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Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
Price tag $4.41

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

#1854 Current Rank
#1783 Last Week
#1725 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.

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+9% Synergy $0.21
Cat-Gator Cat-Gator
+3% Synergy $2.08
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
0% Synergy $49.99
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
-1% Synergy $0.96
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-4% Synergy $62.36

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 $1.76
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+70% Synergy $6.84
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+67% Synergy $0.09
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+67% Synergy $5.30
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+63% Synergy $2.31
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+61% Synergy $1.43
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+55% Synergy $0.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+55% Synergy $0.26
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+54% Synergy $2.90
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+53% Synergy $0.12

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
+46% Synergy $5.21
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+46% Synergy $1.05
Mutilate Mutilate
+36% Synergy $1.70
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+31% Synergy $0.31
Defile Defile
+26% Synergy $0.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.22
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+14% Synergy $13.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $3.35

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 $40.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $48.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $54.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
Necropotence Necropotence
-6% Synergy $17.41
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-13% Synergy $14.25

Creatures

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

Nightmare Nightmare
+43% Synergy $0.11
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+40% Synergy $2.35
Guul Draz Overseer Guul Draz Overseer
+38% Synergy $0.16
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+36% Synergy $5.53
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+36% Synergy $0.13
Squelching Leeches Squelching Leeches
+36% Synergy $0.15
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+36% Synergy $0.29
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+33% Synergy $4.38
Caustic Crawler Caustic Crawler
+31% Synergy $0.17
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+28% Synergy $0.30
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+25% Synergy $0.05
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+25% Synergy $2.65
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+23% Synergy $0.13
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+22% Synergy $22.38
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+21% Synergy $0.77
Liliana's Shade Liliana's Shade
+21% Synergy $0.05
Scrib Nibblers Scrib Nibblers
+21% Synergy $0.26
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+20% Synergy $2.66
Dreadwurm Dreadwurm
+18% Synergy $0.06
Geyserfield Stalker Geyserfield Stalker
+17% Synergy $0.07
Filth Filth
+16% Synergy $6.30
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.13
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+16% Synergy $0.24
Hagra Crocodile Hagra Crocodile
+15% Synergy $0.13
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+13% Synergy $25.65
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+13% Synergy $5.75
Surrakar Marauder Surrakar Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.08
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+10% Synergy $0.31
Farfinder Farfinder
+8% Synergy $0.08
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $29.53
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+7% Synergy $1.02
Hedron Rover Hedron Rover
+7% Synergy $0.12
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+6% Synergy $0.60
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.05
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+5% Synergy $6.81
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+5% Synergy $0.42
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+5% Synergy $0.50
Plasmancer Plasmancer
+5% Synergy $0.24
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+4% Synergy $3.00
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+2% Synergy $9.50
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $1.99
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-1% Synergy $15.61
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-2% Synergy $8.99
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
-2% Synergy $30.88
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
-3% Synergy $6.67
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-4% Synergy $1.03
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-4% Synergy $1.64
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-5% Synergy $67.82
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-8% Synergy $5.84
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-11% Synergy $0.75

Instants

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

Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+35% Synergy $0.13
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+34% Synergy $0.16
Tomb Hex Tomb Hex
+15% Synergy $0.04
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+14% Synergy $0.19
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+10% Synergy $0.12
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.03
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+8% Synergy $6.17
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $1.51
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.10
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.25
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.74
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.94
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $16.95
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $2.54
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.83
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy $0.49
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-1% Synergy $1.13
Darkness Darkness
-1% Synergy $22.62
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $18.95
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-2% Synergy $2.31
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $0.87
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-3% Synergy $3.84
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-3% Synergy $5.02
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $2.25
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $13.78
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
+31% Synergy $0.10
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+21% Synergy $25.12
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.22
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+17% Synergy $0.20
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+16% Synergy $4.77
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $0.46
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $0.43
Profane Command Profane Command
+14% Synergy $0.25
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.43
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+11% Synergy $0.39
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+9% Synergy $1.17
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.29
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+8% Synergy $3.49
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+6% Synergy $4.63
Nightmare Incursion Nightmare Incursion
+6% Synergy $1.36
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+6% Synergy $3.56
Mind Sludge Mind Sludge
+5% Synergy $0.11
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.77
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+3% Synergy $1.37
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.21
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+2% Synergy $4.25
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $2.12
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $19.28
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.27
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $21.91
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.95
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-7% Synergy $0.49
Reanimate Reanimate
-21% Synergy $5.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+51% Synergy $0.11
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+49% Synergy $28.65
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+47% Synergy $2.12
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+46% Synergy $23.80
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+42% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+39% Synergy $17.06
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+35% Synergy $0.17
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+32% Synergy $0.74
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+32% Synergy $8.44
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+23% Synergy $0.44
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+20% Synergy $2.94
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+19% Synergy $0.35
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.20
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+16% Synergy $0.12
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $36.91
World Map World Map
+15% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $37.23
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+12% Synergy $2.48
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+11% Synergy $0.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $2.30
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.13
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+9% Synergy $15.71
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+9% Synergy $22.42
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $1.54
The Regalia The Regalia
+8% Synergy $1.70
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+8% Synergy $1.57
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $19.88
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+7% Synergy $2.02
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.15
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $2.21
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.08
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+7% Synergy $0.31
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $43.76
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.76
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+6% Synergy $40.14
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $8.78
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $5.16
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $9.90
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+5% Synergy $5.96
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $32.42
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $8.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.32
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $6.19
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-17% Synergy $5.57
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-18% Synergy $7.50

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 $1.59
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+30% Synergy $0.09
Soul Stair Expedition Soul Stair Expedition
+28% Synergy $0.11
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+22% Synergy $4.70
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.23
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+9% Synergy $1.55
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+8% Synergy $7.54
Phyresis Phyresis
+6% Synergy $1.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $2.32
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+5% Synergy $17.97
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $0.93
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.37
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+3% Synergy $3.35
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy $19.09
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-3% Synergy $1.44
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $3.30
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $11.95
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-10% Synergy $21.80
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-11% Synergy $7.52
Black Market Black Market
-14% Synergy $3.33

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+5% Synergy $0.45
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+4% Synergy $0.74

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
+21% Synergy $0.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+16% Synergy $48.67
Everglades Everglades
+16% Synergy $0.85
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+15% Synergy $3.24
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.52
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+14% Synergy $2.80
Vesuva Vesuva
+12% Synergy $3.90
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+11% Synergy $0.65
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $23.13
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+6% Synergy $11.65
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+6% Synergy $25.46
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $8.97
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.29
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.12
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $6.23
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.53
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+5% Synergy $0.44
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+5% Synergy $4.02
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+4% Synergy $1.27
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $18.60
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+3% Synergy $8.09
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.94
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+1% Synergy $1.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $3.04
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
0% Synergy $4.70
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $6.04
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $35.27
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-6% Synergy $0.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-9% Synergy $6.87
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $39.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.55
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $8.66
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+7% Synergy $0.06
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.62
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $23.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.48
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-13% Synergy $0.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+65% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+60% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+49% Synergy $4.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+46% Synergy $0.17
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+45% Synergy $0.22
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+44% Synergy $0.19
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+40% Synergy $1.02
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+28% Synergy $0.34
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+27% Synergy $0.31
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $21.72
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $18.62
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+26% Synergy $13.01
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+24% Synergy $15.26
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+24% Synergy $32.32
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.28
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+23% Synergy $0.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+21% Synergy $0.52
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+19% Synergy $2.01
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.12
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+18% Synergy $0.10
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+16% Synergy $4.79
Warped Landscape Warped Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.16
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+9% Synergy $25.30
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+9% Synergy $18.51
Terminal Moraine Terminal Moraine
+8% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.41
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+7% Synergy $0.94
Bad River Bad River
+7% Synergy $0.97
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.05
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.83
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.06

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