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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
Lake of the Dead
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Dark Sphere
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Sickening Dreams
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Spellbook
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Ornithopter
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Zuran Orb
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Glacial Chasm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Shield Sphere
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Memnite
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Ritual
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Culling the Weak
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Slaughter Pact
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Rain of Filth
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Profane Tutor
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Blood Pet
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Welding Jar
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Ad Nauseam
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
97%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
96%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
79%synergy
Demonic Tutor
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Imperial Seal
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Opposition Agent
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Endless One
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Walking Atlas
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Skirge Familiar
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Grief
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Ophiomancer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Ugin's Conjurant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Fatal Push
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Withering Boon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Bubbling Muck
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Unearth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Dark Deal
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Duress
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Unmask
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-43%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Distress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Noxious Vapors
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Bauble
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Gustha's Scepter
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Relic
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Herbal Poultice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Chalice of the Void
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Delif's Cone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Feldon's Cane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fountain of Youth
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Spidersilk Net
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Kite Shield
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Lodestone Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Trinisphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Library of Leng
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Engineered Explosives
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-54%synergy
Claws of Gix
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-26%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Necrodominance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Contamination
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Carnival of Souls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Zombie Infestation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Oubliette
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-32%synergy
Leyline of the Void
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Crystal Vein
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Emergence Zone
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Peat Bog
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-31%synergy
Ghost Quarter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Blast Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Mire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Blasted Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
85%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
89%synergy
Mox Amber
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Sol Talisman
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Bloom
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Paradise Mantle
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Mana Crypt
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Mox Tantalite
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Signet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-47%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy