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Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Price tag $18.36

Legendary Creature — Demon

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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 15% +1/+1 Counters 12% Burn 12% Storm 7% Treasure 6%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin players are trying out in Combo decks.

Flashback Flashback
+26% Synergy $3.70
Dissection Practice Dissection Practice
+1% Synergy $0.21
Impractical Joke Impractical Joke
+1% Synergy $0.26
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
0% Synergy $0.22
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-2% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's Combo builds — cards that lean hardest into the Combo theme.

Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+84% Synergy $0.22
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+81% Synergy $7.77
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+81% Synergy $6.19
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+81% Synergy $3.36
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+76% Synergy $0.51
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+75% Synergy $4.97
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+73% Synergy $1.09
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+70% Synergy $12.59
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+70% Synergy $39.14
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+70% Synergy $33.75

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin Combo decks run as their core.

Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+67% Synergy $0.34
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+66% Synergy $13.61
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+65% Synergy $0.36
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+65% Synergy $4.70
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+65% Synergy $5.98
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+64% Synergy $11.40
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+63% Synergy $12.56
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+56% Synergy $65.21
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+53% Synergy $11.92
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+49% Synergy $27.53

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin Combo game on their own.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+72% Synergy $44.92
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+65% Synergy $11.10
Gamble Gamble
+64% Synergy $16.74
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+62% Synergy $41.29
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+60% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+59% Synergy $76.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+57% Synergy $171.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+57% Synergy $112.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+56% Synergy $131.68
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+52% Synergy $163.77

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+57% Synergy $6.53
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+57% Synergy $3.26
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+56% Synergy $43.84
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+56% Synergy $0.54
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+51% Synergy $0.39
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+49% Synergy $19.49
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+45% Synergy $4.19
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+41% Synergy $0.29
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+32% Synergy $13.60
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+28% Synergy $19.34
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+28% Synergy $10.32
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+24% Synergy $0.84
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+21% Synergy $0.82
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+19% Synergy $18.47
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+18% Synergy $1.87
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+16% Synergy $5.40
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+15% Synergy $0.35
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+14% Synergy $5.03
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+14% Synergy $0.76
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+13% Synergy $1.48
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+12% Synergy $0.23
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+10% Synergy $0.33
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+8% Synergy $1.33
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+8% Synergy $2.43
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+7% Synergy $3.23
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+7% Synergy $3.93
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+7% Synergy $0.91
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+7% Synergy $0.48
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+7% Synergy $7.07
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $11.39
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+6% Synergy $4.84
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+6% Synergy $2.66
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+5% Synergy $19.10
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+4% Synergy $6.86
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+4% Synergy $5.76
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+4% Synergy $0.23
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+4% Synergy $0.31
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+3% Synergy $0.75
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+3% Synergy $18.84
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+3% Synergy $5.10
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+2% Synergy $18.14
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
0% Synergy $2.75
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
0% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.24
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
-4% Synergy $0.84
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-6% Synergy $2.55
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
-12% Synergy $1.73

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's Combo deck ahead.

Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+61% Synergy $8.25
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+52% Synergy $4.47
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+46% Synergy $7.76
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+45% Synergy $1.87
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+44% Synergy $17.68
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+42% Synergy $8.56
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+40% Synergy $38.90
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+39% Synergy $1.44
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+38% Synergy $0.83
Vivi's Persistence Vivi's Persistence
+38% Synergy $43.18
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+32% Synergy $7.61
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+32% Synergy $0.44
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+32% Synergy $13.22
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+30% Synergy $4.89
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+28% Synergy $4.70
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+27% Synergy $1.60
Seething Song Seething Song
+24% Synergy $12.79
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+22% Synergy $9.96
Rending Volley Rending Volley
+20% Synergy $0.30
Dismember Dismember
+18% Synergy $5.18
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+15% Synergy $14.77
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+13% Synergy $10.36
Entomb Entomb
+12% Synergy $18.02
Abrade Abrade
+11% Synergy $0.41
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+11% Synergy $6.96
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+10% Synergy $1.26
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+9% Synergy $10.45
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+7% Synergy $0.98
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+6% Synergy $0.42
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+5% Synergy $1.01
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.57
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $2.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $13.15
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.56
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-11% Synergy $4.15
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-16% Synergy $0.37
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-21% Synergy $0.32
Terminate Terminate
-25% Synergy $0.29
Bedevil Bedevil
-25% Synergy $0.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-26% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin.

Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+47% Synergy $2107.72
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+41% Synergy $17.57
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+36% Synergy $15.43
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+34% Synergy $11.66
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+32% Synergy $17.52
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+28% Synergy $242.31
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+22% Synergy $3.42
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+17% Synergy $1.38
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $8.61
Twinflame Twinflame
+16% Synergy $0.80
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+9% Synergy $0.32
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+9% Synergy $0.13
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $24.65
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+7% Synergy $5.06
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+6% Synergy $9.35
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+5% Synergy $3.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $3.31
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+2% Synergy $0.27
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+2% Synergy $2.73
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+1% Synergy $7.01
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $8.06
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.01
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $1.07
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-14% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.20
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-16% Synergy $0.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-32% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin Combo decks.

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+60% Synergy $46.92
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+54% Synergy $1.84
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+44% Synergy $0.29
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+43% Synergy $19.71
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+28% Synergy $2.11
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+24% Synergy $17.54
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+24% Synergy $6.62
The One Ring The One Ring
+20% Synergy $104.30
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $19.53
Copper Tablet Copper Tablet
+6% Synergy $239.99
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $16.19
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+6% Synergy $4.35
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+5% Synergy $1.41
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $11.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.66
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-5% Synergy $4.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin decks.

All Will Be One All Will Be One
+65% Synergy $14.27
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+64% Synergy $0.89
Necropotence Necropotence
+38% Synergy $37.69
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+30% Synergy $1.59
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+20% Synergy $1.92
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+19% Synergy $5.01
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+6% Synergy $13.51
Pestilence Pestilence
+6% Synergy $0.79
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.52
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+4% Synergy $17.47
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
0% Synergy $0.83
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-5% Synergy $2.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-13% Synergy $13.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's Combo game plan.

Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+1% Synergy $9.91

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin Combo decks.

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+39% Synergy $43.89
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+36% Synergy $4.19
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+35% Synergy $540.27
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+15% Synergy $0.37
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+14% Synergy $0.79
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+13% Synergy $0.25
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+10% Synergy $1.94
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+8% Synergy $15.78
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $11.29
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+6% Synergy $2.18
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.65
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $25.29
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+5% Synergy $2.43
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+5% Synergy $8.59
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.62
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $63.85
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+1% Synergy $35.73
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $5.09
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $7.41
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $7.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's Combo strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+65% Synergy $36.20
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+55% Synergy $241.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+51% Synergy $76.28
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+48% Synergy $819.15
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+47% Synergy $1118.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+38% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+34% Synergy $0.61
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+31% Synergy $472.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $43.81
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $43.21
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+6% Synergy $9.76
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $0.44
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-14% Synergy $2.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's Combo decks.

Mount Doom Mount Doom
+65% Synergy $8.41
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+54% Synergy $53.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+53% Synergy $11.03
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+52% Synergy $34.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+49% Synergy $29.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+49% Synergy $17.02
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+48% Synergy $17.35
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+48% Synergy $31.12
Badlands Badlands
+47% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+46% Synergy $38.56
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+45% Synergy $19.37
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+41% Synergy $11.27
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+40% Synergy $8.83
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+36% Synergy $1.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+36% Synergy $28.51
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+26% Synergy $8.54
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+26% Synergy $0.29
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+25% Synergy $10.05
Starting Town Starting Town
+21% Synergy $9.70
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+18% Synergy $0.57
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+18% Synergy $0.69
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+16% Synergy $9.24
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+13% Synergy $5.89
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $51.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+7% Synergy $34.97
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+6% Synergy $9.35
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+6% Synergy $0.42
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.41
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $15.20
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-1% Synergy $2.04
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-2% Synergy $4.85
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $2.42
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $13.15
Mountain Mountain
-8% Synergy $0.16
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-12% Synergy $8.32
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-19% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-21% Synergy $1.18
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-25% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-25% Synergy $0.35
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-26% Synergy $0.39
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-28% Synergy $0.40
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-38% Synergy $0.57

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin: Combo.

Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
Krark, the Thumbless Tymna the Weaver Krark, the Thumbless // Tymna the Weaver
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Rakdos the Defiler Rakdos the Defiler
Ashling the Pilgrim Ashling the Pilgrim
Kazarov, Sengir Pureblood Kazarov, Sengir Pureblood
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
The Infamous Cruelclaw The Infamous Cruelclaw
Burakos, Party Leader Dragon Cultist Burakos, Party Leader // Dragon Cultist
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader Popular Entertainer Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Tavern Brawler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Tavern Brawler
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Vial Smasher the Fierce Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Flamewar, Brash Veteran Flamewar, Brash Veteran
Rowan, Scion of War Rowan, Scion of War
Syrix, Carrier of the Flame Syrix, Carrier of the Flame
Krark, the Thumbless Miara, Thorn of the Glade Krark, the Thumbless // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Krark, the Thumbless Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Krark, the Thumbless // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Krark, the Thumbless Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Krark, the Thumbless Sengir, the Dark Baron Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Krark, the Thumbless Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Krark, the Thumbless // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Krark, the Thumbless Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Krark, the Thumbless // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Krark, the Thumbless Tormod, the Desecrator Krark, the Thumbless // Tormod, the Desecrator
Krark, the Thumbless Vial Smasher the Fierce Krark, the Thumbless // Vial Smasher the Fierce