Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Aristocrats

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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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
4.4%inclusion5 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Plea
3.0%inclusion3 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.0%inclusion2 decks101 decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
1.8%inclusion2 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
1.0%inclusion1 decks101 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion592 decks640 decks
85%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
91%inclusion583 decks640 decks
85%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion541 decks640 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion572 decks640 decks
77%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion597 decks640 decks
73%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion502 decks640 decks
73%synergy
Bloodghast
79%inclusion508 decks640 decks
73%synergy
March of the Canonized
77%inclusion491 decks640 decks
70%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
84%inclusion538 decks640 decks
69%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
87%inclusion556 decks640 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion565 decks640 decks
56%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
86%inclusion551 decks640 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
85%inclusion543 decks640 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion524 decks640 decks
17%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
79%inclusion508 decks640 decks
67%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
78%inclusion499 decks640 decks
68%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
75%inclusion478 decks640 decks
64%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
74%inclusion473 decks640 decks
69%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
73%inclusion466 decks640 decks
67%synergy
Damn
72%inclusion462 decks640 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion105 decks640 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion76 decks640 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion67 decks640 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion62 decks640 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.0%inclusion51 decks640 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
72%inclusion459 decks640 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
72%inclusion458 decks640 decks
66%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
67%inclusion427 decks640 decks
63%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
63%inclusion403 decks640 decks
58%synergy
Redemption Choir
63%inclusion403 decks640 decks
58%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion400 decks640 decks
46%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
58%inclusion373 decks640 decks
52%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
56%inclusion361 decks640 decks
52%synergy
Patron of the Vein
55%inclusion354 decks640 decks
51%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
55%inclusion353 decks640 decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion335 decks640 decks
30%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
48%inclusion305 decks640 decks
44%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
45%inclusion290 decks640 decks
42%synergy
Champion of Dusk
45%inclusion288 decks640 decks
41%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion267 decks640 decks
39%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
39%inclusion249 decks640 decks
37%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
38%inclusion240 decks640 decks
34%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
37%inclusion239 decks640 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
36%inclusion229 decks640 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion220 decks640 decks
29%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
34%inclusion217 decks640 decks
29%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
33%inclusion214 decks640 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion211 decks640 decks
26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion200 decks640 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion136 decks445 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
30%inclusion173 decks569 decks
26%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
27%inclusion156 decks569 decks
22%synergy
High-Society Hunter
27%inclusion122 decks445 decks
25%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
27%inclusion172 decks640 decks
25%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
26%inclusion167 decks640 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
26%inclusion166 decks640 decks
22%synergy
Vein Ripper
24%inclusion148 decks615 decks
22%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
23%inclusion146 decks640 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion136 decks640 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion130 decks640 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion64 decks318 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19%inclusion120 decks640 decks
18%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion119 decks640 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
17%inclusion83 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion105 decks640 decks
14%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion102 decks640 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion97 decks640 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
15%inclusion97 decks640 decks
14%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
15%inclusion94 decks640 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
14%inclusion62 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion87 decks640 decks
0%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion78 decks640 decks
4%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion75 decks640 decks
10%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion73 decks640 decks
9%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
11%inclusion70 decks640 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
68%inclusion433 decks640 decks
45%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion317 decks640 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion299 decks640 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion183 decks640 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
26%inclusion168 decks640 decks
13%synergy
Return to Dust
19%inclusion121 decks640 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion120 decks640 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion116 decks640 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion109 decks640 decks
-8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion104 decks640 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion81 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion97 decks640 decks
4%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion88 decks640 decks
-17%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion86 decks640 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion64 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion68 decks640 decks
7%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.9%inclusion55 decks615 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.8%inclusion56 decks640 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion53 decks640 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion51 decks640 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion51 decks640 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion40 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.3%inclusion47 decks640 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.3%inclusion40 decks640 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.5%inclusion35 decks640 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
58%inclusion372 decks640 decks
54%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
55%inclusion351 decks640 decks
51%synergy
Austere Command
43%inclusion278 decks640 decks
25%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
29%inclusion186 decks640 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion166 decks640 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion114 decks640 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion90 decks640 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion87 decks640 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion79 decks640 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion69 decks640 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion61 decks640 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.8%inclusion50 decks640 decks
0%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.5%inclusion48 decks640 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion42 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion38 decks640 decks
-12%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.9%inclusion38 decks640 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
5.8%inclusion37 decks640 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
47%inclusion302 decks640 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion276 decks640 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
42%inclusion271 decks640 decks
36%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
35%inclusion222 decks640 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion182 decks640 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion132 decks640 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
20%inclusion130 decks640 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion106 decks640 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion102 decks640 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion82 decks640 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion76 decks640 decks
-8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion58 decks640 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.5%inclusion29 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.4%inclusion41 decks640 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.4%inclusion41 decks640 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.9%inclusion38 decks640 decks
0%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion36 decks640 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
61%inclusion388 decks640 decks
43%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
55%inclusion353 decks640 decks
48%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
44%inclusion284 decks640 decks
41%synergy
Legion's Landing
38%inclusion242 decks640 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
36%inclusion229 decks640 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion208 decks640 decks
25%synergy
Radiant Destiny
29%inclusion185 decks640 decks
26%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion136 decks640 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion122 decks640 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion103 decks640 decks
-13%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
16%inclusion73 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion98 decks640 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Boon
12%inclusion78 decks640 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion71 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
11%inclusion41 decks379 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion68 decks640 decks
-7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.2%inclusion59 decks640 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.1%inclusion58 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion48 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion36 decks640 decks
-5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.6%inclusion36 decks640 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion35 decks640 decks
-13%synergy
Black Market
5.2%inclusion33 decks640 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.6%inclusion36 decks640 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
45%inclusion289 decks640 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
26%inclusion169 decks640 decks
24%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.3%inclusion47 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.3%inclusion40 decks640 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.1%inclusion39 decks640 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
83%inclusion529 decks640 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
78%inclusion496 decks640 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion319 decks640 decks
30%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
37%inclusion235 decks640 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion228 decks640 decks
19%synergy
High Market
35%inclusion222 decks640 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion90 decks507 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion101 decks640 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion90 decks640 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion83 decks640 decks
-8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion77 decks640 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.4%inclusion60 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion50 decks640 decks
-4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.7%inclusion29 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.5%inclusion48 decks640 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion42 decks640 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.6%inclusion42 decks640 decks
-16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.0%inclusion32 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion586 decks640 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion583 decks640 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion476 decks640 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
68%inclusion436 decks640 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion229 decks640 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion147 decks640 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion92 decks505 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion73 decks640 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion39 decks640 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion638 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion633 decks640 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion621 decks640 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion590 decks640 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
80%inclusion510 decks640 decks
56%synergy
Tainted Field
79%inclusion508 decks640 decks
27%synergy
Voldaren Estate
77%inclusion492 decks640 decks
71%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
75%inclusion480 decks640 decks
68%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
73%inclusion466 decks640 decks
31%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
69%inclusion444 decks640 decks
63%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
58%inclusion374 decks640 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion371 decks640 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
57%inclusion362 decks640 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion300 decks640 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion264 decks640 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion247 decks640 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
36%inclusion229 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion197 decks640 decks
-7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion166 decks640 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion160 decks640 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion85 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion127 decks640 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion108 decks617 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion81 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion97 decks640 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion93 decks640 decks
-6%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion82 decks594 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion81 decks640 decks
-12%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion74 decks640 decks
-4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion64 decks640 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion56 decks640 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion42 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
6.1%inclusion39 decks640 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion38 decks640 decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.9%inclusion31 decks523 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.5%inclusion29 decks529 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion34 decks640 decks
-9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.0%inclusion32 decks640 decks
-6%synergy