Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Expensive Vampire

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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
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Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion509 decks549 decks
85%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
83%inclusion455 decks549 decks
77%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
89%inclusion485 decks544 decks
77%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
94%inclusion513 decks544 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion510 decks549 decks
73%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
76%inclusion417 decks549 decks
71%synergy
Bloodghast
75%inclusion410 decks549 decks
69%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
69%inclusion380 decks549 decks
66%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
71%inclusion392 decks549 decks
66%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
78%inclusion429 decks549 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion481 decks549 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion445 decks549 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
80%inclusion441 decks549 decks
50%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
80%inclusion437 decks549 decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
78%inclusion427 decks549 decks
52%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
77%inclusion421 decks544 decks
56%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
76%inclusion416 decks544 decks
60%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion409 decks549 decks
51%synergy
Exquisite Blood
72%inclusion397 decks549 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
68%inclusion374 decks549 decks
58%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion369 decks549 decks
62%synergy
Roaming Throne
67%inclusion368 decks549 decks
58%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
67%inclusion367 decks549 decks
61%synergy
Teysa Karlov
65%inclusion357 decks549 decks
47%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
65%inclusion355 decks549 decks
52%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
65%inclusion355 decks549 decks
51%synergy
Captivating Vampire
64%inclusion353 decks549 decks
62%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
63%inclusion344 decks544 decks
56%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
58%inclusion114 decks197 decks
49%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
58%inclusion316 decks549 decks
52%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
53%inclusion293 decks549 decks
47%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
51%inclusion92 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Redemption Choir
51%inclusion277 decks544 decks
42%synergy
Vein Ripper
50%inclusion139 decks278 decks
45%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
50%inclusion272 decks549 decks
46%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
43%inclusion236 decks549 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
42%inclusion231 decks549 decks
38%synergy
Patron of the Vein
38%inclusion209 decks549 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
32%inclusion175 decks549 decks
25%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
31%inclusion169 decks549 decks
27%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
29%inclusion160 decks549 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
28%inclusion156 decks549 decks
25%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
27%inclusion147 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
25%inclusion135 decks549 decks
15%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
24%inclusion133 decks549 decks
22%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion130 decks549 decks
15%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion127 decks549 decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
23%inclusion127 decks549 decks
20%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
22%inclusion120 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
22%inclusion119 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
21%inclusion117 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
21%inclusion113 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
20%inclusion110 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
20%inclusion109 decks549 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
19%inclusion107 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
19%inclusion106 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
17%inclusion94 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion91 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion80 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion79 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
14%inclusion75 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion74 decks549 decks
-1%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
13%inclusion70 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
12%inclusion68 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
12%inclusion66 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
12%inclusion65 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
11%inclusion61 decks549 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion345 decks549 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion292 decks549 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion284 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
48%inclusion264 decks549 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion262 decks549 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion187 decks549 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion146 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion124 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Treacherous Greed
22%inclusion52 decks239 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion115 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion114 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion98 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion98 decks549 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion95 decks549 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion92 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion68 decks549 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion65 decks549 decks
-22%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion56 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion53 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.3%inclusion51 decks549 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.6%inclusion47 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
8.4%inclusion46 decks549 decks
-14%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.7%inclusion37 decks549 decks
-1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
5.8%inclusion32 decks549 decks
-17%synergy
Inkshield
5.6%inclusion31 decks549 decks
-9%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.5%inclusion30 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion28 decks549 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
65%inclusion358 decks549 decks
31%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
61%inclusion334 decks549 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion277 decks549 decks
32%synergy
New Blood
49%inclusion270 decks549 decks
46%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
44%inclusion240 decks549 decks
40%synergy
Diabolic Intent
40%inclusion221 decks549 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion172 decks549 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion114 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
20%inclusion111 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion98 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion96 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion92 decks549 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion91 decks549 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion84 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion61 decks549 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion59 decks549 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion54 decks549 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.3%inclusion51 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.6%inclusion47 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.2%inclusion45 decks549 decks
-11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.5%inclusion41 decks549 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion38 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion36 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Season of Loss
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.2%inclusion34 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.6%inclusion31 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
61%inclusion334 decks549 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion241 decks549 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion200 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion190 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion184 decks549 decks
28%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
30%inclusion167 decks549 decks
26%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion122 decks549 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion105 decks549 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion90 decks549 decks
-1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
15%inclusion81 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion65 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion57 decks549 decks
-8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion56 decks549 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion53 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.3%inclusion51 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.7%inclusion48 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.5%inclusion41 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.3%inclusion40 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.4%inclusion35 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.1%inclusion28 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
67%inclusion366 decks544 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion289 decks549 decks
23%synergy
Legion's Landing
50%inclusion273 decks549 decks
45%synergy
Anointed Procession
45%inclusion248 decks549 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion231 decks549 decks
20%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
40%inclusion218 decks549 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion201 decks549 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
35%inclusion193 decks549 decks
25%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
33%inclusion177 decks544 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Rites
21%inclusion117 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion104 decks549 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion97 decks549 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion93 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion85 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion76 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion69 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion61 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
8.9%inclusion49 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.5%inclusion19 decks223 decks
0%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.4%inclusion46 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.2%inclusion34 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.0%inclusion33 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion31 decks549 decks
-13%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.5%inclusion30 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Muster the Departed
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.1%inclusion28 decks549 decks
-14%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.8%inclusion32 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
45%inclusion247 decks549 decks
44%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
33%inclusion179 decks549 decks
27%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion54 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.3%inclusion51 decks549 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Three Tree City
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion375 decks549 decks
52%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
67%inclusion370 decks549 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion362 decks549 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion333 decks549 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion185 decks549 decks
20%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion168 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion154 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion152 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion112 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion111 decks549 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion107 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion105 decks549 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion103 decks549 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion95 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion85 decks549 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion67 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion48 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion47 decks549 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.6%inclusion36 decks549 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion32 decks549 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion527 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion493 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion379 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion330 decks549 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion104 decks549 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion86 decks549 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion81 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion64 decks549 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion47 decks549 decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.3%inclusion29 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion528 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion500 decks549 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
89%inclusion488 decks549 decks
29%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion406 decks549 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
74%inclusion404 decks549 decks
44%synergy
Cavern of Souls
68%inclusion373 decks549 decks
63%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion358 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
63%inclusion346 decks549 decks
57%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion346 decks549 decks
38%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion346 decks549 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion336 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
58%inclusion316 decks549 decks
51%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
51%inclusion280 decks549 decks
45%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
51%inclusion279 decks549 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion253 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
45%inclusion247 decks549 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
38%inclusion106 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
36%inclusion199 decks549 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion179 decks549 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion164 decks549 decks
14%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion141 decks549 decks
-18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion110 decks549 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion90 decks549 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion83 decks549 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion31 decks206 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion82 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion79 decks549 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion76 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion72 decks549 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion71 decks549 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion57 decks549 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion53 decks549 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.5%inclusion52 decks549 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
7.7%inclusion42 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion42 decks549 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion37 decks549 decks
3%synergy