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Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
Price tag $0.71

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

#1926 Current Rank
#1648 Last Week
#1774 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.

Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+5% Synergy $3.01
Leech Collector Leech Collector
+5% Synergy $0.16
Swift Demise Swift Demise
+4% Synergy $0.33
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+2% Synergy $8.97
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
0% Synergy $0.85

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
+51% Synergy $1.07
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+50% Synergy $0.94
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+42% Synergy $0.35
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+42% Synergy $0.36
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+40% Synergy $3.66
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+39% Synergy $2.11
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+34% Synergy $4.17
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+34% Synergy $4.56
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+34% Synergy $4.66
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
+33% Synergy $0.54

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 $1.86
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+16% Synergy $2.68
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+16% Synergy $0.41
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $16.99
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $3.61
Victimize Victimize
+14% Synergy $1.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $10.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.09
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $6.77

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $68.64
Necropotence Necropotence
-4% Synergy $24.50
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $63.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy $17.39
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-7% Synergy $47.77

Creatures

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

Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+31% Synergy $0.54
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+31% Synergy $0.47
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+30% Synergy $2.59
Skirsdag High Priest Skirsdag High Priest
+30% Synergy $0.27
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $0.84
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+25% Synergy $0.26
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+23% Synergy $0.21
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+22% Synergy $0.90
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+22% Synergy $5.62
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+21% Synergy $36.34
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+21% Synergy $4.16
Abyssal Persecutor Abyssal Persecutor
+21% Synergy $2.24
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+19% Synergy $0.30
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+17% Synergy $0.37
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+17% Synergy $11.72
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+17% Synergy $1.08
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+16% Synergy $0.36
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+16% Synergy $24.41
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+16% Synergy $0.28
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.36
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+15% Synergy $0.77
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+15% Synergy $3.83
Xathrid Demon Xathrid Demon
+15% Synergy $0.44
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+14% Synergy $3.61
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+14% Synergy $0.50
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief
+13% Synergy $0.53
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+13% Synergy $5.16
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+13% Synergy $0.40
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+12% Synergy $0.26
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+11% Synergy $9.90
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+11% Synergy $13.87
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+11% Synergy $0.44
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+10% Synergy $14.17
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+10% Synergy $0.46
Vampire Hexmage Vampire Hexmage
+10% Synergy $0.34
Infernal Sovereign Infernal Sovereign
+10% Synergy $0.67
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+9% Synergy $9.01
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+9% Synergy $0.44
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+7% Synergy $14.67
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+7% Synergy $4.26
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+7% Synergy $0.37
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+5% Synergy $2.43
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+5% Synergy $5.82
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $0.58
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+3% Synergy $20.40
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+2% Synergy $32.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.27
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-1% Synergy $95.47
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-11% Synergy $8.70
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-15% Synergy $1.54

Instants

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

Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+27% Synergy $0.32
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+26% Synergy $8.59
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+21% Synergy $2.24
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+15% Synergy $0.33
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+12% Synergy $0.21
Spoils of Blood Spoils of Blood
+11% Synergy $1.52
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+10% Synergy $0.67
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+9% Synergy $0.27
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+9% Synergy $0.44
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+8% Synergy $0.07
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.28
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.15
Annihilate Annihilate
+6% Synergy $0.05
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy $23.07
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.29
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
0% Synergy $1.66
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $3.60
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-1% Synergy $0.90
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-1% Synergy $5.27
Defile Defile
-3% Synergy $1.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.06
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $3.48
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-5% Synergy $0.59
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-5% Synergy $13.64
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-5% Synergy $4.24
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $5.35
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-6% Synergy $9.08
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $26.25
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-8% Synergy $1.53
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-11% Synergy $6.76
Village Rites Village Rites
-15% Synergy $0.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-17% Synergy $13.87
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-20% Synergy $0.35

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
+32% Synergy $0.63
Profane Command Profane Command
+27% Synergy $0.41
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.26
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+21% Synergy $0.37
Dread Return Dread Return
+19% Synergy $0.47
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+18% Synergy $0.34
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+17% Synergy $2.08
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+15% Synergy $0.34
Damnation Damnation
+10% Synergy $20.57
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+9% Synergy $0.37
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+9% Synergy $1.63
Dregs of Sorrow Dregs of Sorrow
+9% Synergy $0.43
Settle the Score Settle the Score
+8% Synergy $0.14
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+8% Synergy $0.40
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+8% Synergy $0.18
Corrupt Corrupt
+7% Synergy $0.09
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.23
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.88
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $33.17
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.38
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+3% Synergy $17.13
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+3% Synergy $0.98
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.07
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $4.90
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.27
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-3% Synergy $3.53
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $3.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $4.74
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-10% Synergy $16.33
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $9.11

Utility Artifacts

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

Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+19% Synergy $6.76
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+19% Synergy $0.84
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+12% Synergy $6.72
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+9% Synergy $5.50
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+8% Synergy $16.21
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+5% Synergy $2.99
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+4% Synergy $6.04
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+4% Synergy $0.73
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+3% Synergy $0.49
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+3% Synergy $0.41
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.65
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.87
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $11.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy $5.17
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-4% Synergy $24.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $3.70

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
+24% Synergy $1.57
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+17% Synergy $6.22
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+15% Synergy $0.33
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+13% Synergy $33.87
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+12% Synergy $1.76
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+10% Synergy $0.51
Liliana's Talent Liliana's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.42
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+6% Synergy $0.74
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+6% Synergy $1.01
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+5% Synergy $2.17
Dogged Pursuit Dogged Pursuit
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mark of the Oni Mark of the Oni
+5% Synergy $0.30
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $5.00
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+4% Synergy $3.11
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+4% Synergy $0.26
Greed Greed
+3% Synergy $0.36
Pestilence Pestilence
+3% Synergy $0.82
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+3% Synergy $6.13
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.35
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+2% Synergy $13.78
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $7.40
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
0% Synergy $2.22
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $21.12
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-1% Synergy $1.03
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-2% Synergy $2.07
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-2% Synergy $20.80
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $25.91
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $16.90
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-5% Synergy $2.19
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-6% Synergy $30.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-6% Synergy $3.97
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-7% Synergy $33.13
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.33

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
+24% Synergy $11.12
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+15% Synergy $0.69
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+7% Synergy $9.52
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+6% Synergy $0.95
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+5% Synergy $7.61
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+5% Synergy $7.39
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $8.38
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
-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 $1.12
Everglades Everglades
+19% Synergy $1.17
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+18% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $1.91
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+14% Synergy $0.95
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+13% Synergy $0.16
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+11% Synergy $4.07
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.57
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $1.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $1.86
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.64
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+3% Synergy $13.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.65
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $10.04
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.96
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.44
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-1% Synergy $0.41
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $29.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $59.22
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-7% Synergy $0.79
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $11.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-14% Synergy $23.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+23% Synergy $0.36
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+22% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.87
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $5.42
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+9% Synergy $0.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.45
Séance Board Séance Board
+5% Synergy $2.28
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $4.92
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.62
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $36.62
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $10.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.19
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
0% Synergy $21.19
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.63
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-8% Synergy $70.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.43

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 $0.27
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.56
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $1.08
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-17% Synergy $13.87

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