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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Deadly Precision
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion117 decks129 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
89%inclusion115 decks129 decks
83%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
88%inclusion113 decks129 decks
82%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
85%inclusion110 decks129 decks
80%synergy
Bloodghast
86%inclusion111 decks129 decks
80%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
96%inclusion124 decks129 decks
76%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
81%inclusion104 decks129 decks
76%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
89%inclusion115 decks129 decks
75%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
86%inclusion111 decks129 decks
74%synergy
March of the Canonized
80%inclusion103 decks129 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
86%inclusion111 decks129 decks
55%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
86%inclusion111 decks129 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion109 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
84%inclusion109 decks129 decks
67%synergy
Viscera Seer
82%inclusion106 decks129 decks
61%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion103 decks129 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
80%inclusion103 decks129 decks
68%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
79%inclusion102 decks129 decks
68%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
73%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
78%inclusion100 decks129 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
77%inclusion99 decks129 decks
67%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
76%inclusion98 decks129 decks
73%synergy
Redemption Choir
71%inclusion91 decks129 decks
66%synergy
Twilight Prophet
69%inclusion89 decks129 decks
58%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
68%inclusion88 decks129 decks
64%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion88 decks129 decks
64%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
64%inclusion82 decks129 decks
60%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion79 decks129 decks
55%synergy
Patron of the Vein
60%inclusion78 decks129 decks
57%synergy
Teysa Karlov
60%inclusion77 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Champion of Dusk
57%inclusion74 decks129 decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
41%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
43%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Markov Baron
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
21%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Vein Ripper
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodtracker
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
74%inclusion96 decks129 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion58 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Utter End
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Return to Dust
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Treacherous Greed
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
67%inclusion86 decks129 decks
63%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
58%inclusion75 decks129 decks
54%synergy
Austere Command
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion68 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion50 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Heirloom Blade
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
72%inclusion93 decks129 decks
65%synergy
Exquisite Blood
53%inclusion69 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
47%synergy
Radiant Destiny
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Legion's Landing
36%inclusion47 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Rites
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion37 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Boon
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Haunted One
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-12%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
88%inclusion113 decks129 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
82%inclusion106 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion71 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
40%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion117 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion116 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion87 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion129 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion129 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion126 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion123 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion107 decks129 decks
59%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
82%inclusion106 decks129 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Estate
82%inclusion106 decks129 decks
76%synergy
Tainted Field
81%inclusion105 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
72%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
73%inclusion94 decks129 decks
67%synergy
Temple of Silence
65%inclusion84 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion79 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion74 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
-16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
-14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy