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Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
Price tag $0.91

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

#1509 Current Rank
#1471 Last Week
#1694 Past 2 Years

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.

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+4% Synergy $7.92
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+4% Synergy $6.51
Wander Off Wander Off
+2% Synergy $0.09
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
-3% Synergy $1.22
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-3% Synergy $3.08

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 $2.76
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+69% Synergy $1.26
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+68% Synergy $0.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+65% Synergy $5.78
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+63% Synergy $3.27
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+62% Synergy $0.77
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.31
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+54% Synergy $0.37
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+54% Synergy $0.38
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+53% Synergy $2.21

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 $0.30
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+46% Synergy $9.72
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+44% Synergy $0.75
Mutilate Mutilate
+39% Synergy $1.95
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+33% Synergy $0.45
Defile Defile
+27% Synergy $1.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.95
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $18.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.21
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $3.90

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 $31.82
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $72.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $60.87
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $37.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $17.94

Creatures

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

PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+44% Synergy $0.53
Nightmare Nightmare
+39% Synergy $0.19
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+38% Synergy $0.24
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+36% Synergy $3.12
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+36% Synergy $6.78
Guul Draz Overseer Guul Draz Overseer
+36% Synergy $0.23
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+32% Synergy $5.16
Squelching Leeches Squelching Leeches
+32% Synergy $0.14
Caustic Crawler Caustic Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.18
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+27% Synergy $0.63
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
+23% Synergy $3.34
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+22% Synergy $0.68
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+21% Synergy $0.11
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+20% Synergy $25.96
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+20% Synergy $3.84
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+19% Synergy $0.19
Scrib Nibblers Scrib Nibblers
+18% Synergy $0.36
Filth Filth
+17% Synergy $7.79
Liliana's Shade Liliana's Shade
+17% Synergy $0.08
Geyserfield Stalker Geyserfield Stalker
+17% Synergy $0.04
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+16% Synergy $35.79
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.31
Dreadwurm Dreadwurm
+16% Synergy $0.13
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+13% Synergy $0.26
Hagra Crocodile Hagra Crocodile
+13% Synergy $0.07
Herald of Leshrac Herald of Leshrac
+13% Synergy $5.69
Surrakar Marauder Surrakar Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.04
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+11% Synergy $0.32
Cat-Gator Cat-Gator
+11% Synergy $0.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $46.57
Beamsaw Prospector Beamsaw Prospector
+6% Synergy $0.18
Farfinder Farfinder
+6% Synergy $0.18
Hedron Rover Hedron Rover
+6% Synergy $0.18
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+4% Synergy $0.88
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+4% Synergy $0.77
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+4% Synergy $0.58
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+3% Synergy $0.85
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+3% Synergy $4.07
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+3% Synergy $4.10
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.87
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+1% Synergy $14.62
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
0% Synergy $2.89
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
0% Synergy $38.00
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-2% Synergy $23.37
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-2% Synergy $9.60
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
-2% Synergy $9.69
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-2% Synergy $1.17
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-3% Synergy $4.12
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-5% Synergy $93.02
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-12% Synergy $0.68

Instants

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

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+36% Synergy $0.30
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+31% Synergy $0.29
Tomb Hex Tomb Hex
+12% Synergy $0.16
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+12% Synergy $0.18
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+8% Synergy $0.29
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.22
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+6% Synergy $18.49
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.57
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+4% Synergy $3.33
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.47
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $10.06
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.29
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.25
Darkness Darkness
+2% Synergy $23.86
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+0% Synergy $7.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.79
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy $0.31
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
0% Synergy $4.00
Feign Death Feign Death
0% Synergy $1.13
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-1% Synergy $0.76
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $8.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $28.12
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.58
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-5% Synergy $2.01
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-11% Synergy $14.52
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-13% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
-19% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Corrupt Corrupt
+30% Synergy $0.11
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+21% Synergy $41.92
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.29
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $0.34
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+15% Synergy $3.98
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+14% Synergy $0.19
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $3.67
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.36
Profane Command Profane Command
+11% Synergy $0.35
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.32
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+8% Synergy $2.57
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+8% Synergy $6.19
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+6% Synergy $3.33
Mind Sludge Mind Sludge
+5% Synergy $0.16
Nightmare Incursion Nightmare Incursion
+5% Synergy $1.14
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+4% Synergy $5.52
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+4% Synergy $5.70
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.38
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.32
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+2% Synergy $1.85
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $5.26
Damnation Damnation
+0% Synergy $20.99
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $0.31
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $26.04
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $5.05
Reanimate Reanimate
-21% Synergy $8.19
Victimize Victimize
-21% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+51% Synergy $0.17
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+49% Synergy $34.13
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+45% Synergy $3.53
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+44% Synergy $5.16
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+38% Synergy $0.27
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+34% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+33% Synergy $19.23
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+29% Synergy $9.50
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+28% Synergy $0.82
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+19% Synergy $0.66
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+18% Synergy $10.32
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+17% Synergy $0.62
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.25
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+15% Synergy $0.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+13% Synergy $30.98
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $45.61
World Map World Map
+11% Synergy $0.22
The Regalia The Regalia
+11% Synergy $1.15
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+11% Synergy $0.38
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+10% Synergy $5.15
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+10% Synergy $15.32
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+9% Synergy $2.62
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.23
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+8% Synergy $21.73
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $2.69
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+7% Synergy $3.54
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+7% Synergy $0.36
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $3.65
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $26.88
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+6% Synergy $0.17
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+6% Synergy $2.10
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+6% Synergy $51.30
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $70.05
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $4.17
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+5% Synergy $0.38
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.57
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $7.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.44
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.25
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $39.40
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-4% Synergy $7.41
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-14% Synergy $5.24
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-15% Synergy $5.27
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-17% Synergy $11.34

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 $0.19
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+30% Synergy $4.57
Soul Stair Expedition Soul Stair Expedition
+28% Synergy $0.11
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+22% Synergy $8.40
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.37
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+8% Synergy $2.46
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+7% Synergy $12.05
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+6% Synergy $39.45
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $2.67
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.22
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $2.69
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $0.66
No Mercy No Mercy
+1% Synergy $26.10
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-2% Synergy $6.08
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-3% Synergy $1.42
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $19.62
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-10% Synergy $25.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $5.00
Black Market Black Market
-15% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+8% Synergy $0.33
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+4% Synergy $0.94
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+4% Synergy $0.78

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.38
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.35
Everglades Everglades
+15% Synergy $1.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $63.55
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+13% Synergy $4.35
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+12% Synergy $0.56
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+12% Synergy $3.83
Vesuva Vesuva
+10% Synergy $3.18
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+10% Synergy $0.91
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $39.40
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $33.04
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+5% Synergy $8.92
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.55
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.25
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+4% Synergy $13.07
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+4% Synergy $2.37
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+4% Synergy $0.46
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+4% Synergy $13.56
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.70
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.87
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+2% Synergy $18.78
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.52
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+1% Synergy $120.88
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.26
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $40.73
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy $0.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $10.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $51.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+12% Synergy $3.59
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+10% Synergy $0.68
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $11.98
Lantern of Revealing Lantern of Revealing
+5% Synergy $0.23
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $35.66
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-8% Synergy $86.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-10% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+64% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+61% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+49% Synergy $3.30
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+46% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+45% Synergy $0.33
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+43% Synergy $0.31
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+42% Synergy $0.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+26% Synergy $31.86
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+25% Synergy $17.33
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+24% Synergy $32.02
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+24% Synergy $0.40
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+24% Synergy $18.92
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.25
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+22% Synergy $0.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+21% Synergy $37.91
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+18% Synergy $0.30
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+18% Synergy $0.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+17% Synergy $0.54
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+17% Synergy $0.97
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+15% Synergy $0.28
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+15% Synergy $0.27
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+14% Synergy $6.41
Warped Landscape Warped Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.23
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+7% Synergy $25.69
Terminal Moraine Terminal Moraine
+7% Synergy $0.19
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $35.38
Bad River Bad River
+6% Synergy $1.25
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+6% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.70
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.87
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.79
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $2.00

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