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

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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
Cordial Vampire
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
87%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
82%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
81%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
81%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
80%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
78%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
78%synergy
March of the Canonized
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
96%inclusion69 decks72 decks
76%synergy
Blood Artist
92%inclusion66 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
89%inclusion64 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Damn
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Bloodghast
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
75%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
73%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
71%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
63%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Twilight Prophet
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
67%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Champion of Dusk
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
60%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
56%synergy
Redemption Choir
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
56%synergy
Teysa Karlov
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Patron of the Vein
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Markov Baron
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
26%synergy
High-Society Hunter
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Captivating Vampire
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Bloodtracker
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Vein Ripper
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Utter End
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Treacherous Greed
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Despark
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-23%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Get Lost
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Austere Command
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Fumigate
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Heirloom Blade
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Radiant Destiny
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Legion's Landing
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Boon
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-18%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Haunted One
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
82%inclusion59 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
45%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Orzhov Signet
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion72 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion72 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion72 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
96%inclusion69 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
92%inclusion66 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Voldaren Estate
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
80%synergy
Tainted Field
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
76%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
72%synergy
Temple of Silence
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-20%synergy
Scoured Barrens
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-17%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy