Ob Nixilis, the Fallen

Ob Nixilis, the Fallen was originally released in the 2009 set Zendikar, designed as a powerful legendary creature that showcased the high-risk, high-reward gameplay characteristic of Black mana in the Magic: The Gathering card game. The character, a fallen demonic Planeswalker, was illustrated by Vincent Proce, who sought to capture a sense of decaying grandeur and malevolent power, emphasizing the character's transition from a human warlord to a tortured, obsidian-skinned entity.

This specific iteration of the card appeared in the 2017 Commander anthology collection, Tarkir: Dragonstorm. While the card mechanical identity remained consistent with its original printing, this version featured updated card borders and formatting typical of the Commander product line, which was designed to facilitate multiplayer social gaming rather than the traditional competitive tournament structure. The card remains a staple in casual Commander decks, valued for its ability to rapidly deplete opponent life totals through landfall triggers.