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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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Abandoned Air Temple
4.3%inclusion6 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Plea
2.1%inclusion3 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.3%inclusion2 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
0.7%inclusion1 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
0.7%inclusion1 decks141 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
90%inclusion891 decks990 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion859 decks990 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
92%inclusion909 decks990 decks
80%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
80%inclusion790 decks990 decks
74%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion876 decks990 decks
68%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
72%inclusion708 decks990 decks
66%synergy
Bloodghast
72%inclusion714 decks990 decks
66%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
67%inclusion661 decks990 decks
63%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion669 decks990 decks
63%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion765 decks990 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
87%inclusion859 decks990 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion813 decks990 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion787 decks990 decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion731 decks990 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion730 decks990 decks
51%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
74%inclusion728 decks990 decks
56%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion713 decks990 decks
60%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
68%inclusion671 decks990 decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion670 decks990 decks
50%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
68%inclusion669 decks990 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion494 decks990 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion478 decks990 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion466 decks990 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion430 decks990 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion195 decks990 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion179 decks990 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion178 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion112 decks990 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion109 decks990 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
64%inclusion638 decks990 decks
54%synergy
Roaming Throne
64%inclusion634 decks990 decks
58%synergy
Teysa Karlov
64%inclusion632 decks990 decks
48%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
63%inclusion624 decks990 decks
57%synergy
Captivating Vampire
63%inclusion621 decks990 decks
60%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
62%inclusion610 decks990 decks
53%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
60%inclusion596 decks990 decks
49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion407 decks691 decks
49%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
57%inclusion568 decks990 decks
54%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
53%inclusion524 decks990 decks
47%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion517 decks990 decks
49%synergy
Redemption Choir
45%inclusion449 decks990 decks
41%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
43%inclusion423 decks990 decks
39%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
41%inclusion404 decks990 decks
38%synergy
Champion of Dusk
39%inclusion382 decks990 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
34%inclusion299 decks871 decks
30%synergy
Patron of the Vein
33%inclusion327 decks990 decks
29%synergy
Vein Ripper
31%inclusion297 decks955 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
27%inclusion271 decks990 decks
24%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
27%inclusion268 decks990 decks
24%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
26%inclusion257 decks990 decks
24%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
25%inclusion246 decks990 decks
22%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
24%inclusion205 decks871 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
23%inclusion230 decks990 decks
20%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
22%inclusion222 decks990 decks
17%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
21%inclusion203 decks990 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
20%inclusion200 decks990 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion199 decks990 decks
12%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion192 decks990 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion96 decks508 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion187 decks990 decks
15%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion180 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion178 decks990 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
18%inclusion176 decks990 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion174 decks990 decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion120 decks688 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion162 decks990 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion156 decks990 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion153 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion112 decks756 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion146 decks990 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion142 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion141 decks990 decks
0%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion140 decks990 decks
12%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
14%inclusion137 decks990 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion132 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
13%inclusion89 decks685 decks
8%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
11%inclusion106 decks990 decks
9%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
11%inclusion104 decks990 decks
9%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
10%inclusion83 decks817 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion617 decks990 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion541 decks990 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
48%inclusion479 decks990 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion362 decks990 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion329 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion234 decks990 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion208 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion204 decks990 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion159 decks816 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion185 decks990 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion154 decks990 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion149 decks990 decks
-10%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion121 decks990 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion117 decks990 decks
-19%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion95 decks816 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion85 decks817 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion98 decks990 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion98 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.4%inclusion93 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
9.3%inclusion92 decks990 decks
-10%synergy
Return to Dust
8.8%inclusion87 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.1%inclusion77 decks953 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
7.8%inclusion77 decks990 decks
-15%synergy
Inkshield
6.3%inclusion62 decks990 decks
-11%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion61 decks990 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion48 decks782 decks
-1%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.4%inclusion53 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.3%inclusion52 decks990 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
64%inclusion631 decks990 decks
30%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
58%inclusion577 decks990 decks
53%synergy
New Blood
44%inclusion436 decks990 decks
40%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
42%inclusion414 decks990 decks
38%synergy
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion388 decks990 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion287 decks990 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion213 decks990 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion212 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
20%inclusion201 decks990 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion200 decks990 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion168 decks990 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion153 decks990 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion144 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion95 decks686 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion113 decks990 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.0%inclusion89 decks990 decks
-8%synergy
Vindicate
8.9%inclusion88 decks990 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion86 decks990 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.1%inclusion80 decks990 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion76 decks990 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion72 decks990 decks
-3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.8%inclusion67 decks990 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion64 decks990 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion59 decks990 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
56%inclusion557 decks990 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion412 decks990 decks
30%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
36%inclusion353 decks990 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
34%inclusion341 decks990 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion328 decks990 decks
7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
24%inclusion239 decks990 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion186 decks990 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion171 decks990 decks
-3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion136 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion129 decks990 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion114 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion66 decks688 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.6%inclusion85 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.4%inclusion73 decks990 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.2%inclusion71 decks990 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion65 decks990 decks
-8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion64 decks990 decks
3%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.0%inclusion59 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
61%inclusion605 decks990 decks
54%synergy
Legion's Landing
48%inclusion472 decks990 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion422 decks990 decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion410 decks990 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion355 decks990 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
35%inclusion346 decks990 decks
26%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
35%inclusion342 decks990 decks
27%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
27%inclusion272 decks990 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion218 decks990 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
22%inclusion213 decks990 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion180 decks990 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion152 decks990 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion109 decks737 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion142 decks990 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion131 decks990 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion120 decks990 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
12%inclusion70 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.0%inclusion89 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion70 decks990 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.1%inclusion70 decks990 decks
3%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.9%inclusion54 decks778 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion63 decks945 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.6%inclusion65 decks990 decks
-12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.4%inclusion63 decks990 decks
-11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.8%inclusion43 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.8%inclusion57 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
46%inclusion454 decks990 decks
44%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
31%inclusion308 decks990 decks
26%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion76 decks990 decks
2%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.6%inclusion75 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.5%inclusion33 decks508 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion699 decks990 decks
54%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
65%inclusion642 decks990 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion625 decks990 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion574 decks990 decks
37%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion352 decks785 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion319 decks990 decks
20%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion272 decks990 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion268 decks990 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion256 decks990 decks
14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion185 decks990 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion167 decks990 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion161 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion158 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion154 decks990 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion115 decks990 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion114 decks990 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.4%inclusion56 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion85 decks990 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.9%inclusion78 decks990 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.8%inclusion23 decks399 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion54 decks990 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.5%inclusion54 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion919 decks990 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion868 decks990 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion642 decks990 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion578 decks990 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion174 decks779 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion154 decks990 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion144 decks990 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion41 decks313 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion91 decks990 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion83 decks990 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion966 decks990 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion962 decks990 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion948 decks990 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion867 decks990 decks
38%synergy
Isolated Chapel
87%inclusion860 decks990 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion737 decks990 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
72%inclusion715 decks990 decks
43%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion653 decks990 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
65%inclusion646 decks990 decks
60%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion605 decks990 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
58%inclusion577 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion573 decks990 decks
34%synergy
Voldaren Estate
57%inclusion561 decks990 decks
51%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
56%inclusion551 decks990 decks
49%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
49%inclusion485 decks990 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
46%inclusion456 decks990 decks
40%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion426 decks990 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion415 decks990 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
41%inclusion403 decks990 decks
30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion326 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion197 decks599 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion306 decks990 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion284 decks990 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion259 decks990 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion208 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion159 decks816 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion188 decks990 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion144 decks990 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion144 decks990 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion141 decks990 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion137 decks990 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion129 decks990 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion128 decks990 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion118 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion115 decks990 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion107 decks990 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion89 decks910 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion96 decks990 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion96 decks990 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion95 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.0%inclusion89 decks990 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.8%inclusion87 decks990 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.7%inclusion63 decks813 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion58 decks816 decks
-4%synergy