Braids, Arisen Nightmare

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is a black legendary creature. It appears in the recommended lists of 129 commanders, and 7% of black decks run it.

Type: Legendary Creature — Nightmare

Cost: 1BB

Color identity: Black

Reference price: €3.57

Oldest printing: Dominaria United

Rules text

At the beginning of your end step, you may sacrifice an artifact, creature, enchantment, land, or planeswalker. If you do, each opponent may sacrifice a permanent of their choice that shares a card type with it. For each opponent who doesn't, that player loses 2 life and you draw a card.

Official text (Scryfall).

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Commanders that play it

The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.

Commander	Identity	Inclusion	Synergy
Edea, Possessed Sorceress	Black · Red · Blue	67%	+64%
Hearthhull, the Worldseed	Black · Green · Red	78%	+59%
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat	Black	75%	+55%
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd	Black · Green · Red	71%	+52%
Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor	Black · Red · Blue	52%	+48%
Malik, Grim Manipulator	Black · Red · White	52%	+47%
Ratadrabik of Urborg	Black · White	58%	+47%
Braids, Cabal Minion	Black	65%	+45%
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel	Black	64%	+45%
Minotaur, Roxxon CEO	Black	64%	+44%
Fumulus, the Infestation	Black	63%	+43%
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch	Black · White	54%	+42%
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist	Black	60%	+41%
The Beast, Deathless Prince	Black · Red	49%	+40%
Greasefang, Okiba Boss	Black · White	51%	+39%
Savra, Queen of the Golgari	Black · Green	51%	+39%
Kels, Fight Fixer	Black · Blue	42%	+38%
Super Shredder	Black	57%	+38%
Meren of Clan Nel Toth	Black · Green	49%	+38%
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher	Black · White	47%	+36%
Vren, the Relentless	Black · Blue	39%	+35%
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace	Black · Red	44%	+35%
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia	Black	54%	+35%
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth	Black · Blue	37%	+34%

How much it is played, by color identity

Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.

Archetypes where it shows up

The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.

Aristocrats · 101 Sacrifice · 87 Reanimator · 63 Tokens · 53 Combo · 36 Control · 33 +1/+1 Counters · 29 Artifacts · 26

Cards that go with it

The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.

Frequently asked questions

Which Commander decks play Braids, Arisen Nightmare?

It is in the recommended lists of 129 commanders, with an average inclusion of 37% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Edea, Possessed Sorceress · Hearthhull, the Worldseed · Safana, Calimport Cutthroat. Overall, 7% of black decks run it.

How much does Braids, Arisen Nightmare cost?

Its reference price is €3.57 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.

Does Braids, Arisen Nightmare have combos?

It does not appear in any combo catalogued on Commander Spellbook. That does not mean it has no synergies, only that it is not part of a known infinite loop.

Can I play Braids, Arisen Nightmare in my deck?

It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is black, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.