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Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
Price tag $2.44

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

#1649 Current Rank
#1796 Last Week
#1719 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
+5% Synergy $0.30
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+3% Synergy $0.28
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+1% Synergy $1.29
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
0% Synergy $4.61
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $124.55

High Synergy Cards

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

Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+71% Synergy $6.33
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+70% Synergy $2.45
Maralen of the Mornsong Maralen of the Mornsong
+67% Synergy $25.97
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+67% Synergy $0.22
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+50% Synergy $8.18
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+47% Synergy $0.86
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+47% Synergy $0.51
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+47% Synergy $0.64
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+46% Synergy $1.00
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+43% Synergy $2.00

Top Cards

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

Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+32% Synergy $26.93
Black Market Black Market
+22% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.32
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $13.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.54
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.59
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+9% Synergy $8.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+9% Synergy $0.40
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $1.18
Defile Defile
+4% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+38% Synergy $22.67
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $59.87
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+3% Synergy $20.50
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $120.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $95.04
Necropotence Necropotence
-6% Synergy $16.20
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-11% Synergy $12.41

Creatures

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

Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+38% Synergy $1.96
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+32% Synergy $0.47
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+32% Synergy $0.38
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+30% Synergy $18.96
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+28% Synergy $0.90
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.22
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+28% Synergy $1.05
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+28% Synergy $0.46
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.09
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+21% Synergy $4.18
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+19% Synergy $15.19
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+17% Synergy $5.08
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+17% Synergy $0.54
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+17% Synergy $5.58
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.42
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+15% Synergy $2.40
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+15% Synergy $0.35
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+14% Synergy $0.42
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+14% Synergy $10.81
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+13% Synergy $0.40
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+12% Synergy $0.35
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+12% Synergy $1.75
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+11% Synergy $0.26
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+10% Synergy $3.75
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.28
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+9% Synergy $5.23
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+9% Synergy $4.74
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+9% Synergy $0.34
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+8% Synergy $1.72
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+8% Synergy $0.51
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+8% Synergy $0.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.25
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.19
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+7% Synergy $5.24
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+6% Synergy $0.16
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+6% Synergy $10.82
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.23
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+5% Synergy $7.83
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+5% Synergy $0.43
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+5% Synergy $9.01
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+4% Synergy $16.02
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $0.53
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.26
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-1% Synergy $1.79
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-3% Synergy $1.40
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-5% Synergy $1.21
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-6% Synergy $2.27
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-7% Synergy $5.88
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $3.15
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-15% Synergy $4.72

Instants

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

Doom Blade Doom Blade
+28% Synergy $0.19
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+22% Synergy $2.99
Murder Murder
+17% Synergy $0.04
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+15% Synergy $1.00
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+14% Synergy $0.15
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+12% Synergy $0.20
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+8% Synergy $0.60
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+7% Synergy $0.76
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+7% Synergy $4.33
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $0.77
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+6% Synergy $0.14
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+5% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $12.62
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+5% Synergy $4.26
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+5% Synergy $0.46
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $2.54
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+4% Synergy $0.07
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $5.25
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+2% Synergy $1.01
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $2.65
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-2% Synergy $4.32
Darkness Darkness
-3% Synergy $23.65
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.97
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-4% Synergy $16.57
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $2.86
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $2.57
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.70
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-5% Synergy $11.00
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $15.82
Village Rites Village Rites
-8% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+22% Synergy $1.34
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+18% Synergy $1.36
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+16% Synergy $1.72
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+13% Synergy $2.61
Damnation Damnation
+10% Synergy $20.12
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+9% Synergy $17.88
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $20.49
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+8% Synergy $3.50
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+7% Synergy $3.85
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.40
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+6% Synergy $0.28
Corrupt Corrupt
+5% Synergy $0.07
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+4% Synergy $0.28
Disentomb Disentomb
+4% Synergy $0.71
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.25
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+3% Synergy $0.19
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $1.95
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.09
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.23
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+2% Synergy $0.30
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.85
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $0.44
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $8.31
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+1% Synergy $2.08
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+1% Synergy $0.74
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $0.44
Mutilate Mutilate
-1% Synergy $1.70
Dread Return Dread Return
-1% Synergy $0.32
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.16
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
-1% Synergy $6.10
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $5.15
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.65
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.48
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $10.83
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.61
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $2.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.79
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-11% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+35% Synergy $2.97
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+16% Synergy $29.61
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+13% Synergy $4.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $18.25
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $12.13
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+10% Synergy $4.32
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $7.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.84
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $6.99
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+6% Synergy $0.94
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $36.19
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.87
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+3% Synergy $0.68
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.18
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+2% Synergy $1.20
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.95
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-5% Synergy $8.35
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-7% Synergy $57.97

Enchantments

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

Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+20% Synergy $8.63
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+18% Synergy $22.70
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+13% Synergy $1.88
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+10% Synergy $1.36
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+10% Synergy $0.21
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+8% Synergy $0.44
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+8% Synergy $0.28
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+7% Synergy $6.00
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+7% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+7% Synergy $4.46
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+7% Synergy $0.29
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+6% Synergy $15.38
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $0.96
No Mercy No Mercy
+6% Synergy $16.56
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+5% Synergy $0.35
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $0.45
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+3% Synergy $1.87
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $3.16
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+2% Synergy $15.71
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.20
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+1% Synergy $3.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $2.48
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-1% Synergy $20.40
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $3.57
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.56
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-4% Synergy $17.76
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-5% Synergy $21.01
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-6% Synergy $21.30
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $12.37

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+16% Synergy $0.29
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+14% Synergy $5.31
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+11% Synergy $10.95
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+10% Synergy $0.48
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+10% Synergy $0.53
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-5% Synergy $6.53

Utility Lands

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

Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+41% Synergy $0.14
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.49
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $4.22
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+9% Synergy $12.26
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+8% Synergy $0.30
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $1.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.15
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+7% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $1.50
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $25.99
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $3.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.33
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.43
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $35.87
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.15
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $19.10
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.90
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.91
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-3% Synergy $23.25
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.59
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-11% Synergy $19.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+22% Synergy $4.88
Séance Board Séance Board
+20% Synergy $0.80
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $2.69
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $20.31
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.20
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.02
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.23
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+1% Synergy $30.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.38
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-5% Synergy $15.81

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+43% Synergy $0.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $2.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $35.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.97

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