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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Desperate Plea
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
83%synergy
Cordial Vampire
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
79%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
73%synergy
March of the Canonized
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Prophet
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Damn
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Redemption Choir
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Captivating Vampire
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Roaming Throne
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Patron of the Vein
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Dusk
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Markov Baron
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Call to the Feast
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Tribute
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
The Masamune
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Legion's Landing
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Rites
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Radiant Destiny
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Haunted One
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
28%synergy
High Market
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Westvale Abbey
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Field
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Voldaren Estate
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Temple of Silence
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Moor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy