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Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
Price tag $2.96

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

#1768 Current Rank
#1853 Last Week
#1690 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.

PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+28% Synergy $0.29
World Map World Map
+13% Synergy $0.15
The Regalia The Regalia
+11% Synergy $2.25
Gravblade Heavy Gravblade Heavy
+7% Synergy $0.03
Vote Out Vote Out
+6% Synergy $0.11

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 $1.67
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+69% Synergy $1.16
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+67% Synergy $7.32
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+66% Synergy $0.12
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+62% Synergy $1.66
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+57% Synergy $0.85
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+55% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+55% Synergy $0.26
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+53% Synergy $2.85
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+52% Synergy $0.10

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
+51% Synergy $0.24
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+45% Synergy $5.91
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+45% Synergy $0.92
Mutilate Mutilate
+34% Synergy $1.57
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+30% Synergy $0.43
Defile Defile
+25% Synergy $0.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.30
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $11.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $2.94

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 $35.56
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $50.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Necropotence Necropotence
-7% Synergy $17.52
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $11.59

Creatures

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

Nightmare Nightmare
+43% Synergy $0.07
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+38% Synergy $2.54
Guul Draz Overseer Guul Draz Overseer
+38% Synergy $0.15
Squelching Leeches Squelching Leeches
+37% Synergy $0.23
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+36% Synergy $0.15
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+35% Synergy $5.58
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+33% Synergy $4.10
Caustic Crawler Caustic Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.12
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+30% Synergy $0.37
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+27% Synergy $0.05
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+26% Synergy $2.59
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+23% Synergy $0.09
Liliana's Shade Liliana's Shade
+21% Synergy $0.07
Scrib Nibblers Scrib Nibblers
+21% Synergy $0.35
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+20% Synergy $1.58
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+20% Synergy $2.20
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+20% Synergy $25.32
Dreadwurm Dreadwurm
+18% Synergy $0.06
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+17% Synergy $0.28
Geyserfield Stalker Geyserfield Stalker
+17% Synergy $0.04
Filth Filth
+16% Synergy $7.09
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+15% Synergy $0.20
Hagra Crocodile Hagra Crocodile
+15% Synergy $0.07
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+14% Synergy $6.11
Surrakar Marauder Surrakar Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.03
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+12% Synergy $24.34
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+9% Synergy $1.11
Farfinder Farfinder
+9% Synergy $0.10
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+8% Synergy $0.45
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+7% Synergy $9.21
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $30.11
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+7% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Rover Hedron Rover
+7% Synergy $0.12
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+6% Synergy $0.49
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $0.93
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+5% Synergy $3.04
Plasmancer Plasmancer
+5% Synergy $0.28
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+4% Synergy $0.94
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+4% Synergy $1.16
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+2% Synergy $10.53
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
0% Synergy $2.10
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-1% Synergy $15.89
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
-1% Synergy $27.37
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-2% Synergy $1.32
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-2% Synergy $8.02
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
-2% Synergy $6.43
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-5% Synergy $63.03
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-6% Synergy $1.09
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-9% Synergy $5.30
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $0.67

Instants

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

Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+34% Synergy $0.11
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+31% Synergy $0.18
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+14% Synergy $0.21
Tomb Hex Tomb Hex
+14% Synergy $0.04
Murder Murder
+10% Synergy $0.06
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+9% Synergy $0.19
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.96
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $1.88
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.12
Gravkill Gravkill
+5% Synergy $0.13
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.79
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $16.38
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.06
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+1% Synergy $0.66
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $2.59
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $0.84
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-2% Synergy $1.47
Darkness Darkness
-2% Synergy $22.77
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.24
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-3% Synergy $4.80
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.80
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-5% Synergy $3.88
Overkill Overkill
-5% Synergy $0.36
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $12.97
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-16% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

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

Corrupt Corrupt
+32% Synergy $0.07
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+21% Synergy $20.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.28
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+15% Synergy $2.13
Profane Command Profane Command
+15% Synergy $0.31
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+15% Synergy $0.20
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+12% Synergy $0.60
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+10% Synergy $0.75
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+8% Synergy $3.92
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+8% Synergy $1.33
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.38
Nightmare Incursion Nightmare Incursion
+7% Synergy $1.37
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+6% Synergy $3.91
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.68
Mind Sludge Mind Sludge
+5% Synergy $0.09
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+4% Synergy $0.94
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.75
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+2% Synergy $0.25
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $2.49
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.98
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.50
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $18.68
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $18.70
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.30
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-7% Synergy $0.49
Reanimate Reanimate
-22% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+51% Synergy $0.12
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+49% Synergy $2.31
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+49% Synergy $27.40
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+46% Synergy $27.08
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+41% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+40% Synergy $20.45
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+35% Synergy $0.16
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+34% Synergy $0.69
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+33% Synergy $8.42
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+25% Synergy $0.50
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+21% Synergy $0.47
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+20% Synergy $2.84
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+16% Synergy $2.15
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+16% Synergy $0.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $31.55
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $35.07
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+12% Synergy $1.73
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.14
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+12% Synergy $2.16
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+11% Synergy $0.23
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+10% Synergy $14.39
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+9% Synergy $14.66
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $1.06
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+8% Synergy $1.18
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $41.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $17.15
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+7% Synergy $1.78
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+7% Synergy $0.79
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.19
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.08
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $1.11
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+7% Synergy $0.18
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+7% Synergy $0.37
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+6% Synergy $5.10
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.42
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.11
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $12.75
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $5.37
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+5% Synergy $31.41
Journeyer's Kite Journeyer's Kite
+5% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $33.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.45
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $7.52
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-17% Synergy $5.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-18% Synergy $7.55

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
+28% Synergy $1.93
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+28% Synergy $0.12
Soul Stair Expedition Soul Stair Expedition
+28% Synergy $0.11
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+23% Synergy $4.77
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+10% Synergy $2.40
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.24
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+8% Synergy $6.39
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $1.31
Phyresis Phyresis
+6% Synergy $0.90
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+5% Synergy $26.18
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $1.55
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+4% Synergy $1.53
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.56
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $15.01
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-3% Synergy $0.59
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $15.42
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $3.53
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $6.79
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-10% Synergy $18.67
Black Market Black Market
-14% Synergy $3.61

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+9% Synergy $0.37
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+4% Synergy $0.25
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+4% Synergy $0.51

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.27
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $47.16
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.64
Everglades Everglades
+15% Synergy $0.71
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+15% Synergy $3.66
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+14% Synergy $1.86
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+12% Synergy $0.63
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $4.02
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $24.56
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+6% Synergy $11.54
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+6% Synergy $21.58
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $8.17
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.43
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.19
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $5.17
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.21
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.45
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+5% Synergy $3.98
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+4% Synergy $0.69
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $14.84
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+3% Synergy $9.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+1% Synergy $0.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.46
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.57
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
0% Synergy $88.37
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.76
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.08
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-6% Synergy $0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-10% Synergy $6.61
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $34.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.61
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+8% Synergy $0.07
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $7.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $17.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.51

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 $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+48% Synergy $3.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+46% Synergy $0.11
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+45% Synergy $0.35
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+43% Synergy $0.26
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+39% Synergy $0.23
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+30% Synergy $0.39
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+28% Synergy $0.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+27% Synergy $22.75
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+27% Synergy $21.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+26% Synergy $13.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+25% Synergy $15.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+23% Synergy $30.44
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+23% Synergy $0.53
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+21% Synergy $0.50
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.15
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+18% Synergy $0.09
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+17% Synergy $1.78
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+15% Synergy $4.27
Warped Landscape Warped Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.22
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+10% Synergy $17.57
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+8% Synergy $24.35
Terminal Moraine Terminal Moraine
+8% Synergy $0.08
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+7% Synergy $0.20
Bad River Bad River
+7% Synergy $0.96
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $0.93
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.43
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07

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