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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Plea
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion190 decks209 decks
84%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion181 decks209 decks
80%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion185 decks209 decks
76%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
80%inclusion168 decks209 decks
74%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion190 decks209 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
76%inclusion159 decks209 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
87%inclusion181 decks209 decks
69%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion156 decks209 decks
69%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
80%inclusion168 decks209 decks
68%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion153 decks209 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion186 decks209 decks
57%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion173 decks209 decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
79%inclusion165 decks209 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion164 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion161 decks209 decks
60%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion160 decks209 decks
62%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion158 decks209 decks
54%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion154 decks209 decks
40%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion150 decks209 decks
62%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
71%inclusion148 decks209 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion65 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion63 decks209 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion55 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion49 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion36 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion29 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion21 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
70%inclusion147 decks209 decks
59%synergy
Twilight Prophet
70%inclusion147 decks209 decks
60%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
65%inclusion135 decks209 decks
59%synergy
Teysa Karlov
59%inclusion124 decks209 decks
43%synergy
Redemption Choir
55%inclusion114 decks209 decks
50%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
54%inclusion113 decks209 decks
50%synergy
Patron of the Vein
54%inclusion112 decks209 decks
50%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
53%inclusion111 decks209 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
51%inclusion106 decks208 decks
41%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
51%inclusion106 decks209 decks
46%synergy
Captivating Vampire
51%inclusion106 decks209 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
51%inclusion106 decks209 decks
47%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
48%inclusion101 decks209 decks
45%synergy
Champion of Dusk
45%inclusion95 decks209 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion91 decks209 decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
39%inclusion81 decks209 decks
37%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
37%inclusion77 decks209 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
35%inclusion73 decks209 decks
29%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
34%inclusion71 decks209 decks
31%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion70 decks209 decks
27%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion69 decks209 decks
30%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion69 decks209 decks
30%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion68 decks209 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion68 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
30%inclusion63 decks209 decks
28%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
26%inclusion54 decks209 decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion49 decks209 decks
17%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion47 decks209 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
21%inclusion44 decks209 decks
18%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion42 decks209 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
20%inclusion42 decks209 decks
18%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion39 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
14%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion34 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion33 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion33 decks209 decks
13%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion24 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
10%inclusion21 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
56%inclusion117 decks209 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion90 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion87 decks209 decks
-8%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion74 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion68 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion56 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion40 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
-13%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion21 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
-22%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
71%inclusion148 decks209 decks
66%synergy
New Blood
60%inclusion126 decks209 decks
57%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion105 decks209 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion101 decks209 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion53 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion41 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion34 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion33 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion29 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
12%inclusion25 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion20 decks209 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
51%inclusion107 decks209 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion95 decks209 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion84 decks209 decks
13%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
31%inclusion64 decks209 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion45 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion44 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Heirloom Blade
17%inclusion36 decks209 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
-7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion20 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion139 decks209 decks
60%synergy
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion133 decks209 decks
42%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
48%inclusion101 decks209 decks
41%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
44%inclusion93 decks209 decks
41%synergy
Radiant Destiny
31%inclusion65 decks209 decks
29%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion59 decks209 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion55 decks209 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion50 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion36 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Boon
17%inclusion35 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion34 decks209 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion24 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
-7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
-10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
-8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
-4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
48%inclusion101 decks209 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
36%inclusion76 decks209 decks
34%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion170 decks209 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion148 decks209 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion106 decks209 decks
31%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
40%inclusion83 decks209 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion79 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
18%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion47 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion42 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion35 decks209 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion24 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion20 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
-16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion199 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion189 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion140 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion138 decks209 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion64 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion62 decks209 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion209 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion205 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion194 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion194 decks209 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
74%inclusion155 decks209 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Estate
71%inclusion149 decks209 decks
65%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
69%inclusion145 decks209 decks
63%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion140 decks209 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion140 decks209 decks
43%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
64%inclusion133 decks209 decks
58%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion128 decks209 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion111 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion108 decks209 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion105 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion81 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion78 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion70 decks209 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion69 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion68 decks209 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion59 decks209 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion57 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion53 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion39 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion33 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
-6%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
9.1%inclusion19 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
-19%synergy