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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
45%inclusion221 decks494 decks
43%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
4.3%inclusion40 decks925 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Venerations
2.1%inclusion10 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
1.2%inclusion4 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Tunnel Rats
0.9%inclusion1 decks106 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
56%inclusion1.35K decks2.40K decks
53%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion818 decks2.40K decks
30%synergy
Sickening Dreams
29%inclusion696 decks2.40K decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
41%inclusion977 decks2.40K decks
27%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion1.05K decks2.40K decks
26%synergy
Mindcrank
28%inclusion665 decks2.40K decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion600 decks1.96K decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
24%inclusion570 decks2.40K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion647 decks2.40K decks
20%synergy
Bubbling Muck
35%inclusion839 decks2.40K decks
19%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.90K decks2.40K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
53%inclusion1.26K decks2.40K decks
-9%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion1.04K decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Crypt Ghast
43%inclusion1.04K decks2.40K decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion1.03K decks2.40K decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
41%inclusion991 decks2.40K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion832 decks2.40K decks
-17%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion810 decks2.40K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion792 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion751 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.60K decks2.40K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
42%inclusion1.02K decks2.40K decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion967 decks2.40K decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion712 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion711 decks2.40K decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion625 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion444 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion414 decks2.40K decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion403 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion385 decks2.40K decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion720 decks2.40K decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
27%inclusion638 decks2.40K decks
19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion629 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
25%inclusion600 decks2.40K decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion517 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion462 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion457 decks2.40K decks
15%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion451 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
18%inclusion433 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion419 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
17%inclusion404 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion340 decks2.40K decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion334 decks2.40K decks
-18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion302 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion318 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion295 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Tree of Perdition
12%inclusion289 decks2.40K decks
10%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion287 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Elder Brain
11%inclusion272 decks2.40K decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion260 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion238 decks2.25K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion248 decks2.40K decks
-10%synergy
Mindslicer
10%inclusion229 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter
9.1%inclusion218 decks2.40K decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
9.0%inclusion217 decks2.40K decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
9.0%inclusion217 decks2.40K decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.0%inclusion216 decks2.40K decks
-6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.8%inclusion183 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.6%inclusion206 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion198 decks2.40K decks
-14%synergy
Dread Presence
8.2%inclusion197 decks2.40K decks
-6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.2%inclusion196 decks2.40K decks
-17%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.8%inclusion188 decks2.40K decks
-5%synergy
Nezumi Informant
7.8%inclusion186 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.5%inclusion167 decks2.22K decks
3%synergy
Memnite
7.5%inclusion180 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.4%inclusion163 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.4%inclusion177 decks2.40K decks
-6%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.2%inclusion152 decks2.10K decks
2%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.1%inclusion170 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
7.1%inclusion162 decks2.29K decks
-14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.0%inclusion169 decks2.40K decks
0%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
6.9%inclusion166 decks2.40K decks
0%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.9%inclusion165 decks2.40K decks
-4%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.7%inclusion161 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
6.6%inclusion158 decks2.40K decks
6%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.5%inclusion156 decks2.40K decks
6%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.1%inclusion146 decks2.40K decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.6%inclusion135 decks2.40K decks
-14%synergy
Shield Sphere
5.6%inclusion134 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion657 decks2.40K decks
12%synergy
Defile
23%inclusion561 decks2.40K decks
-14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion490 decks2.40K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
20%inclusion481 decks2.40K decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion456 decks2.40K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion447 decks2.40K decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion383 decks2.08K decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion403 decks2.40K decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion391 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion317 decks2.40K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion314 decks2.40K decks
10%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion302 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion300 decks2.40K decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion277 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion276 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion262 decks2.40K decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion258 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion253 decks2.40K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion253 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion233 decks2.30K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion199 decks2.40K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.5%inclusion180 decks2.40K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
6.8%inclusion164 decks2.40K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
6.7%inclusion160 decks2.40K decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.7%inclusion79 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.5%inclusion150 decks2.29K decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.2%inclusion149 decks2.40K decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.5%inclusion133 decks2.40K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.3%inclusion127 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
29%inclusion688 decks2.40K decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion678 decks2.40K decks
-23%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion636 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion596 decks2.40K decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion549 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion537 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion469 decks2.40K decks
15%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion402 decks2.40K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
16%inclusion385 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion364 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion330 decks2.40K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion300 decks2.40K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion234 decks1.94K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion279 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion262 decks2.40K decks
-7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion241 decks2.40K decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion237 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion232 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.3%inclusion223 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.2%inclusion220 decks2.40K decks
-27%synergy
Victimize
9.0%inclusion215 decks2.40K decks
-17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion199 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.3%inclusion175 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.8%inclusion150 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.0%inclusion142 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.4%inclusion130 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.3%inclusion127 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion125 decks2.37K decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion469 decks2.40K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion429 decks2.40K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion381 decks2.40K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion208 decks1.39K decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion333 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion323 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion304 decks2.40K decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion294 decks2.40K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion256 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion235 decks2.40K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.4%inclusion225 decks2.40K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion199 decks2.40K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.0%inclusion168 decks2.40K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.5%inclusion157 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.5%inclusion156 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion146 decks2.40K decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.4%inclusion129 decks2.40K decks
-8%synergy
Pact Weapon
5.3%inclusion127 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion684 decks2.40K decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
28%inclusion672 decks2.40K decks
19%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion520 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion473 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion375 decks2.40K decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion374 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Oppression
15%inclusion363 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion309 decks2.40K decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion305 decks2.40K decks
0%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion295 decks2.40K decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion275 decks2.40K decks
-12%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion242 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion224 decks2.40K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.9%inclusion213 decks2.40K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.6%inclusion206 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.5%inclusion205 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.2%inclusion197 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.9%inclusion190 decks2.40K decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.8%inclusion163 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion156 decks2.40K decks
-34%synergy
Grave Pact
6.4%inclusion153 decks2.40K decks
-13%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.2%inclusion124 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion612 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.0%inclusion215 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
7.0%inclusion167 decks2.40K decks
0%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.8%inclusion140 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion1.34K decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion939 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion798 decks2.40K decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion739 decks2.40K decks
-16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion670 decks2.40K decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion633 decks2.40K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion415 decks2.40K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion389 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion336 decks2.40K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion300 decks2.40K decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion293 decks2.40K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion281 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion246 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion225 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion198 decks2.40K decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.0%inclusion192 decks2.40K decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.9%inclusion190 decks2.40K decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.8%inclusion163 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion161 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.6%inclusion158 decks2.40K decks
-5%synergy
Peat Bog
6.5%inclusion157 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion157 decks2.40K decks
-11%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.76K decks2.40K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion1.10K decks2.40K decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion723 decks2.40K decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion440 decks2.40K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion425 decks2.40K decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion371 decks2.40K decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion327 decks2.40K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion299 decks2.40K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion289 decks2.40K decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion284 decks2.40K decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
8.4%inclusion201 decks2.40K decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.4%inclusion201 decks2.40K decks
-2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.6%inclusion183 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.4%inclusion177 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion162 decks2.40K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.2%inclusion149 decks2.40K decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion147 decks2.40K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.0%inclusion145 decks2.40K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.8%inclusion138 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion2.25K decks2.40K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion403 decks2.40K decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion299 decks2.40K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion298 decks2.40K decks
-14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion253 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion233 decks2.30K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion207 decks2.40K decks
2%synergy