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

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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
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Bloodghast
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Exquisite Blood
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Teysa Karlov
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Twilight Prophet
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Redemption Choir
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Patron of the Vein
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Captivating Vampire
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Roaming Throne
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Champion of Dusk
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Vein Ripper
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Markov Baron
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Utter End
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Revitalize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Pact of the Serpent
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
New Blood
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Vindicate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
43%synergy
March of the Canonized
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Rites
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Destiny
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Boon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Attrition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Bojuka Bog
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Tainted Field
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Voldaren Estate
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Promising Vein
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy