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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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Plea
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
3%synergy
White Lotus Tile
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
94%inclusion3.08K decks3.27K decks
87%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
91%inclusion2.96K decks3.27K decks
84%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
89%inclusion2.92K decks3.27K decks
83%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
85%inclusion2.78K decks3.27K decks
79%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
84%inclusion2.75K decks3.27K decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
81%inclusion2.66K decks3.27K decks
77%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion2.90K decks3.27K decks
76%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion2.67K decks3.27K decks
76%synergy
March of the Canonized
83%inclusion2.70K decks3.27K decks
76%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
85%inclusion2.76K decks3.27K decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion3.05K decks3.27K decks
73%synergy
Blood Artist
90%inclusion2.94K decks3.27K decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
88%inclusion2.87K decks3.27K decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion2.82K decks3.27K decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
86%inclusion2.81K decks3.27K decks
73%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
86%inclusion2.80K decks3.27K decks
71%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
82%inclusion2.69K decks3.27K decks
65%synergy
Twilight Prophet
82%inclusion2.67K decks3.27K decks
71%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion2.60K decks3.27K decks
46%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
78%inclusion2.55K decks3.27K decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion523 decks3.27K decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion412 decks3.27K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion405 decks3.27K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion353 decks3.27K decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.8%inclusion287 decks3.27K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
78%inclusion2.54K decks3.27K decks
56%synergy
Bloodghast
76%inclusion2.49K decks3.27K decks
70%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
73%inclusion2.37K decks3.27K decks
66%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
72%inclusion2.36K decks3.27K decks
68%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
71%inclusion2.33K decks3.27K decks
68%synergy
Redemption Choir
71%inclusion2.31K decks3.27K decks
66%synergy
Patron of the Vein
68%inclusion2.22K decks3.27K decks
64%synergy
Champion of Dusk
61%inclusion2K decks3.27K decks
58%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
55%inclusion1.80K decks3.27K decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion1.80K decks3.27K decks
33%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
51%inclusion1.67K decks3.27K decks
46%synergy
Teysa Karlov
51%inclusion1.66K decks3.27K decks
35%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
50%inclusion1.64K decks3.27K decks
48%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
49%inclusion1.61K decks3.27K decks
46%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
49%inclusion1.60K decks3.27K decks
46%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
48%inclusion1.58K decks3.27K decks
42%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
47%inclusion1.55K decks3.27K decks
44%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
46%inclusion1.52K decks3.27K decks
39%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
43%inclusion1.40K decks3.27K decks
39%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
37%inclusion1.22K decks3.27K decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion1.20K decks3.27K decks
34%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
34%inclusion1.12K decks3.27K decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion296 decks889 decks
23%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion1.04K decks3.27K decks
23%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion1K decks3.27K decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion942 decks3.27K decks
23%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
27%inclusion891 decks3.27K decks
24%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
27%inclusion890 decks3.27K decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion867 decks3.27K decks
20%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
26%inclusion586 decks2.29K decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion580 decks2.29K decks
21%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
24%inclusion784 decks3.27K decks
20%synergy
Bloodtracker
23%inclusion751 decks3.27K decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion706 decks3.27K decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
21%inclusion184 decks871 decks
19%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion666 decks3.27K decks
18%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
20%inclusion644 decks3.27K decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion147 decks855 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion537 decks3.27K decks
15%synergy
Vein Ripper
16%inclusion475 decks2.92K decks
14%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
16%inclusion529 decks3.27K decks
15%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion462 decks3.27K decks
12%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
14%inclusion461 decks3.27K decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion453 decks3.27K decks
5%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion434 decks3.27K decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion425 decks3.27K decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion403 decks3.27K decks
0%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion400 decks3.27K decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
12%inclusion100 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
70%inclusion2.28K decks3.27K decks
47%synergy
Utter End
43%inclusion1.40K decks3.27K decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion1.32K decks3.27K decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion1.20K decks3.27K decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
34%inclusion1.09K decks3.27K decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion520 decks3.27K decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion507 decks3.27K decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion505 decks3.27K decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion382 decks3.27K decks
-2%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion310 decks2.92K decks
8%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion324 decks3.27K decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
9.4%inclusion308 decks3.27K decks
-13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.2%inclusion269 decks3.27K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion155 decks1.88K decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion264 decks3.27K decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
7.7%inclusion251 decks3.27K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.6%inclusion143 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.8%inclusion222 decks3.27K decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
6.4%inclusion208 decks3.27K decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion207 decks3.27K decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion203 decks3.27K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.88K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
73%inclusion2.38K decks3.27K decks
69%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
65%inclusion2.14K decks3.27K decks
61%synergy
Austere Command
58%inclusion1.89K decks3.27K decks
40%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion598 decks3.27K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion542 decks3.27K decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion489 decks3.27K decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion381 decks3.27K decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion322 decks3.27K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion78 decks859 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
8.8%inclusion287 decks3.27K decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion219 decks3.27K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.4%inclusion208 decks3.27K decks
-12%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion206 decks3.27K decks
-10%synergy
Vindicate
6.1%inclusion199 decks3.27K decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.0%inclusion195 decks3.27K decks
-2%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.4%inclusion177 decks3.27K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion174 decks3.27K decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion165 decks3.27K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion1.88K decks3.27K decks
32%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
54%inclusion1.75K decks3.27K decks
48%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
51%inclusion1.66K decks3.27K decks
47%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion1.15K decks3.27K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion988 decks3.27K decks
16%synergy
Heirloom Blade
26%inclusion849 decks3.27K decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion602 decks3.27K decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion486 decks3.27K decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion442 decks3.27K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion330 decks3.27K decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.5%inclusion309 decks3.27K decks
-11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.6%inclusion281 decks3.27K decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion213 decks3.27K decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.1%inclusion53 decks871 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion2.46K decks3.27K decks
58%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
69%inclusion2.26K decks3.27K decks
62%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
55%inclusion1.81K decks3.27K decks
52%synergy
Radiant Destiny
44%inclusion1.44K decks3.27K decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion1.42K decks3.27K decks
22%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion931 decks3.27K decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion856 decks3.27K decks
18%synergy
Kindred Boon
23%inclusion751 decks3.27K decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion597 decks3.27K decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion467 decks3.27K decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion159 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion413 decks3.27K decks
-9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion401 decks3.27K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion327 decks3.27K decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.3%inclusion238 decks3.27K decks
-10%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion185 decks3.27K decks
-5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.4%inclusion176 decks3.27K decks
-1%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
5.3%inclusion17 decks321 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.1%inclusion166 decks3.27K decks
-14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
59%inclusion1.93K decks3.27K decks
54%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion649 decks3.27K decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.0%inclusion293 decks3.27K decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.8%inclusion223 decks3.27K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
86%inclusion2.79K decks3.27K decks
52%synergy
Bojuka Bog
80%inclusion2.61K decks3.27K decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion2.03K decks3.27K decks
42%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
47%inclusion1.54K decks3.27K decks
41%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion900 decks3.27K decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion759 decks3.27K decks
7%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion674 decks3.27K decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion213 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion389 decks3.27K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion294 decks3.27K decks
-14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.1%inclusion232 decks3.27K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.0%inclusion229 decks3.27K decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion222 decks3.27K decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.6%inclusion214 decks3.27K decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.9%inclusion19 decks321 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.7%inclusion186 decks3.27K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion3.12K decks3.27K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion3.05K decks3.27K decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
77%inclusion2.52K decks3.27K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion2.50K decks3.27K decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion1.65K decks3.27K decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion1.35K decks3.27K decks
24%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion254 decks1.53K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.5%inclusion310 decks3.27K decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion196 decks3.27K decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion3.25K decks3.27K decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion3.24K decks3.27K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion3.17K decks3.27K decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion3K decks3.27K decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
85%inclusion2.76K decks3.27K decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
83%inclusion2.73K decks3.27K decks
59%synergy
Voldaren Estate
81%inclusion2.65K decks3.27K decks
75%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
81%inclusion2.65K decks3.27K decks
74%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
79%inclusion2.57K decks3.27K decks
37%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
78%inclusion2.55K decks3.27K decks
72%synergy
Temple of Silence
68%inclusion2.23K decks3.27K decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
65%inclusion2.13K decks3.27K decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
54%inclusion1.76K decks3.27K decks
33%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion1.40K decks3.27K decks
-14%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion1.09K decks3.27K decks
-16%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion870 decks3.27K decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion691 decks3.27K decks
-12%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion674 decks3.27K decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion628 decks3.27K decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion601 decks3.27K decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion583 decks3.27K decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion333 decks2.94K decks
-11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion358 decks3.27K decks
-13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion353 decks3.27K decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.4%inclusion275 decks3.27K decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion155 decks1.88K decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion264 decks3.27K decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.9%inclusion259 decks3.27K decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion258 decks3.27K decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.6%inclusion199 decks2.61K decks
-7%synergy