Painful Truths (Card)
Painful Truths
In 68666 decks
3% of 2091763 decks
Aug 24, 2023
Conquering the Commander Cube: Cards For Your Cube--Black
Justin Fanzo looks at some of the best black cards to consider when building a Commander cube.
New Commanders (1)
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
40.43% of 1484 decks
600 decks
Top Commanders (17)
Jirina Kudro
40.09% of 1327 decks
532 decks
Piru, the Volatile
39.10% of 1450 decks
567 decks
Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt
38.47% of 850 decks
327 decks
Jared Carthalion
37.99% of 4478 decks
1701 decks
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
37.38% of 6040 decks
2258 decks
Kelsien, the Plague
36.28% of 4234 decks
1536 decks
Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
34.90% of 3315 decks
1157 decks
Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
31.68% of 10098 decks
3199 decks
Licia, Sanguine Tribune
28.44% of 2356 decks
670 decks
Vishgraz, the Doomhive
24.27% of 4763 decks
1156 decks
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
23.39% of 19539 decks
4570 decks
Extus, Oriq Overlord
22.79% of 5034 decks
1147 decks
Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile
22.07% of 2424 decks
535 decks
Zurgo Helmsmasher
19.03% of 3989 decks
759 decks
Henzie "Toolbox" Torre
18.34% of 13410 decks
2459 decks
Queen Marchesa
15.35% of 11470 decks
1761 decks
Saskia the Unyielding
14.42% of 5458 decks
787 decks
New Cards (5)
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
77% of 22 decks
+21% synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
60% of 5 decks
+29% synergy
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
58% of 24 decks
+49% synergy
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
56% of 9 decks
+53% synergy
Hidden Blade
34% of 105 decks
+24% synergy
High Synergy Cards (10)
Farseek
59% of 31989 decks
+43% synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
44% of 866 decks
+43% synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
43% of 7172 decks
+42% synergy
Unite the Coalition
38% of 7172 decks
+38% synergy
Cultivate
60% of 31989 decks
+38% synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
36% of 9137 decks
+36% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62% of 49754 decks
+34% synergy
Iridian Maelstrom
34% of 7172 decks
+33% synergy
Maelstrom Archangel
32% of 9043 decks
+32% synergy
O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami
32% of 9035 decks
+32% synergy
Top Cards (10)
Beast Within
48% of 31989 decks
+29% synergy
Rampant Growth
44% of 31989 decks
+28% synergy
Kodama's Reach
43% of 31989 decks
+27% synergy
Path to Exile
42% of 49754 decks
+22% synergy
Nature's Lore
37% of 31989 decks
+22% synergy
Boros Charm
36% of 32919 decks
+30% synergy
Blasphemous Act
34% of 48297 decks
+17% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
33% of 32532 decks
+31% synergy
Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh
33% of 49 decks
+24% synergy
Maelstrom Nexus
32% of 9043 decks
+32% synergy
Creatures (50)
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
31% of 16 decks
+20% synergy
Primeval Spawn
31% of 7172 decks
+31% synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
30% of 2052 decks
+29% synergy
Elenda and Azor
30% of 9134 decks
+29% synergy
Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile
30% of 7172 decks
+29% synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28% of 31989 decks
+19% synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
28% of 8511 decks
+27% synergy
Chromanticore
27% of 9043 decks
+26% synergy
Faeburrow Elder
26% of 19806 decks
+24% synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
26% of 18205 decks
+23% synergy
Rienne, Angel of Rebirth
25% of 10032 decks
+24% synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
25% of 9273 decks
+24% synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
24% of 14074 decks
+23% synergy
Cankerbloom
23% of 18013 decks
+19% synergy
Witch Enchanter
23% of 313 decks
+16% synergy
Angelic Sell-Sword
22% of 2653 decks
+22% synergy
Omnath, Locus of All
22% of 3830 decks
+22% synergy
Graywater's Fixer
22% of 2894 decks
+21% synergy
Six
22% of 239 decks
+14% synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
22% of 9035 decks
+21% synergy
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
21% of 76 decks
+15% synergy
Birds of Paradise
21% of 31989 decks
+9% synergy
Aragorn, the Uniter
20% of 2559 decks
+19% synergy
Contaminant Grafter
19% of 18788 decks
+18% synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
19% of 3543 decks
+18% synergy
Vishgraz, the Doomhive
18% of 12313 decks
+18% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18% of 68634 decks
+3% synergy
Baleful Strix
18% of 27303 decks
+14% synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
17% of 7942 decks
+16% synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
17% of 48177 decks
+12% synergy
Coiling Oracle
17% of 13664 decks
+15% synergy
Glint-Eye Nephilim
16% of 9272 decks
+16% synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
16% of 4831 decks
+14% synergy
Eternal Witness
16% of 31989 decks
+6% synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact
16% of 577 decks
+16% synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16% of 32919 decks
+14% synergy
Charred Graverobber
16% of 3705 decks
+15% synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
16% of 47788 decks
+13% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16% of 5062 decks
+14% synergy
Glissa's Retriever
15% of 18788 decks
+15% synergy
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
15% of 2052 decks
+14% synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
15% of 9034 decks
+15% synergy
Evolution Sage
15% of 31819 decks
+11% synergy
Sun Titan
14% of 49754 decks
+9% synergy
Otharri, Suns' Glory
14% of 18028 decks
+14% synergy
Fusion Elemental
14% of 9043 decks
+14% synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
14% of 445 decks
+11% synergy
Honest Rutstein
14% of 1182 decks
+10% synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14% of 7123 decks
+12% synergy
Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
13% of 13236 decks
+13% synergy
Instants (50)
Chaos Warp
32% of 48297 decks
+16% synergy
Despark
32% of 49506 decks
+28% synergy
Growth Spiral
31% of 13526 decks
+26% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31% of 49735 decks
+25% synergy
Terminate
30% of 48282 decks
+25% synergy
Counterspell
28% of 27312 decks
+7% synergy
Generous Gift
27% of 49499 decks
+15% synergy
Crackling Doom
23% of 32908 decks
+22% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
23% of 31846 decks
+16% synergy
Sultai Charm
22% of 13662 decks
+22% synergy
Abzan Charm
22% of 20027 decks
+22% synergy
Negate
22% of 27312 decks
+11% synergy
Void Rend
22% of 16364 decks
+20% synergy
Putrefy
20% of 31987 decks
+16% synergy
Dead Before Sunrise
20% of 2894 decks
+19% synergy
Naya Charm
20% of 10202 decks
+19% synergy
Mortify
18% of 49741 decks
+15% synergy
Arcane Denial
17% of 27312 decks
+8% synergy
Heroic Intervention
16% of 31973 decks
+2% synergy
Riveteers Charm
16% of 17555 decks
+16% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16% of 14289 decks
+9% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
15% of 402 decks
+13% synergy
Great Train Heist
15% of 2894 decks
+9% synergy
Teferi's Protection
15% of 49726 decks
+5% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14% of 27312 decks
-0% synergy
Fact or Fiction
14% of 27312 decks
+10% synergy
Rakdos Charm
14% of 48282 decks
+10% synergy
Fell the Profane
14% of 730 decks
+8% synergy
Sink into Stupor
13% of 270 decks
+7% synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
13% of 4674 decks
+12% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13% of 25216 decks
+3% synergy
Dovin's Veto
13% of 17374 decks
+8% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12% of 49554 decks
+9% synergy
Brainstorm
11% of 27312 decks
+0% synergy
Harrow
11% of 31989 decks
+6% synergy
Wear // Tear
11% of 32919 decks
+9% synergy
Bedevil
11% of 48073 decks
+7% synergy
Infectious Bite
10% of 18521 decks
+9% synergy
Tear Asunder
10% of 24079 decks
+9% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10% of 49236 decks
+6% synergy
Fracture
10% of 48560 decks
+8% synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
10% of 19747 decks
+10% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9% of 27289 decks
+8% synergy
Entish Restoration
9% of 10987 decks
+5% synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
9% of 20019 decks
+9% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9% of 31720 decks
+3% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9% of 47952 decks
+4% synergy
Vraska's Fall
9% of 40055 decks
+8% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9% of 67669 decks
+5% synergy
Akroma's Will
9% of 48903 decks
+5% synergy
Sorceries (50)
Read the Bones
27% of 68615 decks
+22% synergy
Three Visits
26% of 31989 decks
+14% synergy
Night's Whisper
24% of 68615 decks
+20% synergy
Requisition Raid
23% of 3240 decks
+20% synergy
Time Wipe
21% of 17369 decks
+20% synergy
Damn
20% of 48316 decks
+16% synergy
Back in Town
20% of 3705 decks
+18% synergy
Unnatural Restoration
19% of 18649 decks
+17% synergy
Expand the Sphere
15% of 18649 decks
+15% synergy
Conflux
15% of 9043 decks
+15% synergy
Faithless Looting
15% of 48297 decks
+6% synergy
Bring to Light
14% of 13664 decks
+14% synergy
Sign in Blood
14% of 68615 decks
+9% synergy
Explore
14% of 31989 decks
+10% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
14% of 32536 decks
+13% synergy
Distant Melody
13% of 27312 decks
+11% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
13% of 19746 decks
+12% synergy
Duneblast
13% of 20027 decks
+12% synergy
Merciless Eviction
13% of 49741 decks
+11% synergy
Migration Path
13% of 31551 decks
+11% synergy
Vandalblast
12% of 48297 decks
+4% synergy
Harmonize
12% of 31989 decks
+7% synergy
Austere Command
12% of 49754 decks
+6% synergy
Wurmquake
11% of 18788 decks
+11% synergy
Noxious Assault
11% of 18788 decks
+11% synergy
Farewell
11% of 46487 decks
+5% synergy
Culling Ritual
11% of 31109 decks
+8% synergy
Lavalanche
11% of 18842 decks
+10% synergy
Stump Stomp
11% of 219 decks
+9% synergy
Demonic Tutor
10% of 68615 decks
-2% synergy
Infectious Inquiry
10% of 39724 decks
+9% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10% of 31488 decks
+6% synergy
Search for Tomorrow
10% of 31989 decks
+8% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10% of 31989 decks
+5% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10% of 3705 decks
+4% synergy
Villainous Wealth
10% of 13662 decks
+9% synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
9% of 41458 decks
+8% synergy
Toxic Deluge
9% of 68615 decks
+1% synergy
Victimize
9% of 68615 decks
+3% synergy
Feed the Swarm
8% of 67652 decks
-1% synergy
Urban Evolution
8% of 13664 decks
+7% synergy
Windfall
8% of 27312 decks
+2% synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8% of 31747 decks
+6% synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
8% of 9028 decks
+7% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8% of 31973 decks
+3% synergy
Life's Legacy
8% of 31989 decks
+7% synergy
Vindicate
8% of 49741 decks
+6% synergy
Supreme Verdict
8% of 17524 decks
+5% synergy
Jeska's Will
8% of 47420 decks
-1% synergy
Hell to Pay
7% of 2894 decks
+4% synergy
Utility Artifacts (18)
Swiftfoot Boots
30% of 68634 decks
+2% synergy
Lightning Greaves
25% of 68634 decks
-1% synergy
Haystack
18% of 94 decks
+9% synergy
Fist of Suns
16% of 9043 decks
+16% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16% of 68634 decks
+5% synergy
Skullclamp
13% of 68634 decks
+1% synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
11% of 25039 decks
+10% synergy
Herald's Horn
9% of 68596 decks
+3% synergy
Sword of the Animist
8% of 68634 decks
+3% synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8% of 3705 decks
+2% synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7% of 19432 decks
+4% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7% of 68536 decks
+3% synergy
Door to Nothingness
7% of 9043 decks
+7% synergy
The Animus
7% of 105 decks
+2% synergy
The Indomitable
6% of 4578 decks
+5% synergy
Bident of Thassa
6% of 27312 decks
+3% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
6% of 4846 decks
+2% synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5% of 11074 decks
+4% synergy
Enchantments (50)
Annie Joins Up
29% of 334 decks
+25% synergy
Smothering Tithe
18% of 49554 decks
+6% synergy
Temur Ascendancy
17% of 9273 decks
+16% synergy
We Ride at Dawn
17% of 2653 decks
+16% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17% of 68615 decks
+9% synergy
The Kami War
16% of 8326 decks
+16% synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
16% of 18699 decks
+11% synergy
Discreet Retreat
16% of 3705 decks
+15% synergy
Chivalric Alliance
15% of 25039 decks
+14% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
15% of 31510 decks
+8% synergy
Rhystic Study
14% of 27312 decks
+0% synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
13% of 17489 decks
+13% synergy
Rising of the Day
13% of 18659 decks
+9% synergy
Kindred Discovery
12% of 27288 decks
+9% synergy
Norn's Decree
12% of 30988 decks
+11% synergy
Widespread Thieving
11% of 8151 decks
+11% synergy
Ghostly Prison
11% of 49754 decks
+6% synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11% of 32908 decks
+10% synergy
Spelunking
10% of 6094 decks
+8% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
10% of 9356 decks
+9% synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
9% of 31771 decks
+7% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
9% of 311 decks
+6% synergy
Path to the World Tree
9% of 8651 decks
+9% synergy
Mystic Remora
9% of 27312 decks
+0% synergy
Black Market Connections
9% of 58435 decks
+3% synergy
Mirari's Wake
9% of 20028 decks
+5% synergy
At Knifepoint
8% of 3626 decks
+7% synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8% of 31747 decks
+6% synergy
Evolutionary Leap
8% of 31989 decks
+7% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8% of 49743 decks
+7% synergy
Curse of Opulence
8% of 48265 decks
+6% synergy
Sylvan Library
8% of 31989 decks
+1% synergy
Tarmogoyf Nest
8% of 253 decks
+6% synergy
Warleader's Call
7% of 5062 decks
+4% synergy
Knights' Charge
7% of 49413 decks
+7% synergy
Fervent Charge
7% of 32908 decks
+7% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7% of 7548 decks
+4% synergy
Vraska Joins Up
7% of 1606 decks
+5% synergy
Deathreap Ritual
7% of 31987 decks
+6% synergy
Mana Cannons
7% of 37123 decks
+6% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7% of 26906 decks
+4% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7% of 6755 decks
+2% synergy
Greater Good
7% of 31989 decks
+4% synergy
Warstorm Surge
6% of 48297 decks
+4% synergy
Dragon Tempest
6% of 48297 decks
+4% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6% of 26868 decks
+4% synergy
Guardian Project
6% of 31834 decks
+2% synergy
Propaganda
6% of 27312 decks
+1% synergy
Shiny Impetus
6% of 47749 decks
+4% synergy
Shared Animosity
6% of 48297 decks
+4% synergy
Battles (2)
Invasion of Alara
16% of 3595 decks
+15% synergy
Invasion of New Phyrexia
15% of 8511 decks
+15% synergy
Planeswalkers (2)
Jared Carthalion
11% of 7183 decks
+11% synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
6% of 41964 decks
+3% synergy
Utility Lands (22)
Bojuka Bog
37% of 68615 decks
+21% synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20% of 18843 decks
+17% synergy
Rogue's Passage
18% of 68634 decks
-1% synergy
Reliquary Tower
13% of 68634 decks
-15% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12% of 49741 decks
+10% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10% of 68634 decks
-0% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10% of 30269 decks
+1% synergy
Minas Tirith
10% of 18550 decks
+4% synergy
Temple of the False God
9% of 68634 decks
-0% synergy
Shifting Woodland
9% of 371 decks
+3% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8% of 31989 decks
+4% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8% of 64666 decks
+2% synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8% of 48297 decks
+5% synergy
Karn's Bastion
7% of 68366 decks
+2% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7% of 25679 decks
-1% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7% of 46714 decks
+2% synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6% of 32919 decks
+4% synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6% of 48288 decks
+5% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6% of 66823 decks
-4% synergy
Gavony Township
5% of 20028 decks
+3% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5% of 32919 decks
+4% synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5% of 45365 decks
+2% synergy
Mana Artifacts (30)
Arcane Signet
83% of 68221 decks
+12% synergy
Sol Ring
82% of 68634 decks
-2% synergy
Boros Signet
45% of 32919 decks
+40% synergy
Orzhov Signet
43% of 49741 decks
+37% synergy
Rakdos Signet
43% of 48282 decks
+35% synergy
Fellwar Stone
38% of 68634 decks
+17% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32% of 32690 decks
+27% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
30% of 49486 decks
+24% synergy
Dimir Signet
27% of 27303 decks
+20% synergy
Izzet Signet
27% of 16066 decks
+21% synergy
Commander's Sphere
27% of 68634 decks
+10% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25% of 48282 decks
+19% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24% of 15877 decks
+18% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
23% of 27303 decks
+16% synergy
Timeless Lotus
19% of 6332 decks
+18% synergy
Azorius Signet
19% of 17524 decks
+13% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18% of 68634 decks
+9% synergy
Golgari Signet
15% of 31987 decks
+12% synergy
Mind Stone
12% of 68634 decks
-7% synergy
Talisman of Progress
11% of 17524 decks
+7% synergy
Bounty Board
11% of 3705 decks
+10% synergy
Relic of Sauron
10% of 5686 decks
+9% synergy
Bandit's Haul
10% of 4476 decks
+9% synergy
Gruul Signet
9% of 18843 decks
+7% synergy
Glistening Sphere
9% of 41477 decks
+8% synergy
Simic Signet
7% of 13664 decks
+4% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7% of 31798 decks
+4% synergy
Selesnya Signet
6% of 20028 decks
+4% synergy
Thought Vessel
5% of 68630 decks
-11% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5% of 13506 decks
+3% synergy
Lands (50)
Command Tower
94% of 68634 decks
+21% synergy
Exotic Orchard
67% of 68634 decks
+33% synergy
Nomad Outpost
60% of 32908 decks
+57% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
52% of 20027 decks
+49% synergy
Savage Lands
50% of 18842 decks
+48% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
49% of 16061 decks
+45% synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48% of 17521 decks
+45% synergy
Cinder Glade
47% of 18843 decks
+39% synergy
Canopy Vista
45% of 20028 decks
+37% synergy
Prairie Stream
45% of 17524 decks
+37% synergy
Opulent Palace
44% of 13662 decks
+41% synergy
Sunken Hollow
43% of 27303 decks
+35% synergy
Frontier Bivouac
42% of 9273 decks
+39% synergy
Jungle Shrine
41% of 10202 decks
+37% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40% of 48282 decks
+33% synergy
Path of Ancestry
40% of 68596 decks
+20% synergy
Mystic Monastery
38% of 9487 decks
+35% synergy
Battlefield Forge
38% of 32919 decks
+33% synergy
Caves of Koilos
37% of 49741 decks
+31% synergy
Evolving Wilds
36% of 68634 decks
+15% synergy
The World Tree
36% of 8689 decks
+34% synergy
Seaside Citadel
36% of 10319 decks
+33% synergy
Savai Triome
35% of 32509 decks
+32% synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
35% of 17448 decks
+32% synergy
Godless Shrine
35% of 49741 decks
+25% synergy
Blood Crypt
34% of 48282 decks
+25% synergy
Sacred Foundry
33% of 32919 decks
+25% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
33% of 31987 decks
+23% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32% of 48282 decks
+26% synergy
Stomping Ground
31% of 18843 decks
+22% synergy
Temple Garden
30% of 20028 decks
+21% synergy
Indatha Triome
30% of 19732 decks
+26% synergy
Watery Grave
30% of 27303 decks
+19% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29% of 68634 decks
+13% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29% of 32919 decks
+23% synergy
Xander's Lounge
28% of 14646 decks
+25% synergy
Isolated Chapel
28% of 49741 decks
+22% synergy
Temple of Silence
27% of 49741 decks
+23% synergy
Steam Vents
27% of 16066 decks
+18% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27% of 17524 decks
+17% synergy
Raffine's Tower
26% of 16311 decks
+22% synergy
Spectator Seating
26% of 32199 decks
+20% synergy
Zagoth Triome
25% of 13363 decks
+22% synergy
Myriad Landscape
25% of 68634 decks
+4% synergy
Breeding Pool
25% of 13664 decks
+16% synergy
Vault of Champions
24% of 48890 decks
+18% synergy
Jetmir's Garden
24% of 9163 decks
+20% synergy
Seething Landscape
24% of 120 decks
+23% synergy
Crystal Quarry
24% of 9043 decks
+24% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
24% of 9356 decks
+20% synergy