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Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
Price tag $2.77

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

#1908 Current Rank
#1859 Last Week
#1752 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.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $45.68
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
0% Synergy $0.69
The Rise of Sozin Fire Lord Sozin The Rise of Sozin
0% Synergy $2.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+71% Synergy $6.71
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+71% Synergy $3.33
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+70% Synergy $0.21
Maralen of the Mornsong Maralen of the Mornsong
+68% Synergy $25.69
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+50% Synergy $0.78
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+49% Synergy $5.38
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+48% Synergy $0.50
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+46% Synergy $0.93
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+44% Synergy $0.12
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+43% Synergy $1.29

Top Cards

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

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+42% Synergy $4.52
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+38% Synergy $3.45
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+34% Synergy $24.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.38
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $15.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.86
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+12% Synergy $0.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $3.42
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+8% Synergy $10.28
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+5% Synergy $1.63

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+39% Synergy $17.24
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $58.01
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+2% Synergy $15.70
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $134.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $89.88
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $20.55
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-10% Synergy $12.79

Creatures

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

Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+37% Synergy $2.11
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+32% Synergy $0.81
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+32% Synergy $0.25
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+30% Synergy $16.20
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+28% Synergy $0.91
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+28% Synergy $0.48
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+27% Synergy $1.03
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+27% Synergy $0.22
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.07
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+21% Synergy $4.54
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+18% Synergy $16.27
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+17% Synergy $5.04
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+17% Synergy $2.16
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+17% Synergy $1.93
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+16% Synergy $0.33
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.42
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+14% Synergy $0.36
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+14% Synergy $0.47
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+13% Synergy $11.00
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+13% Synergy $0.59
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+11% Synergy $1.87
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.21
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+10% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.20
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+9% Synergy $0.93
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+8% Synergy $3.80
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+8% Synergy $5.21
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+8% Synergy $4.10
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+8% Synergy $6.19
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+8% Synergy $0.56
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+8% Synergy $0.32
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.21
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.22
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+6% Synergy $0.25
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+5% Synergy $0.13
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+5% Synergy $5.37
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+5% Synergy $9.27
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+4% Synergy $0.57
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+4% Synergy $8.40
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $0.97
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+3% Synergy $6.72
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+3% Synergy $14.45
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.17
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-2% Synergy $1.22
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-3% Synergy $1.61
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-4% Synergy $0.57
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-6% Synergy $1.99
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-6% Synergy $3.81
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $2.04
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-15% Synergy $4.90

Instants

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

Doom Blade Doom Blade
+28% Synergy $0.21
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+21% Synergy $2.98
Murder Murder
+17% Synergy $0.07
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+14% Synergy $0.79
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+14% Synergy $0.11
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+13% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy $0.53
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+8% Synergy $0.46
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+7% Synergy $4.67
Defile Defile
+6% Synergy $0.93
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+6% Synergy $10.92
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $0.76
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+5% Synergy $0.45
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.13
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+4% Synergy $0.74
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $3.96
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+4% Synergy $4.31
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+4% Synergy $0.12
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $5.96
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+1% Synergy $1.23
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-1% Synergy $2.92
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $4.67
Darkness Darkness
-2% Synergy $22.58
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.45
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-4% Synergy $10.28
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.69
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-5% Synergy $14.91
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $14.07
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+22% Synergy $1.44
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+17% Synergy $1.81
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+17% Synergy $1.27
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+13% Synergy $4.45
Damnation Damnation
+12% Synergy $16.91
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $23.14
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $19.78
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+7% Synergy $0.29
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $3.81
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.28
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+6% Synergy $3.11
Corrupt Corrupt
+4% Synergy $0.12
Disentomb Disentomb
+4% Synergy $0.61
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.13
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+3% Synergy $0.28
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $23.02
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.21
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+2% Synergy $2.84
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $2.35
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.22
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $0.33
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+1% Synergy $0.28
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $8.09
Mutilate Mutilate
0% Synergy $1.78
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.20
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.28
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.18
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $5.14
Victimize Victimize
-2% Synergy $0.34
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-4% Synergy $0.42
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $6.30
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $10.42
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+17% Synergy $31.32
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+13% Synergy $7.87
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $19.47
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $13.60
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $8.15
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+9% Synergy $3.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.18
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.96
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $38.64
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $2.09
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $5.66
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+5% Synergy $1.00
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $4.36
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+2% Synergy $0.72
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+2% Synergy $1.73
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.05
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-4% Synergy $6.37
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-7% Synergy $51.84

Enchantments

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

Black Market Black Market
+22% Synergy $3.63
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+21% Synergy $7.54
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+20% Synergy $18.22
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+15% Synergy $1.17
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+11% Synergy $1.00
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+9% Synergy $0.49
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+9% Synergy $0.10
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $14.18
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $0.84
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $20.14
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+7% Synergy $6.23
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+7% Synergy $0.16
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+7% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+7% Synergy $6.77
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+6% Synergy $0.29
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+4% Synergy $0.32
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $3.28
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+3% Synergy $5.00
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+3% Synergy $1.65
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+3% Synergy $13.30
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+1% Synergy $3.51
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
0% Synergy $1.97
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-1% Synergy $22.82
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.76
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.93
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-4% Synergy $11.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.33
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-5% Synergy $23.46
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $11.69

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+16% Synergy $0.24
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+13% Synergy $4.84
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+10% Synergy $8.87
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+10% Synergy $0.34
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+9% Synergy $0.57
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-6% Synergy $6.65

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.38
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.48
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+9% Synergy $11.84
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $4.49
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.28
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+7% Synergy $0.56
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $25.92
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $46.63
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $37.97
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.38
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $1.42
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.31
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.64
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.15
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $29.68
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $2.80
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $4.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $7.35
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-11% Synergy $19.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+21% Synergy $5.03
Séance Board Séance Board
+19% Synergy $0.60
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $3.27
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $25.64
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.48
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.84
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.14
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.68
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.19
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-4% Synergy $58.77
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-4% Synergy $18.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.85

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+45% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $2.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $35.60
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.19
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.48
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.45

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