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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!
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mai, Scornful Striker
1.8%inclusion3 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.3%inclusion2 decks151 decks
0%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
1.3%inclusion2 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
0.7%inclusion1 decks143 decks
0%synergy
Sold Out
0.6%inclusion1 decks167 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
54%inclusion1.13K decks2.08K decks
51%synergy
Sickening Dreams
30%inclusion628 decks2.08K decks
29%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
33%inclusion697 decks2.08K decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion901 decks2.08K decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion803 decks2.08K decks
25%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
24%inclusion507 decks2.08K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion546 decks2.08K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
26%inclusion550 decks2.08K decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion401 decks1.44K decks
19%synergy
Bubbling Muck
34%inclusion700 decks2.08K decks
18%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.65K decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion1.04K decks2.08K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion884 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion862 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
41%inclusion858 decks2.08K decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion833 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion686 decks2.08K decks
-19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion675 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion674 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion608 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
68%inclusion1.41K decks2.08K decks
58%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion923 decks2.08K decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion870 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion658 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion601 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion538 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion400 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion390 decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion381 decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion369 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion513 decks2.08K decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion493 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion490 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion419 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion402 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion399 decks2.08K decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion367 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion344 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
16%inclusion342 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion326 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion306 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion266 decks2.08K decks
-19%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion257 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion248 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
12%inclusion248 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion203 decks1.75K decks
4%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion241 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion226 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion175 decks1.74K decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion204 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion200 decks2.08K decks
-10%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
9.3%inclusion194 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.9%inclusion141 decks1.58K decks
3%synergy
Nezumi Informant
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Sangromancer
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.3%inclusion173 decks2.08K decks
-7%synergy
Mindslicer
8.3%inclusion173 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.3%inclusion172 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Memnite
8.2%inclusion171 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.2%inclusion171 decks2.08K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Presence
8.2%inclusion170 decks2.08K decks
-7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.0%inclusion166 decks2.08K decks
-18%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.8%inclusion162 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.6%inclusion158 decks2.08K decks
-16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.5%inclusion128 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
7.4%inclusion153 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.3%inclusion126 decks1.72K decks
3%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.1%inclusion147 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.7%inclusion139 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.7%inclusion119 decks1.79K decks
-14%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.59K decks
1%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.2%inclusion130 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.2%inclusion128 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Shield Sphere
6.1%inclusion126 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
5.7%inclusion119 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.7%inclusion119 decks2.08K decks
-13%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
5.4%inclusion113 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion603 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion555 decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Defile
21%inclusion439 decks2.08K decks
-17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion410 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion398 decks2.08K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion389 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion377 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion350 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion257 decks1.57K decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion307 decks2.08K decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion283 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion282 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion241 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
12%inclusion240 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion233 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion230 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion223 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion219 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion206 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion173 decks1.79K decks
-9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion199 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Murder
8.1%inclusion169 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
6.8%inclusion142 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.1%inclusion109 decks1.79K decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.08K decks
-6%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
5.6%inclusion117 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.5%inclusion115 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.08K decks
-15%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.3%inclusion33 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion579 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion555 decks2.08K decks
-25%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion541 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion506 decks2.08K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion496 decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion458 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
22%inclusion453 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion346 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion333 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion310 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion278 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion266 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion169 decks1.42K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion229 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion229 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion216 decks2.08K decks
-9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion212 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion199 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion198 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.6%inclusion180 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.4%inclusion175 decks2.08K decks
-28%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.4%inclusion125 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.2%inclusion150 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Victimize
7.2%inclusion149 decks2.08K decks
-18%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.7%inclusion125 decks1.86K decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.4%inclusion113 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.4%inclusion113 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion98 decks1.87K decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion407 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion375 decks2.08K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion314 decks2.08K decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion282 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion277 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion273 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion255 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion99 decks834 decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion224 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion206 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.2%inclusion192 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.5%inclusion176 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.7%inclusion160 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.8%inclusion141 decks2.08K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.6%inclusion138 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.2%inclusion130 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.0%inclusion125 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion111 decks2.08K decks
-11%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.2%inclusion109 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.1%inclusion106 decks2.08K decks
-8%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.0%inclusion105 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion578 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion552 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion407 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion404 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion312 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion289 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion276 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion247 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion241 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion224 decks2.08K decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion221 decks2.08K decks
-13%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion211 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.8%inclusion183 decks2.08K decks
-8%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.6%inclusion180 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Waste Not
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
7.8%inclusion162 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.6%inclusion159 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion155 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.5%inclusion136 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion131 decks2.08K decks
-34%synergy
Necromancy
5.3%inclusion111 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.1%inclusion106 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Grave Pact
5.0%inclusion105 decks2.08K decks
-14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion494 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion189 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.2%inclusion129 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.7%inclusion118 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion1.12K decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion790 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion666 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion608 decks2.08K decks
-18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion539 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion531 decks2.08K decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion348 decks2.08K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion335 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion291 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion283 decks2.08K decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion255 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion251 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion215 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion180 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.5%inclusion177 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.2%inclusion171 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.6%inclusion159 decks2.08K decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.3%inclusion152 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion148 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
7.1%inclusion147 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.2%inclusion128 decks2.08K decks
-6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion127 decks2.08K decks
-12%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.51K decks2.08K decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion936 decks2.08K decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion672 decks2.08K decks
25%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion365 decks2.08K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion344 decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion336 decks2.08K decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion306 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion275 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion264 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion245 decks2.08K decks
-19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion229 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion56 decks534 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.9%inclusion185 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.5%inclusion177 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
7.8%inclusion162 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.4%inclusion155 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion144 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.9%inclusion144 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.8%inclusion142 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.8%inclusion141 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.8%inclusion141 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.94K decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion307 decks2.08K decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion264 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion234 decks2.08K decks
-16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion231 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion173 decks1.79K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.9%inclusion186 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy