Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Desperate Plea
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Teysa Karlov
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Bloodghast
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Captivating Vampire
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Patron of the Vein
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Redemption Choir
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Roaming Throne
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Champion of Dusk
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
High-Society Hunter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Acolyte of Aclazotz
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Utter End
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Return to Dust
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
39%synergy
New Blood
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Austere Command
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Return
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Heirloom Blade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Relic Vial
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Sanguine Bond
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Grave Pact
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Legion's Landing
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Rites
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Destiny
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Boon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Wedding Announcement
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Bojuka Bog
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy