Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
March of the Machine: The Aftermath 176 • mythic
- Set
- March of the Machine: The Aftermath
- Collector number
- 176
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Zezhou Chen
- Market price
- $22.06
What it does
Flying, trample
Whenever one or more opponents each lose exactly 1 life, put a +1/+1 counter on Ob Nixilis. Exile the top card of your library. Until your next end step, you may play that card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin was released as part of the March of the Machine: The Aftermath set in 2023. This micro-set served as an epilogue to the expansive Phyrexian invasion storyline, focusing on the immediate aftermath of the conflict and the shifting power dynamics across the multiverse. The card depicts Ob Nixilis, a character known for his ruthless nature and his recurring role as a antagonist within the Magic: The Gathering lore, as he navigates the chaos left behind by the invasion.
The art was created by illustrator Matt Stewart, who sought to capture the character's formidable presence and his opportunistic advancement amidst the wreckage of the multiverse. The design centers on a trigger-heavy mechanic that rewards players for opponents losing life, a thematic nod to the character's penchant for exploiting suffering for personal gain. Upon its release, the card drew significant attention from the Commander community due to its unique synergy with ping-based strategies and its status as a sought-after legendary creature.
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