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Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
Price tag $3.51

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

#1498 Current Rank
#1486 Last Week
#1727 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.

Pull from the Grave Pull from the Grave
+2% Synergy $0.59
Splinter's Technique Splinter's Technique
-1% Synergy $2.52
Super Shredder Super Shredder
-1% Synergy $29.49
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
-2% Synergy $0.36
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
-2% Synergy $1.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+74% Synergy $4.55
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+73% Synergy $8.70
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+73% Synergy $0.31
Maralen of the Mornsong Maralen of the Mornsong
+69% Synergy $43.41
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+69% Synergy $0.39
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+55% Synergy $0.97
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+49% Synergy $4.69
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+48% Synergy $0.30
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+47% Synergy $0.45
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+46% Synergy $2.80

Top Cards

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+42% Synergy $2.00
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+38% Synergy $35.90
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $2.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $6.08
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $17.04
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $3.05
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $5.72
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+9% Synergy $9.57
Defile Defile
+8% Synergy $1.37
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+4% Synergy $2.87

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+41% Synergy $26.30
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $67.64
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+5% Synergy $17.78
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $65.78
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $149.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $23.54
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $18.54

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 $1.05
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+39% Synergy $3.93
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+34% Synergy $24.73
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+32% Synergy $0.61
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+31% Synergy $0.19
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+28% Synergy $1.06
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.41
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+27% Synergy $0.44
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+26% Synergy $0.95
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.30
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+22% Synergy $4.59
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+19% Synergy $21.20
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+19% Synergy $0.86
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+18% Synergy $5.38
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.35
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+16% Synergy $6.48
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.49
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+14% Synergy $0.45
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+13% Synergy $0.32
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+13% Synergy $12.35
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+12% Synergy $1.54
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+11% Synergy $1.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.99
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+10% Synergy $2.06
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+9% Synergy $2.92
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+9% Synergy $0.36
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+9% Synergy $0.37
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+8% Synergy $0.33
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+8% Synergy $5.14
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+7% Synergy $0.57
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+7% Synergy $5.36
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.18
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+5% Synergy $13.70
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $0.78
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+4% Synergy $9.60
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+4% Synergy $13.18
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+3% Synergy $0.19
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+3% Synergy $1.24
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+3% Synergy $0.36
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+2% Synergy $6.83
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
0% Synergy $0.97
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-2% Synergy $2.44
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-4% Synergy $4.17
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-4% Synergy $0.92
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.27
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-5% Synergy $92.69
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-7% Synergy $2.76
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-10% Synergy $1.35
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-15% Synergy $8.11

Instants

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

Doom Blade Doom Blade
+28% Synergy $0.25
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+21% Synergy $4.04
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+15% Synergy $0.36
Murder Murder
+15% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+14% Synergy $2.38
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+12% Synergy $0.33
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+11% Synergy $0.61
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+8% Synergy $12.02
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $9.01
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.40
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $1.39
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.32
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $5.74
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+4% Synergy $0.54
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+4% Synergy $0.24
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $6.07
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+3% Synergy $5.47
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $7.11
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+2% Synergy $1.76
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+1% Synergy $1.77
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $27.26
Darkness Darkness
-1% Synergy $22.59
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $5.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.16
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.50
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-3% Synergy $18.81
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-3% Synergy $1.71
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-5% Synergy $9.17
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $17.79
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-8% Synergy $1.61
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.97
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+24% Synergy $1.95
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+16% Synergy $2.05
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+15% Synergy $1.59
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+14% Synergy $4.67
Damnation Damnation
+13% Synergy $20.06
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+11% Synergy $0.38
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $27.20
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.35
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+7% Synergy $20.74
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $5.81
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.19
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.27
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+4% Synergy $0.36
Corrupt Corrupt
+3% Synergy $0.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $9.12
Mutilate Mutilate
+2% Synergy $1.84
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $5.92
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.90
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.27
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+2% Synergy $3.00
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $4.56
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $0.39
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $16.84
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+1% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $3.36
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $0.78
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.11
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-2% Synergy $0.40
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $2.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $6.69
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-6% Synergy $15.05
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+18% Synergy $31.81
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+14% Synergy $6.18
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $17.12
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $29.98
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $9.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.33
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+8% Synergy $6.89
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $44.73
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $5.37
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.70
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $5.82
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $6.56
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+4% Synergy $0.75
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+2% Synergy $0.85
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $3.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $17.78
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-8% Synergy $54.90

Enchantments

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

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+40% Synergy $5.02
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+23% Synergy $11.75
Black Market Black Market
+22% Synergy $4.69
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+22% Synergy $30.79
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+13% Synergy $0.77
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+13% Synergy $1.67
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+8% Synergy $2.02
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+8% Synergy $0.31
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $24.53
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+6% Synergy $18.00
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+6% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+6% Synergy $7.56
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+6% Synergy $0.30
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $2.30
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.90
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+4% Synergy $6.72
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $3.40
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+3% Synergy $19.01
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+3% Synergy $0.42
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+2% Synergy $2.44
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+1% Synergy $29.10
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.26
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $9.74
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $2.24
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $25.21
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-5% Synergy $34.03
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $17.29

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
+14% Synergy $11.64
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+14% Synergy $0.37
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+9% Synergy $9.48
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+8% Synergy $0.85
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+8% Synergy $0.79
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-6% Synergy $8.24

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.45
Vesuva Vesuva
+12% Synergy $3.33
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+10% Synergy $14.26
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $29.61
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $4.10
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+7% Synergy $0.62
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $58.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $52.44
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $1.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.95
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.98
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+2% Synergy $1.23
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+2% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $22.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.58
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.30
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $37.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.93
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-4% Synergy $4.17
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $5.54
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $11.26
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-10% Synergy $23.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+22% Synergy $5.34
Séance Board Séance Board
+18% Synergy $2.37
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $4.65
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.87
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $35.66
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.67
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.54
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.34
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $10.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.73
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.28
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $68.51
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $21.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.90

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+48% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $47.63
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.50
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-3% Synergy $0.93

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