Maralen of the Mornsong (Commander)

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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
Mornsong Aria
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
3.0%inclusion12 decks397 decks
1%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
2.4%inclusion9 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.6%inclusion6 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.4%inclusion8 decks552 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
54%inclusion1.19K decks2.19K decks
51%synergy
Sickening Dreams
30%inclusion659 decks2.19K decks
29%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33%inclusion731 decks2.19K decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion862 decks2.19K decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion946 decks2.19K decks
25%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion544 decks2.19K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
27%inclusion586 decks2.19K decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion476 decks1.62K decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion584 decks2.19K decks
20%synergy
Bubbling Muck
34%inclusion742 decks2.19K decks
18%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.74K decks2.19K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion1.11K decks2.19K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion934 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion922 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion911 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion887 decks2.19K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion737 decks2.19K decks
-18%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion715 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion712 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion639 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.46K decks2.19K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion960 decks2.19K decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion902 decks2.19K decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion681 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion638 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion562 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion407 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion395 decks2.19K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion384 decks2.19K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion368 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion637 decks2.19K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion553 decks2.19K decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion539 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion523 decks2.19K decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion457 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion420 decks2.19K decks
11%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion407 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion397 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion378 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion366 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion356 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion320 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion293 decks2.19K decks
-18%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
12%inclusion271 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion236 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion263 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion256 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion255 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion248 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion197 decks1.92K decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
10%inclusion221 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion214 decks2.19K decks
-10%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion209 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
8.8%inclusion194 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.8%inclusion154 decks1.76K decks
3%synergy
Mindslicer
8.5%inclusion187 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.5%inclusion186 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.5%inclusion186 decks2.19K decks
-6%synergy
Nezumi Informant
8.2%inclusion180 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Dread Presence
8.2%inclusion179 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Memnite
8.1%inclusion177 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.0%inclusion176 decks2.19K decks
-18%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
7.8%inclusion172 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.8%inclusion170 decks2.19K decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion169 decks2.19K decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion169 decks2.19K decks
-16%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.5%inclusion141 decks1.89K decks
3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.4%inclusion163 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.3%inclusion138 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.1%inclusion155 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
7.0%inclusion154 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.8%inclusion149 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.8%inclusion133 decks1.96K decks
-14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.7%inclusion146 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.7%inclusion146 decks2.19K decks
-5%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.6%inclusion117 decks1.77K decks
1%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.2%inclusion136 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Shield Sphere
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
5.6%inclusion122 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion586 decks2.19K decks
12%synergy
Defile
22%inclusion476 decks2.19K decks
-16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion429 decks2.19K decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion421 decks2.19K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion414 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion408 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion298 decks1.75K decks
-15%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion365 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion334 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion293 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion291 decks2.19K decks
11%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion257 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion252 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion251 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion244 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion241 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion234 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion226 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion219 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion193 decks1.96K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.2%inclusion180 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
7.0%inclusion154 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.3%inclusion124 decks1.96K decks
-10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.3%inclusion52 decks823 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.9%inclusion129 decks2.19K decks
-6%synergy
Force of Despair
5.8%inclusion128 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.7%inclusion124 decks2.19K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.1%inclusion112 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion607 decks2.19K decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion591 decks2.19K decks
-24%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion566 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion534 decks2.19K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion506 decks2.19K decks
11%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion482 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
21%inclusion464 decks2.19K decks
17%synergy
Duress
16%inclusion358 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion335 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion335 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion294 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion269 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion194 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion248 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion231 decks2.19K decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion221 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion218 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion210 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion210 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion182 decks2.19K decks
-28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.1%inclusion177 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.9%inclusion174 decks2.19K decks
-18%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.3%inclusion136 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.2%inclusion157 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.6%inclusion134 decks2.03K decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.3%inclusion117 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion104 decks2.03K decks
-7%synergy
Persist
5.1%inclusion112 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion424 decks2.19K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion389 decks2.19K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion342 decks2.19K decks
-12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion300 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion137 decks1.03K decks
-6%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion290 decks2.19K decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion287 decks2.19K decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion270 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion233 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion218 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.3%inclusion204 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.5%inclusion187 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.8%inclusion150 decks2.19K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.6%inclusion144 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.2%inclusion137 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion122 decks2.19K decks
-11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.2%inclusion115 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.19K decks
-8%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.0%inclusion110 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion617 decks2.19K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion601 decks2.19K decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion444 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion425 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion332 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion309 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion309 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion275 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion257 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion247 decks2.19K decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion232 decks2.19K decks
-13%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion218 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion200 decks2.19K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.8%inclusion192 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.4%inclusion184 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
7.8%inclusion172 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.8%inclusion170 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.6%inclusion166 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.19K decks
-34%synergy
Grave Pact
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.19K decks
-13%synergy
Necromancy
5.1%inclusion111 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion535 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.3%inclusion203 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.3%inclusion138 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.19K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion1.19K decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion838 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion704 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion650 decks2.19K decks
-17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion583 decks2.19K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion568 decks2.19K decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion367 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion356 decks2.19K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion299 decks2.19K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion294 decks2.19K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion263 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion258 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion227 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion190 decks2.19K decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.4%inclusion184 decks2.19K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.0%inclusion175 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.8%inclusion171 decks2.19K decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.3%inclusion160 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion155 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.0%inclusion153 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion150 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.4%inclusion140 decks2.19K decks
-5%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.0%inclusion131 decks2.19K decks
-12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.3%inclusion117 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.59K decks2.19K decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion984 decks2.19K decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion687 decks2.19K decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion377 decks2.19K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion358 decks2.19K decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion348 decks2.19K decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion306 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion275 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion272 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion90 decks736 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion257 decks2.19K decks
-19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.8%inclusion192 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion181 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
7.9%inclusion174 decks2.19K decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion155 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.19K decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.8%inclusion149 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.19K decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.6%inclusion145 decks2.19K decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.2%inclusion135 decks2.19K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion111 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion2.05K decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion334 decks2.19K decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion269 decks2.19K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion249 decks2.19K decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion232 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion193 decks1.96K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion188 decks2.19K decks
2%synergy