Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
$0.49

Legendary Planeswalker — Nixilis

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

#1925 Current Rank

#2178 Last Week

#1709 Last Month

Links & Decks

Mono-Black Combos Commander 2014 Set Icon

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath.

We Play Mono-Colored Commanders w/ @LRRMTG & Wheeler | Ep. 200 | MTG Commander

The Gitrog Monster vs Ob Nixilis vs Savra vs Chandra EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Ob Nixilis vs Daretti vs Nahiri vs Teferi PRECON EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Commander Versus Series: Round 2 - Ob Nixilis v. Daretti v. Freyalise v. Teferi [MTG Multiplayer]

Commander Versus Series: Ob Nixilis v. Daretti v. Freyalise v. Teferi [MTG Multiplayer]

New Cards

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

Bitterbloom Bearer

-3% Synergy $25.29

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

+52% Synergy $1.15

Bloodgift Demon

+50% Synergy $0.98

Overseer of the Damned

+43% Synergy $0.23

Ob Nixilis Reignited

+41% Synergy $0.25

Ob Nixilis, Unshackled

+41% Synergy $2.87

Demon of Wailing Agonies

+39% Synergy $1.90

Archfiend of Depravity

+35% Synergy $5.11

Liliana's Contract

+35% Synergy $5.17

Magus of the Coffers

+35% Synergy $4.44

Pestilence Demon

+34% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Mutilate

+26% Synergy $1.80

Read the Bones

+24% Synergy $0.22

+16% Synergy $2.31

Victimize

+16% Synergy $0.46

Crypt Ghast

+15% Synergy $13.70

Gray Merchant of Asphodel

+14% Synergy $3.01

Jet Medallion

+10% Synergy $9.56

Phyrexian Arena

+5% Synergy $4.05

Feed the Swarm

-9% Synergy $0.20

Dark Ritual

-12% Synergy $4.25

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor

-3% Synergy $57.74

Necropotence

-5% Synergy $21.85

Ancient Tomb

-5% Synergy $100.35

Vampiric Tutor

-7% Synergy $61.04

Bolas's Citadel

-8% Synergy $12.74

Orcish Bowmasters

-9% Synergy $38.16

Creatures

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

Indulgent Tormentor

+32% Synergy $0.51

Rune-Scarred Demon

+31% Synergy $1.03

Harvester of Souls

+30% Synergy $2.55

Skirsdag High Priest

+30% Synergy $0.19

Ob Nixilis, the Fallen

+28% Synergy $1.07

Disciple of Bolas

+25% Synergy $0.23

Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire

+23% Synergy $3.58

Reiver Demon

+23% Synergy $0.95

Desecration Demon

+23% Synergy $0.21

Great Unclean One

+22% Synergy $5.11

Abyssal Persecutor

+22% Synergy $1.93

Bloodletter of Aclazotz

+20% Synergy $29.87

Burnished Hart

+20% Synergy $0.19

Lord of the Void

+18% Synergy $11.28

Pontiff of Blight

+17% Synergy $0.22

Dream Devourer

+17% Synergy $0.80

Grave Titan

+16% Synergy $0.30

Archfiend of Despair

+16% Synergy $19.26

Kothophed, Soul Hoarder

+16% Synergy $0.22

Sower of Discord

+16% Synergy $2.86

Butcher of Malakir

+15% Synergy $0.28

Ardyn, the Usurper

+15% Synergy $0.97

Xathrid Demon

+15% Synergy $0.47

Abhorrent Overlord

+14% Synergy $0.32

Demonlord Belzenlok

+14% Synergy $0.40

Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief

+14% Synergy $0.36

Ghoulcaller Gisa

+13% Synergy $3.45

Razaketh, the Foulblooded

+12% Synergy $10.65

Shriekmaw

+12% Synergy $0.09

Burning-Rune Demon

+12% Synergy $4.55

Blood Speaker

+12% Synergy $0.46

Vilis, Broker of Blood

+11% Synergy $7.54

Infernal Sovereign

+11% Synergy $0.59

Erebos, God of the Dead

+10% Synergy $11.07

Vampire Hexmage

+10% Synergy $0.42

Liliana's Reaver

+9% Synergy $0.36

Demon of Loathing

+9% Synergy $0.46

Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose

+8% Synergy $7.56

Valgavoth, Terror Eater

+7% Synergy $13.31

Creeping Bloodsucker

+7% Synergy $4.41

Abyssal Harvester

+7% Synergy $0.56

Nirkana Revenant

+5% Synergy $6.27

K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth

+4% Synergy $0.92

Dread Presence

+4% Synergy $3.93

Sheoldred, Whispering One

+3% Synergy $18.22

Solemn Simulacrum

+1% Synergy $0.22

Bloodthirsty Conqueror

+1% Synergy $35.40

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

-2% Synergy $86.58

Ayara, First of Locthwain

-11% Synergy $6.20

Blood Artist

-16% Synergy $1.53

Instants

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

Tendrils of Corruption

+28% Synergy $0.10

Sudden Spoiling

+27% Synergy $5.32

Malicious Affliction

+21% Synergy $1.67

Tragic Slip

+14% Synergy $0.15

Consuming Corruption

+13% Synergy $0.19

Spoils of Blood

+11% Synergy $1.21

Wake the Dead

+10% Synergy $0.39

Skeletal Scrying

+10% Synergy $0.28

Hero's Downfall

+9% Synergy $0.10

Ob Nixilis's Cruelty

+8% Synergy $0.11

Doom Blade

+6% Synergy $0.21

Annihilate

+6% Synergy $0.05

Murder

+5% Synergy $0.05

Darkness

+4% Synergy $22.90

Infernal Grasp

0% Synergy $0.17

Bitter Triumph

0% Synergy $0.81

Baleful Mastery

-1% Synergy $5.29

Archenemy's Charm

-1% Synergy $1.00

Force of Despair

-2% Synergy $5.01

Defile

-4% Synergy $1.00

Withering Torment

-4% Synergy $3.17

Fell the Profane

-4% Synergy $3.45

Soul Shatter

-4% Synergy $3.39

Go for the Throat

-5% Synergy $0.54

Snuff Out

-5% Synergy $11.30

Cabal Ritual

-6% Synergy $10.48

Deadly Rollick

-7% Synergy $22.17

Sheoldred's Edict

-7% Synergy $1.07

Imp's Mischief

-11% Synergy $4.32

Village Rites

-14% Synergy $0.24

Malakir Rebirth

-16% Synergy $9.00

Deadly Dispute

-18% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Promise of Power

+33% Synergy $0.68

Profane Command

+27% Synergy $0.34

Black Sun's Zenith

+21% Synergy $0.29

Necromantic Selection

+19% Synergy $0.16

Dread Return

+18% Synergy $0.39

Demonic Counsel

+17% Synergy $1.37

Exsanguinate

+16% Synergy $0.34

Infernal Offering

+15% Synergy $0.24

Dregs of Sorrow

+10% Synergy $0.30

Damnation

+9% Synergy $18.78

Syphon Mind

+9% Synergy $0.38

In Garruk's Wake

+9% Synergy $1.45

Settle the Score

+8% Synergy $0.15

Aether Snap

+8% Synergy $0.51

Reign of the Pit

+8% Synergy $0.15

Corrupt

+7% Synergy $0.09

Decree of Pain

+6% Synergy $0.24

Deadly Tempest

+6% Synergy $1.00

Torment of Hailfire

+5% Synergy $24.51

Kindred Dominance

+5% Synergy $10.22

Ambition's Cost

+4% Synergy $0.25

Diabolic Tutor

+2% Synergy $1.88

Drown in Ichor

+2% Synergy $0.84

Patriarch's Bidding

+1% Synergy $3.17

Rise of the Dark Realms

-1% Synergy $4.11

Bubbling Muck

-2% Synergy $5.04

Grim Tutor

-3% Synergy $25.19

Night's Whisper

-4% Synergy $0.20

Blasphemous Edict

-4% Synergy $5.81

Living Death

-5% Synergy $2.07

Toxic Deluge

-10% Synergy $7.18

Reanimate

-12% Synergy $6.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Whip of Erebos

+19% Synergy $5.30

Lashwrithe

+19% Synergy $0.77

Elbrus, the Binding Blade

+11% Synergy $4.00

Urza's Incubator

+9% Synergy $17.82

The Chain Veil

+9% Synergy $5.02

Quicksilver Amulet

+6% Synergy $3.32

Bontu's Monument

+5% Synergy $9.48

Demon's Horn

+4% Synergy $0.81

Mask of Griselbrand

+4% Synergy $0.44

Herald's Horn

+3% Synergy $3.77

Expedition Map

+2% Synergy $0.78

Staff of the Death Magus

+2% Synergy $0.32

Alhammarret's Archive

+1% Synergy $12.85

Wayfarer's Bauble

0% Synergy $0.23

The Darkness Crystal

-1% Synergy $3.26

Aetherflux Reservoir

-4% Synergy $19.60

Swiftfoot Boots

-7% Synergy $1.52

Lightning Greaves

-22% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber

+24% Synergy $1.78

Sanguine Bond

+15% Synergy $6.44

Demonic Covenant

+15% Synergy $0.14

Exquisite Blood

+13% Synergy $17.85

Bad Moon

+13% Synergy $1.67

Liliana's Talent

+10% Synergy $0.38

Revenge of Ravens

+9% Synergy $0.61

Underworld Connections

+6% Synergy $0.53

Palace Siege

+6% Synergy $1.04

Black Market

+5% Synergy $4.39

Dogged Pursuit

+5% Synergy $0.08

Underworld Dreams

+4% Synergy $2.11

Warlock Class

+4% Synergy $0.18

Greed

+2% Synergy $0.37

The Eldest Reborn

+2% Synergy $0.20

Pestilence

+2% Synergy $0.48

Wound Reflection

+2% Synergy $9.59

Virtue of Persistence

+1% Synergy $7.09

Heartless Summoning

+1% Synergy $0.58

Dictate of Erebos

-1% Synergy $15.60

Painful Quandary

-1% Synergy $1.16

Phyrexian Reclamation

-2% Synergy $1.31

Bloodchief Ascension

-3% Synergy $16.19

The Meathook Massacre

-4% Synergy $23.27

Kaya's Ghostform

-4% Synergy $1.11

Black Market Connections

-5% Synergy $13.49

Grave Pact

-6% Synergy $27.02

Animate Dead

-6% Synergy $8.06

Bitterblossom

-7% Synergy $25.37

Bastion of Remembrance

-11% Synergy $0.20

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana of the Dark Realms

+24% Synergy $7.94

Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted

+16% Synergy $0.72

Sorin Markov

+7% Synergy $9.23

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

+6% Synergy $7.39

Liliana Vess

+5% Synergy $5.09

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting

+5% Synergy $0.61

Liliana, Dreadhorde General

0% Synergy $8.02

Liliana of the Veil

-2% Synergy $4.25

Utility Lands

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

Crypt of Agadeem

+21% Synergy $1.02

Barren Moor

+18% Synergy $0.10

Everglades

+18% Synergy $0.98

Arcane Lighthouse

+15% Synergy $7.03

Ghost Quarter

+14% Synergy $0.82

Polluted Mire

+13% Synergy $0.09

Westvale Abbey

+11% Synergy $3.17

Bojuka Bog

+9% Synergy $0.82

Leechridden Swamp

+7% Synergy $0.74

Karn's Bastion

+6% Synergy $1.45

Temple of the False God

+5% Synergy $0.11

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

+4% Synergy $44.40

Cabal Stronghold

+3% Synergy $11.47

Reliquary Tower

+3% Synergy $3.76

Thespian's Stage

0% Synergy $0.47

Castle Locthwain

-1% Synergy $3.20

Mortuary Mire

-1% Synergy $0.36

Susur Secundi, Void Altar

-2% Synergy $3.90

Cabal Coffers

-3% Synergy $28.49

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

-3% Synergy $53.85

War Room

-3% Synergy $5.40

Witch's Cottage

-8% Synergy $0.71

Rogue's Passage

-9% Synergy $0.28

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

-9% Synergy $9.07

Phyrexian Tower

-14% Synergy $23.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond

+23% Synergy $0.30

Worn Powerstone

+21% Synergy $0.26

Commander's Sphere

+19% Synergy $0.12

Mind Stone

+12% Synergy $0.23

Caged Sun

+10% Synergy $3.40

Nyx Lotus

+9% Synergy $4.70

Unstable Obelisk

+9% Synergy $0.11

Thran Dynamo

+5% Synergy $3.47

Séance Board

+5% Synergy $1.09

Staff of Compleation

+4% Synergy $3.84

Extraplanar Lens

+2% Synergy $8.95

Gauntlet of Power

+2% Synergy $3.57

Throne of Eldraine

+1% Synergy $31.52

Sol Ring

0% Synergy $1.33

Sceptre of Eternal Glory

0% Synergy $17.36

Gilded Lotus

0% Synergy $0.87

Thought Vessel

-2% Synergy $1.84

Fellwar Stone

-3% Synergy $0.75

Arcane Signet

-13% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape

+19% Synergy $0.22

Snow-Covered Swamp

+3% Synergy $0.48

Demolition Field

+1% Synergy $0.25

Command Tower

0% Synergy $0.23

Urza's Cave

-2% Synergy $2.40

Swamp

-3% Synergy $0.12

Fell the Profane

-4% Synergy $3.45

Malakir Rebirth

-16% Synergy $9.00

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Tymaret, Chosen from Death

Kothophed, Soul Hoarder

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