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
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion183 decks201 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
86%inclusion173 decks201 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion178 decks201 decks
76%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
81%inclusion162 decks201 decks
74%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion183 decks201 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
75%inclusion150 decks201 decks
69%synergy
Exquisite Blood
87%inclusion174 decks201 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion150 decks201 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
75%inclusion150 decks201 decks
68%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
79%inclusion159 decks201 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion178 decks201 decks
57%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion166 decks201 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion158 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion158 decks201 decks
56%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion154 decks201 decks
62%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
76%inclusion153 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion151 decks201 decks
54%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion148 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion144 decks201 decks
62%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
70%inclusion141 decks201 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Legion Lieutenant
70%inclusion141 decks201 decks
65%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
70%inclusion140 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Twilight Prophet
69%inclusion139 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
65%inclusion131 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Teysa Karlov
59%inclusion119 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Redemption Choir
54%inclusion108 decks201 decks
49%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
53%inclusion107 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Captivating Vampire
53%inclusion106 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Patron of the Vein
53%inclusion106 decks201 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion105 decks201 decks
49%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion100 decks200 decks
40%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
49%inclusion98 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Champion of Dusk
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
40%inclusion81 decks201 decks
38%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Bloodtracker
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
55%inclusion110 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion85 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Return to Dust
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-22%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
60%inclusion121 decks201 decks
56%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
44%synergy
Austere Command
46%inclusion93 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Vindicate
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion91 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion135 decks201 decks
60%synergy
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion130 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
40%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
41%synergy
Radiant Destiny
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion56 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Anointed Procession
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Boon
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
12%inclusion23 decks199 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
36%inclusion73 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
82%inclusion164 decks201 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
72%inclusion144 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion98 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
21%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-15%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion180 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion133 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion132 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion59 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion201 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion197 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion187 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion187 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion149 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Estate
71%inclusion143 decks201 decks
65%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
70%inclusion140 decks201 decks
63%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion135 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion134 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
65%inclusion131 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
60%inclusion121 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
52%inclusion105 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion104 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion80 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion79 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion68 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion51 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-13%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
0%synergy