Ob Nixilis, the Adversary: A Demon of Deception
Step into the shadowy streets of New Capenna with Ob Nixilis, the Adversary, a mythic legendary planeswalker whose cunning and ruthlessness can turn the tide of any battle. With a mana cost of {1}{B}{R}, this formidable foe starts with a loyalty of 3 and boasts the unique ability to copy itself, thanks to its Casualty X mechanic. This means when you sacrifice a creature to cast it, you can create a token copy, putting pressure on your opponent while maintaining your board presence. Combine this with cards like Deadly Dispute to refill your hand or Fable of the Mirror-Breaker for synergy, and you’ll be setting traps your opponent never saw coming.
Ob Nixilis thrives in decks that revolve around sacrificing creatures for value. Its +1 ability allows you to exile a card from your opponent's graveyard while also ensuring that your own demons take center stage. Its -2 ability creates a 1/1 red Devil creature token, which can deal crucial damage to your opponents. Finally, the game-altering -7 ability causes your target player to lose 7 life and allows you to draw seven cards, creating a powerful late-game advantage. This foil version not only enhances your collection but ensures that your strategy is as dazzling as it is deadly.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{B}{R}
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Card Type: Planeswalker
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Subtypes: Legendary, Nixilis
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): 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: Exile target opponent's graveyard.
-2: Create a 1/1 red Devil creature token with "When this creature dies, it deals 1 damage to any target."
-7: Target player draws seven cards and loses 7 life.
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Loyalty: 3
