Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Core

Clavileño, First of the Blessed
Rank #179
201decks
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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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MTGStocks
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
90%inclusion180 decks201 decks
82%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion180 decks201 decks
78%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
83%inclusion167 decks201 decks
77%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
83%inclusion166 decks201 decks
77%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion182 decks201 decks
71%synergy
Bloodghast
74%inclusion149 decks201 decks
68%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
71%inclusion142 decks201 decks
66%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
71%inclusion143 decks201 decks
66%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
69%inclusion139 decks201 decks
66%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
78%inclusion157 decks201 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
83%inclusion167 decks201 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion157 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
77%inclusion155 decks201 decks
51%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
71%inclusion142 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
70%inclusion141 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
70%inclusion140 decks201 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
70%inclusion140 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Twilight Prophet
68%inclusion137 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
66%inclusion132 decks201 decks
61%synergy
March of the Canonized
66%inclusion132 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Legion Lieutenant
63%inclusion127 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
62%inclusion125 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
61%inclusion122 decks201 decks
55%synergy
Teysa Karlov
60%inclusion121 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
60%inclusion120 decks201 decks
49%synergy
Captivating Vampire
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
56%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
59%inclusion118 decks201 decks
55%synergy
Roaming Throne
56%inclusion113 decks201 decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion110 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Redemption Choir
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
47%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
47%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Patron of the Vein
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Champion of Dusk
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion74 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
34%inclusion64 decks187 decks
30%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
29%inclusion55 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Drana and Linvala
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
13%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
18%inclusion31 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion86 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-20%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Treacherous Greed
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-11%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
64%inclusion128 decks201 decks
30%synergy
New Blood
51%inclusion102 decks201 decks
47%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Austere Command
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Vindicate
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Call to the Feast
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
52%inclusion105 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion59 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Heirloom Blade
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion113 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Legion's Landing
55%inclusion110 decks201 decks
51%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Anointed Procession
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Destiny
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Boon
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Attrition
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.4%inclusion10 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
42%inclusion84 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
73%inclusion146 decks201 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion71 decks201 decks
15%synergy
High Market
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion69 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion179 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion169 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion118 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion115 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion44 decks175 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion200 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion198 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion188 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion172 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion148 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion134 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Voldaren Estate
63%inclusion127 decks201 decks
57%synergy
Tainted Field
62%inclusion125 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
62%inclusion124 decks201 decks
55%synergy
Vault of Champions
59%inclusion118 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion115 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
56%inclusion112 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
55%inclusion111 decks201 decks
49%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
45%inclusion91 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion91 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion87 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy