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Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Price tag $19.99

Legendary CreatureDemon

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

#201 Current Rank
#164 Last Week
#204 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin decks.

Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+28% Synergy $0.39
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+26% Synergy $18.56
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+2% Synergy $0.16
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+1% Synergy $3.37
Splinter's Technique Splinter's Technique
+1% Synergy $4.48

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's abilities and overall game plan.

Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+70% Synergy $5.25
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+68% Synergy $0.21
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+68% Synergy $2.27
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+65% Synergy $14.50
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+65% Synergy $0.25
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+64% Synergy $6.91
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+62% Synergy $0.25
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+61% Synergy $32.29
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+57% Synergy $0.87
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+49% Synergy $8.59

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin decks.

Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+48% Synergy $27.83
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+48% Synergy $0.72
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+47% Synergy $1.71
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+40% Synergy $2.48
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+40% Synergy $10.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+39% Synergy $4.43
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+39% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+34% Synergy $66.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+30% Synergy $24.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.61

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+52% Synergy $43.57
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+37% Synergy $43.73
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+36% Synergy $13.44
Gamble Gamble
+35% Synergy $14.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+32% Synergy $61.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+32% Synergy $63.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+31% Synergy $140.43
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+31% Synergy $97.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+30% Synergy $111.70
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+27% Synergy $146.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+40% Synergy $0.54
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+40% Synergy $10.79
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+35% Synergy $3.16
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+34% Synergy $0.58
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+32% Synergy $43.76
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+31% Synergy $0.30
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+30% Synergy $5.22
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+27% Synergy $0.27
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+27% Synergy $0.71
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+24% Synergy $2.68
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+24% Synergy $13.89
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+21% Synergy $1.80
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+20% Synergy $14.35
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+18% Synergy $24.12
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+18% Synergy $3.83
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+16% Synergy $0.58
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+15% Synergy $3.89
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+15% Synergy $12.90
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+15% Synergy $8.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+13% Synergy $2.85
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+13% Synergy $1.08
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+13% Synergy $0.80
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.26
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+13% Synergy $1.96
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+13% Synergy $5.26
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+13% Synergy $6.70
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+12% Synergy $2.60
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+12% Synergy $5.15
Spear Spewer Spear Spewer
+12% Synergy $0.19
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+12% Synergy $0.18
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+11% Synergy $0.27
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+11% Synergy $1.64
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+10% Synergy $0.30
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+8% Synergy $0.39
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+8% Synergy $0.56
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+7% Synergy $0.65
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+7% Synergy $0.85
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+7% Synergy $0.92
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+7% Synergy $17.75
Sabotender Sabotender
+7% Synergy $0.26
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+6% Synergy $1.26
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+6% Synergy $19.50
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $8.91
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+4% Synergy $4.71
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.57
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+3% Synergy $10.59
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+2% Synergy $0.74
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+1% Synergy $19.56
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $2.17
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
-5% Synergy $1.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin safe.

Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+40% Synergy $11.77
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+39% Synergy $11.98
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+39% Synergy $10.21
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+38% Synergy $3.89
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+30% Synergy $4.26
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+26% Synergy $14.34
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+23% Synergy $1.84
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+23% Synergy $14.51
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+22% Synergy $6.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+22% Synergy $2.95
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+22% Synergy $1.82
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+21% Synergy $0.36
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+20% Synergy $37.55
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+17% Synergy $10.33
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+16% Synergy $4.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+16% Synergy $12.48
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+16% Synergy $31.17
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+15% Synergy $10.38
Vivi's Persistence Vivi's Persistence
+15% Synergy $36.77
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+15% Synergy $0.40
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+15% Synergy $1.47
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.13
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+13% Synergy $17.56
Rending Volley Rending Volley
+13% Synergy $0.26
Dismember Dismember
+11% Synergy $5.27
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+11% Synergy $0.13
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+10% Synergy $5.85
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+10% Synergy $0.50
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+8% Synergy $8.89
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+8% Synergy $0.96
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+6% Synergy $0.24
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+6% Synergy $0.58
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+4% Synergy $0.43
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $14.97
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.56
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.56
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.05
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.37
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $11.91
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $2.10
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $4.10
Terminate Terminate
-8% Synergy $0.39
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.67
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.52
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.98
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.27
Bedevil Bedevil
-13% Synergy $1.30
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-16% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's game plan and control the board.

Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+39% Synergy $5.98
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+27% Synergy $1.01
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+24% Synergy $1907.80
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+23% Synergy $13.59
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+20% Synergy $10.62
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+18% Synergy $10.17
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+17% Synergy $0.32
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+16% Synergy $21.15
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+16% Synergy $0.32
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+15% Synergy $197.62
Twinflame Twinflame
+14% Synergy $6.93
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+14% Synergy $1.20
Reanimate Reanimate
+8% Synergy $8.54
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+8% Synergy $3.61
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $7.91
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+6% Synergy $0.19
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.25
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+5% Synergy $4.43
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.73
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $26.18
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $7.93
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $6.74
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+2% Synergy $2.42
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.97
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.28
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $19.60
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
-4% Synergy $0.19
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-4% Synergy $0.33
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.36
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-11% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $0.77
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-15% Synergy $2.76

Utility Artifacts

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

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+38% Synergy $32.52
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+35% Synergy $39.43
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+32% Synergy $2.31
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+30% Synergy $0.20
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+22% Synergy $14.98
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+16% Synergy $9.74
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+14% Synergy $16.20
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+14% Synergy $1.38
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $106.71
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+10% Synergy $0.18
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
+10% Synergy $2.61
Copper Tablet Copper Tablet
+6% Synergy $169.00
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $13.50
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $11.08
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+5% Synergy $3.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $2.00
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $12.02
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $20.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $3.61
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $10.46
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.23
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $10.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+37% Synergy $2.57
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+36% Synergy $4.81
Necropotence Necropotence
+19% Synergy $22.51
Pestilence Pestilence
+19% Synergy $0.51
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+16% Synergy $1.41
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+12% Synergy $16.70
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+10% Synergy $1.92
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+9% Synergy $0.70
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+9% Synergy $2.35
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+7% Synergy $14.71
Hissing Miasma Hissing Miasma
+5% Synergy $3.77
Aether Sting Aether Sting
+5% Synergy $0.48
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $1.75
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+4% Synergy $0.34
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.64
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $24.49
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
0% Synergy $0.29
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
0% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-11% Synergy $16.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-16% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+15% Synergy $0.84
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+8% Synergy $9.92
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+5% Synergy $1.42
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+2% Synergy $1.15

Utility Lands

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

Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+24% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $37.51
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+18% Synergy $5.40
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+18% Synergy $0.33
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+17% Synergy $467.71
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+13% Synergy $0.44
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+8% Synergy $1.49
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+7% Synergy $1.73
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+6% Synergy $0.16
Piranha Marsh Piranha Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.36
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $13.92
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $10.56
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $23.46
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $36.29
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-1% Synergy $1.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $52.27
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
-2% Synergy $11.65
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $31.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $1.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+37% Synergy $37.59
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+28% Synergy $191.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.08
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $70.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+25% Synergy $938.97
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+24% Synergy $619.26
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+20% Synergy $3.10
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+15% Synergy $421.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.25
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $75.35
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $48.61
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.73
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy $2.74
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.32
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mount Doom Mount Doom
+47% Synergy $6.54
City of Brass City of Brass
+30% Synergy $9.14
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+28% Synergy $41.30
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+28% Synergy $27.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $16.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+27% Synergy $29.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $26.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+26% Synergy $18.85
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+26% Synergy $18.84
Badlands Badlands
+25% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+25% Synergy $30.84
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+24% Synergy $29.34
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+22% Synergy $1.99
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+22% Synergy $10.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+20% Synergy $28.68
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.27
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+15% Synergy $0.40
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.53
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.27
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+12% Synergy $12.09
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $7.86
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+11% Synergy $5.05
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+11% Synergy $10.68
Starting Town Starting Town
+10% Synergy $11.43
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+9% Synergy $0.58
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.26
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $7.93
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+3% Synergy $1.37
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $35.68
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.56
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.97
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $3.83
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.85
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $11.91
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.29
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-9% Synergy $7.47
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.30
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-9% Synergy $0.28
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-9% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-12% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.22
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $0.37
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-15% Synergy $0.31
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-16% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-16% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-18% Synergy $0.41

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