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!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Precision
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
91%inclusion124 decks137 decks
84%synergy
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion124 decks137 decks
83%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
88%inclusion120 decks137 decks
81%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
85%inclusion117 decks137 decks
80%synergy
Bloodghast
85%inclusion117 decks137 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
82%inclusion112 decks137 decks
77%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
96%inclusion132 decks137 decks
76%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
87%inclusion119 decks137 decks
74%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
89%inclusion122 decks137 decks
74%synergy
March of the Canonized
81%inclusion111 decks137 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
86%inclusion118 decks137 decks
59%synergy
Blood Artist
85%inclusion117 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion117 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
85%inclusion116 decks137 decks
67%synergy
Viscera Seer
83%inclusion114 decks137 decks
62%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
82%inclusion113 decks137 decks
70%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion110 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
79%inclusion108 decks137 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion107 decks137 decks
72%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
77%inclusion106 decks137 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
77%inclusion106 decks137 decks
67%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
77%inclusion106 decks137 decks
74%synergy
Redemption Choir
74%inclusion101 decks137 decks
69%synergy
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion97 decks137 decks
60%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
63%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
63%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
59%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion83 decks137 decks
54%synergy
Champion of Dusk
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
55%synergy
Teysa Karlov
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Patron of the Vein
58%inclusion80 decks137 decks
54%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
43%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion58 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
42%inclusion58 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Captivating Vampire
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Roaming Throne
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Vein Ripper
17%inclusion21 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Bloodtracker
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
74%inclusion102 decks137 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Return to Dust
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
18%inclusion24 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
63%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
61%inclusion84 decks137 decks
57%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
38%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
13%synergy
Heirloom Blade
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
72%inclusion99 decks137 decks
65%synergy
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion74 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
51%inclusion70 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Legion's Landing
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Radiant Destiny
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Boon
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Haunted One
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
88%inclusion121 decks137 decks
55%synergy
Bojuka Bog
82%inclusion113 decks137 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion76 decks137 decks
36%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
39%synergy
High Market
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion123 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion123 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
80%inclusion109 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
69%inclusion95 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion137 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion137 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion133 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion130 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Voldaren Estate
84%inclusion115 decks137 decks
78%synergy
Tainted Field
83%inclusion114 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
82%inclusion113 decks137 decks
41%synergy
Path of Ancestry
82%inclusion112 decks137 decks
58%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
80%inclusion109 decks137 decks
73%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
76%inclusion104 decks137 decks
70%synergy
Temple of Silence
65%inclusion89 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion84 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion69 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-6%synergy