Maralen of the Mornsong (Commander)

Maralen of the Mornsong
Rank #899
2,495decks
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
MTGStocks
Emeritus of Woe
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Grave Researcher
4.1%inclusion8 decks193 decks
-3%synergy
Pox Plague
3.1%inclusion5 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
1.2%inclusion2 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
1.1%inclusion2 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
57%inclusion1.42K decks2.50K decks
54%synergy
Mornsong Aria
45%inclusion324 decks723 decks
43%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
35%inclusion871 decks2.50K decks
31%synergy
Sickening Dreams
29%inclusion726 decks2.50K decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
42%inclusion1.04K decks2.50K decks
28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
45%inclusion1.12K decks2.50K decks
27%synergy
Mindcrank
28%inclusion702 decks2.50K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
32%inclusion679 decks2.15K decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
24%inclusion591 decks2.50K decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
28%inclusion699 decks2.50K decks
21%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion1.99K decks2.50K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
54%inclusion1.35K decks2.50K decks
-8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
44%inclusion1.11K decks2.50K decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion1.11K decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion1.09K decks2.50K decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion1.06K decks2.50K decks
18%synergy
Bubbling Muck
36%inclusion899 decks2.50K decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion888 decks2.50K decks
-15%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion852 decks2.50K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion846 decks2.50K decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.66K decks2.50K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
42%inclusion1.04K decks2.50K decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion1.01K decks2.50K decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion747 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion747 decks2.50K decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion642 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion457 decks2.50K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion438 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion428 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion397 decks2.50K decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion758 decks2.50K decks
15%synergy
Dark Confidant
27%inclusion675 decks2.50K decks
20%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion675 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
26%inclusion642 decks2.50K decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion552 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
20%inclusion497 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion475 decks2.50K decks
15%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion474 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
19%inclusion464 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
18%inclusion441 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
17%inclusion432 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion358 decks2.50K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion352 decks2.50K decks
-18%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
14%inclusion352 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion335 decks2.45K decks
6%synergy
Platinum Angel
13%inclusion322 decks2.50K decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion315 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion303 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Elder Brain
11%inclusion278 decks2.50K decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion272 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion257 decks2.44K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
11%inclusion262 decks2.50K decks
-10%synergy
Mindslicer
10%inclusion247 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
10%inclusion240 decks2.50K decks
-2%synergy
Sangromancer
10%inclusion239 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.1%inclusion228 decks2.50K decks
-5%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
9.0%inclusion206 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.8%inclusion219 decks2.50K decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter
8.7%inclusion216 decks2.50K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion206 decks2.50K decks
-14%synergy
Dread Presence
8.3%inclusion206 decks2.50K decks
-6%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.9%inclusion197 decks2.50K decks
-4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
7.7%inclusion193 decks2.50K decks
-18%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.4%inclusion180 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Nezumi Informant
7.4%inclusion185 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.3%inclusion182 decks2.50K decks
0%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.3%inclusion175 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.2%inclusion166 decks2.30K decks
2%synergy
Memnite
7.2%inclusion179 decks2.50K decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.1%inclusion177 decks2.50K decks
-6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
7.1%inclusion176 decks2.49K decks
-15%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.7%inclusion168 decks2.50K decks
-4%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.7%inclusion167 decks2.50K decks
6%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
6.7%inclusion167 decks2.50K decks
0%synergy
Skirge Familiar
6.6%inclusion165 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
6.1%inclusion151 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.8%inclusion144 decks2.50K decks
-14%synergy
Virus Beetle
5.8%inclusion144 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Shield Sphere
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion815 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
28%inclusion692 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Defile
24%inclusion593 decks2.50K decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion510 decks2.50K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
20%inclusion501 decks2.50K decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion484 decks2.50K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion469 decks2.50K decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion418 decks2.28K decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion431 decks2.50K decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion412 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion344 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion337 decks2.50K decks
0%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion328 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion319 decks2.50K decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion296 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion288 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion280 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion274 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion270 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion264 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion260 decks2.49K decks
-8%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion218 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.3%inclusion183 decks2.50K decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
7.1%inclusion176 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Doom Blade
6.9%inclusion171 decks2.50K decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.6%inclusion92 decks1.39K decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.5%inclusion163 decks2.49K decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.3%inclusion157 decks2.50K decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.7%inclusion141 decks2.50K decks
-14%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.3%inclusion133 decks2.50K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.1%inclusion126 decks2.50K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
30%inclusion742 decks2.50K decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion721 decks2.50K decks
-22%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion668 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion630 decks2.50K decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion584 decks2.50K decks
12%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion566 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion491 decks2.50K decks
15%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion412 decks2.50K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
16%inclusion401 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion381 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion347 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion323 decks2.50K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion267 decks2.13K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion295 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion266 decks2.50K decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion257 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion246 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion238 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.4%inclusion234 decks2.50K decks
-26%synergy
Victimize
9.3%inclusion232 decks2.50K decks
-18%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.2%inclusion230 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion206 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.3%inclusion181 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.5%inclusion155 decks2.40K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.7%inclusion142 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.5%inclusion137 decks2.50K decks
-6%synergy
Persist
5.4%inclusion135 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.2%inclusion129 decks2.50K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion497 decks2.50K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
19%inclusion465 decks2.50K decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion408 decks2.50K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion251 decks1.59K decks
-4%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion352 decks2.50K decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion336 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion321 decks2.50K decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion311 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion251 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.4%inclusion234 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
9.3%inclusion233 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion207 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.3%inclusion181 decks2.50K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.7%inclusion167 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion164 decks2.50K decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion156 decks2.50K decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.3%inclusion156 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.3%inclusion133 decks2.50K decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion713 decks2.50K decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion709 decks2.50K decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion555 decks2.50K decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion502 decks2.50K decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion410 decks2.50K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion409 decks2.50K decks
9%synergy
Oppression
16%inclusion398 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion327 decks2.50K decks
10%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion319 decks2.50K decks
-8%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion314 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion286 decks2.50K decks
-12%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion253 decks2.50K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.5%inclusion236 decks2.50K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.9%inclusion222 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.7%inclusion218 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.4%inclusion209 decks2.50K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.1%inclusion203 decks2.50K decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.1%inclusion202 decks2.50K decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.7%inclusion168 decks2.50K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion167 decks2.50K decks
-33%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion163 decks2.50K decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion657 decks2.50K decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.8%inclusion219 decks2.50K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.8%inclusion170 decks2.50K decks
0%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.0%inclusion149 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion1.41K decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion991 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion835 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion780 decks2.50K decks
-16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion707 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion655 decks2.50K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion434 decks2.50K decks
-8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion413 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion344 decks2.50K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion314 decks2.50K decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion312 decks2.50K decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion291 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion263 decks2.50K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion248 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.0%inclusion199 decks2.50K decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.9%inclusion198 decks2.50K decks
-5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.9%inclusion196 decks2.50K decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.4%inclusion185 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion184 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.0%inclusion174 decks2.50K decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion168 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.5%inclusion163 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.50K decks
-10%synergy
Peat Bog
6.4%inclusion159 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.5%inclusion136 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.84K decks2.50K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion1.17K decks2.50K decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion742 decks2.50K decks
22%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion466 decks2.50K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion444 decks2.50K decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion221 decks1.31K decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion383 decks2.50K decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion339 decks2.50K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion309 decks2.50K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion306 decks2.50K decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion295 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.4%inclusion209 decks2.50K decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion208 decks2.50K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.6%inclusion190 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion178 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion164 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.2%inclusion154 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.1%inclusion152 decks2.50K decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.1%inclusion151 decks2.50K decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.0%inclusion125 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion2.33K decks2.50K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion431 decks2.50K decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion320 decks2.50K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion313 decks2.50K decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion269 decks2.50K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion260 decks2.49K decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion215 decks2.50K decks
2%synergy