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Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
Price tag $0.54

Legendary PlaneswalkerNixilis

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

#1693 Current Rank
#1731 Last Week
#1618 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath decks.

Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy $1.04
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+1% Synergy $0.33
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+1% Synergy $0.22
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-1% Synergy $6.79
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-4% Synergy $109.80

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath's abilities and overall game plan.

Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+55% Synergy $1.00
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+52% Synergy $1.05
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+43% Synergy $0.22
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+42% Synergy $1.75
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+41% Synergy $2.54
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+40% Synergy $0.29
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+36% Synergy $1.89
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+36% Synergy $8.18
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+36% Synergy $4.18
Promise of Power Promise of Power
+35% Synergy $0.74

Top Cards

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

Mutilate Mutilate
+27% Synergy $1.70
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+25% Synergy $0.25
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+18% Synergy $13.56
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+16% Synergy $0.40
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+15% Synergy $1.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+12% Synergy $8.53
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $2.62
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $52.72
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $16.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $95.44
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $12.28
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+35% Synergy $0.58
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+32% Synergy $0.51
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+30% Synergy $0.88
Skirsdag High Priest Skirsdag High Priest
+28% Synergy $0.17
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+28% Synergy $0.50
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $5.64
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+25% Synergy $0.29
Abyssal Persecutor Abyssal Persecutor
+24% Synergy $1.87
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+23% Synergy $2.50
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+23% Synergy $4.61
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+22% Synergy $0.90
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.09
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+21% Synergy $0.37
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+20% Synergy $27.95
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+19% Synergy $0.21
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+18% Synergy $0.40
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+18% Synergy $10.88
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+17% Synergy $0.62
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+17% Synergy $0.45
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+16% Synergy $18.96
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+16% Synergy $1.95
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+16% Synergy $0.20
Xathrid Demon Xathrid Demon
+16% Synergy $0.44
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.27
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+14% Synergy $2.89
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.54
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+14% Synergy $0.34
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
+14% Synergy $0.45
Infernal Sovereign Infernal Sovereign
+13% Synergy $0.53
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+13% Synergy $0.46
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+12% Synergy $10.82
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+12% Synergy $0.19
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+12% Synergy $3.75
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+11% Synergy $7.92
Vampire Hexmage Vampire Hexmage
+11% Synergy $0.32
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+10% Synergy $9.01
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+10% Synergy $0.45
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+10% Synergy $0.34
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+7% Synergy $13.15
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+7% Synergy $3.57
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.42
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+6% Synergy $7.09
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $0.53
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+4% Synergy $1.72
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+4% Synergy $15.31
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+3% Synergy $5.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-2% Synergy $66.16
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-11% Synergy $4.72
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-16% Synergy $1.86

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath safe.

Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+28% Synergy $0.13
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+26% Synergy $4.33
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+23% Synergy $1.55
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+15% Synergy $0.14
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+12% Synergy $0.18
Spoils of Blood Spoils of Blood
+12% Synergy $1.09
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+11% Synergy $0.42
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+10% Synergy $0.34
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+9% Synergy $0.15
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.19
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+7% Synergy $0.06
Annihilate Annihilate
+6% Synergy $0.03
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.04
Darkness Darkness
+3% Synergy $23.65
Breathe Your Last Breathe Your Last
+3% Synergy $0.07
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+1% Synergy $0.31
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-1% Synergy $2.92
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-2% Synergy $2.65
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $2.75
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.02
Defile Defile
-5% Synergy $0.62
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $2.64
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-5% Synergy $0.98
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-5% Synergy $2.99
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-5% Synergy $16.57
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.91
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-6% Synergy $12.66
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-11% Synergy $4.21
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath's game plan and control the board.

Profane Command Profane Command
+28% Synergy $0.27
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+23% Synergy $0.50
Dread Return Dread Return
+20% Synergy $0.32
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+20% Synergy $0.19
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+18% Synergy $1.30
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+16% Synergy $0.31
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+16% Synergy $0.23
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+10% Synergy $0.44
Dregs of Sorrow Dregs of Sorrow
+10% Synergy $0.28
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+9% Synergy $0.48
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+9% Synergy $1.36
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $20.12
Corrupt Corrupt
+8% Synergy $0.08
Settle the Score Settle the Score
+7% Synergy $0.13
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+7% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.74
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.23
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+4% Synergy $20.32
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+4% Synergy $8.16
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.18
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.72
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+2% Synergy $0.21
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+1% Synergy $0.44
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+1% Synergy $2.00
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+1% Synergy $0.73
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.53
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-2% Synergy $2.61
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $4.51
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $20.09
Living Death Living Death
-6% Synergy $2.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.54
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+20% Synergy $6.89
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+20% Synergy $0.68
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+11% Synergy $4.32
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+8% Synergy $12.39
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+7% Synergy $4.18
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.35
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $4.86
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+4% Synergy $0.94
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+3% Synergy $0.40
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.27
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+2% Synergy $0.24
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.85
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy $18.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-1% Synergy $2.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.32
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-5% Synergy $19.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+26% Synergy $1.97
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+17% Synergy $3.00
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+15% Synergy $0.20
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+14% Synergy $1.98
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+12% Synergy $21.86
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+10% Synergy $0.64
Liliana's Talent Liliana's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.39
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+7% Synergy $0.91
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+6% Synergy $0.45
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+4% Synergy $2.22
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+4% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $3.70
Pestilence Pestilence
+3% Synergy $0.60
Greed Greed
+2% Synergy $0.27
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+2% Synergy $0.44
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+2% Synergy $8.63
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $6.08
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+1% Synergy $0.29
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $15.38
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-1% Synergy $0.97
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $3.56
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-3% Synergy $18.15
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-3% Synergy $0.93
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $12.32
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $6.56
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-6% Synergy $20.40
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-6% Synergy $21.30
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-6% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+23% Synergy $5.14
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+16% Synergy $0.46
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $10.95
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+5% Synergy $5.27
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+5% Synergy $5.22
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+4% Synergy $6.81
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-2% Synergy $6.68

Utility Lands

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

Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+22% Synergy $3.07
Everglades Everglades
+20% Synergy $0.79
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+18% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+17% Synergy $9.12
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+15% Synergy $0.64
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+14% Synergy $0.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.89
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $1.08
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.15
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $1.30
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+3% Synergy $0.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.59
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $35.89
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.74
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
0% Synergy $12.42
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.51
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $49.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.71
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.85
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-8% Synergy $1.62
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-9% Synergy $7.19
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-13% Synergy $19.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+22% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.21
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+11% Synergy $0.09
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.60
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $4.92
Séance Board Séance Board
+6% Synergy $0.79
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.70
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $2.50
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $20.12
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.02
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.19
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $16.23
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $1.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $2.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.02
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.35

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