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Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
Price tag $3.84

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

#1671 Current Rank
#1375 Last Week
#1720 Past 2 Years

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.

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+6% Synergy $17.98
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+3% Synergy $0.34
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+1% Synergy $6.58
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-2% Synergy $2.79
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-2% Synergy $8.03

High Synergy Cards

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

Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+76% Synergy $4.07
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+74% Synergy $7.75
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+74% Synergy $0.36
Maralen of the Mornsong Maralen of the Mornsong
+70% Synergy $34.22
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+69% Synergy $0.32
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+56% Synergy $0.94
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+50% Synergy $4.10
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+49% Synergy $0.29
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+48% Synergy $0.57
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+46% Synergy $2.01

Top Cards

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+44% Synergy $1.92
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+41% Synergy $34.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.95
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $18.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.39
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+13% Synergy $3.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.90
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $11.37
Defile Defile
+10% Synergy $1.47
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+5% Synergy $4.05

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+43% Synergy $23.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $72.39
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+6% Synergy $18.54
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $60.63
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $164.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $37.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $17.83

Creatures

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

Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+43% Synergy $0.95
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+39% Synergy $5.14
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+36% Synergy $26.53
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+34% Synergy $0.71
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+31% Synergy $0.23
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+28% Synergy $0.78
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.38
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+27% Synergy $0.88
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+26% Synergy $0.44
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+23% Synergy $5.16
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.33
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+21% Synergy $23.37
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+19% Synergy $6.83
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.92
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.39
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+16% Synergy $8.00
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.56
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+14% Synergy $11.87
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+14% Synergy $0.45
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+13% Synergy $0.43
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+13% Synergy $0.74
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+11% Synergy $1.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.31
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+9% Synergy $2.02
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+8% Synergy $3.17
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+8% Synergy $0.37
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+8% Synergy $0.49
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+7% Synergy $0.37
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+7% Synergy $5.41
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+7% Synergy $0.55
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+6% Synergy $5.10
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $0.70
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+5% Synergy $9.68
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+5% Synergy $14.21
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.28
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.17
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+4% Synergy $14.01
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+3% Synergy $0.34
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+3% Synergy $6.69
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+3% Synergy $0.33
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+2% Synergy $0.66
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
0% Synergy $0.23
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-2% Synergy $1.62
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-4% Synergy $1.19
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-4% Synergy $0.79
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-4% Synergy $93.76
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.33
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-7% Synergy $3.04
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-11% Synergy $0.96
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-15% Synergy $10.39

Instants

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

Doom Blade Doom Blade
+28% Synergy $0.18
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+21% Synergy $4.05
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+17% Synergy $0.32
Murder Murder
+14% Synergy $0.22
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.63
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+12% Synergy $1.39
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+12% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+9% Synergy $14.52
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $8.61
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+6% Synergy $0.31
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+5% Synergy $7.73
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+4% Synergy $7.38
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.22
Feign Death Feign Death
+4% Synergy $1.17
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+4% Synergy $1.00
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+3% Synergy $0.25
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $18.45
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+2% Synergy $5.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $28.12
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+1% Synergy $1.94
Darkness Darkness
-1% Synergy $23.75
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-1% Synergy $0.77
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $4.01
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.24
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-2% Synergy $11.71
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.45
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.86
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.61
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-5% Synergy $10.06
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $17.19
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-8% Synergy $1.72
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.54
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+24% Synergy $1.80
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+18% Synergy $2.11
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+15% Synergy $3.33
Damnation Damnation
+14% Synergy $20.57
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+14% Synergy $3.75
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+12% Synergy $0.42
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+11% Synergy $41.92
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.35
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+7% Synergy $26.42
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+6% Synergy $4.53
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.29
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $6.82
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+5% Synergy $0.40
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $8.31
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.04
Mutilate Mutilate
+2% Synergy $1.95
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.36
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+2% Synergy $3.71
Corrupt Corrupt
+2% Synergy $0.10
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $5.16
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $6.19
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $0.34
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $16.79
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+1% Synergy $0.41
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $1.66
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.92
Dread Return Dread Return
-1% Synergy $0.44
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $5.18
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.33
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $3.23
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-6% Synergy $16.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+18% Synergy $33.97
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.27
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $16.01
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $26.43
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $9.08
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+8% Synergy $5.23
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+8% Synergy $9.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $44.72
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $7.41
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.41
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+4% Synergy $0.72
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+2% Synergy $0.82
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.31
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $15.76
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-8% Synergy $54.49

Enchantments

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

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+40% Synergy $4.70
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+24% Synergy $11.95
Black Market Black Market
+23% Synergy $5.80
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+23% Synergy $38.94
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+14% Synergy $1.27
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+12% Synergy $2.55
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+8% Synergy $1.78
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $26.10
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+7% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+7% Synergy $8.25
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+5% Synergy $6.39
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+5% Synergy $18.72
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $2.84
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+5% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.16
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $7.96
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.34
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+4% Synergy $0.43
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+3% Synergy $17.98
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+1% Synergy $2.79
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.06
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $30.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $5.01
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $2.53
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $25.11
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-6% Synergy $34.36
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $19.36

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
+16% Synergy $9.57
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+14% Synergy $0.33
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+9% Synergy $9.28
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+8% Synergy $0.76
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+8% Synergy $0.94
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-7% Synergy $7.64

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.56
Vesuva Vesuva
+12% Synergy $3.18
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+10% Synergy $13.27
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $32.50
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $3.36
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+7% Synergy $0.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $62.93
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.88
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.47
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $50.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.40
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.55
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.20
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+2% Synergy $2.21
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.73
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $39.40
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.93
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.44
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-5% Synergy $3.69
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $10.91
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-10% Synergy $26.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+22% Synergy $5.82
Séance Board Séance Board
+18% Synergy $4.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.35
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $4.55
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.59
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $35.66
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $4.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.10
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $11.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $0.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.36
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $85.54
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-2% Synergy $20.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+49% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $0.87
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $49.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.70
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.86
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-3% Synergy $0.87

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