Quick Answer

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Nixilis from C14 (C14) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath MTG card

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath

Legendary Planeswalker — Nixilis

Card Text

[+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}{B}, 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.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 3 mythic CMC: 5.0 C14 C14 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

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$1.14
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€2.44
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath? Basics

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath is a Legendary Planeswalker — Nixilis card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+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}{B}, 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."

How much mana does Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath cost to cast? Basics

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath's mana cost of {3}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath's current oracle text is: "[+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}{B}, 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."

What is the current price of Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath? Pricing

The current market price for Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath is approximately $1.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath? Pricing

You can purchase Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath legal in Legacy? Legality

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath legal in Vintage? Legality

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath from? Details

This printing of Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath is from C14 (C14), with collector number 27.

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath's rarity? Details

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath is a mythic card in C14.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath? Details

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath was illustrated by Daarken.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath's starting loyalty? Details

Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath enters the battlefield with 3 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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