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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
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Sickening Dreams
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Mindcrank
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Bubbling Muck
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion72 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Necropotence
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-28%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Memnite
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-31%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-18%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Basal Thrull
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Platinum Angel
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Sangromancer
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Skirge Familiar
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Leaden Myr
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mindslicer
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Shield Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Elder Brain
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Grief
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Prophet
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Ophiomancer
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Nezumi Informant
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Slaughter Pact
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-28%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Cut Down
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Feign Death
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Dash Hopes
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Doom Blade
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Sacrifice
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Profane Tutor
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Duress
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtseize
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Queen
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Vicious Rumors
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-29%synergy
Dimir Machinations
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Unmask
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Go Blank
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Pelakka Predation
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Blood on the Snow
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Dark Sphere
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-18%synergy
Feldon's Cane
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Zuran Orb
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Torpor Orb
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Oppression
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Waste Not
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Necromancy
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Bottomless Pit
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Darkness
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Lake of the Dead
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
-27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Chasm
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Peat Bog
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion66 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Bloom
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mox Tantalite
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion72 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Pelakka Predation
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy