Quick Answer

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Nixilis from PRM (PRM) costing {1}{B}{R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary MTG card

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary

Legendary Planeswalker — Nixilis

Card Text

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.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 3 mythic CMC: 3.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Tom Roberts
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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ob Nixilis, the Adversary? Basics

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is a Legendary Planeswalker — Nixilis card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Ob Nixilis, the Adversary cost to cast? Basics

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary has a mana cost of {1}{B}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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, the Adversary's mana cost of {1}{B}{R} 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, the Adversary has a mana value of 3.0. 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, the Adversary's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Ob Nixilis, the Adversary? Pricing

Price data for Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Ob Nixilis, the Adversary? Pricing

You can purchase Ob Nixilis, the Adversary 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, the Adversary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ob Nixilis, the Adversary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ob Nixilis, the Adversary legal in Modern? Legality

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ob Nixilis, the Adversary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary 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, the Adversary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ob Nixilis, the Adversary legal in Legacy? Legality

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ob Nixilis, the Adversary legal in Vintage? Legality

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary 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, the Adversary legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ob Nixilis, the Adversary 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, the Adversary from? Details

This printing of Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 99687.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ob Nixilis, the Adversary's rarity? Details

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is a mythic card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Ob Nixilis, the Adversary? Details

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary was illustrated by Tom Roberts.

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, the Adversary's starting loyalty? Details

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary 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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