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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Zuko's Conviction
2.0%inclusion4 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
1.7%inclusion4 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.4%inclusion3 decks210 decks
0%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0.9%inclusion2 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
0.5%inclusion2 decks392 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
54%inclusion1.14K decks2.11K decks
51%synergy
Sickening Dreams
30%inclusion634 decks2.11K decks
29%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33%inclusion704 decks2.11K decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion915 decks2.11K decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion817 decks2.11K decks
25%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
24%inclusion517 decks2.11K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion557 decks2.11K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
26%inclusion557 decks2.11K decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion419 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion707 decks2.11K decks
18%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.68K decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion1.06K decks2.11K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion900 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion887 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
41%inclusion870 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion852 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion699 decks2.11K decks
-19%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion687 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion683 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion622 decks2.11K decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.43K decks2.11K decks
58%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion935 decks2.11K decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion882 decks2.11K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion667 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion609 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion545 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion408 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion394 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion383 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion373 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion525 decks2.11K decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion506 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion498 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion430 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion406 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion404 decks2.11K decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion374 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion352 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
16%inclusion348 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion333 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion310 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion273 decks2.11K decks
-18%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion261 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
12%inclusion256 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion250 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion245 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion208 decks1.79K decks
4%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion234 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion180 decks1.79K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion209 decks2.11K decks
-10%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion207 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
9.3%inclusion197 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.9%inclusion144 decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Sangromancer
8.6%inclusion181 decks2.11K decks
-3%synergy
Nezumi Informant
8.5%inclusion180 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.4%inclusion178 decks2.11K decks
-6%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.3%inclusion176 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Mindslicer
8.3%inclusion176 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Dread Presence
8.3%inclusion175 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Memnite
8.2%inclusion174 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.2%inclusion173 decks2.11K decks
-6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.1%inclusion171 decks2.11K decks
-18%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.8%inclusion165 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion163 decks2.11K decks
-16%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.6%inclusion160 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.5%inclusion132 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.4%inclusion131 decks1.76K decks
3%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.0%inclusion147 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
7.0%inclusion147 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.7%inclusion141 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.84K decks
-14%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.5%inclusion106 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.2%inclusion132 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.2%inclusion131 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Shield Sphere
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
5.9%inclusion125 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
5.8%inclusion123 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.7%inclusion120 decks2.11K decks
-13%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
5.6%inclusion118 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion615 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion562 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Defile
21%inclusion449 decks2.11K decks
-17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion414 decks2.11K decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion403 decks2.11K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion390 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion389 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion358 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion265 decks1.62K decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion318 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion287 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion287 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion245 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion241 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion239 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion235 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion224 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion222 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion212 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion183 decks1.84K decks
-9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion205 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Murder
8.2%inclusion173 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.2%inclusion152 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
6.8%inclusion144 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.1%inclusion113 decks1.84K decks
-10%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.9%inclusion124 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.8%inclusion123 decks2.11K decks
-6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.8%inclusion39 decks671 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
5.6%inclusion119 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.5%inclusion117 decks2.11K decks
-15%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion585 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion565 decks2.11K decks
-25%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion552 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion516 decks2.11K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion500 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion472 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
22%inclusion458 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Duress
16%inclusion344 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion332 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion315 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion281 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion270 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion177 decks1.47K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion238 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion228 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion221 decks2.11K decks
-9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion215 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion203 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion201 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.7%inclusion183 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.4%inclusion177 decks2.11K decks
-28%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.4%inclusion130 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.3%inclusion154 decks2.11K decks
-18%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.2%inclusion153 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.7%inclusion129 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion99 decks1.91K decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion415 decks2.11K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion373 decks2.11K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion322 decks2.11K decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion286 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion278 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion276 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion256 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion106 decks883 decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion228 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion211 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.1%inclusion193 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.4%inclusion178 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.7%inclusion162 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion146 decks2.11K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.8%inclusion144 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.2%inclusion132 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion119 decks2.11K decks
-11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.3%inclusion113 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.3%inclusion111 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.2%inclusion109 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion588 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion567 decks2.11K decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion413 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion413 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion321 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion296 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion285 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion254 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion242 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion230 decks2.11K decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion223 decks2.11K decks
-13%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion211 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion192 decks2.11K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.7%inclusion183 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.6%inclusion181 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
7.8%inclusion165 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.6%inclusion160 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.6%inclusion160 decks2.11K decks
-3%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.6%inclusion139 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.2%inclusion131 decks2.11K decks
-34%synergy
Necromancy
5.2%inclusion110 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Grave Pact
5.2%inclusion110 decks2.11K decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion502 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion193 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.2%inclusion131 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.6%inclusion119 decks2.11K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion1.14K decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion806 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion677 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion624 decks2.11K decks
-17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion553 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion541 decks2.11K decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion356 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion342 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion290 decks2.11K decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion286 decks2.11K decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion259 decks2.11K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion255 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion218 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion186 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.5%inclusion179 decks2.11K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.2%inclusion174 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.7%inclusion163 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion156 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.3%inclusion154 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion150 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.0%inclusion149 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
7.0%inclusion148 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion133 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.11K decks
-12%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.9%inclusion125 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.2%inclusion110 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.53K decks2.11K decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion954 decks2.11K decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion679 decks2.11K decks
25%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion372 decks2.11K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion346 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion346 decks2.11K decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion309 decks2.11K decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion278 decks2.11K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion271 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion247 decks2.11K decks
-19%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion223 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.5%inclusion180 decks2.11K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion176 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
7.8%inclusion164 decks2.11K decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.4%inclusion157 decks2.11K decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.0%inclusion148 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.0%inclusion147 decks2.11K decks
1%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.9%inclusion145 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.8%inclusion144 decks2.11K decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.8%inclusion143 decks2.11K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.97K decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion318 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion269 decks2.11K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion236 decks2.11K decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion234 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion183 decks1.84K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
9.0%inclusion190 decks2.11K decks
2%synergy