
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
0% Synergy $2.33
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
0% Synergy $0.26
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $0.53

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Braids, Arisen Nightmare safe.

Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+14% Synergy $1.01
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $8.42
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+11% Synergy $0.14
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+9% Synergy $3.04
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $4.97
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $18.70
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+5% Synergy $1.00
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+5% Synergy $2.99
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy $16.57
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.13
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $3.81
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $2.57
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $11.00
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.09
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+3% Synergy $0.46
Defile Defile
+2% Synergy $0.60
Dismember Dismember
+2% Synergy $6.62
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $4.32
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+1% Synergy $12.62
Entomb Entomb
+1% Synergy $15.82
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $2.65
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+1% Synergy $0.60
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+1% Synergy $2.54
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+1% Synergy $1.96
Village Rites Village Rites
0% Synergy $0.24
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $59.87
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
0% Synergy $2.86
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $0.77
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $4.33
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.76
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.24
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-7% Synergy $0.20

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Braids, Arisen Nightmare's game plan and control the board.

Unearth Unearth
+25% Synergy $0.45
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $5.79
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $5.15
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+11% Synergy $10.83
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $20.49
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mutilate Mutilate
+5% Synergy $1.70
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $14.82
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $26.13
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.12
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $4.12
Persist Persist
+4% Synergy $2.32
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $4.65
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.32
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+2% Synergy $6.65
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+2% Synergy $0.41
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+2% Synergy $170.53
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+2% Synergy $0.21
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.50
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $6.10
Smallpox Smallpox
+1% Synergy $0.33
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $53.10
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-1% Synergy $0.93
Living Death Living Death
-1% Synergy $2.37
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $1.95
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $20.09
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-4% Synergy $0.48
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-5% Synergy $2.61
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-5% Synergy $2.61
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-6% Synergy $1.72
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-10% Synergy $0.25
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-11% Synergy $0.40
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-17% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+22% Synergy $0.12
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+18% Synergy $0.14
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+18% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $4.78
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+14% Synergy $0.34
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+11% Synergy $3.98
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+9% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $8.35
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $29.61
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy $0.24
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.59
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $1.30
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $7.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.55
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $57.97
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.97
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+2% Synergy $16.33
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-1% Synergy $4.86
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $20.05
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-8% Synergy $2.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Braids, Arisen Nightmare's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+38% Synergy $0.23
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+33% Synergy $21.01
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+21% Synergy $20.40
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+15% Synergy $17.76
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+14% Synergy $0.28
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+13% Synergy $15.38
Omen of the Dead Omen of the Dead
+13% Synergy $0.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+11% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+11% Synergy $3.57
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+10% Synergy $0.34
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $12.37
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+9% Synergy $21.30
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+8% Synergy $0.51
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+8% Synergy $0.40
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+8% Synergy $0.11
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+7% Synergy $0.16
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+6% Synergy $0.50
Contamination Contamination
+6% Synergy $12.05
Demonic Pact Demonic Pact
+6% Synergy $0.55
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+5% Synergy $1.87
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $0.96
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+4% Synergy $4.28
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+4% Synergy $3.46
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+4% Synergy $0.16
Braids's Frightful Return Braids's Frightful Return
+4% Synergy $0.06
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.75
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $3.70
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+3% Synergy $1.36
Oppression Oppression
+3% Synergy $3.77
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $7.30
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+3% Synergy $1.06
Oubliette Oubliette
+3% Synergy $1.26
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $6.00
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+1% Synergy $15.71
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+1% Synergy $4.97
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+1% Synergy $16.19
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
0% Synergy $0.29
No Mercy No Mercy
-1% Synergy $16.56
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-3% Synergy $22.70
Waste Not Waste Not
-4% Synergy $6.51
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $3.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-15% Synergy $2.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Braids, Arisen Nightmare to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+12% Synergy $6.53
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+7% Synergy $6.73
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $3.91
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+4% Synergy $1.36
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+1% Synergy $5.30
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-7% Synergy $5.31

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+30% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.59
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+9% Synergy $0.17
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $7.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.90
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $1.50
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $19.21
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+5% Synergy $1.00
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.98
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.01
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $42.14
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $19.10
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $25.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $49.13
High Market High Market
+1% Synergy $1.38
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+1% Synergy $96.53
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $35.87
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.91
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.30
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.34
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $12.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.04
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-2% Synergy $3.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.90
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-6% Synergy $2.10

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $2.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $25.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.39
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.38
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.23
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $4.88
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $20.31
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-5% Synergy $15.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-7% Synergy $3.60

Lands

The mana base foundation for Braids, Arisen Nightmare decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $8.42
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $4.97
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $26.13
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.09
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $2.15
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $40.37
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21

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