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Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Price tag $2.89

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

#309 Current Rank
#304 Last Week
#289 Past 2 Years

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.

Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+1% Synergy $0.39
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+1% Synergy $3.08
Pox Plague Pox Plague
0% Synergy $0.33
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-1% Synergy $17.35
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-2% Synergy $7.92

High Synergy Cards

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+56% Synergy $1.67
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+49% Synergy $0.92
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+48% Synergy $0.79
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+44% Synergy $0.34
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+41% Synergy $0.38
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+41% Synergy $0.33
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+40% Synergy $0.68
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+40% Synergy $0.37
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+38% Synergy $1.09
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+37% Synergy $1.37

Top Cards

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

Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+36% Synergy $0.92
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+35% Synergy $0.31
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+29% Synergy $1.60
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $1.70
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+25% Synergy $10.39
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+23% Synergy $4.12
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.21
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $3.90
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+5% Synergy $18.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+0% Synergy $11.34

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
+19% Synergy $18.53
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $49.36
Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+7% Synergy $0.97
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $17.94
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $37.26
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $23.16
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $108.02
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $60.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $72.10

Creatures

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

Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+28% Synergy $6.93
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+27% Synergy $0.96
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+26% Synergy $0.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.31
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+25% Synergy $0.53
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+25% Synergy $0.33
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+22% Synergy $0.21
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+21% Synergy $0.38
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+21% Synergy $0.43
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+20% Synergy $2.86
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+20% Synergy $0.58
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.26
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+18% Synergy $1.13
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+18% Synergy $0.29
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+15% Synergy $0.39
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+15% Synergy $0.47
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.33
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+14% Synergy $93.02
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+13% Synergy $3.17
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+13% Synergy $1.17
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+12% Synergy $1.83
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+12% Synergy $0.35
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+11% Synergy $17.15
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $5.36
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+10% Synergy $0.34
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $2.82
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+9% Synergy $25.93
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+8% Synergy $0.20
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+8% Synergy $13.25
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+7% Synergy $18.40
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.87
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+7% Synergy $0.34
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+7% Synergy $5.57
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+7% Synergy $6.52
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+6% Synergy $6.59
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+6% Synergy $0.40
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+5% Synergy $23.37
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+5% Synergy $31.59
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+5% Synergy $0.49
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+5% Synergy $0.22
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+4% Synergy $0.17
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+4% Synergy $35.79
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+4% Synergy $0.35
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+4% Synergy $1.24
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.17
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+3% Synergy $0.31
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+2% Synergy $36.57
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
0% Synergy $4.52
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
0% Synergy $4.77
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $0.68

Instants

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

Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+11% Synergy $2.01
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+10% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $14.14
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+9% Synergy $1.73
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+9% Synergy $0.37
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.25
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $10.06
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.25
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $3.47
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+4% Synergy $1.39
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+4% Synergy $4.19
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+3% Synergy $4.97
Dismember Dismember
+3% Synergy $5.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $28.12
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy $11.57
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+2% Synergy $3.32
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+1% Synergy $7.82
Defile Defile
+1% Synergy $1.41
Entomb Entomb
+1% Synergy $17.25
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+0% Synergy $4.00
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+0% Synergy $0.58
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+0% Synergy $14.52
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+0% Synergy $7.33
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+0% Synergy $0.76
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+0% Synergy $0.31
Feign Death Feign Death
0% Synergy $1.13
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
-1% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
-1% Synergy $0.51
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-1% Synergy $8.36
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.41
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.57
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-6% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Unearth Unearth
+24% Synergy $0.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $5.05
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $8.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $16.86
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $41.92
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+6% Synergy $0.45
Mutilate Mutilate
+5% Synergy $1.95
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $19.41
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.42
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $29.38
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $5.16
Persist Persist
+3% Synergy $0.97
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+3% Synergy $10.77
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+2% Synergy $1.41
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+2% Synergy $5.31
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.99
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $7.39
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+1% Synergy $240.67
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $9.79
Smallpox Smallpox
+0% Synergy $0.36
Living Death Living Death
+0% Synergy $2.17
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.88
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $164.05
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-2% Synergy $5.26
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $26.04
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.33
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-3% Synergy $3.98
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $3.24
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-5% Synergy $2.11
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-9% Synergy $0.29
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-11% Synergy $0.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-15% Synergy $3.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+22% Synergy $0.20
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+17% Synergy $0.15
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+17% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $6.25
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+13% Synergy $0.63
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+10% Synergy $0.31
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+9% Synergy $2.08
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+8% Synergy $0.40
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $15.74
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+5% Synergy $0.37
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $34.13
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.47
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $2.03
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $54.81
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $47.41
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+1% Synergy $10.59
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $24.31
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-2% Synergy $5.27
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-5% Synergy $5.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+36% Synergy $0.40
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+30% Synergy $34.36
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+18% Synergy $30.39
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+14% Synergy $20.52
Omen of the Dead Omen of the Dead
+12% Synergy $0.25
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+12% Synergy $0.38
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+11% Synergy $5.00
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+10% Synergy $18.86
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+9% Synergy $25.11
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+9% Synergy $2.53
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+9% Synergy $0.41
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+8% Synergy $0.35
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+7% Synergy $0.46
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $19.62
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+6% Synergy $0.31
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+6% Synergy $0.28
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+6% Synergy $0.35
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+5% Synergy $2.84
Contamination Contamination
+5% Synergy $16.65
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+4% Synergy $2.77
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+3% Synergy $5.99
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+3% Synergy $0.47
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $19.84
Oppression Oppression
+3% Synergy $4.26
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+2% Synergy $1.42
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+2% Synergy $2.69
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+2% Synergy $2.67
Oubliette Oubliette
+2% Synergy $2.93
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+1% Synergy $0.60
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $5.91
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+0% Synergy $7.96
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+0% Synergy $17.97
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+0% Synergy $0.32
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $26.10
Waste Not Waste Not
-2% Synergy $8.26
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-3% Synergy $39.45
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $6.08
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-14% Synergy $4.22

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+11% Synergy $7.24
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+4% Synergy $8.01
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+4% Synergy $4.90
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+2% Synergy $5.33
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+1% Synergy $5.99
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-7% Synergy $9.72

Utility Lands

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

Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+25% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+21% Synergy $2.94
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+10% Synergy $0.36
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.87
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $26.74
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $10.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.70
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $1.62
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.70
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $0.91
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+1% Synergy $113.53
High Market High Market
+0% Synergy $0.39
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+0% Synergy $0.56
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+0% Synergy $0.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $63.55
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $33.04
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $51.37
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.32
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-1% Synergy $2.19
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $13.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.52
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-4% Synergy $2.62

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $2.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $37.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $73.96
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $167.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+0% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+0% Synergy $109.80
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $35.66
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $86.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $14.14
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.79
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $29.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $0.97
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $52.29
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.33

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