Maralen of the Mornsong (Commander)

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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
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
42%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.6%inclusion18 decks699 decks
-1%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Grave Venerations
0.9%inclusion2 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Nightmare Sower
0.5%inclusion1 decks182 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
55%inclusion1.26K decks2.28K decks
52%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion772 decks2.28K decks
29%synergy
Sickening Dreams
30%inclusion675 decks2.28K decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion913 decks2.28K decks
27%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion997 decks2.28K decks
26%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion562 decks2.28K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
27%inclusion616 decks2.28K decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion529 decks1.75K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion606 decks2.28K decks
20%synergy
Bubbling Muck
34%inclusion782 decks2.28K decks
19%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.81K decks2.28K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
51%inclusion1.17K decks2.28K decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion977 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion969 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion955 decks2.28K decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
41%inclusion930 decks2.28K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion773 decks2.28K decks
-18%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion761 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion749 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion682 decks2.28K decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
66%inclusion1.52K decks2.28K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
43%inclusion988 decks2.28K decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion929 decks2.28K decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion690 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion666 decks2.28K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion581 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion426 decks2.28K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion400 decks2.28K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion390 decks2.28K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion379 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion668 decks2.28K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
26%inclusion584 decks2.28K decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion577 decks2.28K decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion552 decks2.28K decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion483 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion430 decks2.28K decks
11%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion428 decks2.28K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion427 decks2.28K decks
7%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion397 decks2.28K decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion380 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion370 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion327 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion310 decks2.28K decks
-18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion264 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion289 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion271 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion271 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion266 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion261 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion216 decks2.04K decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
10%inclusion233 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion231 decks2.28K decks
-10%synergy
Ornithopter
9.4%inclusion214 decks2.28K decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.8%inclusion202 decks2.28K decks
-6%synergy
Mindslicer
8.8%inclusion201 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Sangromancer
8.7%inclusion199 decks2.28K decks
-3%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.7%inclusion164 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.6%inclusion196 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
8.3%inclusion190 decks2.28K decks
-3%synergy
Dread Presence
8.1%inclusion186 decks2.28K decks
-7%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
8.1%inclusion185 decks2.28K decks
-5%synergy
Nezumi Informant
8.1%inclusion184 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
7.9%inclusion181 decks2.28K decks
-18%synergy
Memnite
7.9%inclusion180 decks2.28K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.8%inclusion179 decks2.28K decks
-15%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.6%inclusion153 decks2.02K decks
3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.4%inclusion169 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.4%inclusion169 decks2.28K decks
-6%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.3%inclusion146 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.0%inclusion160 decks2.28K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
7.0%inclusion160 decks2.28K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.8%inclusion142 decks2.08K decks
-14%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.8%inclusion129 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.7%inclusion153 decks2.28K decks
0%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.6%inclusion151 decks2.28K decks
-5%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.5%inclusion148 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.4%inclusion147 decks2.28K decks
6%synergy
Shield Sphere
6.0%inclusion136 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.0%inclusion136 decks2.28K decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.4%inclusion123 decks2.28K decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion610 decks2.28K decks
12%synergy
Defile
23%inclusion514 decks2.28K decks
-15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion452 decks2.28K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion440 decks2.28K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion430 decks2.28K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion423 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion336 decks1.88K decks
-14%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion384 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion362 decks2.28K decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion307 decks2.28K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion299 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion269 decks2.28K decks
-1%synergy
Darkness
12%inclusion264 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion263 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion261 decks2.28K decks
0%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion246 decks2.28K decks
8%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion238 decks2.28K decks
-2%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion236 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion208 decks2.09K decks
-9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion224 decks2.28K decks
0%synergy
Murder
8.1%inclusion186 decks2.28K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.3%inclusion167 decks2.28K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
7.1%inclusion161 decks2.28K decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.8%inclusion66 decks968 decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.3%inclusion132 decks2.09K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
6.1%inclusion140 decks2.28K decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.0%inclusion138 decks2.28K decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.7%inclusion130 decks2.28K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.5%inclusion125 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion119 decks2.28K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion646 decks2.28K decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion627 decks2.28K decks
-24%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion594 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion551 decks2.28K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion517 decks2.28K decks
11%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion495 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
21%inclusion471 decks2.28K decks
16%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion378 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
16%inclusion361 decks2.28K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion350 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion305 decks2.28K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion280 decks2.28K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion210 decks1.73K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion264 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion237 decks2.28K decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion231 decks2.28K decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion220 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion217 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Unearth
9.4%inclusion214 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion190 decks2.28K decks
-28%synergy
Victimize
8.1%inclusion186 decks2.28K decks
-18%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.1%inclusion184 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.0%inclusion141 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.0%inclusion159 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.16K decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.7%inclusion129 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion112 decks2.16K decks
-7%synergy
Persist
5.1%inclusion117 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion449 decks2.28K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion404 decks2.28K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion354 decks2.28K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion167 decks1.17K decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion315 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion298 decks2.28K decks
11%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion297 decks2.28K decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion283 decks2.28K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion239 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion229 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.2%inclusion209 decks2.28K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.5%inclusion193 decks2.28K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.2%inclusion165 decks2.28K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.8%inclusion156 decks2.28K decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.6%inclusion151 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.4%inclusion147 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion135 decks2.28K decks
-10%synergy
Pact Weapon
5.8%inclusion133 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.4%inclusion123 decks2.28K decks
-8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.1%inclusion117 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion649 decks2.28K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion626 decks2.28K decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
21%inclusion472 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion443 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion346 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion338 decks2.28K decks
8%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion330 decks2.28K decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion291 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion272 decks2.28K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion264 decks2.28K decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion251 decks2.28K decks
-12%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion228 decks2.28K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.0%inclusion206 decks2.28K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.8%inclusion200 decks2.28K decks
-2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.1%inclusion186 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.1%inclusion185 decks2.28K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.8%inclusion179 decks2.28K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion172 decks2.28K decks
-3%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.8%inclusion156 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
6.0%inclusion137 decks2.28K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion136 decks2.28K decks
-34%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion571 decks2.28K decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.0%inclusion205 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.4%inclusion147 decks2.28K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.5%inclusion126 decks2.28K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion1.26K decks2.28K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion879 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion740 decks2.28K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion687 decks2.28K decks
-17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion614 decks2.28K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion593 decks2.28K decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion386 decks2.28K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion369 decks2.28K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion321 decks2.28K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion301 decks2.28K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion272 decks2.28K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion264 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion227 decks2.28K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion203 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.4%inclusion191 decks2.28K decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.0%inclusion183 decks2.28K decks
-5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.0%inclusion182 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.3%inclusion167 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.2%inclusion165 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.0%inclusion160 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion158 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.8%inclusion155 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.4%inclusion145 decks2.28K decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.4%inclusion145 decks2.28K decks
-11%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.0%inclusion138 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.4%inclusion124 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.66K decks2.28K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion1.03K decks2.28K decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion706 decks2.28K decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion402 decks2.28K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion383 decks2.28K decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion353 decks2.28K decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion121 decks882 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion311 decks2.28K decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion280 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion278 decks2.28K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion264 decks2.28K decks
-19%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.1%inclusion185 decks2.28K decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.0%inclusion183 decks2.28K decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.6%inclusion174 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.4%inclusion169 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion163 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.0%inclusion159 decks2.28K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.5%inclusion149 decks2.28K decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.4%inclusion145 decks2.28K decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion137 decks2.28K decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.9%inclusion135 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion2.13K decks2.28K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion362 decks2.28K decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion281 decks2.28K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion268 decks2.28K decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion237 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion208 decks2.09K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion197 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy