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Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Price tag $19.49

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

#197 Current Rank
#216 Last Week
#209 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
+43% Synergy $0.35
Flashback Flashback
+8% Synergy $4.51
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+3% Synergy $0.23
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
+3% Synergy $2.05
Dissection Practice Dissection Practice
+2% Synergy $0.10

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 $6.21
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+68% Synergy $0.24
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+67% Synergy $2.96
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+66% Synergy $13.82
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+64% Synergy $6.32
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+64% Synergy $0.25
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+61% Synergy $0.32
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+60% Synergy $22.06
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+57% Synergy $0.81
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+51% Synergy $0.71

Top Cards

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

Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+49% Synergy $5.49
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+48% Synergy $31.43
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+47% Synergy $1.80
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+41% Synergy $1.94
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+40% Synergy $14.13
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+39% Synergy $6.80
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+37% Synergy $0.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+34% Synergy $68.07
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+30% Synergy $26.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.56

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+51% Synergy $47.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+37% Synergy $41.65
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+36% Synergy $12.70
Gamble Gamble
+34% Synergy $15.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+32% Synergy $64.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+31% Synergy $68.04
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+31% Synergy $157.73
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $110.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+28% Synergy $122.46
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+27% Synergy $152.27

Creatures

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

Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+41% Synergy $10.65
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+39% Synergy $0.42
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+36% Synergy $0.41
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+35% Synergy $2.97
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+32% Synergy $48.12
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+31% Synergy $0.32
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+28% Synergy $16.89
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+28% Synergy $5.51
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+26% Synergy $0.37
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+25% Synergy $0.80
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+23% Synergy $3.45
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+23% Synergy $13.55
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+20% Synergy $1.95
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+19% Synergy $15.28
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+18% Synergy $4.38
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+17% Synergy $24.23
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+16% Synergy $9.17
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+16% Synergy $0.73
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+15% Synergy $4.33
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+15% Synergy $14.88
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+13% Synergy $0.83
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+13% Synergy $1.19
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.20
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+13% Synergy $1.01
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+12% Synergy $1.48
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+12% Synergy $2.84
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+12% Synergy $6.89
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $1.22
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $4.91
Spear Spewer Spear Spewer
+11% Synergy $0.22
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+11% Synergy $0.31
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+11% Synergy $0.20
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+10% Synergy $1.20
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+10% Synergy $0.32
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+8% Synergy $0.57
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+7% Synergy $0.35
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+7% Synergy $0.64
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+7% Synergy $0.39
Sabotender Sabotender
+7% Synergy $0.27
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+6% Synergy $0.51
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+5% Synergy $0.99
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+5% Synergy $20.65
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+4% Synergy $5.91
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+4% Synergy $5.49
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+3% Synergy $0.79
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.57
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+3% Synergy $4.71
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+3% Synergy $8.15
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+1% Synergy $15.80
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $0.67

Instants

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

Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+41% Synergy $14.01
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+39% Synergy $12.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+39% Synergy $11.10
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+39% Synergy $5.45
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+30% Synergy $4.43
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+26% Synergy $17.70
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+26% Synergy $1.67
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+23% Synergy $5.39
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+23% Synergy $1.16
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+23% Synergy $16.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+21% Synergy $2.89
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+21% Synergy $9.80
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+20% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+20% Synergy $37.49
Seething Song Seething Song
+18% Synergy $12.87
Vivi's Persistence Vivi's Persistence
+18% Synergy $37.93
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+16% Synergy $3.59
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+16% Synergy $28.21
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+15% Synergy $9.73
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+15% Synergy $0.35
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+15% Synergy $1.42
Rending Volley Rending Volley
+13% Synergy $0.29
Abrade Abrade
+12% Synergy $0.35
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+12% Synergy $18.12
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+10% Synergy $6.76
Dismember Dismember
+10% Synergy $5.35
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+10% Synergy $0.22
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+10% Synergy $0.70
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+8% Synergy $9.20
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+8% Synergy $1.04
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+6% Synergy $0.26
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+6% Synergy $0.59
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+4% Synergy $0.38
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $16.82
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.59
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.26
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.51
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.11
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-2% Synergy $1.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.71
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $1.85
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-7% Synergy $3.31
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.12
Terminate Terminate
-9% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.36
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.26
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.64
Bedevil Bedevil
-13% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-17% 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 $5.41
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+27% Synergy $0.93
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+24% Synergy $2063.83
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+22% Synergy $16.12
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+19% Synergy $12.48
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+17% Synergy $0.29
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+17% Synergy $20.44
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+17% Synergy $11.78
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+15% Synergy $0.31
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+15% Synergy $218.95
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+14% Synergy $1.39
Twinflame Twinflame
+12% Synergy $1.19
Reanimate Reanimate
+8% Synergy $9.18
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+8% Synergy $5.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $4.71
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+5% Synergy $4.46
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+5% Synergy $0.20
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.33
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $26.21
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.23
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $8.17
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $7.29
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+2% Synergy $2.53
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $2.07
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.74
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.38
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
-3% Synergy $0.22
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-4% Synergy $0.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.39
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-10% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $0.66
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-15% Synergy $2.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+40% Synergy $35.79
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+35% Synergy $44.91
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+32% Synergy $1.87
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+31% Synergy $0.26
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+22% Synergy $23.52
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+15% Synergy $7.63
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.04
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+14% Synergy $17.61
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $99.03
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+9% Synergy $0.28
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
+9% Synergy $2.40
Copper Tablet Copper Tablet
+6% Synergy $137.32
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.16
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+5% Synergy $3.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.85
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+4% Synergy $5.97
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+4% Synergy $12.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.45
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $23.94
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $11.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $3.70
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $10.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

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

Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+36% Synergy $2.17
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+35% Synergy $5.20
Necropotence Necropotence
+19% Synergy $24.13
Pestilence Pestilence
+19% Synergy $0.82
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+16% Synergy $1.06
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+12% Synergy $18.30
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+10% Synergy $1.97
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+9% Synergy $0.51
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+9% Synergy $3.52
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+7% Synergy $14.79
Hissing Miasma Hissing Miasma
+5% Synergy $3.80
Aether Sting Aether Sting
+5% Synergy $0.45
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $2.24
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+4% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $25.95
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.38
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
0% Synergy $0.12
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
0% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.80
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $17.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-16% Synergy $3.70

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
+14% Synergy $0.70
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+9% Synergy $10.87
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+5% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+24% Synergy $1.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $39.52
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+18% Synergy $4.60
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+18% Synergy $0.30
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+17% Synergy $505.56
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+14% Synergy $0.47
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+8% Synergy $1.86
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+6% Synergy $0.27
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+6% Synergy $1.57
Piranha Marsh Piranha Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.41
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $14.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $11.06
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $23.84
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.88
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $1.74
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $29.75
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
-1% Synergy $12.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $58.63
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $10.99
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $29.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+37% Synergy $38.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $0.65
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+28% Synergy $214.76
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $69.59
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+24% Synergy $1066.67
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+24% Synergy $712.70
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+21% Synergy $3.52
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+15% Synergy $436.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.17
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+5% Synergy $45.98
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $47.92
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.46
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy $2.32
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.90
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Mount Doom Mount Doom
+47% Synergy $7.48
City of Brass City of Brass
+30% Synergy $9.04
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+28% Synergy $45.17
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+28% Synergy $32.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $16.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+27% Synergy $32.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $28.81
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+26% Synergy $18.43
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+26% Synergy $16.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+25% Synergy $35.34
Badlands Badlands
+24% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+23% Synergy $29.92
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+22% Synergy $8.87
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+21% Synergy $1.04
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+20% Synergy $28.90
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.31
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+15% Synergy $0.35
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.63
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+13% Synergy $8.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.30
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+12% Synergy $10.76
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+11% Synergy $5.45
Starting Town Starting Town
+11% Synergy $9.59
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+11% Synergy $8.57
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.64
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+3% Synergy $1.59
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $8.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $39.10
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $48.67
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.51
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $3.16
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.11
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.71
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.26
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-9% Synergy $7.52
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.36
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-9% Synergy $0.34
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-9% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-11% Synergy $0.51
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-13% Synergy $0.53
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-15% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-15% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-15% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-18% Synergy $0.37

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