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Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
Price tag $1.25

Legendary CreatureDemon

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

#1709 Current Rank
#2052 Last Week
#1711 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ob Nixilis, the Fallen.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ob Nixilis, the Fallen decks.

Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+3% Synergy $0.15
Eventide's Shadow Eventide's Shadow
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+1% Synergy $0.36
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
-2% Synergy $24.03

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ob Nixilis, the Fallen's abilities and overall game plan.

Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+70% Synergy $2.33
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+70% Synergy $1.82
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+68% Synergy $0.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+67% Synergy $6.35
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+64% Synergy $2.98
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+61% Synergy $1.54
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+56% Synergy $0.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.25
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+54% Synergy $0.22
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+54% Synergy $2.15

Top Cards

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+53% Synergy $0.21
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+47% Synergy $7.81
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+45% Synergy $0.73
Mutilate Mutilate
+37% Synergy $1.85
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+33% Synergy $0.32
Defile Defile
+27% Synergy $1.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.64
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $13.42
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy $4.24

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+11% Synergy $34.89
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $56.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $98.84
Necropotence Necropotence
-6% Synergy $21.85
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $12.61

Creatures

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

Nightmare Nightmare
+41% Synergy $0.14
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+40% Synergy $0.32
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+38% Synergy $3.07
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+38% Synergy $0.10
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+37% Synergy $6.10
Guul Draz Overseer Guul Draz Overseer
+37% Synergy $0.17
Squelching Leeches Squelching Leeches
+34% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+33% Synergy $4.69
Caustic Crawler Caustic Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.15
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+28% Synergy $0.50
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+24% Synergy $0.06
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+24% Synergy $2.84
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+23% Synergy $1.11
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+22% Synergy $0.13
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+22% Synergy $25.55
Scrib Nibblers Scrib Nibblers
+21% Synergy $0.28
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+20% Synergy $2.84
Liliana's Shade Liliana's Shade
+20% Synergy $0.07
Filth Filth
+18% Synergy $10.71
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+17% Synergy $0.19
Dreadwurm Dreadwurm
+17% Synergy $0.07
Geyserfield Stalker Geyserfield Stalker
+17% Synergy $0.15
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+15% Synergy $30.17
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+14% Synergy $0.16
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+14% Synergy $0.34
Hagra Crocodile Hagra Crocodile
+14% Synergy $0.12
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+13% Synergy $5.76
Surrakar Marauder Surrakar Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.07
Cat-Gator Cat-Gator
+12% Synergy $0.07
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $47.17
Farfinder Farfinder
+7% Synergy $0.03
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+6% Synergy $0.98
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+6% Synergy $0.50
Beamsaw Prospector Beamsaw Prospector
+6% Synergy $0.08
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+5% Synergy $1.09
Plasmancer Plasmancer
+5% Synergy $0.28
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.17
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+4% Synergy $5.11
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+4% Synergy $3.46
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+4% Synergy $0.56
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+2% Synergy $10.89
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $1.99
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-1% Synergy $18.00
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
-1% Synergy $33.55
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
-2% Synergy $6.87
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-3% Synergy $1.66
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-3% Synergy $7.64
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-4% Synergy $2.23
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-6% Synergy $85.53
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-11% Synergy $1.00

Instants

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

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+35% Synergy $0.45
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+34% Synergy $0.10
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+14% Synergy $0.21
Tomb Hex Tomb Hex
+14% Synergy $0.04
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.05
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+9% Synergy $0.13
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+7% Synergy $0.53
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.92
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.09
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.14
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.90
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+4% Synergy $1.88
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $11.77
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $3.95
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.43
Darkness Darkness
+1% Synergy $22.90
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.40
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $4.93
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-1% Synergy $0.72
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-2% Synergy $4.33
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $21.82
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $1.02
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.76
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-4% Synergy $5.32
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-6% Synergy $1.58
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $10.31
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-15% Synergy $0.15
Village Rites Village Rites
-19% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ob Nixilis, the Fallen's game plan and control the board.

Corrupt Corrupt
+31% Synergy $0.09
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+22% Synergy $24.46
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.22
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.20
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+16% Synergy $0.15
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+15% Synergy $4.87
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+13% Synergy $2.42
Profane Command Profane Command
+13% Synergy $0.33
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+12% Synergy $0.32
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+10% Synergy $0.36
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+9% Synergy $3.33
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.29
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+8% Synergy $1.38
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+6% Synergy $4.77
Nightmare Incursion Nightmare Incursion
+6% Synergy $1.27
Mind Sludge Mind Sludge
+6% Synergy $0.12
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+5% Synergy $4.32
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.24
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.25
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.86
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.72
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+2% Synergy $1.48
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.65
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.27
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $25.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $7.07
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-7% Synergy $0.38
Reanimate Reanimate
-22% Synergy $6.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+51% Synergy $0.10
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+50% Synergy $31.64
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+46% Synergy $1.99
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+44% Synergy $21.25
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+39% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+37% Synergy $18.22
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+35% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+32% Synergy $10.68
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+30% Synergy $0.77
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+21% Synergy $0.35
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+19% Synergy $0.44
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+19% Synergy $3.63
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.62
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+17% Synergy $0.12
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $41.30
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $40.10
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+12% Synergy $0.41
World Map World Map
+12% Synergy $0.11
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+12% Synergy $3.56
The Regalia The Regalia
+11% Synergy $0.96
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $2.22
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+10% Synergy $21.75
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+9% Synergy $21.61
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.09
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $2.58
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+8% Synergy $2.65
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+8% Synergy $1.17
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+7% Synergy $2.46
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.22
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+7% Synergy $2.20
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.07
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $23.87
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $50.14
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.38
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+6% Synergy $50.79
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+6% Synergy $7.18
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.06
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.67
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.69
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.16
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $12.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.36
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $5.13
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-17% Synergy $8.79
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-18% Synergy $10.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ob Nixilis, the Fallen's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+31% Synergy $0.07
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+30% Synergy $3.24
Soul Stair Expedition Soul Stair Expedition
+28% Synergy $0.12
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+23% Synergy $4.79
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.36
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $9.21
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+9% Synergy $2.01
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+5% Synergy $17.00
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $1.16
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $1.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $3.85
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $0.50
No Mercy No Mercy
+1% Synergy $20.61
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-3% Synergy $1.10
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-5% Synergy $6.53
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $12.97
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-10% Synergy $22.76
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-11% Synergy $8.01
Black Market Black Market
-14% Synergy $4.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ob Nixilis, the Fallen to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+9% Synergy $0.23
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+4% Synergy $0.69
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+4% Synergy $0.50

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.31
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.22
Everglades Everglades
+18% Synergy $0.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $53.21
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+14% Synergy $1.63
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+14% Synergy $4.46
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+13% Synergy $0.47
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.95
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.82
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $27.17
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+6% Synergy $33.79
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $13.30
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+6% Synergy $0.10
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+6% Synergy $4.24
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+5% Synergy $12.11
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+5% Synergy $0.92
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.71
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.55
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.64
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.38
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.10
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+4% Synergy $9.09
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $0.69
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+3% Synergy $10.04
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $5.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.10
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.31
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+1% Synergy $90.67
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.84
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.09
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.71
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-1% Synergy $3.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $35.87
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-6% Synergy $0.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $8.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $45.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+13% Synergy $3.27
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+7% Synergy $0.10
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $9.00
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $31.84
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-5% Synergy $55.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.05
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+64% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+60% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+49% Synergy $4.92
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+46% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+45% Synergy $0.20
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+44% Synergy $0.21
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+42% Synergy $0.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+27% Synergy $23.63
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $15.23
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+27% Synergy $0.37
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $23.09
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+25% Synergy $17.13
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+25% Synergy $0.33
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+22% Synergy $30.21
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+21% Synergy $0.44
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+18% Synergy $1.67
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+18% Synergy $0.11
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+17% Synergy $0.10
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+16% Synergy $0.16
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+16% Synergy $5.33
Warped Landscape Warped Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.16
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+8% Synergy $30.27
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+8% Synergy $19.00
Terminal Moraine Terminal Moraine
+8% Synergy $0.09
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.47
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+7% Synergy $0.15
Bad River Bad River
+6% Synergy $1.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.17
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.90
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.43
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.17

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