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!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Venerations
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
3.4%inclusion5 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
2.9%inclusion4 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.5%inclusion2 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion570 decks616 decks
85%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
91%inclusion559 decks616 decks
84%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
84%inclusion520 decks616 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion549 decks616 decks
77%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion483 decks616 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion573 decks616 decks
73%synergy
Bloodghast
79%inclusion486 decks616 decks
73%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
74%inclusion458 decks616 decks
70%synergy
March of the Canonized
76%inclusion467 decks616 decks
69%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
84%inclusion515 decks616 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion542 decks616 decks
57%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
86%inclusion532 decks616 decks
69%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
86%inclusion528 decks616 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
84%inclusion519 decks616 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion501 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
78%inclusion482 decks616 decks
66%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
78%inclusion480 decks616 decks
68%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
74%inclusion455 decks616 decks
63%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
73%inclusion447 decks616 decks
67%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
72%inclusion445 decks616 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion101 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion74 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion439 decks616 decks
61%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
66%inclusion405 decks616 decks
62%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion388 decks616 decks
47%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
63%inclusion388 decks616 decks
59%synergy
Redemption Choir
61%inclusion378 decks616 decks
57%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
58%inclusion357 decks616 decks
52%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
57%inclusion349 decks616 decks
53%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
55%inclusion338 decks616 decks
51%synergy
Patron of the Vein
54%inclusion335 decks616 decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion331 decks616 decks
32%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
49%inclusion300 decks616 decks
45%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
44%inclusion273 decks616 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
44%inclusion272 decks616 decks
41%synergy
Captivating Vampire
42%inclusion260 decks616 decks
39%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
38%inclusion235 decks616 decks
36%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
37%inclusion226 decks616 decks
34%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
36%inclusion221 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
36%inclusion219 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion211 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
34%inclusion208 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
32%inclusion200 decks616 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion199 decks616 decks
26%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion198 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion139 decks456 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
30%inclusion172 decks570 decks
26%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
28%inclusion171 decks616 decks
26%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
28%inclusion157 decks570 decks
22%synergy
High-Society Hunter
26%inclusion119 decks456 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
25%inclusion157 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
25%inclusion153 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Vein Ripper
24%inclusion147 decks612 decks
22%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
22%inclusion136 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion133 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion126 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion64 decks339 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19%inclusion114 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion114 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
17%inclusion83 decks495 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion99 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion99 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion95 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
15%inclusion92 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
15%inclusion91 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion86 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
13%inclusion60 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion74 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion67 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion66 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
11%inclusion65 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
67%inclusion412 decks616 decks
45%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion307 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion294 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion181 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
26%inclusion161 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion126 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion112 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion102 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion100 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion81 decks533 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion86 decks616 decks
-17%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion83 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion61 decks533 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion63 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.7%inclusion53 decks612 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion37 decks533 decks
0%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
72%inclusion442 decks616 decks
39%synergy
New Blood
57%inclusion350 decks616 decks
53%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
53%inclusion326 decks616 decks
49%synergy
Austere Command
43%inclusion265 decks616 decks
25%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
30%inclusion184 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion167 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion115 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion86 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion83 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion81 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion66 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion48 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Feast
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
47%inclusion292 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
43%inclusion266 decks616 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion259 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
34%inclusion207 decks616 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion169 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
21%inclusion130 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion112 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion99 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion98 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion77 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion32 decks456 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
61%inclusion378 decks616 decks
44%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
54%inclusion334 decks616 decks
47%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
43%inclusion264 decks616 decks
40%synergy
Legion's Landing
38%inclusion235 decks616 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion229 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion202 decks616 decks
25%synergy
Radiant Destiny
30%inclusion182 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion135 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion103 decks616 decks
-13%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
16%inclusion76 decks474 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion88 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Boon
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
11%inclusion45 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion67 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion63 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.9%inclusion55 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion32 decks480 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
-13%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.0%inclusion31 decks616 decks
-10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
45%inclusion277 decks616 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
28%inclusion174 decks616 decks
26%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.3%inclusion45 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
82%inclusion507 decks616 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
77%inclusion473 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion300 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
37%inclusion227 decks616 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion220 decks616 decks
19%synergy
High Market
34%inclusion212 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion88 decks513 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion100 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion87 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion81 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion57 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.3%inclusion29 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
-16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion28 decks533 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion568 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion559 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion455 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion410 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion211 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion143 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion95 decks511 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion74 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion613 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion608 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion596 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion568 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
80%inclusion495 decks616 decks
57%synergy
Tainted Field
79%inclusion485 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Voldaren Estate
75%inclusion463 decks616 decks
69%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
75%inclusion460 decks616 decks
68%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
73%inclusion447 decks616 decks
31%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
68%inclusion421 decks616 decks
62%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
59%inclusion366 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion354 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
57%inclusion349 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion296 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion245 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion236 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion225 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion189 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion156 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion150 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion88 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion121 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion110 decks614 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion98 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion81 decks533 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion81 decks592 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion78 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion70 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion65 decks616 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.6%inclusion53 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.1%inclusion32 decks528 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
-9%synergy