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
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
4.0%inclusion20 decks500 decks
2%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
2.5%inclusion12 decks473 decks
2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.3%inclusion15 decks654 decks
0%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.9%inclusion9 decks481 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
55%inclusion1.24K decks2.25K decks
52%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion760 decks2.25K decks
29%synergy
Sickening Dreams
30%inclusion669 decks2.25K decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion895 decks2.25K decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion980 decks2.25K decks
26%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion558 decks2.25K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
27%inclusion603 decks2.25K decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion510 decks1.71K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion602 decks2.25K decks
20%synergy
Bubbling Muck
34%inclusion775 decks2.25K decks
19%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.79K decks2.25K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
51%inclusion1.15K decks2.25K decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion962 decks2.25K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion958 decks2.25K decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion939 decks2.25K decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
41%inclusion920 decks2.25K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion763 decks2.25K decks
-18%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion747 decks2.25K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion739 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion669 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.50K decks2.25K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
43%inclusion978 decks2.25K decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion925 decks2.25K decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion688 decks2.25K decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion655 decks2.25K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion578 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion426 decks2.25K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion403 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion394 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion379 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion661 decks2.25K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
26%inclusion577 decks2.25K decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion562 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion543 decks2.25K decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion474 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion428 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion426 decks2.25K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion412 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion392 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion376 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion365 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion324 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion301 decks2.25K decks
-18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion256 decks2.01K decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion283 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion268 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion266 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion263 decks2.25K decks
9%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion258 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion211 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion229 decks2.25K decks
-10%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
10%inclusion228 decks2.25K decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter
9.5%inclusion213 decks2.25K decks
8%synergy
Mindslicer
8.8%inclusion199 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Sangromancer
8.8%inclusion199 decks2.25K decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.7%inclusion161 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.6%inclusion193 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.5%inclusion192 decks2.25K decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
8.3%inclusion186 decks2.25K decks
-3%synergy
Dread Presence
8.1%inclusion183 decks2.25K decks
-7%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
8.1%inclusion182 decks2.25K decks
-5%synergy
Nezumi Informant
8.0%inclusion181 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Memnite
7.9%inclusion179 decks2.25K decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
7.9%inclusion179 decks2.25K decks
-18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.9%inclusion178 decks2.25K decks
-15%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.5%inclusion148 decks1.98K decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.5%inclusion168 decks2.25K decks
-6%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.4%inclusion167 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.4%inclusion145 decks1.97K decks
4%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.1%inclusion159 decks2.25K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
7.1%inclusion159 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.8%inclusion140 decks2.05K decks
-14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.7%inclusion152 decks2.25K decks
0%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.6%inclusion148 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.6%inclusion148 decks2.25K decks
-5%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.6%inclusion122 decks1.86K decks
1%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.3%inclusion142 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Shield Sphere
6.0%inclusion135 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.0%inclusion135 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
5.4%inclusion121 decks2.25K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion606 decks2.25K decks
12%synergy
Defile
23%inclusion507 decks2.25K decks
-15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion442 decks2.25K decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion435 decks2.25K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion426 decks2.25K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion417 decks2.25K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion321 decks1.84K decks
-14%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion379 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion353 decks2.25K decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion300 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion299 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion262 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion262 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion261 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion258 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion245 decks2.25K decks
8%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion237 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion235 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion224 decks2.25K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion203 decks2.05K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.2%inclusion184 decks2.25K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.4%inclusion166 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
7.1%inclusion159 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.8%inclusion63 decks924 decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.4%inclusion132 decks2.05K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
6.0%inclusion135 decks2.25K decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.9%inclusion134 decks2.25K decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion127 decks2.25K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.5%inclusion125 decks2.25K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion117 decks2.25K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion634 decks2.25K decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion612 decks2.25K decks
-24%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion585 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion542 decks2.25K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion515 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion490 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
21%inclusion470 decks2.25K decks
16%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion372 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
16%inclusion353 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion344 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion302 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion278 decks2.25K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion203 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion255 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion233 decks2.25K decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion226 decks2.25K decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion218 decks2.25K decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion215 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
9.5%inclusion214 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion186 decks2.25K decks
-18%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.1%inclusion183 decks2.25K decks
-28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.1%inclusion183 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.2%inclusion141 decks1.96K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.1%inclusion161 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.4%inclusion136 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.6%inclusion126 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.12K decks
-7%synergy
Persist
5.0%inclusion113 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion441 decks2.25K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion396 decks2.25K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion348 decks2.25K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion157 decks1.13K decks
-6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion312 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion297 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion294 decks2.25K decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion278 decks2.25K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion238 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion229 decks2.25K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.3%inclusion209 decks2.25K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.5%inclusion192 decks2.25K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.4%inclusion166 decks2.25K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.8%inclusion153 decks2.25K decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.7%inclusion150 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.6%inclusion149 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
5.9%inclusion132 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion131 decks2.25K decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.3%inclusion119 decks2.25K decks
-8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.1%inclusion116 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.0%inclusion113 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion637 decks2.25K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion616 decks2.25K decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion461 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion434 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion340 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion328 decks2.25K decks
7%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion324 decks2.25K decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion288 decks2.25K decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion264 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion257 decks2.25K decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion242 decks2.25K decks
-13%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion227 decks2.25K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.9%inclusion201 decks2.25K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.8%inclusion198 decks2.25K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.3%inclusion186 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.1%inclusion182 decks2.25K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.8%inclusion176 decks2.25K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion170 decks2.25K decks
-3%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.8%inclusion154 decks2.25K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion135 decks2.25K decks
-34%synergy
Grave Pact
5.9%inclusion134 decks2.25K decks
-13%synergy
Necromancy
5.0%inclusion113 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion559 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.0%inclusion203 decks2.25K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.4%inclusion145 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.5%inclusion125 decks2.25K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion1.23K decks2.25K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion864 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion731 decks2.25K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion674 decks2.25K decks
-17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion601 decks2.25K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion576 decks2.25K decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion379 decks2.25K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion365 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion313 decks2.25K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion297 decks2.25K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion271 decks2.25K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion264 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion227 decks2.25K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion199 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.5%inclusion191 decks2.25K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.9%inclusion179 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.9%inclusion178 decks2.25K decks
-5%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.3%inclusion165 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion161 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion159 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion156 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.8%inclusion153 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion143 decks2.25K decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion138 decks2.25K decks
-11%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.9%inclusion134 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.4%inclusion122 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.64K decks2.25K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion1.02K decks2.25K decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion700 decks2.25K decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion398 decks2.25K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion378 decks2.25K decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion355 decks2.25K decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion315 decks2.25K decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion107 decks838 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion283 decks2.25K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion274 decks2.25K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion263 decks2.25K decks
-19%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.1%inclusion183 decks2.25K decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.1%inclusion182 decks2.25K decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.0%inclusion180 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion168 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion160 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion159 decks2.25K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.6%inclusion149 decks2.25K decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.4%inclusion144 decks2.25K decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.2%inclusion140 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion137 decks2.25K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion2.10K decks2.25K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion353 decks2.25K decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion283 decks2.25K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion264 decks2.25K decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion237 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion203 decks2.05K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.7%inclusion195 decks2.25K decks
2%synergy