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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
Chronicle of Victory
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Plea
2.2%inclusion5 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.3%inclusion3 decks232 decks
-2%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
0.9%inclusion2 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
0.8%inclusion2 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion688 decks741 decks
85%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
90%inclusion665 decks741 decks
83%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
91%inclusion675 decks741 decks
79%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
84%inclusion622 decks741 decks
78%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
77%inclusion574 decks741 decks
72%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
86%inclusion639 decks741 decks
72%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
75%inclusion556 decks741 decks
70%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion665 decks741 decks
70%synergy
Bloodghast
76%inclusion562 decks741 decks
70%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion548 decks741 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion651 decks741 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion627 decks741 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion610 decks741 decks
56%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
80%inclusion596 decks741 decks
63%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
79%inclusion586 decks741 decks
67%synergy
Viscera Seer
78%inclusion580 decks741 decks
57%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
77%inclusion569 decks741 decks
67%synergy
Damn
75%inclusion557 decks741 decks
42%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
74%inclusion550 decks741 decks
63%synergy
March of the Canonized
72%inclusion534 decks741 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion104 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion104 decks741 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion97 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion86 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion83 decks741 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion526 decks741 decks
65%synergy
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion524 decks741 decks
60%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
64%inclusion477 decks741 decks
58%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
63%inclusion467 decks741 decks
60%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion450 decks741 decks
39%synergy
Teysa Karlov
60%inclusion445 decks741 decks
44%synergy
Redemption Choir
59%inclusion436 decks741 decks
54%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
57%inclusion424 decks741 decks
53%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
56%inclusion417 decks741 decks
52%synergy
Patron of the Vein
56%inclusion413 decks741 decks
52%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
55%inclusion406 decks741 decks
51%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
50%inclusion374 decks741 decks
47%synergy
Captivating Vampire
49%inclusion361 decks741 decks
46%synergy
Champion of Dusk
48%inclusion356 decks741 decks
44%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
40%inclusion295 decks741 decks
35%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
38%inclusion285 decks741 decks
35%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
38%inclusion284 decks741 decks
36%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
38%inclusion279 decks741 decks
35%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
37%inclusion272 decks741 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
35%inclusion262 decks741 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion261 decks741 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
35%inclusion257 decks736 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
35%inclusion258 decks741 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
32%inclusion239 decks741 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
31%inclusion233 decks741 decks
29%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
28%inclusion205 decks740 decks
24%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
26%inclusion190 decks741 decks
24%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
25%inclusion184 decks741 decks
23%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion175 decks741 decks
17%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
22%inclusion166 decks741 decks
18%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion162 decks736 decks
19%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion162 decks741 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion143 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion124 decks653 decks
16%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
19%inclusion137 decks740 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
18%inclusion132 decks741 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion128 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion127 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
17%inclusion124 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion123 decks741 decks
15%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion117 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion115 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion113 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion112 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion111 decks738 decks
10%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion100 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Bloodtracker
13%inclusion99 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion90 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion82 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
11%inclusion82 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
66%inclusion488 decks741 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion316 decks741 decks
-7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion310 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
30%inclusion220 decks741 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion181 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
24%inclusion179 decks741 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion159 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion107 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion100 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion99 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion96 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion92 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion86 decks741 decks
-19%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion85 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Get Lost
8.9%inclusion66 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.5%inclusion63 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.4%inclusion62 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.8%inclusion58 decks740 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.7%inclusion57 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion56 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion50 decks741 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.2%inclusion46 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
6.2%inclusion46 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.5%inclusion41 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
63%inclusion467 decks741 decks
59%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
58%inclusion432 decks741 decks
54%synergy
Austere Command
46%inclusion342 decks741 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion170 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
21%inclusion159 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion140 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion122 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion102 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion96 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion79 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion74 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.2%inclusion68 decks741 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.4%inclusion62 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.2%inclusion53 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
6.6%inclusion49 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.8%inclusion43 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.5%inclusion41 decks741 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.4%inclusion40 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
48%inclusion356 decks741 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion350 decks741 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion329 decks741 decks
18%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
29%inclusion215 decks741 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion169 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion116 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Heirloom Blade
15%inclusion109 decks741 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion103 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion103 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion83 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion71 decks741 decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.4%inclusion62 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion55 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.9%inclusion51 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.8%inclusion50 decks736 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.2%inclusion46 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
69%inclusion508 decks741 decks
51%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
56%inclusion413 decks741 decks
48%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
41%inclusion307 decks741 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion303 decks741 decks
20%synergy
Legion's Landing
33%inclusion245 decks741 decks
30%synergy
Radiant Destiny
31%inclusion229 decks741 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Rites
29%inclusion214 decks741 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion145 decks741 decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion139 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion135 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
16%inclusion117 decks741 decks
15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion103 decks736 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Boon
13%inclusion97 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion78 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
10%inclusion74 decks727 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.4%inclusion70 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.5%inclusion63 decks741 decks
-9%synergy
Land Tax
7.2%inclusion53 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.2%inclusion53 decks741 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.6%inclusion49 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.2%inclusion46 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
48%inclusion358 decks741 decks
43%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
37%inclusion272 decks741 decks
35%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.2%inclusion46 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
83%inclusion613 decks741 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
80%inclusion593 decks741 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion374 decks741 decks
31%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
38%inclusion281 decks741 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion265 decks741 decks
20%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion201 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion140 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion128 decks739 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion101 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion100 decks741 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion77 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.7%inclusion63 decks727 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion64 decks741 decks
-14%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion58 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion55 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.3%inclusion47 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.5%inclusion26 decks470 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.4%inclusion40 decks740 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.2%inclusion28 decks539 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion697 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion663 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion532 decks741 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion495 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion260 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion188 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion134 decks739 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion67 decks741 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion738 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion735 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion729 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
94%inclusion697 decks741 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
83%inclusion614 decks741 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
79%inclusion587 decks741 decks
55%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
76%inclusion565 decks741 decks
70%synergy
Voldaren Estate
76%inclusion564 decks741 decks
70%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
73%inclusion542 decks741 decks
32%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
70%inclusion522 decks741 decks
64%synergy
Temple of Silence
60%inclusion448 decks741 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
60%inclusion444 decks741 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion405 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion337 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion302 decks741 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion260 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion242 decks741 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion208 decks741 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion175 decks741 decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion175 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion158 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion147 decks729 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion138 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion115 decks741 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion100 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion99 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion99 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion96 decks740 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion87 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion75 decks740 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.9%inclusion66 decks741 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion48 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.1%inclusion45 decks740 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion45 decks740 decks
-5%synergy
Scrubland
5.1%inclusion38 decks741 decks
-6%synergy