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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mornsong Aria
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Cabal Ritual
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Imp's Mischief
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Withering Boon
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Dark Deal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Bubbling Muck
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Necropotence
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Plaguecrafter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sangromancer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nezumi Informant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Platinum Angel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Virus Beetle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Leaden Myr
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Caustic Bronco
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dread Presence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Plague Myr
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Burglar Rat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Horobi, Death's Wail
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Doom Whisperer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Scythe Specter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Abyssal Persecutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mindslicer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hellcarver Demon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Basal Thrull
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Baleful Mastery
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Defile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Dismember
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Rain of Filth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Undying Malice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Word of Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Repay in Kind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Duress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Sickening Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Necromantic Selection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shrouded Lore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Resentful Revelation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mindcrank
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mirror of Fate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dark Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Trinisphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bitterblossom
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Contamination
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Oppression
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Parker Luck
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Endless Whispers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Protection Racket
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Megrim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Wake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Heartless Summoning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Homeward Path
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Bloom
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy