Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Lifegain

Background image for Back to Basics - The 10 Most Played Mono-Black Cards in Commander
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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
4.8%inclusion4 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Plea
2.6%inclusion2 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Tile
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
94%inclusion2.53K decks2.68K decks
87%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
90%inclusion2.42K decks2.68K decks
84%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
89%inclusion2.38K decks2.68K decks
82%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
85%inclusion2.27K decks2.68K decks
79%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
83%inclusion2.24K decks2.68K decks
78%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
81%inclusion2.16K decks2.68K decks
76%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion2.36K decks2.68K decks
76%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
81%inclusion2.18K decks2.68K decks
76%synergy
March of the Canonized
82%inclusion2.19K decks2.68K decks
75%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
84%inclusion2.25K decks2.68K decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion2.49K decks2.68K decks
73%synergy
Blood Artist
90%inclusion2.41K decks2.68K decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
88%inclusion2.35K decks2.68K decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion2.31K decks2.68K decks
21%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
85%inclusion2.29K decks2.68K decks
71%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
85%inclusion2.27K decks2.68K decks
73%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
82%inclusion2.21K decks2.68K decks
65%synergy
Twilight Prophet
81%inclusion2.18K decks2.68K decks
71%synergy
Damn
79%inclusion2.11K decks2.68K decks
45%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
77%inclusion2.07K decks2.68K decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion439 decks2.68K decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion354 decks2.68K decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion341 decks2.68K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion294 decks2.68K decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.2%inclusion247 decks2.68K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
77%inclusion2.06K decks2.68K decks
56%synergy
Bloodghast
75%inclusion2.02K decks2.68K decks
69%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
72%inclusion1.92K decks2.68K decks
66%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
70%inclusion1.89K decks2.68K decks
66%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
70%inclusion1.87K decks2.68K decks
66%synergy
Redemption Choir
69%inclusion1.84K decks2.68K decks
64%synergy
Patron of the Vein
66%inclusion1.78K decks2.68K decks
63%synergy
Champion of Dusk
60%inclusion1.60K decks2.68K decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion1.53K decks2.68K decks
35%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
56%inclusion1.52K decks2.68K decks
52%synergy
Teysa Karlov
52%inclusion1.41K decks2.68K decks
36%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
50%inclusion1.33K decks2.68K decks
45%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
48%inclusion1.29K decks2.68K decks
46%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
47%inclusion1.27K decks2.68K decks
44%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
47%inclusion1.27K decks2.68K decks
44%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
46%inclusion1.25K decks2.68K decks
43%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
46%inclusion1.23K decks2.68K decks
39%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
45%inclusion1.22K decks2.68K decks
38%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
44%inclusion1.18K decks2.68K decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion999 decks2.68K decks
35%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
35%inclusion948 decks2.68K decks
32%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
35%inclusion932 decks2.68K decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
34%inclusion281 decks828 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion874 decks2.68K decks
24%synergy
Captivating Vampire
32%inclusion852 decks2.68K decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion781 decks2.68K decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion718 decks2.68K decks
20%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
27%inclusion713 decks2.68K decks
23%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
26%inclusion530 decks2.04K decks
22%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
26%inclusion694 decks2.68K decks
23%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
26%inclusion526 decks2.04K decks
20%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
24%inclusion636 decks2.68K decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion596 decks2.68K decks
20%synergy
Bloodtracker
22%inclusion579 decks2.68K decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion175 decks812 decks
19%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
21%inclusion556 decks2.68K decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
18%inclusion145 decks798 decks
13%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
18%inclusion475 decks2.68K decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion447 decks2.68K decks
15%synergy
Vein Ripper
16%inclusion427 decks2.61K decks
14%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
16%inclusion439 decks2.68K decks
15%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion387 decks2.68K decks
12%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
14%inclusion381 decks2.68K decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion372 decks2.68K decks
0%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion366 decks2.68K decks
6%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion365 decks2.68K decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion332 decks2.68K decks
0%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion331 decks2.68K decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
12%inclusion97 decks797 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
68%inclusion1.83K decks2.68K decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion1.11K decks2.68K decks
-8%synergy
Utter End
41%inclusion1.11K decks2.68K decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion1.01K decks2.68K decks
-2%synergy
Return to Dust
32%inclusion862 decks2.68K decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion455 decks2.68K decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion445 decks2.68K decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion422 decks2.68K decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion317 decks2.68K decks
-2%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion281 decks2.60K decks
8%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion267 decks2.68K decks
-13%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion262 decks2.68K decks
-21%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion148 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.6%inclusion232 decks2.68K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.2%inclusion219 decks2.68K decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
7.8%inclusion209 decks2.68K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion131 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.0%inclusion189 decks2.68K decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion184 decks2.68K decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion179 decks2.68K decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
6.3%inclusion169 decks2.68K decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion90 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
71%inclusion1.91K decks2.68K decks
68%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
64%inclusion1.72K decks2.68K decks
60%synergy
Austere Command
56%inclusion1.51K decks2.68K decks
38%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
19%inclusion514 decks2.68K decks
10%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion473 decks2.68K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion417 decks2.68K decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion334 decks2.68K decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion275 decks2.68K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
9.4%inclusion251 decks2.68K decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion73 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.2%inclusion193 decks2.68K decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion183 decks2.68K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion180 decks2.68K decks
-11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.2%inclusion167 decks2.68K decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
6.0%inclusion162 decks2.68K decks
-6%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.7%inclusion153 decks2.68K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion149 decks2.68K decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion141 decks2.68K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion1.50K decks2.68K decks
30%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
52%inclusion1.40K decks2.68K decks
46%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
49%inclusion1.31K decks2.68K decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion959 decks2.68K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion752 decks2.68K decks
14%synergy
Heirloom Blade
24%inclusion636 decks2.68K decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion491 decks2.68K decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion414 decks2.68K decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion368 decks2.68K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion280 decks2.68K decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.5%inclusion254 decks2.68K decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.5%inclusion228 decks2.68K decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.7%inclusion180 decks2.68K decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.2%inclusion50 decks812 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.3%inclusion142 decks2.68K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion2.01K decks2.68K decks
57%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
68%inclusion1.82K decks2.68K decks
60%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
54%inclusion1.44K decks2.68K decks
51%synergy
Sanguine Bond
45%inclusion1.21K decks2.68K decks
24%synergy
Radiant Destiny
43%inclusion1.14K decks2.68K decks
40%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion788 decks2.68K decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion703 decks2.68K decks
18%synergy
Kindred Boon
22%inclusion593 decks2.68K decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion486 decks2.68K decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion389 decks2.68K decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion152 decks1.06K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion351 decks2.68K decks
-8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion336 decks2.68K decks
12%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion285 decks2.68K decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.7%inclusion206 decks2.68K decks
-10%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion153 decks2.68K decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.7%inclusion152 decks2.68K decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.2%inclusion140 decks2.68K decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
58%inclusion1.56K decks2.68K decks
53%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion554 decks2.68K decks
19%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion255 decks2.68K decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.8%inclusion182 decks2.68K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
85%inclusion2.28K decks2.68K decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
79%inclusion2.11K decks2.68K decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion1.61K decks2.68K decks
40%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
45%inclusion1.22K decks2.68K decks
39%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion703 decks2.68K decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion640 decks2.68K decks
8%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion564 decks2.68K decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion205 decks1.41K decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion332 decks2.68K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.9%inclusion239 decks2.68K decks
-14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.4%inclusion199 decks2.68K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.1%inclusion191 decks2.68K decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion188 decks2.68K decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion180 decks2.68K decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.8%inclusion155 decks2.68K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion2.56K decks2.68K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion2.50K decks2.68K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion2.04K decks2.68K decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
76%inclusion2.04K decks2.68K decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
49%inclusion1.31K decks2.68K decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion1.06K decks2.68K decks
23%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion230 decks1.38K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion259 decks2.68K decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion160 decks2.68K decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion2.67K decks2.68K decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.67K decks2.68K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion2.60K decks2.68K decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
91%inclusion2.46K decks2.68K decks
26%synergy
Tainted Field
84%inclusion2.24K decks2.68K decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion2.22K decks2.68K decks
59%synergy
Voldaren Estate
80%inclusion2.16K decks2.68K decks
75%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
80%inclusion2.14K decks2.68K decks
73%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
78%inclusion2.10K decks2.68K decks
37%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
76%inclusion2.05K decks2.68K decks
70%synergy
Temple of Silence
68%inclusion1.82K decks2.68K decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
64%inclusion1.71K decks2.68K decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
52%inclusion1.39K decks2.68K decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion1.20K decks2.68K decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion942 decks2.68K decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion731 decks2.68K decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion586 decks2.68K decks
-12%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion584 decks2.68K decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion517 decks2.68K decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion505 decks2.68K decks
-11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion501 decks2.68K decks
-9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion308 decks2.63K decks
-10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion310 decks2.68K decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion306 decks2.68K decks
-13%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.7%inclusion234 decks2.68K decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion148 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.4%inclusion225 decks2.68K decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.2%inclusion219 decks2.68K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion218 decks2.68K decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.8%inclusion182 decks2.33K decks
-7%synergy