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Braids, Cabal Minion
Price tag $0.51

Legendary CreatureHuman Minion

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Oppressive Often makes games feel one-sided.

Popularity

Ranking

#1519 Current Rank
#1491 Last Week
#1202 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Braids, Cabal Minion.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Braids, Cabal Minion decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+10% Synergy $24.16
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+5% Synergy $0.90
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+3% Synergy $53.45
Baron Helmut Zemo Baron Helmut Zemo
+1% Synergy
Moonshadow Moonshadow
0% Synergy $19.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+57% Synergy $0.72
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+56% Synergy $25.37
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+54% Synergy $0.97
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+54% Synergy $1.14
Smokestack Smokestack
+51% Synergy $4.50
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+50% Synergy $7.53
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+50% Synergy $31.64
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+47% Synergy $1.94
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+46% Synergy $0.11
Smallpox Smallpox
+44% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+35% Synergy $10.31
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+28% Synergy $4.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+26% Synergy $13.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+22% Synergy $4.24
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $6.67
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $1.61
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+16% Synergy $6.86
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+9% Synergy $9.63
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.28
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-5% Synergy $2.34

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
+49% Synergy $16.06
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+27% Synergy $86.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+26% Synergy $98.84
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+25% Synergy $20.52
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+24% Synergy $115.71
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+21% Synergy $37.86
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+20% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $61.04
Necropotence Necropotence
+16% Synergy $21.85
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $12.63

Creatures

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

Blood Pet Blood Pet
+25% Synergy $0.43
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+25% Synergy $2.99
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+24% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+23% Synergy $1.69
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+22% Synergy $10.09
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+20% Synergy $0.17
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+20% Synergy $87.13
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.26
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+18% Synergy $3.53
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.67
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+17% Synergy $0.49
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+16% Synergy $0.44
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+15% Synergy $3.42
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $2.04
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+13% Synergy $0.59
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+13% Synergy $18.14
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+12% Synergy $1.19
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+12% Synergy $0.33
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+11% Synergy $5.90
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+10% Synergy $1.26
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+9% Synergy $1.48
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+9% Synergy $0.23
Magus of the Abyss Magus of the Abyss
+8% Synergy $0.19
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+7% Synergy $3.68
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.11
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+7% Synergy $0.11
Nether Spirit Nether Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.17
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+6% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sinkhole Surveyor Sinkhole Surveyor
+5% Synergy $0.18
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $0.91
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+4% Synergy $1.98
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+4% Synergy $20.53
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+3% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $6.85
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+2% Synergy $0.85
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+2% Synergy $15.77
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+2% Synergy $0.22
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+1% Synergy $13.13
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
0% Synergy $6.27
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
0% Synergy $0.53
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
0% Synergy $0.23
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
0% Synergy $2.59
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
-1% Synergy $2.40
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
-1% Synergy $30.36
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
-3% Synergy $3.19
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
-4% Synergy $0.10
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-5% Synergy $1.69
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.36
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-14% Synergy $13.42

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Braids, Cabal Minion safe.

Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+28% Synergy $11.72
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+24% Synergy $11.77
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+20% Synergy $1.03
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+19% Synergy $21.94
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $5.16
Entomb Entomb
+13% Synergy $13.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $8.50
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.81
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+7% Synergy $4.06
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+6% Synergy $1.69
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+6% Synergy $1.21
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.08
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $4.35
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+3% Synergy $5.00
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+3% Synergy $26.79
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+2% Synergy $0.41
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+2% Synergy $4.49
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.10
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.27
Feign Death Feign Death
+1% Synergy $1.02
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.29
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-1% Synergy $3.60
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.91
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-3% Synergy $1.85
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-10% Synergy $0.15
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-11% Synergy $0.15
Village Rites Village Rites
-12% Synergy $0.25
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-12% Synergy $0.53
Defile Defile
-21% Synergy $1.04

Sorceries

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

Pox Pox
+28% Synergy $5.63
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+16% Synergy $0.36
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+15% Synergy $136.78
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+14% Synergy $188.47
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+13% Synergy $6.90
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+11% Synergy $11.12
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+11% Synergy $2.38
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+10% Synergy $18.05
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $18.65
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.24
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $24.60
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $25.19
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $19.74
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+5% Synergy $0.65
Sinkhole Sinkhole
+5% Synergy $6.22
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.50
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $2.05
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+4% Synergy $11.51
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+1% Synergy $5.03
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.84
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-2% Synergy $1.86
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $3.62
Dread Return Dread Return
-3% Synergy $0.41
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-4% Synergy $2.42
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.48
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-4% Synergy $0.38
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-4% Synergy $3.59
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.29
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $1.96
Mutilate Mutilate
-6% Synergy $1.80
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-6% Synergy $5.60
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-10% Synergy $0.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-11% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+33% Synergy $1.24
Tangle Wire Tangle Wire
+21% Synergy $27.79
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+20% Synergy $0.34
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+19% Synergy $0.37
The One Ring The One Ring
+18% Synergy $99.32
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+15% Synergy $1.12
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+15% Synergy $7.15
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+14% Synergy $20.74
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+14% Synergy $9.64
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+12% Synergy $5.53
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+12% Synergy $11.09
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+12% Synergy $1.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.36
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+11% Synergy $0.70
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+11% Synergy $0.27
Static Orb Static Orb
+10% Synergy $15.13
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $34.49
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+9% Synergy $0.05
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.27
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+8% Synergy $0.11
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+6% Synergy $3.17
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+5% Synergy $2.60
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+3% Synergy $11.40
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $19.38
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $50.76
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-2% Synergy $0.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.23
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-8% Synergy $3.49
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-8% Synergy $12.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.58
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-17% Synergy $8.77

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Braids, Cabal Minion's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Contamination Contamination
+38% Synergy $11.77
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+23% Synergy $26.35
Oppression Oppression
+16% Synergy $4.73
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+14% Synergy $7.94
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $16.93
Nether Void Nether Void
+11% Synergy $616.71
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+10% Synergy $5.07
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+10% Synergy $0.25
Desolation Desolation
+9% Synergy $0.92
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $15.50
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+7% Synergy $16.13
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+7% Synergy $8.68
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+7% Synergy $0.45
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+7% Synergy $1.14
Chains of Mephistopheles Chains of Mephistopheles
+7% Synergy $1024.64
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+6% Synergy $0.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+4% Synergy $0.23
Waste Not Waste Not
+4% Synergy $7.36
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.23
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+4% Synergy $5.32
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.50
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+3% Synergy $2.18
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+2% Synergy $1.19
Necromancy Necromancy
+2% Synergy $10.99
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+2% Synergy $14.97
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.22
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+2% Synergy $4.05
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $22.51
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $1.25
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $21.00
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $1.17
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $4.37
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $16.80
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $6.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Braids, Cabal Minion to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+16% Synergy $7.43
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+13% Synergy $4.27
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+11% Synergy $1.86
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $8.37
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $7.85

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+28% Synergy $21.55
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+28% Synergy $0.10
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+27% Synergy $0.87
Wasteland Wasteland
+21% Synergy $22.52
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+21% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $22.18
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+16% Synergy $4.96
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+16% Synergy $1.88
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $53.21
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+15% Synergy $0.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $35.94
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+14% Synergy $90.99
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+11% Synergy $426.70
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+9% Synergy $1.49
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $3.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $8.55
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+8% Synergy $0.12
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+7% Synergy $97.93
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.87
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+7% Synergy $0.42
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.66
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+6% Synergy $1740.00
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+5% Synergy $2.97
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.75
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $34.84
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $27.86
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.91
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+1% Synergy $0.72
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.85
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy $1.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $45.08
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-2% Synergy $1.05
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-4% Synergy $0.36
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-4% Synergy $1.35
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-4% Synergy $34.22
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.09
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $5.27
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $0.64
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-11% Synergy $12.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+34% Synergy $33.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $0.72
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+18% Synergy $832.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+15% Synergy $175.80
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $399.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $65.66
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+8% Synergy $12.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.04
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.23
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+5% Synergy $55.31
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.30
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+5% Synergy $561.61
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.69
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $4.51
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Braids, Cabal Minion decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+19% Synergy $41.20
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+12% Synergy $1.19
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+12% Synergy $15.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+11% Synergy $23.91
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $23.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+11% Synergy $16.58
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $8.50
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $42.67
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.81
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $19.74
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $30.30
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $1.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.21

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