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Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
Price tag $3.04

Legendary CreatureDemon

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1532 Current Rank
#1367 Last Week
#1732 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ob Nixilis, Unshackled.

New Cards

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

Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+71% Synergy $0.32
Nightmare Sower Nightmare Sower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
0% Synergy $17.66
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
-1% Synergy $2.39
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-1% Synergy $23.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+74% Synergy $3.54
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+73% Synergy $8.04
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+72% Synergy $0.29
Maralen of the Mornsong Maralen of the Mornsong
+69% Synergy $44.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+55% Synergy $0.89
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+50% Synergy $4.71
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+48% Synergy $0.29
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+47% Synergy $0.47
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+46% Synergy $2.50
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+44% Synergy $1.13

Top Cards

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+42% Synergy $2.34
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+39% Synergy $33.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.85
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $16.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.56
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+13% Synergy $2.77
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+12% Synergy $4.53
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $10.94
Defile Defile
+9% Synergy $1.26
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+4% Synergy $2.68

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+42% Synergy $24.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $62.01
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+5% Synergy $17.66
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $63.69
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $146.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $22.51
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $16.46

Creatures

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

Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+39% Synergy $3.76
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+34% Synergy $21.31
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+32% Synergy $0.79
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+31% Synergy $0.22
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+28% Synergy $1.07
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.33
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+28% Synergy $0.45
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+26% Synergy $0.93
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.24
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+22% Synergy $4.58
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+20% Synergy $20.84
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+19% Synergy $1.16
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+18% Synergy $6.59
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+18% Synergy $0.48
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+16% Synergy $3.54
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.41
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+14% Synergy $0.47
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+13% Synergy $0.42
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+13% Synergy $12.07
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+12% Synergy $0.84
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+12% Synergy $0.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.30
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+10% Synergy $2.12
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+9% Synergy $2.20
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+9% Synergy $0.40
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+9% Synergy $0.33
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+8% Synergy $0.58
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+8% Synergy $4.91
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+8% Synergy $0.45
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+7% Synergy $6.01
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+7% Synergy $6.39
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.30
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.19
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $0.95
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+4% Synergy $1.03
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+4% Synergy $0.36
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+4% Synergy $12.67
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+4% Synergy $10.97
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+3% Synergy $0.28
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+3% Synergy $9.56
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+3% Synergy $6.21
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.37
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-3% Synergy $2.85
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-4% Synergy $2.09
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-4% Synergy $0.98
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.09
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-5% Synergy $90.44
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-6% Synergy $2.33
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-10% Synergy $2.17
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-15% Synergy $6.65

Instants

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

Doom Blade Doom Blade
+28% Synergy $0.24
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+22% Synergy $3.70
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+16% Synergy $0.32
Murder Murder
+16% Synergy $0.08
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+14% Synergy $1.84
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+12% Synergy $0.30
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+10% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+8% Synergy $10.85
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $5.92
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.48
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $1.11
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.30
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $5.03
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+4% Synergy $5.90
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+4% Synergy $0.53
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+4% Synergy $0.24
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $5.80
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $6.26
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+1% Synergy $2.02
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+1% Synergy $1.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $25.03
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $4.07
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.65
Darkness Darkness
-2% Synergy $22.78
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-2% Synergy $5.21
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-3% Synergy $14.34
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-3% Synergy $1.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $12.12
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-4% Synergy $8.89
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $14.61
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-7% Synergy $2.20
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+24% Synergy $2.12
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+17% Synergy $1.97
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+16% Synergy $1.57
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+14% Synergy $3.70
Damnation Damnation
+13% Synergy $19.75
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.37
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+9% Synergy $26.24
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $17.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.36
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $5.59
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.29
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+4% Synergy $0.37
Corrupt Corrupt
+3% Synergy $0.07
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $8.55
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.18
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $8.23
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mutilate Mutilate
+1% Synergy $1.86
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.43
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.43
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $0.38
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $15.09
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+1% Synergy $3.19
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+1% Synergy $0.26
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.39
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $0.55
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $7.71
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.39
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.33
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.28
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-6% Synergy $13.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+18% Synergy $30.89
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+14% Synergy $13.83
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+11% Synergy $22.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $28.23
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $9.50
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+8% Synergy $3.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.28
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+8% Synergy $6.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.61
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $44.24
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $6.02
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.46
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+4% Synergy $0.81
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+2% Synergy $0.77
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $3.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $14.35
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-8% Synergy $49.29

Enchantments

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

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+40% Synergy $4.13
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+23% Synergy $11.31
Black Market Black Market
+22% Synergy $4.19
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+22% Synergy $26.78
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+13% Synergy $1.60
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+12% Synergy $1.37
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+9% Synergy $2.10
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.24
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $17.17
No Mercy No Mercy
+6% Synergy $24.12
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.31
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+6% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+6% Synergy $9.24
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+6% Synergy $0.30
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $1.75
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.79
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $3.69
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+3% Synergy $7.53
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+3% Synergy $16.67
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+3% Synergy $0.38
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $1.22
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+2% Synergy $2.02
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.59
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $28.13
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $8.60
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $1.91
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-4% Synergy $19.85
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $24.49
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-5% Synergy $32.15
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $16.46

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+15% Synergy $9.71
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+8% Synergy $9.19
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+8% Synergy $0.56
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+7% Synergy $0.85
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-7% Synergy $7.49

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.48
Vesuva Vesuva
+12% Synergy $3.30
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+10% Synergy $12.39
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $31.12
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $4.31
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+7% Synergy $0.72
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $52.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $43.73
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.93
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.39
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.46
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+2% Synergy $1.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.06
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $35.53
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-4% Synergy $3.80
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $9.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $10.61
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-10% Synergy $23.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+22% Synergy $5.06
Séance Board Séance Board
+19% Synergy $2.09
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $3.80
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $34.62
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.88
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.86
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.30
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $63.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.06
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $20.20

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.60
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $48.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.58
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.65
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-3% Synergy $1.48
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $12.12

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