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Chainer, Nightmare Adept
Price tag $0.77

Legendary CreatureHuman Minion

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#669 Current Rank
#596 Last Week
#693 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Chainer, Nightmare Adept.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Chainer, Nightmare Adept decks.

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+33% Synergy $2.89
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+3% Synergy $11.22
Impulsivity Impulsivity
+2% Synergy $0.34
Boggart Cursecrafter Boggart Cursecrafter
-5% Synergy $0.26
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-10% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+64% Synergy $0.38
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+54% Synergy $0.82
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+53% Synergy $0.93
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+52% Synergy $0.88
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+48% Synergy $0.34
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+46% Synergy $0.95
Living Death Living Death
+42% Synergy $2.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+42% Synergy $0.37
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+41% Synergy $0.93
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+41% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Victimize Victimize
+40% Synergy $0.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+40% Synergy $8.60
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+39% Synergy $2.68
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+38% Synergy $0.54
Reanimate Reanimate
+33% Synergy $8.55
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+27% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.51
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $13.71
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+2% Synergy $13.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.70
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $24.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $62.01
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $43.57
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $63.69
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $16.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

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

Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+38% Synergy $0.24
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+36% Synergy $0.19
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+35% Synergy $0.42
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+34% Synergy $0.44
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+32% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+30% Synergy $0.29
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+30% Synergy $0.45
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+28% Synergy $8.05
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+28% Synergy $0.25
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+27% Synergy $0.30
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+27% Synergy $0.22
Anger Anger
+26% Synergy $1.97
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+26% Synergy $21.26
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+25% Synergy $0.31
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+24% Synergy $20.84
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+22% Synergy $6.39
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $0.36
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+21% Synergy $0.57
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+21% Synergy $0.22
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+20% Synergy $2.53
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+20% Synergy $0.31
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+19% Synergy $5.46
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+19% Synergy $2.09
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+17% Synergy $4.64
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+17% Synergy $0.39
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+16% Synergy $0.56
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+16% Synergy $0.42
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+16% Synergy $1.47
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+14% Synergy $1.44
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.24
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+14% Synergy $0.54
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+14% Synergy $0.62
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+14% Synergy $4.91
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+14% Synergy $0.61
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+13% Synergy $0.74
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+13% Synergy $5.09
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+13% Synergy $0.31
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+13% Synergy $9.38
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+12% Synergy $0.35
Balthor the Defiled Balthor the Defiled
+12% Synergy $12.06
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+11% Synergy $0.59
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+11% Synergy $0.23
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+10% Synergy $0.45
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+10% Synergy $9.56
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
+10% Synergy $0.07
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+10% Synergy $0.31
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.48
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+8% Synergy $28.51
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+8% Synergy $1.71
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.52

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Chainer, Nightmare Adept safe.

Entomb Entomb
+31% Synergy $14.61
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+12% Synergy $0.16
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+11% Synergy $0.43
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+11% Synergy $2.81
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+7% Synergy $2.45
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+6% Synergy $0.24
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+5% Synergy $0.14
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $1.29
Fiery Temper Fiery Temper
+4% Synergy $0.16
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.55
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.65
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy $4.24
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-1% Synergy $10.85
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-1% Synergy $14.34
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $4.07
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $13.37
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.74
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.99
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $12.01
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $10.21
Bedevil Bedevil
-5% Synergy $1.33
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $10.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $4.53
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy $0.40
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-8% Synergy $0.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $66.45
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.32
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.15
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $6.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $25.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Persist Persist
+28% Synergy $0.59
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+25% Synergy $0.33
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+23% Synergy $1.93
Dread Return Dread Return
+21% Synergy $0.39
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+16% Synergy $0.18
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+16% Synergy $2.77
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+12% Synergy $0.16
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+11% Synergy $8.87
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $5.59
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+8% Synergy $0.44
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+8% Synergy $0.78
Exhume Exhume
+8% Synergy $4.95
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $7.71
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $20.66
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+6% Synergy $0.13
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $19.75
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $7.26
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.23
Final Parting Final Parting
+5% Synergy $0.55
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $6.66
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+4% Synergy $4.24
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+4% Synergy $0.26
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.45
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+3% Synergy $0.24
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1907.80
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+1% Synergy $0.39
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
0% Synergy $0.61
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.43
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $13.42
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.26
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.32
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-4% Synergy $0.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $2.77
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+28% Synergy $18.48
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+19% Synergy $15.31
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+18% Synergy $2.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.28
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.27
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $14.35
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.73
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+6% Synergy $1.92
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $30.89
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $20.88
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.43
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $18.76
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.42
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.02
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $49.29
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $10.94
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $4.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Chainer, Nightmare Adept's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+25% Synergy $10.72
Necromancy Necromancy
+18% Synergy $13.43
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+18% Synergy $5.79
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+9% Synergy $6.26
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+9% Synergy $2.10
Dying to Serve Dying to Serve
+8% Synergy $0.31
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+7% Synergy $15.51
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $1.91
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.49
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+6% Synergy $1.63
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy $0.20
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $0.88
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+4% Synergy $5.43
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+3% Synergy $0.68
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+2% Synergy $7.35
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.69
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $16.46

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+28% Synergy $0.72
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+19% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+13% Synergy $23.12
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+12% Synergy $0.32
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+12% Synergy $0.21
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+11% Synergy $0.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+10% Synergy $10.61
High Market High Market
+10% Synergy $1.31
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
+8% Synergy $0.17
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+8% Synergy $1.21
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $5.34
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+5% Synergy $3.80
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $1.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $52.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $31.12
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.42
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+3% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.01
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+10% Synergy $2.74
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $3.98
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+6% Synergy $3.03
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.06
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $1.64
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.37
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $63.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.55

Lands

The mana base foundation for Chainer, Nightmare Adept decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+9% Synergy $0.35
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+8% Synergy $10.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.28
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.48
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.52
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $1.00
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $20.66
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+5% Synergy $0.25
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $9.82
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $3.83
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+4% Synergy $5.13
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+3% Synergy $0.36
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+3% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+2% Synergy $0.37
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $29.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.12
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+1% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.56
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.13
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $7.47
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $17.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $26.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $29.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.76
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $19.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.46
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $2.04
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.65
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $30.46
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-2% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.22
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $13.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.29
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.32
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-4% Synergy $11.77
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-4% Synergy $0.20
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-5% Synergy $1.43
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-8% Synergy $6.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.19

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