Painful Truths (Card)
Painful Truths
In 73798 decks
3% of 2797490 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.
Top Commanders
Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
28.27% of 16358 decks
4625 decks
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
19.89% of 19757 decks
3930 decks
Kaalia of the Vast
12.79% of 23554 decks
3012 decks
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
32.96% of 6295 decks
2075 decks
Henzie "Toolbox" Torre
12.86% of 15572 decks
2002 decks
Queen Marchesa
13.46% of 13348 decks
1797 decks
The Ur-Dragon
5.50% of 30948 decks
1702 decks
Kelsien, the Plague
33.08% of 4997 decks
1653 decks
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
39.29% of 3846 decks
1511 decks
Jared Carthalion
32.56% of 4419 decks
1439 decks
Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
32.47% of 3853 decks
1251 decks
Edgar Markov
3.77% of 28875 decks
1090 decks
Extus, Oriq Overlord
19.74% of 5512 decks
1088 decks
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
7.90% of 13678 decks
1080 decks
Vishgraz, the Doomhive
20.75% of 4661 decks
967 decks
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9.45% of 10095 decks
954 decks
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
2.49% of 35610 decks
886 decks
Jodah, Archmage Eternal
10.22% of 8024 decks
820 decks
New Cards
Bleachbone Verge
4% of 9613 decks
-2% synergy
Wastewood Verge
4% of 5497 decks
-1% synergy
Sunbillow Verge
3% of 6127 decks
-2% synergy
All-Out Assault
3% of 828 decks
+2% synergy
Felothar the Steadfast
3% of 494 decks
+2% synergy
High Synergy Cards
O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami
30% of 8707 decks
+26% synergy
Maelstrom Archangel
30% of 8707 decks
+25% synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
31% of 8707 decks
+24% synergy
Unite the Coalition
28% of 8707 decks
+24% synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
25% of 19048 decks
+23% synergy
Farseek
57% of 32209 decks
+23% synergy
Iridian Maelstrom
24% of 8707 decks
+21% synergy
Maelstrom Nexus
28% of 8707 decks
+21% synergy
Chromanticore
24% of 8707 decks
+21% synergy
Primeval Spawn
22% of 8707 decks
+19% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62% of 53962 decks
-0% synergy
Cultivate
57% of 32209 decks
+11% synergy
Path to Exile
45% of 53962 decks
-2% synergy
Rampant Growth
43% of 32209 decks
+9% synergy
Beast Within
43% of 32209 decks
+5% synergy
Kodama's Reach
40% of 32209 decks
+9% synergy
Boros Charm
36% of 34623 decks
+11% synergy
Nature's Lore
36% of 32209 decks
+4% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
32% of 34623 decks
+14% synergy
Blasphemous Act
32% of 50665 decks
-1% synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16% of 53962 decks
-8% synergy
Rhystic Study
13% of 29842 decks
-14% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13% of 29842 decks
-14% synergy
Demonic Tutor
9% of 73798 decks
-13% synergy
Jeska's Will
7% of 50665 decks
-10% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6% of 29842 decks
-12% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6% of 73798 decks
-12% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5% of 53962 decks
-12% synergy
Creatures
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27% of 32209 decks
+9% synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
27% of 18416 decks
+1% synergy
Faeburrow Elder
24% of 20029 decks
+12% synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
23% of 8707 decks
+16% synergy
Birds of Paradise
22% of 32209 decks
-6% synergy
Rienne, Angel of Rebirth
21% of 9774 decks
+18% synergy
Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile
21% of 8707 decks
+17% synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
21% of 8938 decks
+15% synergy
Elenda and Azor
21% of 19048 decks
+18% synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
17% of 19045 decks
+16% synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
17% of 19258 decks
+15% synergy
Baleful Strix
16% of 29842 decks
+4% synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
16% of 8938 decks
+10% synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
16% of 29525 decks
+15% synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16% of 34623 decks
+9% synergy
Eternal Witness
15% of 32209 decks
-4% synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
15% of 53962 decks
+10% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15% of 73798 decks
+1% synergy
Coiling Oracle
14% of 13513 decks
+7% synergy
Omnath, Locus of All
14% of 8707 decks
+12% synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14% of 50665 decks
+5% synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14% of 53962 decks
+8% synergy
Glint-Eye Nephilim
13% of 8938 decks
+12% synergy
Evolution Sage
13% of 32209 decks
+6% synergy
Jegantha, the Wellspring
13% of 8707 decks
+7% synergy
Cankerbloom
13% of 32209 decks
+7% synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
13% of 34623 decks
+6% synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
12% of 50665 decks
+9% synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
12% of 8938 decks
+11% synergy
Fusion Elemental
12% of 8707 decks
+11% synergy
Sun Titan
12% of 53962 decks
+2% synergy
Hero of Bladehold
11% of 53962 decks
+9% synergy
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
11% of 8707 decks
+7% synergy
Tiamat
11% of 8707 decks
+4% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11% of 20029 decks
-4% synergy
Esper Sentinel
10% of 53962 decks
-9% synergy
Atarka, World Render
10% of 18416 decks
+5% synergy
Vishgraz, the Doomhive
10% of 20029 decks
+8% synergy
Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
10% of 13513 decks
+9% synergy
Aragorn, the Uniter
10% of 7838 decks
+6% synergy
Illuna, Apex of Wishes
10% of 8938 decks
+9% synergy
Otharri, Suns' Glory
10% of 34623 decks
+8% synergy
Contaminant Grafter
10% of 32209 decks
+9% synergy
Knight of New Alara
10% of 20029 decks
+9% synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
10% of 32209 decks
+1% synergy
Garth One-Eye
10% of 8707 decks
+8% synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10% of 13513 decks
-2% synergy
Corpse Knight
10% of 53962 decks
+4% synergy
Transguild Courier
10% of 8707 decks
+9% synergy
Knight Exemplar
10% of 53962 decks
+8% synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
30% of 53962 decks
+6% synergy
Chaos Warp
30% of 50665 decks
-2% synergy
Despark
29% of 53962 decks
+14% synergy
Counterspell
29% of 29842 decks
-14% synergy
Growth Spiral
28% of 13513 decks
+6% synergy
Terminate
27% of 50665 decks
+7% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25% of 32209 decks
-5% synergy
Generous Gift
25% of 53962 decks
+0% synergy
Crackling Doom
23% of 34623 decks
+15% synergy
Negate
22% of 29842 decks
-1% synergy
Abzan Charm
21% of 20029 decks
+16% synergy
Void Rend
21% of 19258 decks
+7% synergy
Sultai Charm
20% of 13513 decks
+16% synergy
Putrefy
19% of 32209 decks
+3% synergy
Naya Charm
18% of 9774 decks
+11% synergy
Arcane Denial
17% of 29842 decks
-3% synergy
Mortify
17% of 53962 decks
+5% synergy
Heroic Intervention
16% of 32209 decks
-13% synergy
Rakdos Charm
14% of 50665 decks
-1% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13% of 29842 decks
-8% synergy
Teferi's Protection
13% of 53962 decks
-6% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13% of 53962 decks
+6% synergy
Riveteers Charm
13% of 18416 decks
+9% synergy
Fact or Fiction
12% of 29842 decks
+6% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
12% of 29842 decks
+8% synergy
Dovin's Veto
12% of 19258 decks
-7% synergy
Harrow
11% of 32209 decks
+2% synergy
Wear // Tear
10% of 34623 decks
+2% synergy
Brainstorm
10% of 29842 decks
-10% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10% of 53962 decks
-0% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10% of 43815 decks
-0% synergy
Deadly Dispute
10% of 73798 decks
-1% synergy
Bedevil
10% of 50665 decks
-4% synergy
Frantic Search
10% of 29842 decks
-3% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9% of 15631 decks
+1% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9% of 32209 decks
-4% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9% of 50665 decks
-2% synergy
Akroma's Will
8% of 53962 decks
-1% synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
8% of 20029 decks
+6% synergy
Tear Asunder
8% of 32209 decks
+2% synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
8% of 20029 decks
+7% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8% of 73798 decks
-0% synergy
Noxious Revival
8% of 32209 decks
+2% synergy
Fracture
8% of 53962 decks
+1% synergy
Nature's Claim
8% of 32209 decks
-1% synergy
Return to Dust
8% of 53962 decks
+4% synergy
Swan Song
7% of 29842 decks
-9% synergy
Crop Rotation
7% of 32209 decks
-3% synergy
Fell the Profane
7% of 37185 decks
-1% synergy
Big Score
7% of 50665 decks
-2% synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
26% of 73798 decks
+19% synergy
Three Visits
25% of 32209 decks
+0% synergy
Night's Whisper
24% of 73798 decks
+15% synergy
Time Wipe
22% of 19258 decks
+16% synergy
Damn
17% of 53962 decks
+1% synergy
Distant Melody
17% of 29842 decks
+12% synergy
Faithless Looting
14% of 50665 decks
-2% synergy
Sign in Blood
14% of 73798 decks
+5% synergy
Explore
14% of 32209 decks
+4% synergy
Conflux
13% of 8707 decks
+10% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
13% of 34623 decks
+10% synergy
Bring to Light
12% of 13513 decks
+11% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
12% of 20029 decks
+0% synergy
Harmonize
12% of 32209 decks
+3% synergy
Austere Command
12% of 53962 decks
-1% synergy
Vandalblast
11% of 50665 decks
-4% synergy
Duneblast
11% of 20029 decks
+8% synergy
Toxic Deluge
11% of 73798 decks
-7% synergy
Migration Path
11% of 32209 decks
+7% synergy
Unnatural Restoration
10% of 32209 decks
+7% synergy
Merciless Eviction
10% of 53962 decks
+6% synergy
Culling Ritual
10% of 32209 decks
-1% synergy
Lavalanche
10% of 18416 decks
+8% synergy
Feed the Swarm
10% of 73798 decks
-8% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10% of 32209 decks
+1% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10% of 32209 decks
+1% synergy
Villainous Wealth
9% of 13513 decks
+1% synergy
Farewell
9% of 53962 decks
-3% synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9% of 32209 decks
+6% synergy
Windfall
8% of 29842 decks
-4% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8% of 32209 decks
-2% synergy
Victimize
8% of 73798 decks
-4% synergy
Expand the Sphere
8% of 32209 decks
+7% synergy
Urban Evolution
8% of 13513 decks
+4% synergy
Supreme Verdict
8% of 19258 decks
-6% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7% of 53962 decks
+5% synergy
Reanimate
7% of 73798 decks
-9% synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
7% of 8938 decks
+2% synergy
Vindicate
7% of 53962 decks
+1% synergy
Decimate
7% of 18416 decks
-2% synergy
Requisition Raid
7% of 30706 decks
+4% synergy
Life's Legacy
6% of 32209 decks
+4% synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6% of 16346 decks
+3% synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6% of 32209 decks
+3% synergy
Treasure Cruise
6% of 29842 decks
+1% synergy
Noxious Assault
6% of 32209 decks
+5% synergy
Ponder
6% of 29842 decks
-7% synergy
Wurmquake
6% of 32209 decks
+5% synergy
Cleansing Nova
6% of 53962 decks
+2% synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5% of 50665 decks
+4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29% of 73798 decks
+1% synergy
Lightning Greaves
26% of 73798 decks
+0% synergy
Commander's Sphere
25% of 73798 decks
+10% synergy
Fist of Suns
16% of 8707 decks
+9% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15% of 73798 decks
+5% synergy
Mind Stone
12% of 73798 decks
-5% synergy
Skullclamp
12% of 73798 decks
+0% synergy
Herald's Horn
10% of 73798 decks
+4% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8% of 73798 decks
+4% synergy
Door to Nothingness
7% of 8707 decks
+3% synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
7% of 53294 decks
+6% synergy
Sword of the Animist
7% of 73798 decks
+3% synergy
Bident of Thassa
7% of 29842 decks
+0% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6% of 73798 decks
+1% synergy
Conduit of Worlds
5% of 32209 decks
-0% synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5% of 73798 decks
+3% synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
19% of 73798 decks
+3% synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17% of 5460 decks
+2% synergy
Temur Ascendancy
17% of 8938 decks
+2% synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
16% of 18416 decks
-7% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14% of 32209 decks
-2% synergy
Kindred Discovery
13% of 29842 decks
+6% synergy
The Kami War
13% of 8707 decks
+6% synergy
Ghostly Prison
10% of 53962 decks
-1% synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
10% of 18416 decks
+6% synergy
Chivalric Alliance
10% of 53294 decks
+8% synergy
Black Market Connections
10% of 73798 decks
-1% synergy
Knights' Charge
9% of 53962 decks
+7% synergy
Widespread Thieving
9% of 8707 decks
+7% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
9% of 9994 decks
+2% synergy
Rising of the Day
9% of 46489 decks
+4% synergy
Mystic Remora
9% of 29842 decks
-9% synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
9% of 34623 decks
+6% synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
9% of 32209 decks
-0% synergy
Leyline of Mutation
8% of 3032 decks
+3% synergy
Annie Joins Up
8% of 5295 decks
-5% synergy
Mirari's Wake
7% of 20029 decks
-6% synergy
Sylvan Library
7% of 32209 decks
-4% synergy
Propaganda
7% of 29842 decks
-5% synergy
Path to the World Tree
7% of 8707 decks
+6% synergy
Curse of Opulence
7% of 50665 decks
+3% synergy
Fervent Charge
7% of 34623 decks
+4% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7% of 29842 decks
+2% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7% of 53962 decks
+4% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7% of 29842 decks
+2% synergy
Dragon Tempest
6% of 50665 decks
+3% synergy
Evolutionary Leap
6% of 32209 decks
+5% synergy
Deathreap Ritual
6% of 32209 decks
+2% synergy
Norn's Decree
6% of 53962 decks
+5% synergy
Warstorm Surge
6% of 50665 decks
+1% synergy
Guardian Project
6% of 32209 decks
-3% synergy
Greater Good
6% of 32209 decks
+1% synergy
Shiny Impetus
6% of 50665 decks
+3% synergy
Rain of Riches
6% of 50665 decks
+4% synergy
Wild Growth
6% of 32209 decks
-5% synergy
Spelunking
5% of 23298 decks
+1% synergy
Shared Animosity
5% of 50665 decks
+1% synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
9% of 19043 decks
+8% synergy
Invasion of Alara
9% of 8574 decks
+7% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jared Carthalion
8% of 8707 decks
+6% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
37% of 73798 decks
+7% synergy
Rogue's Passage
20% of 73798 decks
-0% synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19% of 18416 decks
+3% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15% of 53962 decks
+4% synergy
Reliquary Tower
14% of 73798 decks
-16% synergy
Temple of the False God
10% of 73798 decks
+1% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10% of 73798 decks
-0% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9% of 32209 decks
-10% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7% of 32209 decks
-3% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7% of 34623 decks
+2% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7% of 73798 decks
-3% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6% of 29842 decks
-10% synergy
Karn's Bastion
6% of 73798 decks
+2% synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6% of 50665 decks
+2% synergy
Minas Tirith
6% of 48702 decks
-2% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5% of 53962 decks
-3% synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5% of 34623 decks
-0% synergy
Command Beacon
5% of 73798 decks
+1% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5% of 73798 decks
-4% synergy
Arena of Glory
5% of 25468 decks
-1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82% of 73798 decks
+10% synergy
Sol Ring
82% of 73798 decks
-2% synergy
Orzhov Signet
44% of 53962 decks
+17% synergy
Boros Signet
42% of 34623 decks
+20% synergy
Rakdos Signet
42% of 50665 decks
+13% synergy
Fellwar Stone
37% of 73798 decks
+16% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34% of 34623 decks
+11% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
30% of 53962 decks
+5% synergy
Dimir Signet
27% of 29842 decks
-2% synergy
Izzet Signet
27% of 16346 decks
-0% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27% of 50665 decks
+0% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
26% of 29842 decks
-6% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26% of 16346 decks
-3% synergy
Azorius Signet
20% of 19258 decks
-5% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17% of 73798 decks
+8% synergy
Talisman of Progress
15% of 19258 decks
-10% synergy
Golgari Signet
14% of 32209 decks
+1% synergy
Timeless Lotus
12% of 8707 decks
+0% synergy
Gruul Signet
9% of 18416 decks
-3% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7% of 32209 decks
-5% synergy
Simic Signet
7% of 13513 decks
-7% synergy
Relic of Sauron
7% of 14625 decks
-2% synergy
Thought Vessel
6% of 73798 decks
-11% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6% of 13513 decks
-7% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94% of 73798 decks
+20% synergy
Exotic Orchard
68% of 73798 decks
+32% synergy
Nomad Outpost
60% of 34623 decks
+32% synergy
Arcane Sanctum
51% of 19258 decks
+23% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
51% of 20029 decks
+26% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
49% of 16346 decks
+18% synergy
Savage Lands
48% of 18416 decks
+25% synergy
Prairie Stream
47% of 19258 decks
+13% synergy
Cinder Glade
46% of 18416 decks
+7% synergy
Sunken Hollow
45% of 29842 decks
+10% synergy
Canopy Vista
44% of 20029 decks
+7% synergy
Opulent Palace
43% of 13513 decks
+16% synergy
Path of Ancestry
42% of 73798 decks
+21% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41% of 50665 decks
+8% synergy
Battlefield Forge
41% of 34623 decks
+15% synergy
Frontier Bivouac
40% of 8938 decks
+13% synergy
Jungle Shrine
40% of 9774 decks
+8% synergy
Caves of Koilos
39% of 53962 decks
+10% synergy
Mystic Monastery
37% of 9197 decks
+10% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37% of 50665 decks
+5% synergy
Seaside Citadel
36% of 9994 decks
+9% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35% of 34623 decks
+5% synergy
Evolving Wilds
35% of 73798 decks
+14% synergy
Godless Shrine
34% of 53962 decks
-7% synergy
Blood Crypt
33% of 50665 decks
-5% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
32% of 32209 decks
-9% synergy
Savai Triome
32% of 34623 decks
+6% synergy
Sacred Foundry
32% of 34623 decks
-3% synergy
Isolated Chapel
32% of 53962 decks
+3% synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
31% of 18416 decks
+1% synergy
The World Tree
31% of 8707 decks
-1% synergy
Stomping Ground
30% of 18416 decks
-10% synergy
Temple Garden
30% of 20029 decks
-10% synergy
Watery Grave
29% of 29842 decks
-12% synergy
Temple of Silence
29% of 53962 decks
+10% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28% of 73798 decks
+12% synergy
Indatha Triome
27% of 20029 decks
-3% synergy
Steam Vents
26% of 16346 decks
-12% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26% of 19258 decks
-14% synergy
Xander's Lounge
25% of 16346 decks
-1% synergy
Breeding Pool
25% of 13513 decks
-15% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
24% of 32209 decks
-2% synergy
Spectator Seating
24% of 34623 decks
-1% synergy
Zagoth Triome
24% of 13513 decks
-6% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23% of 50665 decks
+2% synergy
Raffine's Tower
23% of 19258 decks
-3% synergy
Myriad Landscape
23% of 73798 decks
+5% synergy
Port Town
23% of 19258 decks
+8% synergy
Vault of Champions
23% of 53962 decks
-2% synergy
Luxury Suite
23% of 50665 decks
-3% synergy