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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Desperate Plea
2.3%inclusion4 decks171 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.8%inclusion3 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
1.0%inclusion2 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
0.6%inclusion1 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
Tolls of War
0.6%inclusion1 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion652 decks702 decks
85%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
90%inclusion630 decks702 decks
83%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
91%inclusion639 decks702 decks
79%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
84%inclusion588 decks702 decks
78%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
77%inclusion541 decks702 decks
72%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
86%inclusion603 decks702 decks
71%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
75%inclusion527 decks702 decks
70%synergy
Bloodghast
76%inclusion533 decks702 decks
70%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion628 decks702 decks
69%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion520 decks702 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion620 decks702 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion594 decks702 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion576 decks702 decks
56%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
81%inclusion568 decks702 decks
63%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
79%inclusion557 decks702 decks
67%synergy
Viscera Seer
79%inclusion554 decks702 decks
57%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
77%inclusion538 decks702 decks
67%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion525 decks702 decks
42%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
74%inclusion522 decks702 decks
63%synergy
March of the Canonized
72%inclusion506 decks702 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion103 decks702 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion102 decks702 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion89 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion84 decks702 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion79 decks702 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion497 decks702 decks
60%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
70%inclusion494 decks702 decks
65%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
64%inclusion449 decks702 decks
58%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
62%inclusion432 decks702 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
60%inclusion421 decks702 decks
38%synergy
Teysa Karlov
60%inclusion418 decks702 decks
43%synergy
Redemption Choir
59%inclusion413 decks702 decks
54%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
57%inclusion403 decks702 decks
53%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
56%inclusion395 decks702 decks
52%synergy
Patron of the Vein
55%inclusion384 decks702 decks
51%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
54%inclusion380 decks702 decks
51%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
50%inclusion353 decks702 decks
47%synergy
Champion of Dusk
49%inclusion344 decks702 decks
45%synergy
Captivating Vampire
49%inclusion342 decks702 decks
46%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
39%inclusion275 decks702 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
39%inclusion271 decks702 decks
36%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
38%inclusion267 decks702 decks
35%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
38%inclusion265 decks702 decks
35%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
37%inclusion261 decks702 decks
34%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion251 decks702 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
35%inclusion244 decks697 decks
25%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
35%inclusion245 decks702 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
35%inclusion244 decks702 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion228 decks702 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
32%inclusion224 decks702 decks
29%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
28%inclusion194 decks701 decks
24%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
25%inclusion179 decks702 decks
23%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
25%inclusion176 decks702 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion162 decks702 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
22%inclusion157 decks702 decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion155 decks697 decks
20%synergy
Vein Ripper
21%inclusion150 decks702 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion120 decks614 decks
17%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion134 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
18%inclusion129 decks701 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
18%inclusion127 decks702 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion120 decks702 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion120 decks702 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion118 decks702 decks
13%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
17%inclusion117 decks702 decks
14%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion113 decks702 decks
14%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion110 decks699 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion108 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion108 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion106 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion100 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Bloodtracker
14%inclusion95 decks702 decks
11%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion86 decks702 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
12%inclusion84 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
11%inclusion77 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
66%inclusion461 decks702 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion304 decks702 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion297 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
29%inclusion207 decks702 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion169 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
23%inclusion163 decks702 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion153 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion103 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion98 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion97 decks702 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion91 decks701 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion90 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion82 decks702 decks
-11%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion78 decks702 decks
-20%synergy
Get Lost
9.3%inclusion65 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.7%inclusion61 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion56 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.8%inclusion55 decks701 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion54 decks701 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.7%inclusion54 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion47 decks702 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion44 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
6.0%inclusion42 decks702 decks
-11%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.6%inclusion39 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
63%inclusion439 decks702 decks
59%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
59%inclusion414 decks702 decks
55%synergy
Austere Command
46%inclusion326 decks702 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion160 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
22%inclusion152 decks702 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion133 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion115 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion102 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion91 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion77 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion69 decks702 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion62 decks702 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.1%inclusion57 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.1%inclusion50 decks702 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
7.0%inclusion49 decks702 decks
-6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.3%inclusion44 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.6%inclusion39 decks702 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion36 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
47%inclusion333 decks702 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion327 decks702 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion313 decks702 decks
18%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
29%inclusion203 decks702 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion159 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion114 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Heirloom Blade
14%inclusion101 decks702 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion98 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion97 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion75 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion67 decks702 decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.3%inclusion58 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.3%inclusion51 decks697 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.3%inclusion51 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.0%inclusion49 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.4%inclusion45 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.3%inclusion44 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.1%inclusion36 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion478 decks702 decks
51%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
56%inclusion393 decks702 decks
48%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
42%inclusion295 decks702 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion279 decks702 decks
18%synergy
Legion's Landing
33%inclusion231 decks702 decks
29%synergy
Radiant Destiny
31%inclusion218 decks702 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Rites
29%inclusion206 decks702 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion140 decks702 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion133 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion128 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
16%inclusion114 decks702 decks
15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion98 decks697 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Boon
13%inclusion89 decks702 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion77 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
10%inclusion72 decks688 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion67 decks702 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.5%inclusion60 decks702 decks
-9%synergy
Land Tax
7.4%inclusion52 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.3%inclusion51 decks702 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion43 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.1%inclusion43 decks702 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.8%inclusion41 decks702 decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
47%inclusion333 decks702 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
36%inclusion256 decks702 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.0%inclusion42 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
82%inclusion577 decks702 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
80%inclusion561 decks702 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion353 decks702 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion257 decks702 decks
20%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
36%inclusion256 decks702 decks
30%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion191 decks702 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion132 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion124 decks700 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion102 decks702 decks
-6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion102 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion73 decks702 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion62 decks702 decks
-14%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.6%inclusion59 decks688 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion56 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion52 decks702 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.4%inclusion45 decks702 decks
-4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.4%inclusion38 decks701 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.2%inclusion22 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion661 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion630 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion512 decks702 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion471 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion253 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion179 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion128 decks700 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion63 decks702 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion699 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion696 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion690 decks702 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion660 decks702 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
82%inclusion578 decks702 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
79%inclusion557 decks702 decks
55%synergy
Voldaren Estate
76%inclusion532 decks702 decks
70%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
76%inclusion531 decks702 decks
69%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
73%inclusion513 decks702 decks
32%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
70%inclusion489 decks702 decks
64%synergy
Temple of Silence
60%inclusion419 decks702 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
59%inclusion416 decks702 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion386 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion320 decks702 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion285 decks702 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion245 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion230 decks702 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion199 decks702 decks
-10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion170 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion168 decks702 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion153 decks702 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion141 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion128 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion109 decks702 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion98 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion95 decks702 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion93 decks702 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion91 decks701 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion84 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion74 decks701 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.4%inclusion66 decks702 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.6%inclusion46 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.8%inclusion41 decks701 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion40 decks701 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion36 decks702 decks
1%synergy