Maralen of the Mornsong (Commander)

Maralen of the Mornsong
Rank #893
2,461decks
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
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Grave Researcher
3.8%inclusion4 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Shredder's Technique
2.3%inclusion7 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
2.0%inclusion2 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Pox Plague
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
57%inclusion1.40K decks2.46K decks
54%synergy
Mornsong Aria
46%inclusion295 decks646 decks
44%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
35%inclusion853 decks2.46K decks
30%synergy
Sickening Dreams
29%inclusion714 decks2.46K decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
42%inclusion1.02K decks2.46K decks
28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
45%inclusion1.10K decks2.46K decks
27%synergy
Mindcrank
28%inclusion694 decks2.46K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
32%inclusion657 decks2.08K decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
24%inclusion588 decks2.46K decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
28%inclusion685 decks2.46K decks
21%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.96K decks2.46K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
54%inclusion1.33K decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
44%inclusion1.09K decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion1.08K decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion1.08K decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion1.04K decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Bubbling Muck
36%inclusion879 decks2.46K decks
20%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion872 decks2.46K decks
-16%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion838 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion829 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.64K decks2.46K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
42%inclusion1.03K decks2.46K decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion996 decks2.46K decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion738 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion736 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion636 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion453 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion429 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion418 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion392 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion753 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Dark Confidant
27%inclusion667 decks2.46K decks
20%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion660 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
26%inclusion635 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion546 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
20%inclusion492 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion473 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion465 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
18%inclusion452 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
18%inclusion435 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
17%inclusion427 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion357 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion345 decks2.46K decks
-18%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
14%inclusion341 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion325 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Platinum Angel
13%inclusion313 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion310 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion296 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Elder Brain
11%inclusion277 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion267 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion249 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion258 decks2.46K decks
-10%synergy
Mindslicer
10%inclusion241 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
9.4%inclusion232 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Sangromancer
9.3%inclusion230 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
9.1%inclusion202 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.1%inclusion223 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.8%inclusion217 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter
8.7%inclusion213 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.4%inclusion206 decks2.46K decks
-14%synergy
Dread Presence
8.2%inclusion203 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
7.9%inclusion195 decks2.46K decks
-18%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.9%inclusion194 decks2.46K decks
-5%synergy
Nezumi Informant
7.5%inclusion185 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.5%inclusion176 decks2.35K decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.2%inclusion178 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.2%inclusion178 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.2%inclusion161 decks2.23K decks
2%synergy
Memnite
7.2%inclusion177 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
7.2%inclusion173 decks2.42K decks
-14%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.1%inclusion166 decks2.34K decks
4%synergy
Skirge Familiar
6.8%inclusion168 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.8%inclusion167 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
6.7%inclusion165 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.7%inclusion164 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.6%inclusion163 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
6.1%inclusion151 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
5.9%inclusion145 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.7%inclusion140 decks2.46K decks
-14%synergy
Shield Sphere
5.4%inclusion132 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion795 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
28%inclusion678 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Defile
24%inclusion580 decks2.46K decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion502 decks2.46K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
20%inclusion498 decks2.46K decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion473 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion462 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion409 decks2.21K decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion428 decks2.46K decks
-5%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion411 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion332 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion324 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion322 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion316 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion287 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion284 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion273 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion268 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion263 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion263 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion249 decks2.42K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.4%inclusion206 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.5%inclusion185 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
6.8%inclusion168 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Doom Blade
6.8%inclusion167 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.7%inclusion89 decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.6%inclusion160 decks2.42K decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.2%inclusion153 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion139 decks2.46K decks
-14%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
29%inclusion724 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion710 decks2.46K decks
-22%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion654 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion622 decks2.46K decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion575 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion557 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion488 decks2.46K decks
16%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion407 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
16%inclusion397 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion376 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion339 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion317 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion253 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion295 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion267 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion254 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion241 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion238 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.4%inclusion232 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.2%inclusion227 decks2.46K decks
-26%synergy
Victimize
9.0%inclusion222 decks2.46K decks
-18%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.2%inclusion201 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.2%inclusion177 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.6%inclusion153 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.9%inclusion144 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Persist
5.4%inclusion133 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion133 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.2%inclusion129 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion491 decks2.46K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
19%inclusion456 decks2.46K decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion401 decks2.46K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion238 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion345 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion338 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion312 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion309 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion252 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.4%inclusion232 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
9.4%inclusion231 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion204 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.3%inclusion180 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion166 decks2.46K decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.5%inclusion159 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion155 decks2.46K decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.2%inclusion129 decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion704 decks2.46K decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
28%inclusion701 decks2.46K decks
19%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion543 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion494 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion400 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion398 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Oppression
16%inclusion384 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion325 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion317 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion312 decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion285 decks2.46K decks
-12%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion252 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.5%inclusion233 decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
9.0%inclusion221 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.7%inclusion214 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.3%inclusion205 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.2%inclusion203 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.1%inclusion200 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.8%inclusion167 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion164 decks2.46K decks
-33%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion160 decks2.46K decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion643 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.9%inclusion218 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.9%inclusion170 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.1%inclusion149 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion1.39K decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion980 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion822 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion765 decks2.46K decks
-16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion696 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion648 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion431 decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion405 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion341 decks2.46K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
12%inclusion307 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion306 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion288 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion255 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion240 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.1%inclusion200 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.0%inclusion197 decks2.46K decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.8%inclusion193 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.5%inclusion184 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.4%inclusion182 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.9%inclusion170 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion165 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.7%inclusion164 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.5%inclusion159 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion159 decks2.46K decks
-11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.5%inclusion135 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.4%inclusion133 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.81K decks2.46K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion1.15K decks2.46K decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion733 decks2.46K decks
22%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion459 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion438 decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion206 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion380 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion331 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion307 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion299 decks2.46K decks
-17%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion293 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.5%inclusion210 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion204 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.7%inclusion189 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.3%inclusion180 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion160 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.2%inclusion153 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.2%inclusion152 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.0%inclusion148 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion2.30K decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion428 decks2.46K decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion316 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion302 decks2.46K decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion265 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion249 decks2.42K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion212 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy