Despoiler of Souls
Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis 45 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis
- Collector number
- 45
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
This creature can't block.
black mana black mana, Exile two other creature cards from your graveyard: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Rats and vultures devour. It desecrates.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Despoiler of Souls on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Despoiler of Souls was released in 2015 as part of the Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to highlight the necromantic, relentless nature of the planeswalker Ob Nixilis, serving as a recurring threat that players could return from the graveyard to the battlefield by exiling other creatures. It was conceived as a mechanical representation of the character's ability to draw power from death and decay within the game's broader narrative framework.
The artwork for the card was commissioned from illustrator Nils Hamm, known for his distinct, atmospheric style within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. Hamm's depiction of the Despoiler focuses on a dark, ethereal entity emerging from the shadows, capturing the menacing essence of the Black mana color identity. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid utility piece for graveyard-centric strategies, appreciated by players for its synergy with various discard and sacrifice mechanics common in the set's design.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Despoiler of Souls
Despoiler of Souls is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis 45 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Despoiler of Souls on collecto.rs?
Despoiler of Souls doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Despoiler of Souls?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Despoiler of Souls catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Despoiler of Souls is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
