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Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
Price tag $1.20

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

#1762 Current Rank
#1950 Last Week
#1715 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
+6% Synergy $0.32
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+5% Synergy $0.66
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+2% Synergy $1.43
Pain 101 Pain 101
+1% Synergy $0.15
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
-1% Synergy $0.28

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 $2.83
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+70% Synergy $3.02
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+68% Synergy $0.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+65% Synergy $8.56
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+63% Synergy $2.11
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+61% Synergy $0.54
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+56% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.29
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+55% Synergy $0.29
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+54% Synergy $2.22

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 $0.27
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+47% Synergy $9.61
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+45% Synergy $0.58
Mutilate Mutilate
+37% Synergy $1.86
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+33% Synergy $0.37
Defile Defile
+27% Synergy $1.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.89
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $16.84
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy $4.58

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 $36.82
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $62.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $110.44
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $62.78
Necropotence Necropotence
-6% Synergy $22.51
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-13% Synergy $16.72

Creatures

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

PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+41% Synergy $0.35
Nightmare Nightmare
+40% Synergy $0.12
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+38% Synergy $0.28
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+37% Synergy $6.59
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+37% Synergy $3.17
Guul Draz Overseer Guul Draz Overseer
+37% Synergy $0.21
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+33% Synergy $4.58
Squelching Leeches Squelching Leeches
+33% Synergy $0.16
Caustic Crawler Caustic Crawler
+31% Synergy $0.17
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+28% Synergy $0.45
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+24% Synergy $3.05
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+23% Synergy $2.64
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+23% Synergy $0.06
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+21% Synergy $0.12
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+21% Synergy $28.33
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+20% Synergy $3.04
Liliana's Shade Liliana's Shade
+19% Synergy $0.11
Scrib Nibblers Scrib Nibblers
+19% Synergy $0.31
Filth Filth
+18% Synergy $8.26
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+18% Synergy $0.28
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+17% Synergy $33.05
Geyserfield Stalker Geyserfield Stalker
+17% Synergy $0.13
Dreadwurm Dreadwurm
+17% Synergy $0.09
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+14% Synergy $0.33
Hagra Crocodile Hagra Crocodile
+14% Synergy $0.14
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.30
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+13% Synergy $5.15
Cat-Gator Cat-Gator
+12% Synergy $0.20
Surrakar Marauder Surrakar Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.05
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $54.31
Farfinder Farfinder
+7% Synergy $0.22
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+6% Synergy $0.93
Hedron Rover Hedron Rover
+6% Synergy $0.15
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+5% Synergy $0.47
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.37
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+4% Synergy $4.71
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+4% Synergy $0.77
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+4% Synergy $3.64
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+4% Synergy $0.64
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+2% Synergy $10.97
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $2.39
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
0% Synergy $38.52
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-2% Synergy $2.23
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-2% Synergy $9.56
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-2% Synergy $20.12
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
-2% Synergy $8.32
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-4% Synergy $2.79
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-6% Synergy $88.61
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-9% Synergy $5.23
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-12% Synergy $0.99

Instants

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

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+35% Synergy $0.32
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+34% Synergy $0.29
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+13% Synergy $0.24
Tomb Hex Tomb Hex
+13% Synergy $0.09
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+9% Synergy $0.34
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.10
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+7% Synergy $0.57
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $6.26
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+5% Synergy $3.71
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+4% Synergy $0.31
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.61
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $8.89
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.42
Darkness Darkness
+1% Synergy $22.78
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-1% Synergy $5.70
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.46
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-1% Synergy $1.11
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $5.21
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $0.96
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $24.94
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-3% Synergy $5.80
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $1.29
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-6% Synergy $1.81
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $10.93
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-15% Synergy $0.30
Village Rites Village Rites
-20% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

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

Corrupt Corrupt
+30% Synergy $0.07
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+22% Synergy $26.17
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.25
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.37
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+15% Synergy $3.75
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+15% Synergy $0.16
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+13% Synergy $2.79
Profane Command Profane Command
+13% Synergy $0.33
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+12% Synergy $0.32
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+9% Synergy $0.36
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.35
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+8% Synergy $3.43
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+7% Synergy $1.57
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.84
Mind Sludge Mind Sludge
+5% Synergy $0.13
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+5% Synergy $4.88
Nightmare Incursion Nightmare Incursion
+5% Synergy $1.14
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.41
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.97
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $8.54
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+2% Synergy $1.82
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $19.93
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.33
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $26.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $7.86
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.39
Victimize Victimize
-21% Synergy $0.51
Reanimate Reanimate
-23% Synergy $8.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+51% Synergy $0.22
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+49% Synergy $31.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+46% Synergy $3.97
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+43% Synergy $21.41
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+39% Synergy $0.19
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+35% Synergy $19.85
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+35% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+32% Synergy $10.93
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+30% Synergy $0.77
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+21% Synergy $0.50
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+19% Synergy $0.58
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+19% Synergy $3.98
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $3.21
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+16% Synergy $0.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+14% Synergy $39.03
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $44.50
World Map World Map
+12% Synergy $0.17
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+12% Synergy $3.67
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+11% Synergy $0.35
The Regalia The Regalia
+11% Synergy $1.09
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+10% Synergy $21.78
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+9% Synergy $2.29
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+9% Synergy $18.85
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.26
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $2.53
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+8% Synergy $4.10
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+8% Synergy $0.42
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.37
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.07
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+7% Synergy $2.16
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $28.23
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $3.32
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $59.49
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+6% Synergy $51.14
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.56
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $10.66
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.63
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+5% Synergy $7.52
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $40.21
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $10.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.50
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $5.96
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-17% Synergy $14.14
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-18% Synergy $10.95

Enchantments

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

Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+31% Synergy $3.20
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+31% Synergy $0.18
Soul Stair Expedition Soul Stair Expedition
+28% Synergy $0.14
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+22% Synergy $5.53
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.32
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $11.63
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+9% Synergy $1.46
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+6% Synergy $26.06
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $1.71
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $2.19
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $3.13
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $1.22
No Mercy No Mercy
+1% Synergy $24.01
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-3% Synergy $1.42
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-4% Synergy $7.61
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $16.60
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-10% Synergy $23.95
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-11% Synergy $8.58
Black Market Black Market
-15% Synergy $4.19

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+5% Synergy $0.84
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+5% Synergy $0.54

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.43
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.29
Everglades Everglades
+17% Synergy $1.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $52.16
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+15% Synergy $4.66
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+14% Synergy $2.44
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+13% Synergy $0.54
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.30
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+11% Synergy $0.89
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $31.12
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+6% Synergy $35.44
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $11.76
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.45
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+6% Synergy $0.16
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+5% Synergy $12.25
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+5% Synergy $0.79
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $11.60
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.45
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.70
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.28
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+5% Synergy $4.57
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.30
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $0.90
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+3% Synergy $13.02
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $8.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.29
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+1% Synergy $90.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $1.01
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.70
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $37.83
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-2% Synergy $3.94
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy $0.42
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $10.57
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $43.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+13% Synergy $3.60
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $9.70
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+6% Synergy $0.12
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.81
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $34.46
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-6% Synergy $65.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-10% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+64% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+60% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+49% Synergy $2.30
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+47% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+45% Synergy $0.27
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+44% Synergy $0.32
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+42% Synergy $0.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $26.47
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+26% Synergy $0.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+25% Synergy $17.54
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+25% Synergy $28.47
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+25% Synergy $0.11
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+25% Synergy $0.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+24% Synergy $19.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+22% Synergy $35.73
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.27
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+20% Synergy $0.41
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+18% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+17% Synergy $1.76
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+17% Synergy $0.30
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+17% Synergy $0.25
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+16% Synergy $5.58
Warped Landscape Warped Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.16
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+8% Synergy $33.69
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+8% Synergy $20.45
Terminal Moraine Terminal Moraine
+8% Synergy $0.13
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.58
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bad River Bad River
+6% Synergy $1.44
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.37
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.42
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.22

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