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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
Secret Tunnel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Plea
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
81%synergy
Cordial Vampire
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
80%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
80%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
84%inclusion74 decks88 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
75%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
84%inclusion74 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
71%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
71%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
81%inclusion71 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Damn
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Exquisite Blood
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
56%synergy
March of the Canonized
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Twilight Prophet
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Patron of the Vein
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Bloodghast
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Redemption Choir
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Teysa Karlov
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Champion of Dusk
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Captivating Vampire
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
17%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Markov Baron
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Bloodtracker
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Utter End
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-17%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Treacherous Greed
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Austere Command
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Exorcise
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Heirloom Blade
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
The Masamune
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Relic Vial
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Radiant Destiny
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Legion's Landing
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Rites
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Kindred Boon
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
86%inclusion76 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Bojuka Bog
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
37%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Cluestone
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion88 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion88 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
66%synergy
Voldaren Estate
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
65%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Temple of Silence
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-4%synergy