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Braids, Cabal Minion
Price tag $0.45

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

#1317 Current Rank
#1267 Last Week
#1205 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.

Baron Helmut Zemo Baron Helmut Zemo
+9% Synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+8% Synergy $45.68
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+3% Synergy $4.10
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+3% Synergy $60.00
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+1% Synergy $0.53

High Synergy Cards

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

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+59% Synergy $0.58
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+57% Synergy $23.46
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+55% Synergy $0.73
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+55% Synergy $0.86
Smokestack Smokestack
+51% Synergy $3.92
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+50% Synergy $6.10
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+50% Synergy $30.94
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+47% Synergy $1.98
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+47% Synergy $0.12
Smallpox Smallpox
+44% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+36% Synergy $10.97
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+28% Synergy $3.82
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+27% Synergy $11.71
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+22% Synergy $3.45
Reanimate Reanimate
+19% Synergy $5.32
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $1.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+16% Synergy $6.57
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $9.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.36
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-5% Synergy $1.72

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
+50% Synergy $15.68
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+28% Synergy $83.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+26% Synergy $89.88
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+25% Synergy $17.00
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+25% Synergy $116.80
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+21% Synergy $30.39
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+20% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $57.97
Necropotence Necropotence
+16% Synergy $20.52
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $12.34

Creatures

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

Blood Pet Blood Pet
+26% Synergy $0.43
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+25% Synergy $2.19
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+24% Synergy $1.54
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+24% Synergy $0.23
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+22% Synergy $9.30
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+20% Synergy $0.17
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.20
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+20% Synergy $73.33
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+19% Synergy $2.84
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.19
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+17% Synergy $0.50
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+16% Synergy $0.41
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+15% Synergy $2.85
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $2.04
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+14% Synergy $0.44
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+12% Synergy $16.24
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+12% Synergy $1.07
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+12% Synergy $0.33
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+11% Synergy $1.54
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+11% Synergy $5.36
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+9% Synergy $1.27
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+9% Synergy $0.20
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+8% Synergy $3.35
Magus of the Abyss Magus of the Abyss
+8% Synergy $0.18
Nether Spirit Nether Spirit
+8% Synergy $0.15
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.12
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+7% Synergy $0.09
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+6% Synergy $0.36
Sinkhole Surveyor Sinkhole Surveyor
+6% Synergy $0.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.20
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+5% Synergy $1.64
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $0.97
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+4% Synergy $20.56
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+3% Synergy $6.05
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+3% Synergy $0.20
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+2% Synergy $0.58
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+2% Synergy $0.18
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+1% Synergy $0.22
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+1% Synergy $12.91
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+1% Synergy $14.09
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.92
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
0% Synergy $0.96
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-1% Synergy $0.40
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
-1% Synergy $1.88
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
-1% Synergy $16.05
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
-3% Synergy $3.14
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
-4% Synergy $0.06
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-5% Synergy $1.62
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.31
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-14% Synergy $15.04

Instants

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

Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+28% Synergy $10.28
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+25% Synergy $14.91
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+20% Synergy $0.83
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+19% Synergy $18.26
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $5.54
Entomb Entomb
+13% Synergy $13.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $8.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.63
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+7% Synergy $2.84
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $1.34
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+6% Synergy $1.28
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.06
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $2.93
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+3% Synergy $0.47
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+3% Synergy $11.22
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+3% Synergy $20.67
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+2% Synergy $3.99
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.16
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.20
Feign Death Feign Death
+1% Synergy $0.73
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.24
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-1% Synergy $2.96
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.23
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-3% Synergy $1.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-11% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.22
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.13
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-12% Synergy $0.53
Defile Defile
-22% Synergy $0.91

Sorceries

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

Pox Pox
+28% Synergy $5.35
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+16% Synergy $0.32
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+15% Synergy $132.80
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+15% Synergy $176.75
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+14% Synergy $5.10
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $10.32
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+11% Synergy $15.01
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+10% Synergy $2.41
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $16.94
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.28
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $23.14
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $23.02
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $19.27
Sinkhole Sinkhole
+6% Synergy $6.00
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+5% Synergy $0.56
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.42
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $1.60
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+4% Synergy $8.46
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+1% Synergy $4.38
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+1% Synergy $0.99
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-2% Synergy $1.81
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $3.80
Dread Return Dread Return
-3% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-4% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.35
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-4% Synergy $0.42
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.12
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-5% Synergy $2.86
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $1.17
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-6% Synergy $4.93
Mutilate Mutilate
-7% Synergy $1.78
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-9% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-10% Synergy $0.13
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-12% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+33% Synergy $2.06
Tangle Wire Tangle Wire
+21% Synergy $18.21
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+20% Synergy $0.32
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+19% Synergy $0.30
The One Ring The One Ring
+18% Synergy $91.84
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+16% Synergy $0.86
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+16% Synergy $6.20
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+15% Synergy $21.19
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+14% Synergy $9.66
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+12% Synergy $3.68
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+12% Synergy $9.09
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+12% Synergy $1.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $3.20
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+11% Synergy $0.88
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+11% Synergy $0.22
Static Orb Static Orb
+10% Synergy $15.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $34.01
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+9% Synergy $0.09
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.45
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+9% Synergy $0.09
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $3.43
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+5% Synergy $0.22
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+4% Synergy $0.23
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+3% Synergy $11.23
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $17.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $51.84
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-2% Synergy $0.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.19
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-8% Synergy $6.31
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-9% Synergy $2.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.20
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-17% Synergy $7.87

Enchantments

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

Contamination Contamination
+38% Synergy $11.04
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+23% Synergy $22.82
Oppression Oppression
+16% Synergy $4.52
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+14% Synergy $7.75
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $11.44
Nether Void Nether Void
+11% Synergy $610.03
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+10% Synergy $4.18
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+10% Synergy $0.23
Desolation Desolation
+9% Synergy $0.77
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $14.18
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+7% Synergy $13.30
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+7% Synergy $8.02
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+7% Synergy $0.43
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 $0.30
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+4% Synergy $0.24
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.09
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+4% Synergy $4.72
Waste Not Waste Not
+3% Synergy $7.51
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $10.57
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+3% Synergy $2.12
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $21.33
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+2% Synergy $14.01
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.13
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+1% Synergy $1.14
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+1% Synergy $3.54
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.95
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $20.14
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $0.80
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $3.65
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $18.07

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
+17% Synergy $7.36
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+14% Synergy $4.19
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+11% Synergy $1.32
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $6.65
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $4.84

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+28% Synergy $21.30
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+28% Synergy $0.10
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+27% Synergy $0.74
Wasteland Wasteland
+21% Synergy $20.48
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+21% Synergy $1.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+20% Synergy $18.55
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+16% Synergy $4.84
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+16% Synergy $1.65
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+16% Synergy $0.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $46.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $34.91
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+14% Synergy $81.88
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+11% Synergy $372.91
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+9% Synergy $0.88
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+9% Synergy $0.13
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $2.83
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+8% Synergy $1.18
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $7.14
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+7% Synergy $97.89
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+7% Synergy $0.43
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $4.93
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+6% Synergy $2850.00
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+5% Synergy $2.22
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $4.08
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $33.91
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $25.66
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.19
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+1% Synergy $1.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.63
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy $1.61
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $38.24
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-3% Synergy $1.45
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-4% Synergy $0.28
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-4% Synergy $1.14
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-4% Synergy $30.56
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $4.92
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $0.63
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-12% Synergy $11.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+35% Synergy $24.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $740.80
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $0.92
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+16% Synergy $175.57
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+13% Synergy $398.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+9% Synergy $61.28
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+8% Synergy $10.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.21
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+6% Synergy $60.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.16
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.73
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+5% Synergy $524.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $2.18
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+19% Synergy $37.92
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+12% Synergy $1.07
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+12% Synergy $13.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+12% Synergy $20.39
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $34.93
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $20.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+11% Synergy $14.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $8.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.63
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $19.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.82
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $2.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.17

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