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Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Price tag $1.99

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

#254 Current Rank
#223 Last Week
#243 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.

Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.46
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $45.68
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+2% Synergy $0.23
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+2% Synergy $4.54
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+1% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+57% Synergy $2.20
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+52% Synergy $6.09
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+49% Synergy $0.57
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+46% Synergy $0.13
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+43% Synergy $0.24
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+43% Synergy $0.29
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+41% Synergy $0.30
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+41% Synergy $0.73
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+40% Synergy $0.73
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+39% Synergy $0.89

Top Cards

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

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+37% Synergy $2.04
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+37% Synergy $0.23
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+31% Synergy $1.22
Victimize Victimize
+28% Synergy $0.34
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+27% Synergy $4.90
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+23% Synergy $1.63
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $3.42
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+6% Synergy $15.03
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $10.28

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
+22% Synergy $15.70
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $30.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $12.79
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $20.55
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $17.24
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $93.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $116.73
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $58.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88

Creatures

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

Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+28% Synergy $1.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.20
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+27% Synergy $0.41
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+27% Synergy $1.70
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+27% Synergy $0.31
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+26% Synergy $0.23
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+23% Synergy $0.36
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+23% Synergy $2.84
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+22% Synergy $0.17
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+22% Synergy $0.41
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+22% Synergy $0.09
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+21% Synergy $3.35
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+21% Synergy $9.41
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.21
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+16% Synergy $0.30
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.25
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+15% Synergy $3.00
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+15% Synergy $0.32
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+14% Synergy $74.53
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+12% Synergy $1.61
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+12% Synergy $0.13
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $3.81
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+11% Synergy $1.21
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+11% Synergy $19.48
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $0.31
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+9% Synergy $2.23
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+9% Synergy $5.37
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+9% Synergy $0.20
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+9% Synergy $5.45
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.09
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+8% Synergy $12.88
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+8% Synergy $14.45
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.08
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.13
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+6% Synergy $16.27
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+6% Synergy $24.14
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+6% Synergy $1.78
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+6% Synergy $0.19
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.22
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+5% Synergy $0.21
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+5% Synergy $0.11
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+4% Synergy $0.03
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+3% Synergy $0.45
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+3% Synergy $16.03
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+2% Synergy $0.06
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
0% Synergy $1.90
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
0% Synergy $2.24
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $0.97

Instants

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

Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+13% Synergy $1.23
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+12% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $8.45
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+10% Synergy $0.13
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+9% Synergy $1.88
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $5.27
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+5% Synergy $0.79
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy $14.91
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+5% Synergy $2.98
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $3.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $18.15
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.16
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $2.72
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $10.28
Dismember Dismember
+3% Synergy $5.54
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $0.94
Defile Defile
+2% Synergy $0.93
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+2% Synergy $2.25
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+2% Synergy $0.45
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $2.92
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+1% Synergy $10.92
Entomb Entomb
+1% Synergy $14.07
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $4.67
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+1% Synergy $3.96
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
0% Synergy $0.69
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy $0.46
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
0% Synergy $0.74
Village Rites Village Rites
-1% Synergy $0.22
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $0.76
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.20
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
-1% Synergy $0.06
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $4.67
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.18
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-4% Synergy $0.53
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-7% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Unearth Unearth
+25% Synergy $0.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $6.30
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $5.14
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+11% Synergy $10.42
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $23.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mutilate Mutilate
+5% Synergy $1.78
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $19.32
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $15.03
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $5.09
Persist Persist
+4% Synergy $2.04
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $16.91
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $5.20
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+2% Synergy $1.65
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+2% Synergy $0.46
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+2% Synergy $176.75
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.81
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $5.67
Smallpox Smallpox
+1% Synergy $0.33
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $1.03
Living Death Living Death
0% Synergy $1.13
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $134.49
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $2.35
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $23.02
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-4% Synergy $0.42
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-5% Synergy $4.45
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-5% Synergy $2.13
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-6% Synergy $1.81
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-10% Synergy $0.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-11% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-17% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+22% Synergy $0.09
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+18% Synergy $0.08
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+18% Synergy $0.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $3.28
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+14% Synergy $0.26
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.16
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+11% Synergy $2.74
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+9% Synergy $0.50
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $6.37
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy $0.22
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+5% Synergy $31.32
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.96
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.84
Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $1.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $51.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $33.67
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $3.45
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+2% Synergy $11.35
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-1% Synergy $7.87
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $17.68
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-7% Synergy $2.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+38% Synergy $0.38
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+32% Synergy $23.46
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+21% Synergy $22.82
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+15% Synergy $11.26
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+14% Synergy $0.29
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+13% Synergy $14.18
Omen of the Dead Omen of the Dead
+12% Synergy $0.15
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+11% Synergy $7.76
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.93
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+10% Synergy $0.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $11.69
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+9% Synergy $21.33
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+8% Synergy $0.29
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+8% Synergy $0.12
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+7% Synergy $0.63
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+7% Synergy $0.21
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+6% Synergy $0.49
Contamination Contamination
+6% Synergy $11.04
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+6% Synergy $3.28
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+5% Synergy $1.65
Demonic Pact Demonic Pact
+5% Synergy $0.29
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+4% Synergy $4.35
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+4% Synergy $3.69
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+4% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+4% Synergy $1.11
Braids's Frightful Return Braids's Frightful Return
+4% Synergy $0.10
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $3.63
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+3% Synergy $0.84
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+3% Synergy $1.00
Oppression Oppression
+3% Synergy $4.52
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $10.54
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+3% Synergy $1.09
Oubliette Oubliette
+2% Synergy $1.34
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $6.23
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+1% Synergy $13.30
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+1% Synergy $4.72
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
0% Synergy $0.35
No Mercy No Mercy
-1% Synergy $20.14
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-3% Synergy $18.22
Waste Not Waste Not
-3% Synergy $7.48
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $5.00
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-15% Synergy $3.28

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+12% Synergy $6.65
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+6% Synergy $7.36
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+5% Synergy $4.07
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+3% Synergy $1.35
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+1% Synergy $4.16
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-7% Synergy $4.84

Utility Lands

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

Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+28% Synergy $0.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.27
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+9% Synergy $1.37
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+8% Synergy $0.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.64
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.64
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $7.35
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $19.04
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $0.84
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.40
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.59
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.81
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $25.92
High Market High Market
+1% Synergy $1.16
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+1% Synergy $97.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $46.63
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $37.97
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $2.80
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.28
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.22
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $11.84
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-2% Synergy $1.42
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $4.85
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-5% Synergy $1.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $3.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $23.83
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $61.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.85
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $82.98
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.16
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $58.77
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.29
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $25.64
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-7% Synergy $3.17

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $8.45
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $5.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $19.32
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $0.94
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $2.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.43
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $38.22
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.15

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