Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
Streets of New Capenna 284 • mythic
- Set
- Streets of New Capenna
- Collector number
- 284
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Tom Roberts
- Market price
- $2.81
What it does
Casualty X. The copy isn't legendary and has starting loyalty X. (As you cast this spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power X. When you do, copy this spell. The copy becomes a token.)
+1: Each opponent loses 2 life unless they discard a card. If you control a Demon or Devil, you gain 2 life.
−2: Create a 1/1 red Devil creature token with "When this token dies, it deals 1 damage to any target."
−7: Target player draws seven cards and loses 7 life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary was released in 2022 as part of the Streets of New Capenna expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card introduced a unique gameplay mechanic called casualty, which allowed players to sacrifice a creature to copy the planeswalker spell. Narratively, the set explored the art deco-inspired city of New Capenna, a metropolis defined by its warring demon-led crime families, where Ob Nixilis sought to exploit the city's power source, halo, to restore his own lost spark and dominion.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his atmospheric and character-driven fantasy art. Voss crafted the image to reflect the character's ruthless and manipulative nature, utilizing sharp, angular lighting and deep, saturated reds to emphasize his demonic heritage. Upon release, the design was noted for its power level and its complex interaction with the sacrifice-heavy environment of the set, quickly becoming a focal point of discussions regarding the competitive health of the Standard format.
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