Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Budget 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Desperate Plea
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
88%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
85%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
84%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
84%synergy
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
83%synergy
March of the Canonized
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
79%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
76%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
76%synergy
Redemption Choir
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
75%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Viscera Seer
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
68%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
66%synergy
Blood Artist
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
72%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
68%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
72%synergy
Patron of the Vein
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
72%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Welcoming Vampire
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
60%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
72%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
67%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
66%synergy
Champion of Dusk
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
45%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Teysa Karlov
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Markov Baron
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Bloodtracker
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Captivating Vampire
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
34%synergy
Return to Dust
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Greed
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
42%synergy
New Blood
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
67%synergy
Austere Command
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Call to the Feast
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Eaten Alive
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Season of Loss
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Heirloom Blade
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Relic Vial
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Promise of Aclazotz
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
67%synergy
Radiant Destiny
47%inclusion30 decks64 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Kindred Boon
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Rites
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
26%synergy
Legion's Landing
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Leader
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Muster the Departed
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
84%inclusion54 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Temple of the False God
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
26%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Fountainport
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion64 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
65%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion55 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
84%inclusion54 decks64 decks
78%synergy
Tainted Field
83%inclusion53 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Silence
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Voldaren Estate
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
75%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
72%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Myriad Landscape
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
-26%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-12%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-24%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy