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Braids, Cabal Minion
Price tag $0.86

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

#1335 Current Rank
#1348 Last Week
#1193 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
+15% Synergy $17.66
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+6% Synergy $0.32
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+4% Synergy $0.99
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+2% Synergy $31.12
Moonshadow Moonshadow
+1% Synergy $15.53

High Synergy Cards

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

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+57% Synergy $0.98
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+56% Synergy $32.15
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+54% Synergy $0.95
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+53% Synergy $2.35
Smokestack Smokestack
+51% Synergy $5.01
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+49% Synergy $6.85
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+49% Synergy $30.89
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+46% Synergy $0.28
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+46% Synergy $2.33
Smallpox Smallpox
+44% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

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

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+34% Synergy $10.85
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+28% Synergy $5.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+25% Synergy $16.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+21% Synergy $4.53
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $8.55
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $2.85
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+15% Synergy $7.71
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $3.69
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+7% Synergy $10.94
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-4% Synergy $2.68

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
+48% Synergy $17.66
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+26% Synergy $97.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+25% Synergy $111.70
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+24% Synergy $24.01
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+24% Synergy $139.18
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+21% Synergy $43.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+19% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $63.69
Necropotence Necropotence
+16% Synergy $22.51
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $16.46

Creatures

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

Blood Pet Blood Pet
+25% Synergy $0.54
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+25% Synergy $0.32
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+24% Synergy $5.58
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+23% Synergy $2.14
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+22% Synergy $10.83
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+20% Synergy $0.37
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+19% Synergy $0.30
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+19% Synergy $90.44
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+18% Synergy $0.52
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.41
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $3.89
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+16% Synergy $0.42
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+15% Synergy $3.04
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $2.17
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+13% Synergy $20.84
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+12% Synergy $0.77
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+12% Synergy $0.42
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.48
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+11% Synergy $5.89
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+10% Synergy $1.19
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+9% Synergy $1.65
Magus of the Abyss Magus of the Abyss
+9% Synergy $0.22
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+8% Synergy $0.26
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.36
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+7% Synergy $4.38
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.28
Nether Spirit Nether Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.19
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sinkhole Surveyor Sinkhole Surveyor
+6% Synergy $0.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.30
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $0.95
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+4% Synergy $2.22
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+4% Synergy $26.55
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+3% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $8.13
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+2% Synergy $1.25
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+2% Synergy $16.24
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+2% Synergy $0.27
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+1% Synergy $0.57
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+1% Synergy $0.19
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+1% Synergy $14.88
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+1% Synergy $2.50
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
0% Synergy $6.65
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
0% Synergy $0.36
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
-1% Synergy $2.91
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
-1% Synergy $36.93
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
-3% Synergy $0.23
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-4% Synergy $2.09
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.45
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-13% Synergy $16.84

Instants

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

Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+27% Synergy $14.34
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+24% Synergy $8.89
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+20% Synergy $1.84
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+18% Synergy $25.03
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $5.26
Entomb Entomb
+12% Synergy $14.61
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.65
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+6% Synergy $2.02
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+6% Synergy $4.24
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+6% Synergy $0.86
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.21
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $5.80
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+3% Synergy $15.08
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+2% Synergy $0.48
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+2% Synergy $5.03
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.23
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.36
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+2% Synergy $30.94
Feign Death Feign Death
+1% Synergy $1.11
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.36
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-1% Synergy $3.70
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $4.07
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-3% Synergy $2.20
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-10% Synergy $0.32
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-10% Synergy $0.30
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.55
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-11% Synergy $0.57
Defile Defile
-21% Synergy $1.26

Sorceries

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

Pox Pox
+28% Synergy $5.74
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+16% Synergy $0.38
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+15% Synergy $146.21
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+14% Synergy $196.52
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+13% Synergy $7.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+11% Synergy $13.42
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+11% Synergy $2.51
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+10% Synergy $20.92
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $19.75
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.36
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $26.18
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $26.24
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $20.66
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+5% Synergy $0.77
Sinkhole Sinkhole
+5% Synergy $6.49
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.45
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $3.28
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $10.20
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+1% Synergy $3.70
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.88
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.97
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $5.59
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-3% Synergy $2.77
Dread Return Dread Return
-3% Synergy $0.39
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.39
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.55
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-4% Synergy $3.98
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.33
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $2.36
Mutilate Mutilate
-6% Synergy $1.86
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-6% Synergy $5.43
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-9% Synergy $0.37
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-9% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+33% Synergy $1.04
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+20% Synergy $0.37
Tangle Wire Tangle Wire
+20% Synergy $32.73
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+19% Synergy $0.34
The One Ring The One Ring
+17% Synergy $106.65
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+15% Synergy $1.20
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+15% Synergy $9.19
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+14% Synergy $20.53
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+14% Synergy $10.95
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+12% Synergy $11.05
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+12% Synergy $11.95
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+12% Synergy $1.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.97
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+11% Synergy $0.77
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+11% Synergy $0.20
Static Orb Static Orb
+10% Synergy $14.48
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $39.43
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+9% Synergy $0.14
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.28
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+8% Synergy $0.13
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+5% Synergy $2.34
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+5% Synergy $2.43
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+3% Synergy $13.11
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $20.07
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $49.29
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-2% Synergy $0.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.28
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-8% Synergy $14.35
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-9% Synergy $3.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.85
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-17% Synergy $13.83

Enchantments

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

Contamination Contamination
+37% Synergy $12.70
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+22% Synergy $28.13
Oppression Oppression
+16% Synergy $4.16
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+13% Synergy $8.60
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $19.85
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+11% Synergy $0.17
Nether Void Nether Void
+11% Synergy $630.08
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+10% Synergy $9.89
Desolation Desolation
+9% Synergy $1.09
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $17.17
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+7% Synergy $11.57
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+7% Synergy $16.67
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.55
Chains of Mephistopheles Chains of Mephistopheles
+7% Synergy $1024.64
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+6% Synergy $0.60
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.34
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+5% Synergy $0.35
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+5% Synergy $0.57
Waste Not Waste Not
+4% Synergy $7.39
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.63
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+4% Synergy $5.27
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+3% Synergy $2.96
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $24.49
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+2% Synergy $1.37
Necromancy Necromancy
+2% Synergy $13.43
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.31
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+2% Synergy $15.51
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+2% Synergy $5.05
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $1.91
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $24.12
Black Market Black Market
-1% Synergy $4.19
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $1.75
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $26.78
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $7.53

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 $7.41
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+13% Synergy $4.39
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+11% Synergy $2.09
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $7.49
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $9.71

Utility Lands

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

Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+28% Synergy $0.16
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+28% Synergy $21.06
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+26% Synergy $0.90
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+21% Synergy $0.52
Wasteland Wasteland
+20% Synergy $21.87
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $23.12
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+16% Synergy $2.31
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+15% Synergy $5.93
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+15% Synergy $0.61
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $52.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $37.08
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+13% Synergy $90.32
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+10% Synergy $467.71
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+9% Synergy $1.80
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $3.80
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+8% Synergy $0.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $10.61
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+7% Synergy $93.99
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.74
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+7% Synergy $0.41
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+6% Synergy $1745.00
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.44
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+5% Synergy $5.21
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $2.44
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+3% Synergy $0.44
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $31.12
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $8.95
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+1% Synergy $0.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $1.06
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy $1.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $43.73
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-3% Synergy $1.21
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.32
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-4% Synergy $0.42
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-4% Synergy $1.37
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-4% Synergy $35.53
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $9.15
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $0.93
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-11% Synergy $12.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+34% Synergy $37.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $1.06
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+17% Synergy $938.97
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+15% Synergy $191.56
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $421.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.37
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $71.00
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+8% Synergy $13.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.01
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.30
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+5% Synergy $63.52
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.25
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $619.26
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.98
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.55

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+19% Synergy $41.24
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+11% Synergy $17.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+11% Synergy $26.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $28.76
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $48.99
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+10% Synergy $19.48
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.65
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $20.66
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $35.46
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.58
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $1.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.28

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