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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
Desperate Plea
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
White Lotus Tile
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion302 decks323 decks
86%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
94%inclusion305 decks323 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
89%inclusion286 decks323 decks
82%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
86%inclusion279 decks323 decks
80%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion300 decks323 decks
73%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
78%inclusion252 decks323 decks
73%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
85%inclusion273 decks323 decks
72%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
76%inclusion244 decks323 decks
70%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion236 decks323 decks
67%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
76%inclusion247 decks323 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion290 decks323 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
87%inclusion280 decks323 decks
60%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion266 decks323 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion262 decks323 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
81%inclusion261 decks323 decks
63%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
79%inclusion256 decks323 decks
65%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion250 decks323 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion243 decks323 decks
54%synergy
Twilight Prophet
72%inclusion232 decks323 decks
61%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion228 decks323 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion201 decks323 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion185 decks323 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion175 decks323 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion167 decks323 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion73 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion62 decks323 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion56 decks323 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
70%inclusion226 decks323 decks
62%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion219 decks323 decks
63%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion215 decks323 decks
50%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
66%inclusion214 decks323 decks
63%synergy
Roaming Throne
65%inclusion211 decks323 decks
60%synergy
Captivating Vampire
63%inclusion202 decks323 decks
60%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
62%inclusion201 decks323 decks
59%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion200 decks323 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
50%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
60%inclusion193 decks323 decks
56%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
58%inclusion187 decks323 decks
52%synergy
Redemption Choir
52%inclusion168 decks323 decks
47%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
50%inclusion163 decks323 decks
46%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
44%inclusion141 decks323 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
41%inclusion131 decks323 decks
37%synergy
Patron of the Vein
37%inclusion119 decks323 decks
33%synergy
Vein Ripper
36%inclusion109 decks302 decks
34%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
36%inclusion85 decks236 decks
32%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
30%inclusion71 decks236 decks
25%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
30%inclusion96 decks323 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
29%inclusion93 decks323 decks
26%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion92 decks323 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
27%inclusion87 decks323 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
26%inclusion26 decks101 decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
25%inclusion81 decks323 decks
23%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
24%inclusion76 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion75 decks323 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
22%inclusion70 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion69 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
21%inclusion68 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion66 decks323 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion62 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion61 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion60 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion55 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion52 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion49 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion49 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion46 decks323 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion46 decks323 decks
0%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
14%inclusion45 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion43 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion43 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion18 decks148 decks
7%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
12%inclusion38 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
11%inclusion37 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
11%inclusion35 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion214 decks323 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion174 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion159 decks323 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion120 decks323 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion102 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion62 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion61 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion61 decks323 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion54 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion52 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion49 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion40 decks323 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion35 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion33 decks323 decks
-21%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.3%inclusion30 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.7%inclusion26 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
8.4%inclusion27 decks323 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.8%inclusion22 decks323 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
6.8%inclusion22 decks323 decks
-16%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion21 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
67%inclusion217 decks323 decks
34%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
64%inclusion206 decks323 decks
59%synergy
New Blood
53%inclusion170 decks323 decks
49%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion156 decks323 decks
44%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion136 decks323 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion105 decks323 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion63 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion58 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion58 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion58 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion54 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion53 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion34 decks323 decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion33 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion30 decks323 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.0%inclusion26 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion26 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion24 decks323 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion23 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion21 decks323 decks
-11%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
58%inclusion188 decks323 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion142 decks323 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion120 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion116 decks323 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
35%inclusion114 decks323 decks
29%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
29%inclusion94 decks323 decks
25%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion58 decks323 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion57 decks323 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion41 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion40 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.4%inclusion27 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion26 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion25 decks323 decks
-7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.1%inclusion23 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.8%inclusion22 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
69%inclusion224 decks323 decks
63%synergy
Legion's Landing
50%inclusion160 decks323 decks
46%synergy
Sanguine Bond
47%inclusion152 decks323 decks
26%synergy
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion138 decks323 decks
34%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
39%inclusion126 decks323 decks
31%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion117 decks323 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion104 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
27%inclusion88 decks323 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion66 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion63 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion56 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion49 decks323 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion47 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
14%inclusion44 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion34 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.7%inclusion28 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion24 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
-13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.6%inclusion18 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion158 decks323 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
33%inclusion105 decks323 decks
27%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion34 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.0%inclusion26 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
72%inclusion233 decks323 decks
56%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
70%inclusion227 decks323 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion216 decks323 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion203 decks323 decks
42%synergy
Three Tree City
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Coffers
35%inclusion113 decks323 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion91 decks323 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion91 decks323 decks
8%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion83 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion60 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion53 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion46 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion43 decks323 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion40 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion37 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion34 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion308 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion288 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion222 decks323 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion191 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion50 decks323 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion48 decks323 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion32 decks323 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.7%inclusion28 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion18 decks323 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion318 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion317 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion310 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion298 decks323 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
90%inclusion291 decks323 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion253 decks323 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion245 decks323 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
72%inclusion232 decks323 decks
67%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion218 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion210 decks323 decks
32%synergy
Voldaren Estate
65%inclusion209 decks323 decks
59%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion198 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion196 decks323 decks
37%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
59%inclusion192 decks323 decks
53%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
53%inclusion171 decks323 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
51%inclusion165 decks323 decks
45%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion142 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion138 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
40%inclusion129 decks323 decks
29%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion96 decks323 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion95 decks323 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion82 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion76 decks323 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion66 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion61 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion54 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion54 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion48 decks323 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion47 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion42 decks323 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion40 decks323 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion35 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.0%inclusion29 decks323 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.7%inclusion28 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.4%inclusion27 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.0%inclusion26 decks323 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
7.7%inclusion25 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
5.3%inclusion17 decks323 decks
-19%synergy