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Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
Price tag $0.46

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

#1816 Current Rank
#1567 Last Week
#1639 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.

Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+2% Synergy $0.77
The Spot's Portal The Spot's Portal
+2% Synergy $0.11
Alien Symbiosis Alien Symbiosis
+1% Synergy $0.09
Swarm, Being of Bees Swarm, Being of Bees
+1% Synergy $0.06
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-7% Synergy $62.47

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 $1.19
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+51% Synergy $1.02
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+44% Synergy $0.27
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+41% Synergy $1.69
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+40% Synergy $0.68
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+40% Synergy $2.66
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+36% Synergy $3.35
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+36% Synergy $6.81
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+35% Synergy $4.38
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+34% Synergy $0.58

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 $1.70
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+25% Synergy $0.21
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+18% Synergy $13.60
Victimize Victimize
+17% Synergy $0.49
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+16% Synergy $0.43
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+15% Synergy $1.02
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $7.91
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $2.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $48.71
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $17.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $78.29
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $54.04
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $14.25
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-9% Synergy $30.57

Creatures

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

Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+32% Synergy $0.50
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+30% Synergy $0.85
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+28% Synergy $0.58
Skirsdag High Priest Skirsdag High Priest
+28% Synergy $0.21
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+27% Synergy $4.27
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+26% Synergy $0.36
Abyssal Persecutor Abyssal Persecutor
+24% Synergy $1.88
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+23% Synergy $0.83
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+22% Synergy $2.98
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+22% Synergy $5.11
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+22% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.09
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+20% Synergy $25.36
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+18% Synergy $0.20
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+18% Synergy $10.79
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+18% Synergy $0.46
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+17% Synergy $0.50
Xathrid Demon Xathrid Demon
+17% Synergy $0.48
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+16% Synergy $17.03
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+16% Synergy $0.16
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+16% Synergy $2.22
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.29
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+15% Synergy $2.44
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.38
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
+14% Synergy $0.41
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+14% Synergy $0.33
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+13% Synergy $10.82
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+13% Synergy $1.61
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+13% Synergy $0.47
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+12% Synergy $0.10
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+12% Synergy $4.19
Infernal Sovereign Infernal Sovereign
+12% Synergy $0.57
Vampire Hexmage Vampire Hexmage
+11% Synergy $0.30
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+10% Synergy $8.99
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+10% Synergy $9.39
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+10% Synergy $0.39
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+10% Synergy $0.38
Raving Dead Raving Dead
+10% Synergy $1.47
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.39
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+7% Synergy $14.11
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+7% Synergy $3.89
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+6% Synergy $6.93
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+5% Synergy $15.65
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+4% Synergy $2.31
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+4% Synergy $5.53
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $0.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-1% Synergy $68.66
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-12% Synergy $5.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-16% Synergy $2.05

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 $0.11
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+26% Synergy $4.90
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+23% Synergy $1.44
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+14% Synergy $0.12
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+12% Synergy $0.17
Spoils of Blood Spoils of Blood
+12% Synergy $1.05
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+11% Synergy $0.26
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+10% Synergy $0.09
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+10% Synergy $0.29
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.19
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+7% Synergy $0.09
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.03
Annihilate Annihilate
+5% Synergy $0.03
Darkness Darkness
+3% Synergy $22.62
Breathe Your Last Breathe Your Last
+3% Synergy $0.09
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+2% Synergy $1.17
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-1% Synergy $2.17
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $2.46
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.26
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $3.98
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.36
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $3.12
Defile Defile
-5% Synergy $0.59
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-5% Synergy $0.68
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-5% Synergy $16.95
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $2.52
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.74
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $19.11
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-7% Synergy $13.78
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-11% Synergy $3.76
Village Rites Village Rites
-15% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.78

Sorceries

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

Promise of Power Promise of Power
+34% Synergy $0.70
Profane Command Profane Command
+28% Synergy $0.25
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+22% Synergy $0.27
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+20% Synergy $1.10
Dread Return Dread Return
+19% Synergy $0.31
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+18% Synergy $1.38
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+16% Synergy $0.32
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+15% Synergy $0.22
Dregs of Sorrow Dregs of Sorrow
+10% Synergy $0.27
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+10% Synergy $0.42
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $18.91
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+9% Synergy $1.13
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+8% Synergy $0.49
Corrupt Corrupt
+8% Synergy $0.10
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+8% Synergy $0.18
Settle the Score Settle the Score
+7% Synergy $0.14
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.59
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.72
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+4% Synergy $24.46
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+4% Synergy $8.80
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.77
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+3% Synergy $0.21
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+1% Synergy $0.32
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+1% Synergy $1.01
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+1% Synergy $2.26
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.45
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-2% Synergy $4.61
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $21.95
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.42
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $2.40
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-6% Synergy $4.97
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $5.94
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+20% Synergy $0.74
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+19% Synergy $6.23
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+11% Synergy $4.22
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+9% Synergy $12.64
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+8% Synergy $4.26
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+6% Synergy $2.24
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+4% Synergy $5.69
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+4% Synergy $1.06
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+4% Synergy $0.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $1.06
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy $18.83
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-3% Synergy $4.02
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-5% Synergy $19.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.12

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
+25% Synergy $1.47
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+17% Synergy $3.34
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+14% Synergy $0.15
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+13% Synergy $2.11
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+12% Synergy $17.82
Liliana's Talent Liliana's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.46
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+9% Synergy $0.52
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+7% Synergy $1.17
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+6% Synergy $0.38
Dogged Pursuit Dogged Pursuit
+5% Synergy $0.12
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+4% Synergy $2.21
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+4% Synergy $0.10
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $3.41
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+3% Synergy $7.75
Pestilence Pestilence
+3% Synergy $0.59
Greed Greed
+2% Synergy $0.23
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+2% Synergy $0.56
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $6.76
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+1% Synergy $0.28
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $17.40
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-1% Synergy $1.39
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-2% Synergy $3.20
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-3% Synergy $20.04
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-3% Synergy $0.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.45
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $11.69
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.80
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-6% Synergy $20.68
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-7% Synergy $22.45

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 $5.27
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+16% Synergy $0.71
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $10.87
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+5% Synergy $5.45
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+5% Synergy $5.94
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+5% Synergy $7.36
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $6.42

Utility Lands

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

Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+21% Synergy $2.82
Everglades Everglades
+20% Synergy $0.85
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+18% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $9.33
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+14% Synergy $0.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+14% Synergy $0.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.93
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+9% Synergy $1.77
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $39.21
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+2% Synergy $1.10
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+1% Synergy $11.96
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.99
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+1% Synergy $0.51
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.60
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-1% Synergy $4.92
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $48.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $22.81
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $3.03
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $1.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-9% Synergy $7.03
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-14% Synergy $18.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.21
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+22% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.13
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.55
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+10% Synergy $0.06
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $5.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.63
Séance Board Séance Board
+5% Synergy $0.56
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $2.73
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $8.70
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $23.37
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.64
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.06
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.46
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
0% Synergy $16.72
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.49

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 $0.16
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $2.02
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.36
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.78

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