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%inclusion34 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
3.1%inclusion13 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
2.3%inclusion9 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.8%inclusion7 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
1.4%inclusion8 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
55%inclusion1.20K decks2.20K decks
52%synergy
Sickening Dreams
30%inclusion659 decks2.20K decks
29%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion738 decks2.20K decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion871 decks2.20K decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion952 decks2.20K decks
25%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion547 decks2.20K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
27%inclusion588 decks2.20K decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion482 decks1.63K decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion591 decks2.20K decks
20%synergy
Bubbling Muck
34%inclusion751 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.75K decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
51%inclusion1.12K decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion941 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion928 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion921 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
41%inclusion893 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion741 decks2.20K decks
-18%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion720 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion719 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion646 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.47K decks2.20K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion965 decks2.20K decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion910 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion685 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion642 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion568 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion413 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion396 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion387 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion373 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion640 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion558 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion545 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion527 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion460 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion421 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion411 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion399 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion383 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion369 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion359 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion321 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion295 decks2.20K decks
-18%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
12%inclusion275 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion240 decks1.93K decks
5%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion263 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion258 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion258 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion249 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion198 decks1.93K decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
10%inclusion224 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion215 decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
Ornithopter
9.5%inclusion209 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
8.9%inclusion195 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.7%inclusion154 decks1.77K decks
3%synergy
Mindslicer
8.7%inclusion191 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.5%inclusion188 decks2.20K decks
-6%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.5%inclusion188 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Dread Presence
8.2%inclusion180 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Nezumi Informant
8.2%inclusion180 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.0%inclusion176 decks2.20K decks
-18%synergy
Memnite
8.0%inclusion176 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
8.0%inclusion176 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.9%inclusion173 decks2.20K decks
-16%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.8%inclusion172 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.8%inclusion171 decks2.20K decks
-6%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.5%inclusion142 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.4%inclusion162 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.4%inclusion139 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.0%inclusion155 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
7.0%inclusion154 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.8%inclusion149 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.7%inclusion133 decks1.97K decks
-14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.6%inclusion118 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.1%inclusion135 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Shield Sphere
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
5.5%inclusion121 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion590 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Defile
22%inclusion483 decks2.20K decks
-16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion432 decks2.20K decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion426 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion416 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion410 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion303 decks1.76K decks
-14%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion369 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion340 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion294 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion292 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion260 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion253 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion253 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion248 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion242 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion237 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion226 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion223 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion195 decks1.98K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.2%inclusion181 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.5%inclusion165 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
7.1%inclusion156 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.6%inclusion55 decks839 decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.4%inclusion126 decks1.97K decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.0%inclusion133 decks2.20K decks
-6%synergy
Force of Despair
5.9%inclusion130 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion124 decks2.20K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion114 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion613 decks2.20K decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion597 decks2.20K decks
-24%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion568 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion535 decks2.20K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion508 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion483 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
21%inclusion464 decks2.20K decks
17%synergy
Duress
16%inclusion359 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion337 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion335 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion297 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion271 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion196 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion249 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion231 decks2.20K decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion222 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion220 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion211 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.5%inclusion209 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion182 decks2.20K decks
-28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.1%inclusion178 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Victimize
8.0%inclusion177 decks2.20K decks
-18%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.3%inclusion137 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.2%inclusion159 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.6%inclusion134 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.4%inclusion118 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion106 decks2.05K decks
-7%synergy
Persist
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion427 decks2.20K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion391 decks2.20K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion344 decks2.20K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion144 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion303 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion291 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion290 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion275 decks2.20K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion234 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion221 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.3%inclusion205 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.5%inclusion187 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.6%inclusion167 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.8%inclusion150 decks2.20K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.6%inclusion145 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.4%inclusion140 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.1%inclusion134 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.20K decks
-11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.3%inclusion116 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.2%inclusion114 decks2.20K decks
-8%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.2%inclusion114 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion623 decks2.20K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion604 decks2.20K decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion448 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion425 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion334 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion312 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion310 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion278 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion258 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion249 decks2.20K decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion234 decks2.20K decks
-13%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion218 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion201 decks2.20K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.7%inclusion192 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.4%inclusion185 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
7.8%inclusion172 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.8%inclusion171 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.6%inclusion167 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion135 decks2.20K decks
-34%synergy
Grave Pact
5.7%inclusion125 decks2.20K decks
-13%synergy
Necromancy
5.0%inclusion111 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion538 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.2%inclusion202 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.3%inclusion138 decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.6%inclusion124 decks2.20K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion1.20K decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion843 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion711 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion656 decks2.20K decks
-17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion590 decks2.20K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion571 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion372 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion357 decks2.20K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion302 decks2.20K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion294 decks2.20K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion266 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion261 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion229 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion193 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.4%inclusion185 decks2.20K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.0%inclusion176 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.8%inclusion172 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion162 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion157 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.0%inclusion155 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion151 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.4%inclusion142 decks2.20K decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.20K decks
-12%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.4%inclusion118 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.60K decks2.20K decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion992 decks2.20K decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion691 decks2.20K decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion379 decks2.20K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion363 decks2.20K decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion351 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion308 decks2.20K decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion279 decks2.20K decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion93 decks752 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion272 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion258 decks2.20K decks
-19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.7%inclusion191 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.4%inclusion184 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.1%inclusion179 decks2.20K decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion166 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion157 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.20K decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.20K decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.6%inclusion145 decks2.20K decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.2%inclusion136 decks2.20K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion112 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion2.06K decks2.20K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion340 decks2.20K decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion273 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion252 decks2.20K decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion234 decks2.20K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion195 decks1.98K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion190 decks2.20K decks
2%synergy