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Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
Price tag $2.84

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

#1580 Current Rank
#1744 Last Week
#1765 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
+56% Synergy $0.36
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $24.03
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
0% Synergy $17.49
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
-1% Synergy $1.67

High Synergy Cards

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

Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+72% Synergy $3.46
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+71% Synergy $7.86
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+70% Synergy $0.22
Maralen of the Mornsong Maralen of the Mornsong
+69% Synergy $34.78
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+52% Synergy $0.82
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+50% Synergy $5.11
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+47% Synergy $0.50
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+46% Synergy $2.60
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+45% Synergy $0.13
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+43% Synergy $1.15

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 $5.42
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+39% Synergy $2.76
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+37% Synergy $30.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.64
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $13.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+13% Synergy $2.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $4.24
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+9% Synergy $10.02
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+5% Synergy $2.23

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+41% Synergy $20.33
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $56.74
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+4% Synergy $16.12
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $61.04
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $136.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $98.84
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $21.85
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $12.61

Creatures

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

Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+38% Synergy $2.75
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+32% Synergy $1.09
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+32% Synergy $19.09
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+31% Synergy $0.20
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.25
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+28% Synergy $0.95
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+27% Synergy $0.98
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+27% Synergy $0.46
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.20
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+21% Synergy $4.69
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+19% Synergy $18.00
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+18% Synergy $1.25
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+17% Synergy $6.10
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.53
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+16% Synergy $2.64
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+15% Synergy $0.34
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+14% Synergy $0.34
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+14% Synergy $0.46
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+13% Synergy $11.07
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+12% Synergy $0.77
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+11% Synergy $1.90
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.25
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.18
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+10% Synergy $0.31
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+9% Synergy $2.98
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+9% Synergy $0.54
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+8% Synergy $0.57
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+8% Synergy $5.19
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+8% Synergy $4.55
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+8% Synergy $6.39
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+8% Synergy $0.39
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.23
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+6% Synergy $0.29
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+5% Synergy $10.89
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.27
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $1.00
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+4% Synergy $0.11
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+4% Synergy $6.49
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+4% Synergy $1.26
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+4% Synergy $9.84
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+3% Synergy $7.64
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+3% Synergy $15.80
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
0% Synergy $0.18
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-3% Synergy $1.53
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-3% Synergy $1.66
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-4% Synergy $0.74
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-6% Synergy $1.99
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-6% Synergy $4.51
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-10% Synergy $2.00
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-15% Synergy $5.95

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 $3.60
Murder Murder
+16% Synergy $0.05
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+14% Synergy $0.45
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+14% Synergy $1.06
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+13% Synergy $0.09
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.53
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $5.32
Defile Defile
+7% Synergy $1.04
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $10.31
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.40
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $1.02
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+5% Synergy $0.47
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.15
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $4.49
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+4% Synergy $6.44
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+4% Synergy $0.15
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+3% Synergy $0.72
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $5.92
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $4.33
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+1% Synergy $1.58
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $4.93
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $21.82
Darkness Darkness
-2% Synergy $22.90
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.92
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-4% Synergy $11.65
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-4% Synergy $11.77
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.76
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $13.78
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-7% Synergy $1.98
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+23% Synergy $1.48
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+16% Synergy $1.86
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+16% Synergy $1.38
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+14% Synergy $4.87
Damnation Damnation
+13% Synergy $18.65
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+9% Synergy $24.46
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+9% Synergy $15.65
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+8% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.20
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $3.78
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+5% Synergy $3.10
Disentomb Disentomb
+5% Synergy $0.51
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+4% Synergy $0.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.22
Corrupt Corrupt
+3% Synergy $0.09
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $25.19
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.24
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+2% Synergy $3.46
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.75
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $2.72
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.40
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.33
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $0.27
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $10.19
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+1% Synergy $0.26
Mutilate Mutilate
0% Synergy $1.85
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $6.36
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $0.48
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.12
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $7.07
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.30
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $11.14
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+17% Synergy $31.64
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+13% Synergy $8.79
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+11% Synergy $16.94
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $23.87
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $9.37
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+9% Synergy $4.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $40.10
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.72
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.73
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $5.13
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+5% Synergy $0.82
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.12
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+2% Synergy $0.77
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+2% Synergy $2.06
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.62
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $12.07
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-7% Synergy $50.92

Enchantments

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

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+23% Synergy $9.21
Black Market Black Market
+22% Synergy $4.34
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+21% Synergy $17.00
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+14% Synergy $2.01
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+12% Synergy $1.10
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+9% Synergy $0.63
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.14
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $15.49
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+7% Synergy $8.98
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $1.16
No Mercy No Mercy
+6% Synergy $20.61
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+6% Synergy $7.22
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.22
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+6% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $3.85
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+3% Synergy $6.53
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+3% Synergy $16.12
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.50
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+2% Synergy $1.80
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $26.35
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
0% Synergy $2.22
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $8.01
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $1.23
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-4% Synergy $16.16
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $22.76
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-5% Synergy $25.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $12.97

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+15% Synergy $0.23
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+13% Synergy $7.81
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+10% Synergy $0.50
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+9% Synergy $9.23
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+8% Synergy $0.69
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-7% Synergy $8.27

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.47
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.95
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+9% Synergy $12.11
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $4.01
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+8% Synergy $0.64
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $27.17
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $53.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $45.08
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.69
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.71
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $1.09
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.13
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
0% Synergy $90.67
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.84
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.09
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $33.79
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-4% Synergy $3.09
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $5.07
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $8.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.27
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-10% Synergy $22.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+22% Synergy $4.68
Séance Board Séance Board
+19% Synergy $0.96
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.29
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $3.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $31.84
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.84
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.28
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.00
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $55.11
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $17.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.77

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+45% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.67
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $41.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.92
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-4% Synergy $1.17

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