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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Cordial Vampire
94%inclusion325 decks346 decks
86%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
95%inclusion329 decks346 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
89%inclusion307 decks346 decks
82%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
86%inclusion297 decks346 decks
80%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
79%inclusion273 decks346 decks
73%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
86%inclusion297 decks346 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion323 decks346 decks
73%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion257 decks346 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
74%inclusion256 decks346 decks
68%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
76%inclusion263 decks346 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion309 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
86%inclusion299 decks346 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion283 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
81%inclusion281 decks346 decks
59%synergy
Exquisite Blood
80%inclusion276 decks346 decks
62%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
78%inclusion271 decks346 decks
64%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
78%inclusion271 decks346 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion264 decks346 decks
55%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion253 decks346 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion245 decks346 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion214 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion197 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion191 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion176 decks346 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion79 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
69%inclusion238 decks346 decks
60%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion233 decks346 decks
63%synergy
Roaming Throne
66%inclusion230 decks346 decks
61%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
66%inclusion230 decks346 decks
63%synergy
Teysa Karlov
66%inclusion228 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Captivating Vampire
63%inclusion218 decks346 decks
60%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion216 decks346 decks
51%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
60%inclusion209 decks346 decks
57%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
60%inclusion207 decks346 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion59 decks101 decks
48%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
58%inclusion199 decks346 decks
51%synergy
Redemption Choir
53%inclusion183 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
50%inclusion172 decks346 decks
46%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
44%inclusion151 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
41%inclusion141 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
37%inclusion87 decks236 decks
33%synergy
Vein Ripper
37%inclusion111 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Patron of the Vein
36%inclusion126 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
30%inclusion71 decks236 decks
24%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
30%inclusion104 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
30%inclusion103 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
29%inclusion100 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
25%inclusion87 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion81 decks346 decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
22%inclusion76 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
22%inclusion75 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion73 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion66 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion65 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion58 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion18 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion225 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion183 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion171 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion129 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion67 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion67 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion66 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion45 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
-21%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Mortify
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Battle Menu
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
67%inclusion232 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
64%inclusion223 decks346 decks
60%synergy
New Blood
53%inclusion184 decks346 decks
49%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion170 decks346 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
43%inclusion149 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion113 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion71 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
-12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
58%inclusion201 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
45%inclusion155 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion129 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion128 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
35%inclusion120 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
31%inclusion106 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
70%inclusion243 decks346 decks
63%synergy
Legion's Landing
50%inclusion172 decks346 decks
46%synergy
Sanguine Bond
46%inclusion160 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Anointed Procession
42%inclusion146 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
40%inclusion140 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion125 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion111 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
29%inclusion99 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
21%inclusion71 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Destiny
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
-12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion166 decks346 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
33%inclusion115 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
72%inclusion250 decks346 decks
56%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
72%inclusion250 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion232 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion216 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion76 decks168 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion119 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion101 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion97 decks346 decks
16%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion94 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion66 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion58 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion46 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion332 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion310 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion240 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion204 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion340 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion340 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion333 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion318 decks346 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
90%inclusion310 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion267 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Vault of Champions
76%inclusion262 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
71%inclusion244 decks346 decks
65%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion231 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
66%inclusion227 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Voldaren Estate
65%inclusion226 decks346 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion215 decks346 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Field
62%inclusion213 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
61%inclusion212 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
53%inclusion185 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
53%inclusion185 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion153 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion148 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
40%inclusion140 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion104 decks346 decks
-12%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion103 decks346 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion84 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion67 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
-19%synergy