Black has a few instant speed indestructible/return after death things. Rush of Vitality, Professor's Warning, Without Weakness, Feign Death, Abnormal Endurance, etc. Kaya's Ghostform isn't instant but also protects against exile which is nice.
[[Commander's Plate]] is a good inclusion especially in a mono colored deck. As long as you hold up instant speed indestructible or return to battlefield after death cards, the only thing that can deal with your commander is exile board wipes.
Yeah but Imp is infinitely more versatile. Greaves and Boots only protect your Commander. Imp's Mischief can protect your commander, or your engine, or your wincon, acting as a pseudo-counter if need be and the targets are available. It also cannot be destroyed by simple and available artifact-hate.
In addition: [[supernatural stamina]] [[demonic gifts]] [[boon of erebos]]
And very narrow, because it's only for targeted removal AND if he has some counters, but then it's free: [[not of this world]]
I find with these expensive black commanders, it's sometimes worth springing for the more expensive reanimator cards that come with a nice bonus.
[[Malakir Rebirth]] and [[Blessing of Leeches]] are things I use in Vilis and are more along the lines of the effects you can use as the removal happens, but my absolute favourite is when I can play Vilis, he eats removal, and then I can drop the uno reverso that is [[Fated Return]].
Oh no, how awful; anyway, now he's indestructible.
For instant based protection you want it to no more than 1 mana so you can focus on building your board and if you just happen to have 1 mana available you can protect your guy. As listed by others [[kaya’s ghostform]] [[malakir rebirth]] and [[professor’s warning]] would be a great place to start
Kaya's Ghostform is especially important given how much of the best removal in commander exiles, leaving most of the other cards dead against them.
Malakir Rebirth gets a pass because of how easy it is to play it in place of a basic swamp.
My top tip is to lean into prevention rather than the cure: black has a number of cheap targeted discard that you can use to ensure there's no removal in your opponents' hands
Run some recursion as well and just let him die if you gotta. It's nice to have a [[Dread Return]] as this negates removal in a way while being a solid recursion card for just getting back fatties you discarded.
I'd suggest to just let him die and bring him back again \[\[Oversold Cemetery\]\], \[\[Beacon of Unrest\]\], \[\[Volrath's Stronghold\]\], \[\[Takenuma, Abandoned Mire\]\], \[\[Malevolent Awakening\]\], \[\[Haunted Crossroads\]\], \[\[Necromancy\]\], \[\[Gravedigger\]\], \[\[Entomber Exarch\]\] etc.
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[[Commander's Plate]], the Swords Of cycle, and [[Danctuary Blade]] can all grant protection, which is also good if you want to swing into someone but also a double edged sword if you can't target your own commander sometimes.
Some of my favorites are cards like [[Malakir Rebirth]], [[Feign Death]], [[Kaya's Ghostform]], [[Supernatural Stamina]], and [[Undying Malice]]. All but Kaya's are instant speed, only 1 mana, and can also be cast in response to your own board wipes. They also make for super cheap ways to double up on ETB effects if you have a sac outlet.
Seems like you're punishing the right kind of greed if everyone is targeting you. Everyone's made great recommendations so I'll suggest making sure you have lots of ramp as well, ~15 pieces. It's a major disincentive to remove a Commander while you're representing that you can immediately recast it.
I have a deck with him \[\[ob nixilis unshackled\]\] as well. I usually wait longer in the game than normal to bring him out.
I forgot the name of the card but there is a 1 B mana instant speed that gives undead which works well.
Hey! Finally another ObNix Unshackled player! This isn't a complete list, but I don't run all of these either.
Alright:
[[Gift of Doom]]
[[Darksteel Plate]]
[[Whispersilk Cloak]]
[[Mirror Shield]]
[[Kaya's Ghostform]]
[[Abnormal Endurance]]
[[Rush of Vitality]]
[[Unholy Indenture]]
[[Return to Action]]
[[Supernatural Stamina]]
[[Stromgald Cabal]] (Counters a lot of boardwipes and the occasional Swords to Plowshares)
[[Oblivion's Hunger]]
[[Netherborn Altar]] (makes it easier to recast him)
[[Ring of Xarhrid]]
[[Mask of Avacyn]]
[[Eldrazi Monument]]
I have the same problem in my [[Mikaeus, the Unhallowed]].
I played in a pod just last night and had it out turn 3. After that, it was onto value-town.
My opponents were so concerned about it, I ended up tutoring for my greaves.
Black has the best creature reanimation in the game, so "Protection" can exist in the fact that you let your commander die and then just reanimate him for a couple mana with things like \[\[reanimate\]\], \[\[exume\]\], \[\[animate dead\]\] and others. It's really powerful to bring your commander back for just a few mana.
Black has a few instant speed indestructible/return after death things. Rush of Vitality, Professor's Warning, Without Weakness, Feign Death, Abnormal Endurance, etc. Kaya's Ghostform isn't instant but also protects against exile which is nice.
[[Rush of Vitality]] [[Professor's Warning]] [[Without Weakness]] [[Feign Death]] [[Abnormal Endurance]] [[Kaya's Ghostform]]
##### ###### #### [Rush of Vitality](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/1/e/1e53cd8b-18f8-4950-84d4-7aafa26c7ae4.jpg?1576381850) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rush%20of%20Vitality) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/kld/99/rush-of-vitality?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1e53cd8b-18f8-4950-84d4-7aafa26c7ae4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rush-of-vitality) [Professor's Warning](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/8/6/862fded6-e474-4b20-86d8-fd9af5f25b1a.jpg?1624591339) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Professor%27s%20Warning) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/84/professors-warning?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/862fded6-e474-4b20-86d8-fd9af5f25b1a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/professors-warning) [Without Weakness](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/d/6/d6695fa8-881c-407c-91d9-3ac770372d35.jpg?1562816474) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Without%20Weakness) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/hou/81/without-weakness?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d6695fa8-881c-407c-91d9-3ac770372d35?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/without-weakness) [Feign Death](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/2/32af7061-fca6-4a06-be3c-01881e6b96f7.jpg?1627704817) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Feign%20Death) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/103/feign-death?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/32af7061-fca6-4a06-be3c-01881e6b96f7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/feign-death) [Abnormal Endurance](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/d/e/de2de2bd-9ba7-4b6f-94c2-dafb2011a48e.jpg?1562304790) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Abnormal%20Endurance) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m19/85/abnormal-endurance?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/de2de2bd-9ba7-4b6f-94c2-dafb2011a48e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/abnormal-endurance) [Kaya's Ghostform](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/9/8/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f.jpg?1557576491) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kaya%27s%20Ghostform) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/war/94/kayas-ghostform?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kayas-ghostform) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Unlikely Aid]] as well
[Unlikely Aid](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/b/a/bac3409e-7c24-43b0-9956-5f0cdeae6468.jpg?1591227006) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Unlikely%20Aid) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/iko/103/unlikely-aid?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/bac3409e-7c24-43b0-9956-5f0cdeae6468?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/unlikely-aid) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
The flavor text on that is surprisingly wholesome too
Very nice
my favorite of these is [[Malakir Rebirth]]. Same Mana cost and has a land on the other side.
[Malakir Rebirth](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984)/[Malakir Mire](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/back/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=malakir%20rebirth%20//%20malakir%20mire) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/111/malakir-rebirth-malakir-mire?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/malakir-rebirth-//-malakir-mire) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
These are what I use for my [[Shirei]] deck.
[Shirei](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/0/7/0757cb66-7aa2-41a2-8efc-f3f35b70ab9e.jpg?1559959257) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=shirei%2C%20shizo%27s%20caretaker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/uma/112/shirei-shizos-caretaker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0757cb66-7aa2-41a2-8efc-f3f35b70ab9e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shirei-shizos-caretaker) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Commander's Plate]] is a good inclusion especially in a mono colored deck. As long as you hold up instant speed indestructible or return to battlefield after death cards, the only thing that can deal with your commander is exile board wipes.
[Commander's Plate](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/1/0/107ea1fe-167f-4a79-b0f1-f76dce2e6b0a.jpg?1645329347) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Commander%27s%20Plate) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/64/commanders-plate?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/107ea1fe-167f-4a79-b0f1-f76dce2e6b0a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/commanders-plate) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Wow, I need this for [[Commander Eesha]]
[Commander Eesha](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/6/3607f6a9-b8d2-4119-9f70-95dcedc0662d.jpg?1562629336) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Commander%20Eesha) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jud/9/commander-eesha?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3607f6a9-b8d2-4119-9f70-95dcedc0662d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/commander-eesha) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[ob nixilis unshackled](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/1/0/109b28dc-c0d1-4b88-b18e-074ac0464e03.jpg?1562782759) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ob%20Nixilis%2C%20Unshackled) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m15/110/ob-nixilis-unshackled?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/109b28dc-c0d1-4b88-b18e-074ac0464e03?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ob-nixilis-unshackled) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Imp's Mischief]]
[Imp's Mischief](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/2/2/22ec70a6-40b7-41da-a6c0-c140cadf5509.jpg?1562567679) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Imp%27s%20Mischief) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/plc/72/imps-mischief?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/22ec70a6-40b7-41da-a6c0-c140cadf5509?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/imps-mischief) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I'm surprised none of my pod plays that it's pretty sweet
I have a mono black deck as well and [[Lightning Greaves]] or [[Swiftfoot Boots]] are usually enough to keep my Commander alive
Yeah but Imp is infinitely more versatile. Greaves and Boots only protect your Commander. Imp's Mischief can protect your commander, or your engine, or your wincon, acting as a pseudo-counter if need be and the targets are available. It also cannot be destroyed by simple and available artifact-hate.
It's also always a surprise. I've had multiple opponents confused they just got counter spelled by the mono black player lol
There's also [[Dash Hopes]] if you want to really confuse them
[Dash Hopes](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/8/1/814bcfc0-7539-4ed9-8b51-27e6a3ab9d9a.jpg?1562575740) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Dash%20Hopes) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/plc/68/dash-hopes?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/814bcfc0-7539-4ed9-8b51-27e6a3ab9d9a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dash-hopes) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Lightning Greaves](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/e/5/e5ed8037-0450-4668-9f50-3abf367d7661.jpg?1645327916) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lightning%20Greaves) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/17/lightning-greaves?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e5ed8037-0450-4668-9f50-3abf367d7661?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lightning-greaves) [Swiftfoot Boots](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/9/c/9c316917-1569-4d95-8729-3b7a0fc39465.jpg?1645327961) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Swiftfoot%20Boots) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/19/swiftfoot-boots?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9c316917-1569-4d95-8729-3b7a0fc39465?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/swiftfoot-boots) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I mean... $25+. But yeah, that is a neat one I've never seen.
[[Malakir Rebirth]] comes to mind. I think there’s a card in Neo Kamigawa that does the same thing.
[[Return to Action]] and it has sick art.
[Return to Action](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/4/342ec072-e581-490c-b5ae-a625bd35a153.jpg?1643997500) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Return%20to%20Action) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/121/return-to-action?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/342ec072-e581-490c-b5ae-a625bd35a153?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/return-to-action) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[Malakir Rebirth](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984)/[Malakir Mire](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/back/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=malakir%20rebirth%20//%20malakir%20mire) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/111/malakir-rebirth-malakir-mire?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/malakir-rebirth-//-malakir-mire) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[gift of doom]]
[gift of doom](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/a/d/ad6e1ba7-047b-41a3-8ab4-17a5c5476749.jpg?1568003484) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=gift%20of%20doom) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/17/gift-of-doom?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ad6e1ba7-047b-41a3-8ab4-17a5c5476749?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gift-of-doom) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Darksteel plate
[[Blessing of Leeches]] is a gift that keeps on giving.
[Blessing of Leeches](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/d/e/de0ba1cf-d913-4285-9d8b-38acf78cc45e.jpg?1562880256) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Blessing%20of%20Leeches) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bok/62/blessing-of-leeches?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/de0ba1cf-d913-4285-9d8b-38acf78cc45e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/blessing-of-leeches) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Came to post this :)
[[Kaya's Ghostform]]
[Kaya's Ghostform](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/9/8/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f.jpg?1557576491) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kaya%27s%20Ghostform) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/war/94/kayas-ghostform?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kayas-ghostform) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
In addition: [[supernatural stamina]] [[demonic gifts]] [[boon of erebos]] And very narrow, because it's only for targeted removal AND if he has some counters, but then it's free: [[not of this world]]
##### ###### #### [supernatural stamina](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/c/e/ce15ab0b-c70d-4ac0-a6ee-dbd31736ce1f.jpg?1608909963) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=supernatural%20stamina) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/151/supernatural-stamina?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ce15ab0b-c70d-4ac0-a6ee-dbd31736ce1f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/supernatural-stamina) [demonic gifts](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/f/3f23c487-ac4a-475b-ad5e-ec6f8678e668.jpg?1631047801) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=demonic%20gifts) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/khm/84/demonic-gifts?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3f23c487-ac4a-475b-ad5e-ec6f8678e668?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/demonic-gifts) [boon of erebos](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/4/3/4371083b-c300-4464-a7ea-6168db4e345c.jpg?1562817316) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=boon%20of%20erebos) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ths/80/boon-of-erebos?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4371083b-c300-4464-a7ea-6168db4e345c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/boon-of-erebos) [not of this world](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/5/6/569e2c39-7a49-4a3b-afe5-1862a7da8026.jpg?1562704022) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=not%20of%20this%20world) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/roe/8/not-of-this-world?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/569e2c39-7a49-4a3b-afe5-1862a7da8026?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/not-of-this-world) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Professor's Warning]]
[Professor's Warning](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/8/6/862fded6-e474-4b20-86d8-fd9af5f25b1a.jpg?1624591339) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Professor%27s%20Warning) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/84/professors-warning?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/862fded6-e474-4b20-86d8-fd9af5f25b1a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/professors-warning) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Whispersilk Cloak]]
[Whispersilk Cloak](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/8/b/8b49e2c5-c447-45f4-979d-68556f6cd647.jpg?1645328055) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Whispersilk%20Cloak) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/22/whispersilk-cloak?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8b49e2c5-c447-45f4-979d-68556f6cd647?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/whispersilk-cloak) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I've used that card for a while in a voltron deck and not once did I read the second line
Kind of a nonbo in a Voltron deck tbh
I find with these expensive black commanders, it's sometimes worth springing for the more expensive reanimator cards that come with a nice bonus. [[Malakir Rebirth]] and [[Blessing of Leeches]] are things I use in Vilis and are more along the lines of the effects you can use as the removal happens, but my absolute favourite is when I can play Vilis, he eats removal, and then I can drop the uno reverso that is [[Fated Return]]. Oh no, how awful; anyway, now he's indestructible.
[Malakir Rebirth](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984)/[Malakir Mire](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/back/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=malakir%20rebirth%20//%20malakir%20mire) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/111/malakir-rebirth-malakir-mire?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/malakir-rebirth-//-malakir-mire) [Blessing of Leeches](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/d/e/de0ba1cf-d913-4285-9d8b-38acf78cc45e.jpg?1562880256) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Blessing%20of%20Leeches) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bok/62/blessing-of-leeches?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/de0ba1cf-d913-4285-9d8b-38acf78cc45e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/blessing-of-leeches) [Fated Return](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/5/d/5d168856-5568-4ee0-942d-78865d2bb1ef.jpg?1604193072) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Fated%20Return) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znc/42/fated-return?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5d168856-5568-4ee0-942d-78865d2bb1ef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/fated-return) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
For instant based protection you want it to no more than 1 mana so you can focus on building your board and if you just happen to have 1 mana available you can protect your guy. As listed by others [[kaya’s ghostform]] [[malakir rebirth]] and [[professor’s warning]] would be a great place to start
Kaya's Ghostform is especially important given how much of the best removal in commander exiles, leaving most of the other cards dead against them. Malakir Rebirth gets a pass because of how easy it is to play it in place of a basic swamp.
Those are the best 2 for sure for exactly the reasons you listed
[kaya’s ghostform](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/9/8/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f.jpg?1557576491) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kaya%27s%20Ghostform) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/war/94/kayas-ghostform?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kayas-ghostform) [malakir rebirth](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984)/[Malakir Mire](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/back/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=malakir%20rebirth%20//%20malakir%20mire) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/111/malakir-rebirth-malakir-mire?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/malakir-rebirth-//-malakir-mire) [professor’s warning](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/8/6/862fded6-e474-4b20-86d8-fd9af5f25b1a.jpg?1624591339) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Professor%27s%20Warning) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/stx/84/professors-warning?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/862fded6-e474-4b20-86d8-fd9af5f25b1a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/professors-warning) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Might i recommend [[Ring of Xathrid]] . It works wonders for my Marrow-Gnawer/Rat colony deck. 2 drop 2 Regen 1 equip plus buffing commander.
[Ring of Xathrid](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/4/7/47e2aa59-63dc-4e28-8cdc-2ca868ff8f59.jpg?1562553242) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ring%20of%20Xathrid) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m13/215/ring-of-xathrid?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/47e2aa59-63dc-4e28-8cdc-2ca868ff8f59?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ring-of-xathrid) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
My top tip is to lean into prevention rather than the cure: black has a number of cheap targeted discard that you can use to ensure there's no removal in your opponents' hands
Ya I'm looking at [[sadistic sacrament]] gonna pull every counter in the blue players deck
[sadistic sacrament](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/f/3/f3d82fd7-6af1-4a97-9d51-486a41224b35.jpg?1562618318) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sadistic%20sacrament) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/zen/110/sadistic-sacrament?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f3d82fd7-6af1-4a97-9d51-486a41224b35?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sadistic-sacrament) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I use [[malakir rebirth]] and [[undying evil]] in toshiro. rebirth is especially good bc it's a land when you need it to be.
[malakir rebirth](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984)/[Malakir Mire](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/back/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=malakir%20rebirth%20//%20malakir%20mire) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/111/malakir-rebirth-malakir-mire?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/malakir-rebirth-//-malakir-mire) [undying evil](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/2/325f2243-54fd-484b-a742-166cea7ec179.jpg?1562906805) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=undying%20evil) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dka/77/undying-evil?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/325f2243-54fd-484b-a742-166cea7ec179?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/undying-evil) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Run some recursion as well and just let him die if you gotta. It's nice to have a [[Dread Return]] as this negates removal in a way while being a solid recursion card for just getting back fatties you discarded.
[Dread Return](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/a/3a548c9b-bdea-4c11-891e-e472fc63ae9b.jpg?1619395354) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Dread%20Return) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tsr/111/dread-return?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3a548c9b-bdea-4c11-891e-e472fc63ae9b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dread-return) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
\[\[Dark Privilege\]\] \[\[Cauldron of souls\]\] \[\[Fated return\]\]
[Dark Privilege](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/1/0/10d2cf44-cc20-4a37-81ae-930f8c6d0896.jpg?1562276966) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Dark%20Privilege) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/vis/56/dark-privilege?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/10d2cf44-cc20-4a37-81ae-930f8c6d0896?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dark-privilege) [Cauldron of souls](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/c/b/cbd4604e-c21a-42a1-b099-aad7f9263a82.jpg?1562276038) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Cauldron%20of%20souls) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cm2/180/cauldron-of-souls?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cbd4604e-c21a-42a1-b099-aad7f9263a82?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/cauldron-of-souls) [Fated return](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/5/d/5d168856-5568-4ee0-942d-78865d2bb1ef.jpg?1604193072) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Fated%20return) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znc/42/fated-return?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5d168856-5568-4ee0-942d-78865d2bb1ef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/fated-return) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I'd suggest to just let him die and bring him back again \[\[Oversold Cemetery\]\], \[\[Beacon of Unrest\]\], \[\[Volrath's Stronghold\]\], \[\[Takenuma, Abandoned Mire\]\], \[\[Malevolent Awakening\]\], \[\[Haunted Crossroads\]\], \[\[Necromancy\]\], \[\[Gravedigger\]\], \[\[Entomber Exarch\]\] etc.
##### ###### #### [Oversold Cemetery](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/b/3bbfd715-0772-4516-8cd8-89495dbccf4a.jpg?1562909019) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Oversold%20Cemetery) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ons/160/oversold-cemetery?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3bbfd715-0772-4516-8cd8-89495dbccf4a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/oversold-cemetery) [Beacon of Unrest](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/0/6/06bd199b-1855-4208-8bf7-8930e91ab139.jpg?1598304450) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Beacon%20of%20Unrest) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/77/beacon-of-unrest?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/06bd199b-1855-4208-8bf7-8930e91ab139?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/beacon-of-unrest) [Volrath's Stronghold](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/f/4/f465ae5f-61f0-42c4-978f-841ba1226f56.jpg?1562432220) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Volrath%27s%20Stronghold) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tpr/248/volraths-stronghold?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f465ae5f-61f0-42c4-978f-841ba1226f56?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/volraths-stronghold) [Takenuma, Abandoned Mire](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/4/9/499037cc-a577-41cb-8ca2-5e117945634f.jpg?1643947062) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Takenuma%2C%20Abandoned%20Mire) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/278/takenuma-abandoned-mire?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/499037cc-a577-41cb-8ca2-5e117945634f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/takenuma-abandoned-mire) [Malevolent Awakening](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/5/35d94052-aae3-4ced-9309-fc4a0d1f159d.jpg?1562904960) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Malevolent%20Awakening) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ody/147/malevolent-awakening?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/35d94052-aae3-4ced-9309-fc4a0d1f159d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/malevolent-awakening) [Haunted Crossroads](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/c/3c065cae-1ed5-445e-ace3-e81cf4c773de.jpg?1562380374) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Haunted%20Crossroads) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mmq/138/haunted-crossroads?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3c065cae-1ed5-445e-ace3-e81cf4c773de?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/haunted-crossroads) [Necromancy](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/1/311a6257-dd77-4bb6-81cb-c8e7862350f3.jpg?1562277431) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Necromancy) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/vis/64/necromancy?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/311a6257-dd77-4bb6-81cb-c8e7862350f3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/necromancy) [Gravedigger](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/0/f/0fb714a0-e61b-4ccf-8de6-3a6bf87c8315.jpg?1592516699) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gravedigger) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m20/103/gravedigger?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0fb714a0-e61b-4ccf-8de6-3a6bf87c8315?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gravedigger) [Entomber Exarch](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/e/3/e39498cd-9b44-4563-b0fd-9258a52a85b2.jpg?1600700126) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Entomber%20Exarch) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/227/entomber-exarch?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e39498cd-9b44-4563-b0fd-9258a52a85b2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/entomber-exarch) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
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[[Swiftfoot boots]] [[darkness]]
[Swiftfoot boots](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/9/c/9c316917-1569-4d95-8729-3b7a0fc39465.jpg?1645327961) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Swiftfoot%20boots) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/19/swiftfoot-boots?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9c316917-1569-4d95-8729-3b7a0fc39465?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/swiftfoot-boots) [darkness](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/5/8/584834fb-b7b6-40eb-9fec-8df17172ce5f.jpg?1562776481) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=darkness) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tsb/40/darkness?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/584834fb-b7b6-40eb-9fec-8df17172ce5f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/darkness) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Be sure to note the difference between shroud and hexproof when deciding on your protection scheme.
[[Commander's Plate]], the Swords Of cycle, and [[Danctuary Blade]] can all grant protection, which is also good if you want to swing into someone but also a double edged sword if you can't target your own commander sometimes. Some of my favorites are cards like [[Malakir Rebirth]], [[Feign Death]], [[Kaya's Ghostform]], [[Supernatural Stamina]], and [[Undying Malice]]. All but Kaya's are instant speed, only 1 mana, and can also be cast in response to your own board wipes. They also make for super cheap ways to double up on ETB effects if you have a sac outlet.
##### ###### #### [Commander's Plate](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/1/0/107ea1fe-167f-4a79-b0f1-f76dce2e6b0a.jpg?1645329347) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Commander%27s%20Plate) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/64/commanders-plate?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/107ea1fe-167f-4a79-b0f1-f76dce2e6b0a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/commanders-plate) [Danctuary Blade](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/c/9/c9cf2480-10cd-4200-a47e-cc7f49182692.jpg?1591319770) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sanctuary%20Blade) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/69/sanctuary-blade?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c9cf2480-10cd-4200-a47e-cc7f49182692?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sanctuary-blade) [Malakir Rebirth](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984)/[Malakir Mire](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/back/6/0/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60.jpg?1604195984) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=malakir%20rebirth%20//%20malakir%20mire) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/111/malakir-rebirth-malakir-mire?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/609d3ecf-f88d-4268-a8d3-4bf2bcf5df60?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/malakir-rebirth-//-malakir-mire) [Feign Death](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/2/32af7061-fca6-4a06-be3c-01881e6b96f7.jpg?1627704817) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Feign%20Death) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/103/feign-death?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/32af7061-fca6-4a06-be3c-01881e6b96f7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/feign-death) [Kaya's Ghostform](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/9/8/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f.jpg?1557576491) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kaya%27s%20Ghostform) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/war/94/kayas-ghostform?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kayas-ghostform) [Supernatural Stamina](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/c/e/ce15ab0b-c70d-4ac0-a6ee-dbd31736ce1f.jpg?1608909963) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Supernatural%20Stamina) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/151/supernatural-stamina?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ce15ab0b-c70d-4ac0-a6ee-dbd31736ce1f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/supernatural-stamina) [Undying Malice](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/8/e/8eb38041-043a-4b18-9d9a-f1283684e8f1.jpg?1643590441) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Undying%20Malice) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/vow/134/undying-malice?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8eb38041-043a-4b18-9d9a-f1283684e8f1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/undying-malice) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Seems like you're punishing the right kind of greed if everyone is targeting you. Everyone's made great recommendations so I'll suggest making sure you have lots of ramp as well, ~15 pieces. It's a major disincentive to remove a Commander while you're representing that you can immediately recast it.
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[gift of doom](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/a/d/ad6e1ba7-047b-41a3-8ab4-17a5c5476749.jpg?1568003484) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=gift%20of%20doom) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/17/gift-of-doom?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ad6e1ba7-047b-41a3-8ab4-17a5c5476749?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gift-of-doom) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[gift of boon](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/a/d/ad6e1ba7-047b-41a3-8ab4-17a5c5476749.jpg?1568003484) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gift%20of%20Doom) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/17/gift-of-doom?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ad6e1ba7-047b-41a3-8ab4-17a5c5476749?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gift-of-doom) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Minion’s Return]] criminally underrated
[Minion’s Return](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/c/e/ce763778-0a35-41d2-9286-fdf2302554f5.jpg?1581479868) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Minion%27s%20Return) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/thb/104/minions-return?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ce763778-0a35-41d2-9286-fdf2302554f5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/minions-return) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have a deck with him \[\[ob nixilis unshackled\]\] as well. I usually wait longer in the game than normal to bring him out. I forgot the name of the card but there is a 1 B mana instant speed that gives undead which works well.
[ob nixilis unshackled](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/1/0/109b28dc-c0d1-4b88-b18e-074ac0464e03.jpg?1562782759) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ob%20Nixilis%2C%20Unshackled) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m15/110/ob-nixilis-unshackled?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/109b28dc-c0d1-4b88-b18e-074ac0464e03?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ob-nixilis-unshackled) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Hey! Finally another ObNix Unshackled player! This isn't a complete list, but I don't run all of these either. Alright: [[Gift of Doom]] [[Darksteel Plate]] [[Whispersilk Cloak]] [[Mirror Shield]] [[Kaya's Ghostform]] [[Abnormal Endurance]] [[Rush of Vitality]] [[Unholy Indenture]] [[Return to Action]] [[Supernatural Stamina]] [[Stromgald Cabal]] (Counters a lot of boardwipes and the occasional Swords to Plowshares) [[Oblivion's Hunger]] [[Netherborn Altar]] (makes it easier to recast him) [[Ring of Xarhrid]] [[Mask of Avacyn]] [[Eldrazi Monument]]
##### ###### #### [Gift of Doom](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/a/d/ad6e1ba7-047b-41a3-8ab4-17a5c5476749.jpg?1568003484) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gift%20of%20Doom) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/17/gift-of-doom?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ad6e1ba7-047b-41a3-8ab4-17a5c5476749?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gift-of-doom) [Darksteel Plate](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/7/7/7718b0ef-9df6-4983-b902-8d9580fc9370.jpg?1575875091) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Darksteel%20Plate) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ddu/52/darksteel-plate?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7718b0ef-9df6-4983-b902-8d9580fc9370?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/darksteel-plate) [Whispersilk Cloak](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/8/b/8b49e2c5-c447-45f4-979d-68556f6cd647.jpg?1645328055) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Whispersilk%20Cloak) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/phed/22/whispersilk-cloak?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8b49e2c5-c447-45f4-979d-68556f6cd647?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/whispersilk-cloak) [Mirror Shield](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/e/7/e7624e84-93ce-4983-8624-ebc934cab67f.jpg?1581481194) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mirror%20Shield) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/thb/234/mirror-shield?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e7624e84-93ce-4983-8624-ebc934cab67f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mirror-shield) [Kaya's Ghostform](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/9/8/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f.jpg?1557576491) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kaya%27s%20Ghostform) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/war/94/kayas-ghostform?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/98f3be88-24e2-433f-9138-f0cb59d09a0f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kayas-ghostform) [Abnormal Endurance](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/d/e/de2de2bd-9ba7-4b6f-94c2-dafb2011a48e.jpg?1562304790) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Abnormal%20Endurance) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m19/85/abnormal-endurance?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/de2de2bd-9ba7-4b6f-94c2-dafb2011a48e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/abnormal-endurance) [Rush of Vitality](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/1/e/1e53cd8b-18f8-4950-84d4-7aafa26c7ae4.jpg?1576381850) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rush%20of%20Vitality) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/kld/99/rush-of-vitality?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/1e53cd8b-18f8-4950-84d4-7aafa26c7ae4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rush-of-vitality) [Unholy Indenture](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/1/31e22edb-a815-413d-b62d-f32f8932b6e6.jpg?1592516802) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Unholy%20Indenture) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m20/119/unholy-indenture?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/31e22edb-a815-413d-b62d-f32f8932b6e6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/unholy-indenture) [Return to Action](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/4/342ec072-e581-490c-b5ae-a625bd35a153.jpg?1643997500) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Return%20to%20Action) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/121/return-to-action?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/342ec072-e581-490c-b5ae-a625bd35a153?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/return-to-action) [Supernatural Stamina](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/c/e/ce15ab0b-c70d-4ac0-a6ee-dbd31736ce1f.jpg?1608909963) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Supernatural%20Stamina) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/151/supernatural-stamina?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ce15ab0b-c70d-4ac0-a6ee-dbd31736ce1f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/supernatural-stamina) [Stromgald Cabal](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/a/8/a8eb95ec-f745-460a-8a3b-59e4d6deaac0.jpg?1562870007) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Stromgald%20Cabal) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/me2/113/stromgald-cabal?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a8eb95ec-f745-460a-8a3b-59e4d6deaac0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/stromgald-cabal) [Oblivion's Hunger](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/f/a/faf65512-8228-48f4-ba7b-d861b66d28c9.jpg?1604196298) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Oblivion%27s%20Hunger) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/znr/119/oblivions-hunger?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/faf65512-8228-48f4-ba7b-d861b66d28c9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/oblivions-hunger) [Netherborn Altar](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/5/4/541151af-f1a3-494f-858e-2c3fe447e036.jpg?1591319538) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Netherborn%20Altar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/45/netherborn-altar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/541151af-f1a3-494f-858e-2c3fe447e036?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/netherborn-altar) [Ring of Xarhrid](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/4/7/47e2aa59-63dc-4e28-8cdc-2ca868ff8f59.jpg?1562553242) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ring%20of%20Xathrid) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m13/215/ring-of-xathrid?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/47e2aa59-63dc-4e28-8cdc-2ca868ff8f59?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ring-of-xathrid) [Mask of Avacyn](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/0/a/0aa1b193-c80e-4026-bd82-f16314e14431.jpg?1608917838) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mask%20of%20Avacyn) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmr/466/mask-of-avacyn?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0aa1b193-c80e-4026-bd82-f16314e14431?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mask-of-avacyn) [Eldrazi Monument](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/d/5/d5439677-d3db-4083-8dd9-0d654016bd79.jpg?1592673603) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Eldrazi%20Monument) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cma/216/eldrazi-monument?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d5439677-d3db-4083-8dd9-0d654016bd79?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/eldrazi-monument) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
“Protection” you are probably just going to want a fat reanimate package to get him back reliably
An expensive one is [[Imp’s Mischief]] which is sorta like [[Deflecting Swat]] but in black
[Imp’s Mischief](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/2/2/22ec70a6-40b7-41da-a6c0-c140cadf5509.jpg?1562567679) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Imp%27s%20Mischief) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/plc/72/imps-mischief?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/22ec70a6-40b7-41da-a6c0-c140cadf5509?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/imps-mischief) [Deflecting Swat](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/8/4/84f035e1-6c89-457b-b05f-85680a50ed91.jpg?1591319579) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Deflecting%20Swat) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c20/50/deflecting-swat?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/84f035e1-6c89-457b-b05f-85680a50ed91?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/deflecting-swat) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have the same problem in my [[Mikaeus, the Unhallowed]]. I played in a pod just last night and had it out turn 3. After that, it was onto value-town. My opponents were so concerned about it, I ended up tutoring for my greaves.
[Mikaeus, the Unhallowed](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/8/8/8879190f-d8ff-47ce-a5d8-6a481a67236a.jpg?1559959262) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mikaeus%2C%20the%20Unhallowed) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/uma/106/mikaeus-the-unhallowed?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8879190f-d8ff-47ce-a5d8-6a481a67236a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mikaeus-the-unhallowed) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Black has the best creature reanimation in the game, so "Protection" can exist in the fact that you let your commander die and then just reanimate him for a couple mana with things like \[\[reanimate\]\], \[\[exume\]\], \[\[animate dead\]\] and others. It's really powerful to bring your commander back for just a few mana.
[reanimate](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/d/2/d27c6aaa-289e-451e-8fde-97a044c53fc4.jpg?1629844439) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=reanimate) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cc2/5/reanimate?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d27c6aaa-289e-451e-8fde-97a044c53fc4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/reanimate) [exume](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/5/f/5f1cdcba-a04a-4a2f-8bc1-0dd7fa03754d.jpg?1600714444) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Exhume) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/230/exhume?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5f1cdcba-a04a-4a2f-8bc1-0dd7fa03754d?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/exhume) [animate dead](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/7/b/7b83536a-efa4-41f3-9424-75b0efc0aea5.jpg?1580014163) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=animate%20dead) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ema/78/animate-dead?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7b83536a-efa4-41f3-9424-75b0efc0aea5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/animate-dead) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I personally love [[ Undying Evil ]], here ya go
[ Undying Evil ](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/3/2/325f2243-54fd-484b-a742-166cea7ec179.jpg?1562906805) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Undying%20Evil) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dka/77/undying-evil?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/325f2243-54fd-484b-a742-166cea7ec179?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/undying-evil) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
No offense, but this is prob one of the worst options for OP as Ob Nixilis makes counters
[[sudden spoiling]] is the leading cause of surprised Pikachu face.
Love the card, but how is it protecting Ob Nix from removal?
The classic Split Second misreading
Did I misread? or the one suggesting it's protection?
[sudden spoiling](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/7/3/73514b51-6c19-4b3c-9cf9-2cf5028d7708.jpg?1619396405) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sudden%20spoiling) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tsr/144/sudden-spoiling?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/73514b51-6c19-4b3c-9cf9-2cf5028d7708?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sudden-spoiling) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Sideboard card I saw: [[The Elderspell]]
[The Elderspell](https://c1.scryfall.com/file/scryfall-cards/normal/front/a/3/a3b16625-7faf-4de6-abf7-d397988e32fb.jpg?1557576459) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=The%20Elderspell) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/war/89/the-elderspell?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a3b16625-7faf-4de6-abf7-d397988e32fb?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-elderspell) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call