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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
Falkenrath Noble
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Cordial Vampire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Expedition Skulker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Shadow Stinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Havoc Demon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Necropolis Regent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Court Street Denizen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Balustrade Spy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Blood-Priest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unholy Officiant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vampire Sovereign
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kheru Bloodsucker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadewing Laureate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Persistent Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Champion of Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Teysa Karlov
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Vermin Gorger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Return to Dust
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Village Rites
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Death Denied
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Utter End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Vampire's Zeal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Harsh Sustenance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorin's Thirst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Austere Command
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sovereign's Bite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Break the Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Call to the Feast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Merciless Eviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Unearth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Vindicate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Blood Tribute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Macabre Waltz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crippling Fear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Heirloom Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Masamune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Vampiric Rites
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Sanguine Bond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Thran Vigil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Radiant Destiny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Necrosynthesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Call the Bloodline
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
March of the Canonized
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Eternal Thirst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Knights' Charge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Behind the Scenes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kindred Boon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spirit Bonds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Pillar of Origins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Command Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-53%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Warped Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
The Grey Havens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Moor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Grotto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy