Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
Flying Exalted (Whenever a creature you control attacks alone, that creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever Nefarox attacks alone, defending player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
How Nefarox decks play in EDH
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis is a mono-black commander costing 4BB, and its legendary creature - demon line shapes the whole deck around it. Sacrifice is built into the card, which pairs it with cheap recursive creatures and payoffs that trigger when something dies. The card rewards attacking, so the deck is built to keep creatures pointed at opponents rather than sitting back. The cards below are the ones Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $10.35Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (1)
Card draw (1)
Removal (1)
Creatures (5)
Synergy & payoffs (11)
Lands (1)
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What colours can I use in a Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis deck?
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis has a mono-black colour identity, so every card in the deck must be black or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis?
The cards played most often in Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis decks include The Master of Lake-town, Nighthowl Pursuer, Servant of Nefarox. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $10.35 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.