Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander)

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Nick Price
Mar 12, 2024
Back to Basics - The 10 Most Played Mono-Black Cards in Commander
What actually makes these mono-black staples so good? Why should you include them in your deck? Let's explore with Nick!
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MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
1.9%inclusion15 decks777 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Plea
1.2%inclusion9 decks777 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
0.9%inclusion8 decks915 decks
0%synergy
White Lotus Tile
0.5%inclusion5 decks958 decks
0%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
0.5%inclusion4 decks830 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion9.24K decks9.97K decks
85%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
88%inclusion8.76K decks9.97K decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
86%inclusion8.62K decks9.97K decks
80%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
82%inclusion8.16K decks9.97K decks
76%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
81%inclusion8.12K decks9.97K decks
76%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
78%inclusion7.82K decks9.97K decks
73%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
85%inclusion8.45K decks9.97K decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion7.73K decks9.97K decks
72%synergy
March of the Canonized
78%inclusion7.74K decks9.97K decks
71%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion8.96K decks9.97K decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
86%inclusion8.62K decks9.97K decks
54%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
84%inclusion8.34K decks9.97K decks
57%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
83%inclusion8.31K decks9.97K decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion8.27K decks9.97K decks
18%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
82%inclusion8.15K decks9.97K decks
64%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
80%inclusion7.93K decks9.97K decks
70%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
79%inclusion7.89K decks9.97K decks
67%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
77%inclusion7.68K decks9.97K decks
66%synergy
Viscera Seer
77%inclusion7.64K decks9.97K decks
55%synergy
Damn
76%inclusion7.61K decks9.97K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion1.16K decks9.97K decks
-12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion972 decks9.97K decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.2%inclusion918 decks9.97K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.8%inclusion874 decks9.97K decks
-7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion772 decks9.97K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
76%inclusion7.57K decks9.97K decks
65%synergy
Bloodghast
75%inclusion7.49K decks9.97K decks
69%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
71%inclusion7.05K decks9.97K decks
65%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
69%inclusion6.84K decks9.97K decks
65%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
67%inclusion6.73K decks9.97K decks
63%synergy
Redemption Choir
66%inclusion6.63K decks9.97K decks
62%synergy
Patron of the Vein
65%inclusion6.44K decks9.97K decks
60%synergy
Champion of Dusk
58%inclusion5.78K decks9.97K decks
54%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
55%inclusion5.45K decks9.97K decks
50%synergy
Teysa Karlov
52%inclusion5.21K decks9.97K decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion4.85K decks9.97K decks
26%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
47%inclusion4.70K decks9.97K decks
42%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
47%inclusion4.66K decks9.97K decks
44%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
46%inclusion4.60K decks9.97K decks
43%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
46%inclusion4.54K decks9.97K decks
42%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
46%inclusion4.54K decks9.97K decks
42%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
45%inclusion4.49K decks9.97K decks
38%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
43%inclusion4.31K decks9.97K decks
37%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
43%inclusion4.26K decks9.97K decks
39%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
40%inclusion3.98K decks9.97K decks
36%synergy
Captivating Vampire
37%inclusion3.74K decks9.97K decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
34%inclusion3.42K decks9.97K decks
32%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
34%inclusion3.41K decks9.97K decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion2.79K decks9.97K decks
19%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion2.71K decks9.97K decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
26%inclusion2.19K decks8.34K decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion1.62K decks6.26K decks
16%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
26%inclusion2.57K decks9.97K decks
23%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
25%inclusion2.06K decks8.33K decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion2.34K decks9.97K decks
17%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
23%inclusion2.34K decks9.97K decks
20%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
23%inclusion2.27K decks9.97K decks
18%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion2.22K decks9.97K decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion2.17K decks9.97K decks
20%synergy
Bloodtracker
21%inclusion2.07K decks9.97K decks
18%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
19%inclusion1.88K decks9.97K decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion1.16K decks6.22K decks
16%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
17%inclusion1.67K decks9.97K decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion1.60K decks9.97K decks
14%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
15%inclusion1.53K decks9.97K decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion656 decks4.29K decks
13%synergy
Vein Ripper
15%inclusion1.38K decks9.22K decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion1.47K decks9.97K decks
6%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion998 decks6.94K decks
9%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion1.42K decks9.97K decks
0%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
14%inclusion1.40K decks9.97K decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion1.35K decks9.97K decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion1.26K decks9.97K decks
0%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
12%inclusion742 decks6.20K decks
7%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion1.19K decks9.97K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
69%inclusion6.87K decks9.97K decks
46%synergy
Utter End
41%inclusion4.07K decks9.97K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion3.93K decks9.97K decks
-10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion3.64K decks9.97K decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
31%inclusion3.11K decks9.97K decks
26%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion1.94K decks9.97K decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion1.67K decks9.97K decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion1.52K decks9.97K decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1.25K decks9.97K decks
-2%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion1.19K decks9.97K decks
-19%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion1.14K decks9.97K decks
-11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion1.06K decks9.97K decks
0%synergy
Treacherous Greed
10%inclusion889 decks9.21K decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion955 decks9.97K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion650 decks7.76K decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.3%inclusion568 decks7.77K decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
7.1%inclusion712 decks9.97K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.7%inclusion664 decks9.97K decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion652 decks9.97K decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion648 decks9.97K decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion588 decks9.97K decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion419 decks7.76K decks
-2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.2%inclusion522 decks9.97K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
68%inclusion6.82K decks9.97K decks
64%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
61%inclusion6.13K decks9.97K decks
57%synergy
Austere Command
56%inclusion5.58K decks9.97K decks
37%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
20%inclusion2K decks9.97K decks
10%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1.99K decks9.97K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1.34K decks9.97K decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion1.07K decks9.97K decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion1K decks9.97K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
9.0%inclusion895 decks9.97K decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.0%inclusion793 decks9.97K decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.2%inclusion450 decks6.21K decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.0%inclusion700 decks9.97K decks
-11%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.0%inclusion696 decks9.97K decks
-10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.6%inclusion661 decks9.97K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
6.4%inclusion638 decks9.97K decks
-6%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.7%inclusion568 decks9.97K decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.4%inclusion535 decks9.97K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion533 decks9.97K decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion507 decks9.97K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion5.41K decks9.97K decks
28%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
53%inclusion5.24K decks9.97K decks
47%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
46%inclusion4.55K decks9.97K decks
41%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion3.47K decks9.97K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion2.79K decks9.97K decks
13%synergy
Heirloom Blade
24%inclusion2.41K decks9.97K decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion1.82K decks9.97K decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion1.49K decks9.97K decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion1.35K decks9.97K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion957 decks9.97K decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion937 decks9.97K decks
-11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.4%inclusion842 decks9.97K decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.7%inclusion672 decks9.97K decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.9%inclusion370 decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.1%inclusion512 decks9.97K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
66%inclusion6.63K decks9.97K decks
59%synergy
Exquisite Blood
66%inclusion6.57K decks9.97K decks
48%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
53%inclusion5.24K decks9.97K decks
49%synergy
Radiant Destiny
41%inclusion4.11K decks9.97K decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion3.67K decks9.97K decks
15%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion2.88K decks9.97K decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
27%inclusion2.71K decks9.97K decks
19%synergy
Kindred Boon
22%inclusion2.17K decks9.97K decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion1.66K decks9.97K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion1.61K decks9.97K decks
-13%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1.26K decks9.97K decks
-8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
12%inclusion814 decks6.69K decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion1.13K decks9.97K decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion972 decks9.97K decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.2%inclusion714 decks9.97K decks
-10%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
7.0%inclusion374 decks5.31K decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.8%inclusion583 decks9.97K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.1%inclusion513 decks9.97K decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion508 decks9.97K decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
57%inclusion5.67K decks9.97K decks
51%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
23%inclusion2.25K decks9.97K decks
21%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.5%inclusion750 decks9.97K decks
2%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.3%inclusion627 decks9.97K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
82%inclusion8.16K decks9.97K decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
77%inclusion7.64K decks9.97K decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion5.82K decks9.97K decks
38%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
46%inclusion4.58K decks9.97K decks
39%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion2.66K decks9.97K decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion2.40K decks9.97K decks
8%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion2.14K decks9.97K decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion943 decks7.28K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion1.02K decks9.97K decks
-11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.9%inclusion892 decks9.97K decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion868 decks9.97K decks
-14%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion628 decks9.97K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion609 decks9.97K decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion609 decks9.97K decks
-6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.7%inclusion303 decks5.31K decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.5%inclusion552 decks9.97K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion9.26K decks9.97K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion9.06K decks9.97K decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
74%inclusion7.38K decks9.97K decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion7.36K decks9.97K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion4.75K decks9.97K decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion3.73K decks9.97K decks
20%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion1.14K decks7.23K decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion1K decks9.97K decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion594 decks9.97K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9.93K decks9.97K decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion9.90K decks9.97K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion9.55K decks9.97K decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
90%inclusion8.95K decks9.97K decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
82%inclusion8.22K decks9.97K decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
82%inclusion8.14K decks9.97K decks
57%synergy
Voldaren Estate
77%inclusion7.72K decks9.97K decks
71%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
77%inclusion7.69K decks9.97K decks
70%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
76%inclusion7.59K decks9.97K decks
35%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
74%inclusion7.38K decks9.97K decks
68%synergy
Temple of Silence
67%inclusion6.68K decks9.97K decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion6.33K decks9.97K decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion4.97K decks9.97K decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion4.36K decks9.97K decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion3.31K decks9.97K decks
-16%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion2.59K decks9.97K decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion2.28K decks9.97K decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion2.12K decks9.97K decks
-17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion1.81K decks9.97K decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1.69K decks9.97K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1.68K decks9.97K decks
-13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion713 decks5.33K decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion1.25K decks9.97K decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion1.23K decks9.97K decks
-12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion1.07K decks9.25K decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion976 decks9.97K decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion955 decks9.97K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.0%inclusion895 decks9.97K decks
-12%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.9%inclusion785 decks8.78K decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion650 decks7.76K decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.3%inclusion824 decks9.97K decks
-7%synergy