Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized

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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
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.8%inclusion2 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Plea
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion189 decks208 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion180 decks208 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion184 decks208 decks
76%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
80%inclusion167 decks208 decks
74%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion189 decks208 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
76%inclusion158 decks208 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
87%inclusion180 decks208 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion155 decks208 decks
69%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
80%inclusion167 decks208 decks
68%synergy
Bloodghast
74%inclusion153 decks208 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion185 decks208 decks
57%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion172 decks208 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion164 decks208 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion164 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion160 decks208 decks
59%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion160 decks208 decks
62%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion158 decks208 decks
55%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion153 decks208 decks
40%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion149 decks208 decks
62%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
71%inclusion147 decks208 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion65 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion63 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
70%inclusion146 decks208 decks
59%synergy
Twilight Prophet
70%inclusion146 decks208 decks
60%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
64%inclusion134 decks208 decks
58%synergy
Teysa Karlov
60%inclusion124 decks208 decks
43%synergy
Redemption Choir
54%inclusion113 decks208 decks
50%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
54%inclusion113 decks208 decks
50%synergy
Patron of the Vein
53%inclusion111 decks208 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
53%inclusion111 decks208 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
51%inclusion106 decks207 decks
41%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
51%inclusion106 decks208 decks
48%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
51%inclusion106 decks208 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
51%inclusion106 decks208 decks
48%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
49%inclusion101 decks208 decks
45%synergy
Champion of Dusk
45%inclusion94 decks208 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion91 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
39%inclusion81 decks208 decks
37%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
37%inclusion77 decks208 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
35%inclusion73 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion70 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion69 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion69 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
30%inclusion62 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
26%inclusion54 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion38 decks207 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion36 decks207 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion34 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
56%inclusion117 decks208 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion89 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion87 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Utter End
36%inclusion74 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
-22%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
71%inclusion147 decks208 decks
66%synergy
New Blood
60%inclusion125 decks208 decks
56%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion104 decks208 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion100 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion53 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
51%inclusion106 decks208 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion94 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion84 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion139 decks208 decks
60%synergy
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion133 decks208 decks
43%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
48%inclusion100 decks208 decks
41%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
45%inclusion93 decks208 decks
42%synergy
Radiant Destiny
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion59 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion50 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Boon
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
-14%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion28 decks207 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
-10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
-8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
49%inclusion101 decks208 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
37%inclusion76 decks208 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion169 decks208 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion148 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion105 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion82 decks208 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion79 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion47 decks207 decks
19%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
-15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion198 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion188 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion140 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion137 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion63 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion61 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion37 decks207 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion208 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion204 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion193 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion193 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion154 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Estate
71%inclusion148 decks208 decks
65%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
69%inclusion144 decks208 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion139 decks208 decks
43%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion139 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
63%inclusion132 decks208 decks
57%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion127 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion110 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion108 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion105 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion81 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion78 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion69 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion69 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion59 decks208 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion57 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion53 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.7%inclusion18 decks207 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-19%synergy