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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Teysa Karlov
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Viscera Seer
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Prophet
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Captivating Vampire
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Roaming Throne
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Patron of the Vein
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Champion of Dusk
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Redemption Choir
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Vein Ripper
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Despark
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-26%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
36%synergy
New Blood
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Call to the Feast
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Herald's Horn
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
The Masamune
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
45%synergy
March of the Canonized
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Anointed Procession
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Grave Pact
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Legion's Landing
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Contract
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Dark Prophecy
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Folk Hero
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Vault of Champions
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Scrubland
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Voldaren Estate
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy