Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Core 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
Deadly Precision
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion122 decks134 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
90%inclusion120 decks134 decks
83%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
88%inclusion118 decks134 decks
82%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
85%inclusion114 decks134 decks
80%synergy
Bloodghast
85%inclusion114 decks134 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
82%inclusion110 decks134 decks
77%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
96%inclusion129 decks134 decks
76%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
90%inclusion120 decks134 decks
75%synergy
March of the Canonized
81%inclusion109 decks134 decks
75%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
87%inclusion116 decks134 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
87%inclusion116 decks134 decks
60%synergy
Blood Artist
85%inclusion114 decks134 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion114 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
84%inclusion113 decks134 decks
67%synergy
Viscera Seer
84%inclusion112 decks134 decks
62%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
81%inclusion109 decks134 decks
69%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion107 decks134 decks
47%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
79%inclusion106 decks134 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion104 decks134 decks
72%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
77%inclusion103 decks134 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
77%inclusion103 decks134 decks
67%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
77%inclusion103 decks134 decks
73%synergy
Redemption Choir
72%inclusion97 decks134 decks
68%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
70%inclusion94 decks134 decks
66%synergy
Twilight Prophet
70%inclusion94 decks134 decks
59%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion91 decks134 decks
63%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
62%inclusion83 decks134 decks
58%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion82 decks134 decks
55%synergy
Patron of the Vein
60%inclusion80 decks134 decks
56%synergy
Teysa Karlov
58%inclusion78 decks134 decks
42%synergy
Champion of Dusk
57%inclusion77 decks134 decks
54%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
49%inclusion66 decks134 decks
46%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
48%inclusion64 decks134 decks
45%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
47%inclusion63 decks134 decks
42%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion63 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
46%inclusion62 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion56 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
42%inclusion56 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
39%inclusion52 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
36%inclusion48 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
28%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
26%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
75%inclusion100 decks134 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion59 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion55 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion45 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Return to Dust
24%inclusion32 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
-9%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
-12%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
-9%synergy
Get Lost
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
67%inclusion90 decks134 decks
63%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
61%inclusion82 decks134 decks
57%synergy
Austere Command
50%inclusion67 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
24%inclusion32 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion73 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
44%inclusion59 decks134 decks
38%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
37%inclusion50 decks134 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
37%inclusion50 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Heirloom Blade
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
73%inclusion98 decks134 decks
66%synergy
Exquisite Blood
53%inclusion71 decks134 decks
35%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
48%synergy
Radiant Destiny
36%inclusion48 decks134 decks
33%synergy
Legion's Landing
36%inclusion48 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion39 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Boon
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
-15%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Haunted One
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-12%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
47%inclusion63 decks134 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
88%inclusion118 decks134 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
83%inclusion111 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion76 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
46%inclusion62 decks134 decks
40%synergy
High Market
39%inclusion52 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion36 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-11%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-17%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion121 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion120 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
80%inclusion107 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
69%inclusion93 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion59 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion134 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion134 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion131 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
96%inclusion128 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Voldaren Estate
84%inclusion113 decks134 decks
78%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion111 decks134 decks
59%synergy
Tainted Field
82%inclusion110 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
82%inclusion110 decks134 decks
41%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
79%inclusion106 decks134 decks
72%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
75%inclusion101 decks134 decks
69%synergy
Temple of Silence
66%inclusion88 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion82 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion77 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion67 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion47 decks134 decks
-14%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
-16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
-14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
-12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-3%synergy