Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
Casting Cost: {1}{B}{R}
Card Type: Legendary Planeswalker - Nixilis
Loyalty: 3
Card Text:
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Casualty X. The copy isn't legendary and has starting loyalty X. Casualty 2. (As you cast this spell, you may sacrifice a creature with power X. When you do, copy this spell and you may choose new targets for the copy.)
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+1: Each opponent loses 2 life unless they discard a card. If you control a Demon or Devil, you gain 2 life.
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-2: Create a 1/1 red Devil creature token with "When this creature dies, it deals 1 damage to any target."
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-7: Target player draws seven cards and loses 7 life.
Artist: Yongjae Choi
Strengths:
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Casualty Mechanic: Provides flexibility and board presence by potentially allowing for a second planeswalker.
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Life Drain: The +1 ability serves as both disruption and life gain if you control a Demon or Devil.
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Token Generation: The -2 ability offers board presence and reach.
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Card Advantage: The ultimate is both a card advantage engine and a significant life loss for the opponent.
Weaknesses:
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Low Starting Loyalty: Begins with only 3 loyalty, making it vulnerable to attack.
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Cost of Casualty: Requires sacrificing a creature, which might be a steep price depending on the board state.
Potential Deck Placement:
- This planeswalker would fit well in midrange or control decks focusing on life drain and board presence.
- It could also find a home in Demon or Devil tribal decks.
Flavor and Art:
- The artwork by Yongjae Choi likely portrays Ob Nixilis in a menacing pose, surrounded by Demonic or hellish imagery.
- The abilities all center around the dark and disruptive nature of Ob Nixilis.
Overall Impression:
- Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is a versatile planeswalker with an innovative "Casualty" mechanic that can provide extra value. While its starting loyalty is a bit low, the combination of life drain, card disruption, and token generation makes it a well-rounded threat in various game scenarios.