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Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
Price tag $0.33

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

#1700 Current Rank
#1609 Last Week
#1663 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.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+3% Synergy $21.33
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
+1% Synergy $0.07
Koh, the Face Stealer Koh, the Face Stealer
0% Synergy $0.69
Deadly Precision Deadly Precision
0% Synergy $0.08
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
-1% Synergy $0.32

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
+54% Synergy $1.29
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+51% Synergy $1.04
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+43% Synergy $0.22
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+40% Synergy $0.24
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+40% Synergy $2.77
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+40% Synergy $1.85
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+36% Synergy $4.52
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+35% Synergy $5.38
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+35% Synergy $4.56
Promise of Power Promise of Power
+33% Synergy $0.70

Top Cards

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

Mutilate Mutilate
+26% Synergy $1.78
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+25% Synergy $0.13
Victimize Victimize
+17% Synergy $0.35
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $15.04
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+16% Synergy $0.46
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+15% Synergy $1.72
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $9.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $3.36
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $48.58
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $20.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $57.97
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $12.34
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-8% Synergy $30.39

Creatures

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

Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+33% Synergy $0.56
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+31% Synergy $0.50
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+30% Synergy $0.96
Skirsdag High Priest Skirsdag High Priest
+30% Synergy $0.22
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+28% Synergy $0.82
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $1.96
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+26% Synergy $0.20
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+23% Synergy $3.47
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+23% Synergy $0.91
Abyssal Persecutor Abyssal Persecutor
+23% Synergy $1.88
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+22% Synergy $5.21
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+22% Synergy $0.25
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+20% Synergy $24.42
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+20% Synergy $0.08
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+18% Synergy $0.16
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+18% Synergy $11.00
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+18% Synergy $0.61
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+17% Synergy $0.88
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.26
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+16% Synergy $16.25
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+16% Synergy $2.07
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+15% Synergy $0.20
Xathrid Demon Xathrid Demon
+15% Synergy $0.46
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+14% Synergy $2.25
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.32
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
+14% Synergy $0.37
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+14% Synergy $0.32
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+12% Synergy $8.45
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+12% Synergy $0.16
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+12% Synergy $0.92
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+12% Synergy $0.47
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+11% Synergy $4.09
Infernal Sovereign Infernal Sovereign
+11% Synergy $0.56
Vampire Hexmage Vampire Hexmage
+11% Synergy $0.31
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+10% Synergy $6.54
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+10% Synergy $9.37
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+10% Synergy $0.34
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+7% Synergy $5.85
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+7% Synergy $3.76
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.42
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+6% Synergy $13.05
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+5% Synergy $3.74
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+5% Synergy $5.01
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $0.97
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+4% Synergy $16.24
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+2% Synergy $31.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.20
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-1% Synergy $73.33
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-12% Synergy $4.92
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-16% Synergy $1.23

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 $0.10
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+26% Synergy $4.70
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+22% Synergy $1.56
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+15% Synergy $0.13
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+12% Synergy $0.24
Spoils of Blood Spoils of Blood
+12% Synergy $1.22
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+11% Synergy $0.40
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+10% Synergy $0.28
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+9% Synergy $0.11
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.21
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+7% Synergy $0.11
Annihilate Annihilate
+6% Synergy $0.04
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.07
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy $22.58
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
0% Synergy $0.69
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
0% Synergy $0.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.18
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $5.10
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $3.99
Defile Defile
-4% Synergy $0.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.63
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-4% Synergy $14.91
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $2.96
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $3.23
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-5% Synergy $0.53
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-6% Synergy $10.97
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-6% Synergy $0.83
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-11% Synergy $2.93
Village Rites Village Rites
-14% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.43
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-18% Synergy $0.24

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 $0.29
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+22% Synergy $0.31
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+20% Synergy $0.19
Dread Return Dread Return
+19% Synergy $0.28
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+17% Synergy $1.49
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+16% Synergy $0.27
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+15% Synergy $0.23
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+10% Synergy $0.42
Dregs of Sorrow Dregs of Sorrow
+10% Synergy $0.30
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+9% Synergy $1.26
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+9% Synergy $0.44
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $16.94
Corrupt Corrupt
+8% Synergy $0.12
Settle the Score Settle the Score
+8% Synergy $0.16
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+8% Synergy $0.19
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.21
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+6% Synergy $1.00
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $23.14
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.25
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.81
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+3% Synergy $8.08
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+3% Synergy $0.26
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+2% Synergy $0.55
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
0% Synergy $0.76
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.80
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-2% Synergy $4.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.28
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $23.02
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $4.93
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $1.17
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $6.57
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $5.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+20% Synergy $0.72
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+18% Synergy $5.73
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+11% Synergy $3.77
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+8% Synergy $13.29
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+8% Synergy $4.60
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.48
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $7.87
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+4% Synergy $1.00
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+4% Synergy $0.42
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.38
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $15.51
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+2% Synergy $0.27
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-1% Synergy $2.61
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-4% Synergy $17.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.86

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
+23% Synergy $1.20
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+16% Synergy $5.24
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+15% Synergy $0.10
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+13% Synergy $18.07
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+13% Synergy $1.91
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+9% Synergy $0.42
Liliana's Talent Liliana's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.44
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+6% Synergy $0.46
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+6% Synergy $1.17
Dogged Pursuit Dogged Pursuit
+5% Synergy $0.08
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $3.65
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+4% Synergy $1.99
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+4% Synergy $0.16
Greed Greed
+3% Synergy $0.25
Pestilence Pestilence
+3% Synergy $0.46
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+2% Synergy $7.58
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.13
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $6.17
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+1% Synergy $0.49
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $14.18
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-2% Synergy $1.14
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.95
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-3% Synergy $11.44
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $21.33
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-4% Synergy $0.80
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $11.71
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $7.75
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-6% Synergy $22.82
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-7% Synergy $23.46
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.24

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
+22% Synergy $4.84
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+16% Synergy $0.54
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $8.87
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+5% Synergy $5.34
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+5% Synergy $7.36
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+5% Synergy $5.66
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $6.65

Utility Lands

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

Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+21% Synergy $1.45
Everglades Everglades
+19% Synergy $0.92
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+18% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $6.12
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+15% Synergy $0.78
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+14% Synergy $0.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.63
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+9% Synergy $4.33
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.11
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $38.24
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+2% Synergy $0.88
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+1% Synergy $11.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.26
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $2.83
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.38
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.28
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-2% Synergy $3.51
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $46.26
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.66
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $4.92
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-8% Synergy $0.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.37
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-9% Synergy $7.14
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-14% Synergy $18.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.30
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+22% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.17
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+10% Synergy $0.12
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $4.96
Séance Board Séance Board
+5% Synergy $0.61
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.16
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $1.42
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.68
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.48
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $25.64
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
0% Synergy $18.57
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.17
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.48
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.42
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $2.46
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.10
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.43

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