The Destined Black Mage (Commander) - Optimized

The Destined Black Mage
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Cooper Gottfried
Oct 20, 2025
Cooper Gottfried
The Destined Black Mage Commander Deck Tech
A second go-around with Final Fantasy in December provides Cooper with a new legendary creature to build around - The Destined Black Mage!
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Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
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Construct a Cosmic Cube
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Baron Helmut Zemo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Mage's Rod
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Changeling Outcast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Darkness
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Burakos, Party Leader
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Universal Automaton
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Exquisite Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Culling the Weak
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Snuff Out
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Force of Despair
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Blood-Priest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Skeletal Changeling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Forsaken Miner
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Priest of Gix
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Gutterbones
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Grave Researcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mindblade Render
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Barkform Harvester
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Rats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Primaris Eliminator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cult Conscript
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Scathing Shadelock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merchant of Venom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Toshiro Umezawa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Initiates of the Ebon Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Servant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dread Presence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-38%synergy
Graveshifter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sanguinary Priest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bog Initiate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cuombajj Witches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Transpose
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Defile
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Strike
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Consuming Corruption
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Dabbling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rush of Vitality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Withering Boon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cut Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Medicine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
This Is How It Ends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Reaping the Graves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Return to Action
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Corpse Dance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bladebrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Power Word Kill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fight On!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Energybending
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Bubbling Muck
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Circle of Power
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Petition
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unearth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Corrupt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Coveted Prize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ominous Harvest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Final Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Zombify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Raise Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadow Slice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Multiclass Baldric
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Spellbook
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prism Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glamdring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lodestone Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Herbal Poultice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chimeric Mass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Resurrection Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Briber's Purse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Claws of Gix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Thornbite Staff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Welding Jar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cathar's Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Demon's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Phyresis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Changing Loyalty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Deathgrip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Link
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Gravestorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mutavault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Ebony Fly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Jasper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Abundant Countryside
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
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