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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
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Dark Confidant
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Exquisite Blood
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Painful Quandary
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Dark Tutelage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Baleful Mastery
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Opposition Agent
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Tree of Perdition
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Rider
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Plaguecrafter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Bronco
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Keen Duelist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Hex Parasite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Accursed Marauder
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Abyssal Persecutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sangromancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Horobi, Death's Wail
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Massacre Wurm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Necrogoyf
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Dread Presence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Avatar of Woe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Witch of the Moors
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Defile
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Withering Boon
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Feign Death
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Not Dead After All
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Cut Down
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Malicious Affliction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Armor of Shadows
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Offer Immortality
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Incursion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Dark Deal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sickening Dreams
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Killing Wave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Unmask
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mire's Toll
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pox
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Repay in Kind
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blood on the Snow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Consume Spirit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Season of Loss
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mindcrank
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirror of Fate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Requiem Monolith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Smoke Bomb
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Court of Ambition
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Protection Racket
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Endless Whispers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Into the Pit
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Parker Luck
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Bottomless Pit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Court of Locthwain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Necrogen Mists
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Koskun Falls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Heartless Summoning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sorin Markov
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Cottage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lake of the Dead
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Vesuva
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Blast Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Depths
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Bloom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mox Tantalite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Field
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy