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Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
Price tag $1.93

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

#1570 Current Rank
#1817 Last Week
#1704 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.

Cat-Gator Cat-Gator
+11% Synergy $0.06
Fatal Fissure Fatal Fissure
+4% Synergy $0.06
Dai Li Indoctrination Dai Li Indoctrination
+2% Synergy $0.03
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
0% Synergy $1.26
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
-1% Synergy $0.69

High Synergy Cards

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

Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+70% Synergy $4.77
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+69% Synergy $4.06
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+67% Synergy $5.39
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+67% Synergy $0.07
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+62% Synergy $3.80
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+60% Synergy $1.83
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+56% Synergy $0.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.20
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+54% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+54% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+50% Synergy $31.32
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+47% Synergy $4.84
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+46% Synergy $0.96
Mutilate Mutilate
+37% Synergy $1.78
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+32% Synergy $0.29
Defile Defile
+26% Synergy $0.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.38
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $15.03
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $3.42

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+12% Synergy $34.05
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $58.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88
Necropotence Necropotence
-6% Synergy $20.55
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-13% Synergy $12.79

Creatures

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

Nightmare Nightmare
+41% Synergy $0.14
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+39% Synergy $2.23
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+39% Synergy $0.27
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+37% Synergy $5.04
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+37% Synergy $0.12
Guul Draz Overseer Guul Draz Overseer
+37% Synergy $0.15
Squelching Leeches Squelching Leeches
+34% Synergy $0.14
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+33% Synergy $4.54
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+30% Synergy $0.75
Caustic Crawler Caustic Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.17
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+24% Synergy $0.06
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+24% Synergy $2.76
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+22% Synergy $0.13
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+22% Synergy $22.71
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+21% Synergy $0.89
Liliana's Shade Liliana's Shade
+21% Synergy $0.06
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+20% Synergy $2.77
Scrib Nibblers Scrib Nibblers
+20% Synergy $0.25
Filth Filth
+17% Synergy $6.59
Dreadwurm Dreadwurm
+17% Synergy $0.05
Geyserfield Stalker Geyserfield Stalker
+17% Synergy $0.14
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.13
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+15% Synergy $0.26
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+14% Synergy $24.14
Hagra Crocodile Hagra Crocodile
+14% Synergy $0.15
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+13% Synergy $5.74
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+13% Synergy $0.11
Surrakar Marauder Surrakar Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.08
Farfinder Farfinder
+8% Synergy $0.04
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $32.89
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+7% Synergy $1.03
Hedron Rover Hedron Rover
+7% Synergy $0.11
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+6% Synergy $0.81
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.08
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+5% Synergy $0.48
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+5% Synergy $0.50
Plasmancer Plasmancer
+5% Synergy $0.24
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+4% Synergy $5.38
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+4% Synergy $3.33
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+2% Synergy $9.27
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $1.99
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-1% Synergy $16.27
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
-1% Synergy $31.79
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-2% Synergy $6.72
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
-2% Synergy $6.13
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-3% Synergy $1.61
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-4% Synergy $1.63
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-5% Synergy $74.53
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-9% Synergy $3.81
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-11% Synergy $0.97

Instants

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

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+35% Synergy $0.24
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+35% Synergy $0.10
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+14% Synergy $0.21
Tomb Hex Tomb Hex
+14% Synergy $0.03
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.07
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+9% Synergy $0.11
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.96
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.53
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.19
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.11
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+5% Synergy $1.89
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $14.91
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.94
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $3.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.27
Darkness Darkness
0% Synergy $22.58
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.46
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $4.67
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-1% Synergy $0.74
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $18.15
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-2% Synergy $2.92
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $0.76
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.69
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-4% Synergy $4.67
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $10.92
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-16% Synergy $0.13
Village Rites Village Rites
-19% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Corrupt Corrupt
+31% Synergy $0.12
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+22% Synergy $23.14
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.13
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+16% Synergy $4.45
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+16% Synergy $0.17
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $0.28
Profane Command Profane Command
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+13% Synergy $0.46
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.43
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+10% Synergy $0.46
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+9% Synergy $3.22
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.40
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+8% Synergy $1.27
Nightmare Incursion Nightmare Incursion
+6% Synergy $1.34
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.52
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+5% Synergy $4.00
Mind Sludge Mind Sludge
+5% Synergy $0.11
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.81
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.25
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.35
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+2% Synergy $1.44
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $3.11
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $16.91
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.33
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $23.02
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $6.30
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.42
Reanimate Reanimate
-21% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+50% Synergy $0.12
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+46% Synergy $2.33
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+46% Synergy $20.98
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+40% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+39% Synergy $17.59
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+35% Synergy $0.20
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+33% Synergy $9.12
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+30% Synergy $0.72
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+22% Synergy $0.38
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+20% Synergy $0.42
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+20% Synergy $3.31
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.05
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+16% Synergy $0.12
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $36.27
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $38.64
World Map World Map
+13% Synergy $0.07
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+12% Synergy $2.96
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+11% Synergy $0.27
The Regalia The Regalia
+11% Synergy $0.83
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $2.58
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.10
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+10% Synergy $20.37
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+9% Synergy $18.29
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.20
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+8% Synergy $1.59
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+8% Synergy $0.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $19.47
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+7% Synergy $2.52
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $1.54
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $2.96
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.07
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+7% Synergy $0.40
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $42.86
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.72
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+6% Synergy $44.04
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+6% Synergy $7.05
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.42
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.93
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $8.44
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $8.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.86
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $5.66
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-17% Synergy $7.87
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-18% Synergy $10.28

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
+30% Synergy $3.25
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+28% Synergy $0.08
Soul Stair Expedition Soul Stair Expedition
+28% Synergy $0.11
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+23% Synergy $4.50
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.26
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $7.54
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+9% Synergy $1.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $3.28
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+5% Synergy $18.22
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $1.62
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+4% Synergy $0.84
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $0.46
No Mercy No Mercy
+1% Synergy $20.14
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-3% Synergy $1.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $11.69
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $5.00
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-9% Synergy $21.33
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $7.76
Black Market Black Market
-14% Synergy $3.63

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+10% Synergy $0.24
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+5% Synergy $0.34
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+4% Synergy $0.57

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+53% Synergy $2.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.38
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+17% Synergy $46.63
Everglades Everglades
+17% Synergy $0.92
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.38
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+14% Synergy $1.43
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+14% Synergy $3.62
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.48
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.78
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $25.92
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+6% Synergy $29.68
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+6% Synergy $0.10
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+6% Synergy $2.22
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+6% Synergy $4.18
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+5% Synergy $11.84
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+5% Synergy $11.17
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+5% Synergy $1.22
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.31
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $6.17
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.56
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.31
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.22
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+2% Synergy $8.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.64
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $2.80
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
0% Synergy $81.88
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-1% Synergy $3.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.81
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $4.91
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-6% Synergy $0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-9% Synergy $7.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $37.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+13% Synergy $3.17
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+7% Synergy $0.08
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $9.68
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.48
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $25.64
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-5% Synergy $58.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+65% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+60% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+49% Synergy $4.63
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+46% Synergy $0.15
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+45% Synergy $0.21
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+44% Synergy $0.12
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+41% Synergy $0.23
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+28% Synergy $20.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+28% Synergy $13.73
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+28% Synergy $20.18
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+28% Synergy $0.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+26% Synergy $15.51
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+26% Synergy $0.31
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+24% Synergy $31.41
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.18
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+21% Synergy $0.44
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+18% Synergy $2.22
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+18% Synergy $0.13
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+18% Synergy $0.13
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+18% Synergy $0.14
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+16% Synergy $4.60
Warped Landscape Warped Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.14
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+9% Synergy $18.97
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+8% Synergy $25.16
Terminal Moraine Terminal Moraine
+8% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.48
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+7% Synergy $0.10
Bad River Bad River
+7% Synergy $0.85
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.08
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.27
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.09

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