Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
Commander 2014 27 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2014
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $1.90
What it does
+2: Each opponent loses 1 life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.
−2: Create a 5/5 black Demon creature token with flying. You lose 2 life.
−8: You get an emblem with "1 generic mana black mana, Sacrifice a creature: You gain X life and draw X cards, where X is the sacrificed creature's power."
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath can be your commander.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath was released in 2014 as part of the Commander 2014 set, which marked the first time the Magic: The Gathering card game featured planeswalkers specifically designed to serve as commanders. This card represents a pivotal moment in the character's arc, depicting his time as a fallen planeswalker stranded on the plane of Zendikar before his eventual ascension to demonhood. The design team aimed to capture his manipulative, power-hungry nature through abilities that sacrifice creature life to gain card advantage or produce threats.
The card was illustrated by Daarken, a veteran fantasy artist known for his dark and visceral style, which fits the aesthetic of the black mana color identity. In designing the visual, the focus was placed on conveying Nixilis's imposing, regal, and cruel demeanor. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic resonance with the Commander format, offering a distinct playstyle that rewarded players for managing their life total and controlling the board state through aggressive attrition.
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