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Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
Price tag $2.20

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

#1775 Current Rank
#1701 Last Week
#1707 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.

Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+10% Synergy $0.34
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+8% Synergy $0.46
Ahriman Ahriman
+2% Synergy $0.04
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
0% Synergy $41.03
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-7% Synergy $3.76

High Synergy Cards

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

Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+70% Synergy $5.96
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+69% Synergy $3.03
Maralen of the Mornsong Maralen of the Mornsong
+66% Synergy $26.39
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+66% Synergy $0.20
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+48% Synergy $9.21
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+47% Synergy $1.00
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+46% Synergy $0.50
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+46% Synergy $0.63
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+45% Synergy $1.16
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+42% Synergy $1.49

Top Cards

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

Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+31% Synergy $24.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.32
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+13% Synergy $11.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.44
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $2.92
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+9% Synergy $0.60
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+8% Synergy $7.46
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+5% Synergy $1.10
Defile Defile
+3% Synergy $0.59
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.23

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+38% Synergy $20.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $50.85
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+3% Synergy $18.19
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $113.00
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $71.05
Necropotence Necropotence
-4% Synergy $17.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.69
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-11% Synergy $11.53

Creatures

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

Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+38% Synergy $2.52
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+32% Synergy $0.35
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+31% Synergy $0.48
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+28% Synergy $1.12
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+28% Synergy $0.94
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.22
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+28% Synergy $0.50
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+27% Synergy $18.97
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.12
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+20% Synergy $4.10
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+18% Synergy $15.92
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+17% Synergy $0.29
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+17% Synergy $0.53
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+17% Synergy $2.83
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+16% Synergy $5.56
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+15% Synergy $3.08
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+15% Synergy $0.36
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+14% Synergy $0.44
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+14% Synergy $11.30
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+14% Synergy $0.43
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+13% Synergy $1.79
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+12% Synergy $0.30
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.26
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+10% Synergy $4.55
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+10% Synergy $3.55
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+9% Synergy $1.61
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+9% Synergy $4.94
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.32
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+9% Synergy $4.19
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+9% Synergy $0.64
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+9% Synergy $0.27
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.16
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.23
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+7% Synergy $10.08
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+7% Synergy $0.14
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+7% Synergy $1.77
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+6% Synergy $0.32
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+6% Synergy $10.53
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+5% Synergy $0.22
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+5% Synergy $8.01
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+4% Synergy $16.16
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $0.68
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.22
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-1% Synergy $1.28
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-4% Synergy $1.33
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-6% Synergy $5.32
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-7% Synergy $3.36
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-10% Synergy $2.40
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-14% Synergy $3.86

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
+22% Synergy $2.67
Murder Murder
+17% Synergy $0.07
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+16% Synergy $1.10
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+15% Synergy $0.11
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+11% Synergy $0.18
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy $0.81
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+8% Synergy $0.62
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+6% Synergy $4.79
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $0.87
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+6% Synergy $0.12
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+6% Synergy $0.07
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+5% Synergy $3.99
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+5% Synergy $0.48
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.12
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $2.69
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $13.04
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+3% Synergy $0.54
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $6.01
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
0% Synergy $1.44
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $2.52
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.56
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-2% Synergy $3.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $9.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.31
Darkness Darkness
-3% Synergy $22.77
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-4% Synergy $9.81
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-4% Synergy $16.38
Entomb Entomb
-4% Synergy $13.96
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.79
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.24
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-7% Synergy $3.26
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-10% Synergy $0.48

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+23% Synergy $0.91
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+19% Synergy $1.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+17% Synergy $1.77
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+14% Synergy $2.13
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $18.66
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+9% Synergy $19.08
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+8% Synergy $2.95
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $3.01
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.38
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $20.17
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Corrupt Corrupt
+5% Synergy $0.07
Disentomb Disentomb
+5% Synergy $0.64
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.28
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.28
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+3% Synergy $0.19
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.48
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.67
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+2% Synergy $0.29
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+2% Synergy $8.49
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+2% Synergy $0.35
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+2% Synergy $2.02
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.92
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $5.62
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $0.53
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $0.56
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.26
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
0% Synergy $0.73
Mutilate Mutilate
-1% Synergy $1.57
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.15
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $3.51
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $10.23
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-2% Synergy $0.49
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $7.31
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-5% Synergy $2.66
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.39
Living Death Living Death
-6% Synergy $2.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+33% Synergy $2.22
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+14% Synergy $26.78
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+12% Synergy $5.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $17.17
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $13.35
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $5.37
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+9% Synergy $4.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.24
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.92
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+6% Synergy $0.91
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $7.25
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.27
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $34.94
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+4% Synergy $0.69
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.04
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+2% Synergy $1.42
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-4% Synergy $8.84
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-6% Synergy $54.66

Enchantments

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

Black Market Black Market
+19% Synergy $3.60
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+17% Synergy $6.32
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+15% Synergy $26.17
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+14% Synergy $2.20
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+11% Synergy $0.24
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+10% Synergy $0.58
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+9% Synergy $0.36
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $1.32
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+7% Synergy $6.14
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+7% Synergy $0.32
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+7% Synergy $0.16
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+7% Synergy $0.32
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+6% Synergy $14.11
No Mercy No Mercy
+6% Synergy $15.01
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+6% Synergy $4.60
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+4% Synergy $1.73
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+4% Synergy $0.37
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $0.56
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+2% Synergy $14.53
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $1.79
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+1% Synergy $3.51
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $1.62
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
0% Synergy $3.48
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $18.12
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $2.63
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.89
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-4% Synergy $16.90
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-5% Synergy $18.49
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-6% Synergy $18.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $15.73

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+16% Synergy $0.35
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+13% Synergy $5.91
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+11% Synergy $12.63
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+11% Synergy $0.49
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+9% Synergy $0.25
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-5% Synergy $5.64

Utility Lands

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

Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+40% Synergy $0.16
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+13% Synergy $0.77
Vesuva Vesuva
+9% Synergy $4.07
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $11.54
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+8% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.15
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $0.88
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.59
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+6% Synergy $0.47
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $2.15
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $24.34
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.14
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $13.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $34.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $47.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.58
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.18
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.74
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-3% Synergy $21.58
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.82
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $1.95
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-11% Synergy $19.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+20% Synergy $4.74
Séance Board Séance Board
+20% Synergy $1.06
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $2.43
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.61
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $17.25
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.27
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.25
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.51
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $7.48
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+1% Synergy $29.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.74
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.14
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-5% Synergy $15.04

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+42% Synergy $0.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.45
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.73
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $33.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $9.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.31

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