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Chainer, Nightmare Adept
Price tag $0.53

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

#654 Current Rank
#665 Last Week
#588 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.

Locke, Treasure Hunter Locke, Treasure Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.48
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+2% Synergy $1.84
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
-1% Synergy $0.07
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
-2% Synergy $2.24
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-5% Synergy $3.63

High Synergy Cards

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

Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+67% Synergy $0.31
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+56% Synergy $0.57
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+55% Synergy $0.50
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+52% Synergy $0.83
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+51% Synergy $0.19
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+47% Synergy $0.87
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+45% Synergy $0.85
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+43% Synergy $0.29
Living Death Living Death
+42% Synergy $2.36
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+42% Synergy $1.09

Top Cards

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

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+42% Synergy $6.79
Victimize Victimize
+40% Synergy $0.56
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+40% Synergy $0.45
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+39% Synergy $0.34
Reanimate Reanimate
+33% Synergy $7.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+31% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.06
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $7.91
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+1% Synergy $8.13
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $20.89
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $58.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $25.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $50.85
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $11.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+41% Synergy $1.59
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+40% Synergy $0.18
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+39% Synergy $0.14
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+34% Synergy $0.37
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+33% Synergy $0.24
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+33% Synergy $0.36
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+32% Synergy $0.30
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+30% Synergy $0.23
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+28% Synergy $15.54
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+28% Synergy $0.53
Anger Anger
+27% Synergy $1.61
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+27% Synergy $0.23
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+26% Synergy $0.26
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+26% Synergy $4.27
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+25% Synergy $15.89
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+24% Synergy $2.44
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+24% Synergy $0.50
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+21% Synergy $0.60
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+21% Synergy $4.55
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+21% Synergy $0.77
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+20% Synergy $2.66
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+20% Synergy $1.98
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+20% Synergy $0.26
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+18% Synergy $1.32
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+17% Synergy $0.49
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+17% Synergy $0.60
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+17% Synergy $0.47
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+16% Synergy $1.15
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+16% Synergy $0.12
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+16% Synergy $0.56
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+16% Synergy $0.34
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+15% Synergy $3.66
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+15% Synergy $0.59
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+14% Synergy $0.27
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+14% Synergy $7.39
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+13% Synergy $0.65
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+13% Synergy $0.48
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+13% Synergy $0.52
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+12% Synergy $0.49
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+12% Synergy $5.30
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.25
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+12% Synergy $0.24
Balthor the Defiled Balthor the Defiled
+12% Synergy $11.66
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
+10% Synergy $0.08
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+9% Synergy $8.02
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+9% Synergy $1.39
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+9% Synergy $0.20
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+8% Synergy $27.81
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.93
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.74

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+32% Synergy $13.77
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+12% Synergy $2.15
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+11% Synergy $0.28
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+11% Synergy $0.08
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+7% Synergy $0.20
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+6% Synergy $0.99
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+6% Synergy $0.11
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.80
Fiery Temper Fiery Temper
+3% Synergy $0.11
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.21
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy $4.44
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-1% Synergy $12.97
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $2.59
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $0.98
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.62
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
-3% Synergy $3.82
Bedevil Bedevil
-4% Synergy $0.51
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $8.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $8.43
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $5.39
Terminate Terminate
-5% Synergy $0.32
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-6% Synergy $0.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.94
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-7% Synergy $0.26
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.24
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-8% Synergy $4.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.49

Sorceries

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

Persist Persist
+30% Synergy $1.32
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+26% Synergy $0.14
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+23% Synergy $3.36
Dread Return Dread Return
+20% Synergy $0.26
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+20% Synergy $2.11
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+15% Synergy $0.05
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+14% Synergy $0.08
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+11% Synergy $7.52
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+8% Synergy $0.24
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+8% Synergy $3.07
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+8% Synergy $0.46
Exhume Exhume
+8% Synergy $3.55
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $25.53
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $18.68
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $5.65
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.10
Final Parting Final Parting
+5% Synergy $0.33
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+5% Synergy $0.29
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+5% Synergy $0.16
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.30
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $4.42
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+4% Synergy $1.84
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.46
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+3% Synergy $0.12
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1474.14
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+2% Synergy $0.41
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
0% Synergy $0.36
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
0% Synergy $0.49
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $3.59
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $10.16
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-4% Synergy $0.28
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-4% Synergy $0.21
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-4% Synergy $0.27
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-9% Synergy $0.60
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+24% Synergy $5.79
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+22% Synergy $11.38
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+18% Synergy $1.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.24
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+8% Synergy $2.29
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+8% Synergy $5.81
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $8.99
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.70
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $27.08
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+6% Synergy $0.90
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $11.69
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+5% Synergy $1.07
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+5% Synergy $0.25
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.30
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.52
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $54.66
Key to the City Key to the City
+2% Synergy $0.43
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $7.55
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $5.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+27% Synergy $4.91
Necromancy Necromancy
+18% Synergy $6.98
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+18% Synergy $5.83
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+9% Synergy $0.37
Dying to Serve Dying to Serve
+8% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $2.64
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+7% Synergy $17.25
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $8.77
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.66
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.01
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $0.98
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy $0.17
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+4% Synergy $4.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $1.55
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+2% Synergy $7.33
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-3% Synergy $3.19
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $15.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Chainer, Nightmare Adept to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+30% Synergy $1.28
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+20% Synergy $0.19
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+13% Synergy $0.15
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+13% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $19.73
High Market High Market
+11% Synergy $4.50
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+10% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $6.61
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
+8% Synergy $0.12
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+8% Synergy $2.02
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $1.84
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.80
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+5% Synergy $3.76
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $3.64
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $47.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $24.56
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.28
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+4% Synergy $0.14
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+11% Synergy $0.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $1.29
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+6% Synergy $1.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.96
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+7% Synergy $0.32
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+7% Synergy $8.92
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+7% Synergy $0.93
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.74
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+6% Synergy $3.36
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+6% Synergy $0.40
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.15
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+6% Synergy $25.53
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+5% Synergy $1.01
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.38
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $15.33
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.57
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.16
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+3% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+2% Synergy $0.31
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $13.40
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+2% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.16
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.22
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.53
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $3.99
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $22.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.53
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $21.61
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.22
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.21
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-1% Synergy $0.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $24.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $14.12
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $0.40
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $13.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-3% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-3% Synergy $0.11
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-4% Synergy $6.82
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-5% Synergy $1.23
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $3.80
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.18

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