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Braids, Cabal Minion
Price tag $0.97

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

#1413 Current Rank
#1632 Last Week
#1184 Past 2 Years

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.

Pox Plague Pox Plague
+9% Synergy $0.33
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
+7% Synergy
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
0% Synergy $7.92
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-2% Synergy $3.08
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-3% Synergy $17.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+57% Synergy $0.79
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+54% Synergy $34.36
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+53% Synergy $1.09
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+51% Synergy $0.68
Smokestack Smokestack
+50% Synergy $4.86
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+48% Synergy $0.92
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+47% Synergy $34.13
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+45% Synergy $0.34
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+45% Synergy $2.89
Smallpox Smallpox
+44% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+33% Synergy $14.52
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+28% Synergy $5.36
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+23% Synergy $19.62
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+20% Synergy $3.90
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+16% Synergy $1.60
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $8.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $5.05
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $4.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.34
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-3% Synergy $4.12

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
+46% Synergy $18.53
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+24% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+23% Synergy $129.20
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+23% Synergy $23.16
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+22% Synergy $167.83
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+19% Synergy $49.36
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+18% Synergy $72.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+16% Synergy $60.87
Necropotence Necropotence
+15% Synergy $37.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $17.94

Creatures

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

Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+24% Synergy $0.33
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+24% Synergy $0.48
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+22% Synergy $6.52
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+22% Synergy $6.93
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+20% Synergy $1.13
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+19% Synergy $0.21
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+18% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+18% Synergy $93.02
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+17% Synergy $17.15
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+17% Synergy $0.52
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.83
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+16% Synergy $4.58
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+15% Synergy $0.38
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+14% Synergy $2.86
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+14% Synergy $0.92
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+12% Synergy $23.37
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+11% Synergy $0.53
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+11% Synergy $1.24
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $0.87
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+10% Synergy $5.57
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+10% Synergy $0.96
Magus of the Abyss Magus of the Abyss
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+8% Synergy $9.51
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.23
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+7% Synergy $0.30
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+7% Synergy $0.29
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+7% Synergy $0.58
Nether Spirit Nether Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.21
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+6% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+4% Synergy $3.88
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+3% Synergy $0.34
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $0.68
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+2% Synergy $31.59
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+2% Synergy $18.40
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $9.69
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+1% Synergy $1.71
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+1% Synergy $0.91
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+0% Synergy $2.15
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+0% Synergy $0.17
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+0% Synergy $0.33
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+0% Synergy $13.25
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
0% Synergy $10.39
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
0% Synergy $4.77
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
0% Synergy $36.57
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
-3% Synergy $0.31
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-4% Synergy $1.17
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-7% Synergy $0.39
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-12% Synergy $18.22

Instants

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

Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+24% Synergy $11.57
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+23% Synergy $10.06
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+19% Synergy $1.39
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+15% Synergy $28.12
Dismember Dismember
+13% Synergy $5.27
Entomb Entomb
+11% Synergy $17.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.79
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+5% Synergy $0.75
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+5% Synergy $4.97
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+5% Synergy $2.01
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+2% Synergy $17.02
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $7.33
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.32
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.25
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+1% Synergy $0.31
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+1% Synergy $7.82
Feign Death Feign Death
+0% Synergy $1.13
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.37
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-1% Synergy $4.19
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-2% Synergy $1.73
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.47
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-9% Synergy $0.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-10% Synergy $0.25
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.51
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-11% Synergy $0.57
Defile Defile
-19% Synergy $1.41

Sorceries

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

Pox Pox
+27% Synergy $5.79
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+16% Synergy $0.49
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+13% Synergy $164.05
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+13% Synergy $240.67
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+12% Synergy $10.77
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+10% Synergy $2.98
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $16.86
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+9% Synergy $19.41
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $20.99
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $26.04
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.34
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $41.92
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $29.38
Sinkhole Sinkhole
+5% Synergy $7.36
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+4% Synergy $0.88
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.56
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+3% Synergy $5.31
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $11.68
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+0% Synergy $3.98
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $2.11
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.88
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $7.39
Dread Return Dread Return
-2% Synergy $0.42
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $3.67
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-2% Synergy $0.33
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $1.70
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $3.24
Living Death Living Death
-4% Synergy $2.17
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-4% Synergy $2.19
Mutilate Mutilate
-4% Synergy $1.95
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-5% Synergy $5.16
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-7% Synergy $0.29
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-9% Synergy $0.45
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+33% Synergy $1.67
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+19% Synergy $0.37
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+19% Synergy $0.38
Tangle Wire Tangle Wire
+19% Synergy $36.93
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $108.02
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+14% Synergy $1.31
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+14% Synergy $10.18
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+13% Synergy $27.90
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+13% Synergy $16.82
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+11% Synergy $1.22
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+11% Synergy $11.25
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+10% Synergy $6.66
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $6.25
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+10% Synergy $0.26
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+10% Synergy $0.47
Static Orb Static Orb
+9% Synergy $15.09
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $47.41
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $4.69
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+7% Synergy $0.15
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+4% Synergy $1.46
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+4% Synergy $0.63
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+4% Synergy $2.03
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+2% Synergy $10.59
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $24.31
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $54.81
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-2% Synergy $0.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.30
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-7% Synergy $5.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-8% Synergy $15.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.95
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-16% Synergy $5.27

Enchantments

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

Contamination Contamination
+36% Synergy $16.65
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+21% Synergy $30.39
Oppression Oppression
+16% Synergy $4.26
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $5.00
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+11% Synergy $20.52
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+10% Synergy $0.28
Nether Void Nether Void
+10% Synergy $507.99
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+10% Synergy $6.73
Desolation Desolation
+8% Synergy $1.53
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $18.86
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+6% Synergy $11.05
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.69
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+6% Synergy $0.35
Chains of Mephistopheles Chains of Mephistopheles
+6% Synergy $1183.06
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+6% Synergy $17.97
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+6% Synergy $0.58
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+5% Synergy $0.38
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+4% Synergy $0.31
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $2.69
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+3% Synergy $7.53
Waste Not Waste Not
+3% Synergy $8.26
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+3% Synergy $2.82
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+3% Synergy $0.78
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+2% Synergy $17.18
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.34
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $25.11
Necromancy Necromancy
+2% Synergy $19.84
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+1% Synergy $1.42
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+1% Synergy $5.46
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+0% Synergy $2.53
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $26.10
Black Market Black Market
0% Synergy $5.91
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $2.67
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-6% Synergy $39.45
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $6.08

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
+14% Synergy $8.01
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+12% Synergy $5.99
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+10% Synergy $5.33
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+9% Synergy $7.24
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-4% Synergy $9.72

Utility Lands

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

Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+28% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+27% Synergy $21.70
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+25% Synergy $0.91
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+19% Synergy $0.36
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $28.49
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+17% Synergy $26.74
Dunes of the Dead Dunes of the Dead
+15% Synergy $0.35
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+15% Synergy $3.17
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+14% Synergy $8.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $63.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $40.73
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+11% Synergy $120.88
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+9% Synergy $528.93
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+8% Synergy $1.62
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $3.70
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+7% Synergy $0.37
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $2.01
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+6% Synergy $113.53
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $10.74
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.39
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+5% Synergy $2899.99
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+4% Synergy $5.34
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.42
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.26
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+2% Synergy $0.46
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $33.04
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+0% Synergy $0.46
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.70
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy $0.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $51.37
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.32
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-3% Synergy $2.19
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-3% Synergy $0.46
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-3% Synergy $39.40
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-4% Synergy $2.62
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.52
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $0.87
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-10% Synergy $13.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+32% Synergy $37.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $2.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+16% Synergy $1122.75
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+14% Synergy $240.66
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+12% Synergy $468.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $73.96
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+7% Synergy $10.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.32
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+5% Synergy $86.21
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.33
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $801.81
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.43
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $52.29
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $17.33
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $0.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $31.86
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+10% Synergy $32.02
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+9% Synergy $18.92
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.79
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $29.38
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $37.91
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.70
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $0.97
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.33

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