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Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Price tag $18.33

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

#168 Current Rank
#155 Last Week
#214 Past 2 Years

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.

Flashback Flashback
+14% Synergy $4.97
Dissection Practice Dissection Practice
+2% Synergy $0.17
Rubble Rouser Rubble Rouser
+2% Synergy $0.17
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+1% Synergy $0.23
Postmortem Professor Postmortem Professor
+1% Synergy $0.27

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 $7.02
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+69% Synergy $0.29
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+66% Synergy $3.32
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+66% Synergy $7.46
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+64% Synergy $6.43
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+64% Synergy $0.32
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+61% Synergy $0.27
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+58% Synergy $0.87
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+58% Synergy $16.17
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+54% Synergy $0.76

Top Cards

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

Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+50% Synergy $6.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+48% Synergy $35.00
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+46% Synergy $1.83
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+41% Synergy $5.56
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+41% Synergy $14.52
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+39% Synergy $3.90
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+35% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+34% Synergy $67.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+30% Synergy $28.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.44

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+51% Synergy $49.36
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+37% Synergy $43.04
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+36% Synergy $11.25
Gamble Gamble
+34% Synergy $15.84
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+32% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+31% Synergy $72.10
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+31% Synergy $167.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+30% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+29% Synergy $129.20
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+27% Synergy $164.05

Creatures

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

Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+46% Synergy $0.37
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+43% Synergy $11.87
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+38% Synergy $0.47
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+37% Synergy $0.40
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+35% Synergy $3.17
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+32% Synergy $48.17
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+30% Synergy $0.37
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+30% Synergy $21.90
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+27% Synergy $4.99
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+25% Synergy $0.36
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+22% Synergy $0.81
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+22% Synergy $3.35
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+21% Synergy $14.35
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+18% Synergy $1.52
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+17% Synergy $16.07
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+17% Synergy $4.35
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+16% Synergy $23.16
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+16% Synergy $9.98
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+15% Synergy $0.77
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+14% Synergy $5.89
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+14% Synergy $17.66
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+13% Synergy $0.75
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+12% Synergy $2.00
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+12% Synergy $0.89
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+11% Synergy $0.31
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+11% Synergy $2.23
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+11% Synergy $1.60
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+11% Synergy $6.81
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.39
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+10% Synergy $0.24
Spear Spewer Spear Spewer
+10% Synergy $0.25
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+9% Synergy $0.31
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+9% Synergy $1.74
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+9% Synergy $5.36
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+9% Synergy $0.34
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+7% Synergy $0.65
Sabotender Sabotender
+6% Synergy $0.26
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+6% Synergy $0.49
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+6% Synergy $0.32
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+6% Synergy $1.09
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+5% Synergy $0.52
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+4% Synergy $0.96
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+4% Synergy $17.77
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+4% Synergy $8.26
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+3% Synergy $5.94
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+3% Synergy $5.88
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+2% Synergy $1.08
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+2% Synergy $0.91
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+1% Synergy $14.29
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $0.92

Instants

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

Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+41% Synergy $6.14
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+40% Synergy $6.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+39% Synergy $11.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+39% Synergy $12.52
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+31% Synergy $1.47
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+29% Synergy $5.27
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+27% Synergy $11.57
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+24% Synergy $12.06
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+24% Synergy $1.29
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+24% Synergy $7.26
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+23% Synergy $17.39
Vivi's Persistence Vivi's Persistence
+21% Synergy $39.85
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+21% Synergy $0.92
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+21% Synergy $38.87
Seething Song Seething Song
+20% Synergy $13.10
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+19% Synergy $0.34
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+15% Synergy $15.04
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+15% Synergy $4.97
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+15% Synergy $0.39
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+15% Synergy $10.94
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+15% Synergy $1.36
Rending Volley Rending Volley
+12% Synergy $0.31
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+11% Synergy $17.11
Abrade Abrade
+10% Synergy $0.31
Dismember Dismember
+10% Synergy $5.27
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+10% Synergy $7.33
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+9% Synergy $0.32
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+9% Synergy $0.73
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+8% Synergy $10.06
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+7% Synergy $1.03
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+5% Synergy $0.62
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+5% Synergy $0.25
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+4% Synergy $11.57
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.38
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $17.25
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.63
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.57
Fling Fling
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.79
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $0.70
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $14.14
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $3.47
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.36
Terminate Terminate
-9% Synergy $0.45
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.34
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.53
Bedevil Bedevil
-13% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-17% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+40% Synergy $6.10
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+25% Synergy $1.20
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+24% Synergy $2063.83
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+22% Synergy $16.86
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+19% Synergy $15.32
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+17% Synergy $11.68
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+17% Synergy $19.41
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+16% Synergy $0.28
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+15% Synergy $2.96
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+14% Synergy $0.24
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+14% Synergy $240.67
Twinflame Twinflame
+11% Synergy $0.85
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+7% Synergy $6.54
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $8.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $5.05
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+5% Synergy $4.67
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+5% Synergy $0.20
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.04
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+2% Synergy $1.14
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.02
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+1% Synergy $3.24
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $7.76
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $2.11
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
-3% Synergy $0.28
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.21
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $1.53
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-10% Synergy $0.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.24
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-14% Synergy $3.67
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+41% Synergy $38.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+35% Synergy $47.41
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+33% Synergy $0.30
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+32% Synergy $2.03
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+22% Synergy $20.86
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+15% Synergy $4.69
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+14% Synergy $6.86
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+13% Synergy $17.94
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $108.02
Barbed Wire Barbed Wire
+8% Synergy $2.08
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+8% Synergy $0.28
Copper Tablet Copper Tablet
+5% Synergy $132.95
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $12.37
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+4% Synergy $4.58
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+4% Synergy $5.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.95
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $26.88
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $24.31
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+1% Synergy $13.69
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+0% Synergy $4.17
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $11.34
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
+35% Synergy $1.95
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+34% Synergy $5.14
Necropotence Necropotence
+18% Synergy $37.26
Pestilence Pestilence
+17% Synergy $0.79
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+15% Synergy $0.96
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+12% Synergy $14.57
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+9% Synergy $2.25
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+8% Synergy $2.35
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+8% Synergy $0.71
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+6% Synergy $16.96
Hissing Miasma Hissing Miasma
+4% Synergy $4.05
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $2.67
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+3% Synergy $0.27
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $25.11
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+2% Synergy $0.46
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
0% Synergy $0.31
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
0% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.36
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $19.62
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-15% Synergy $4.22

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
+13% Synergy $0.78
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+8% Synergy $9.66
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+5% Synergy $1.51

Utility Lands

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

Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+24% Synergy $0.78
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $40.73
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+19% Synergy $4.51
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+18% Synergy $528.93
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+17% Synergy $0.33
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+14% Synergy $0.55
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+7% Synergy $2.14
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+6% Synergy $0.26
Piranha Marsh Piranha Marsh
+5% Synergy $0.30
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+5% Synergy $2.01
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $15.65
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.59
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $10.74
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+0% Synergy $2.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.26
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $26.74
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $39.40
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
-1% Synergy $13.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $63.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $7.44
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $33.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+37% Synergy $37.63
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+28% Synergy $240.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $2.20
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+27% Synergy $73.96
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+25% Synergy $1122.75
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+24% Synergy $801.81
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+21% Synergy $2.02
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+15% Synergy $468.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.13
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.38
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy $2.60
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Mount Doom Mount Doom
+47% Synergy $8.35
City of Brass City of Brass
+30% Synergy $10.60
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+29% Synergy $52.29
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+28% Synergy $34.20
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $17.33
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+27% Synergy $31.39
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+26% Synergy $18.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $31.86
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+26% Synergy $17.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+25% Synergy $36.04
Badlands Badlands
+24% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+23% Synergy $31.33
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+22% Synergy $10.00
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+21% Synergy $0.97
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+19% Synergy $32.02
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.24
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+15% Synergy $0.39
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+14% Synergy $8.57
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.45
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $9.16
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+12% Synergy $11.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.82
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+10% Synergy $5.25
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+10% Synergy $8.86
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.70
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+7% Synergy $0.71
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.02
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.63
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+2% Synergy $1.86
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $37.91
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $49.31
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $3.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.79
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $2.00
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $14.14
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $2.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.16
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $8.69
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-9% Synergy $0.30
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-9% Synergy $0.20
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-11% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.12
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-13% Synergy $0.53
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-14% Synergy $0.29
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-15% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-15% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-18% Synergy $0.34

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