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
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion175 decks192 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
85%inclusion163 decks192 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion170 decks192 decks
76%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
80%inclusion153 decks192 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion175 decks192 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
77%inclusion147 decks192 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
74%inclusion143 decks192 decks
69%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion166 decks192 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
74%inclusion143 decks192 decks
68%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
80%inclusion153 decks192 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion171 decks192 decks
57%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion160 decks192 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion151 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion148 decks192 decks
55%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion147 decks192 decks
62%synergy
Viscera Seer
77%inclusion147 decks192 decks
55%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
76%inclusion145 decks192 decks
58%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion142 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion138 decks192 decks
62%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
71%inclusion136 decks192 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion50 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
71%inclusion136 decks192 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
68%inclusion131 decks192 decks
57%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
66%inclusion126 decks192 decks
59%synergy
Teysa Karlov
58%inclusion111 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Redemption Choir
55%inclusion106 decks192 decks
51%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
55%inclusion105 decks192 decks
51%synergy
Patron of the Vein
54%inclusion104 decks192 decks
50%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
53%inclusion101 decks192 decks
49%synergy
Captivating Vampire
53%inclusion101 decks192 decks
50%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
53%inclusion101 decks192 decks
49%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
50%inclusion96 decks192 decks
45%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
49%inclusion93 decks191 decks
39%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
47%inclusion91 decks192 decks
44%synergy
Champion of Dusk
45%inclusion87 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion82 decks192 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
38%inclusion73 decks192 decks
36%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
36%inclusion69 decks192 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
32%inclusion61 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
26%inclusion49 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
11%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion27 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
56%inclusion108 decks192 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion80 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Utter End
36%inclusion69 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion65 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
-14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
-21%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
70%inclusion134 decks192 decks
65%synergy
New Blood
60%inclusion116 decks192 decks
57%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion92 decks192 decks
44%synergy
Austere Command
47%inclusion90 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion49 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
53%inclusion101 decks192 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion88 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
32%inclusion61 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Heirloom Blade
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
68%inclusion131 decks192 decks
61%synergy
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion122 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
48%inclusion93 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
45%inclusion86 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Radiant Destiny
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion48 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Kindred Boon
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
48%inclusion93 decks192 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
36%inclusion69 decks192 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion156 decks192 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion137 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion98 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion69 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
19%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-15%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion184 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion173 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion129 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion127 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion192 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion188 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion180 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion179 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
75%inclusion144 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Voldaren Estate
71%inclusion137 decks192 decks
65%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
70%inclusion135 decks192 decks
63%synergy
Path of Ancestry
69%inclusion132 decks192 decks
45%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
68%inclusion131 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
66%inclusion126 decks192 decks
59%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
60%inclusion116 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion102 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion101 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion94 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion74 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion67 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-19%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-9%synergy