Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Core Aristocrats

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
92%inclusion130 decks142 decks
85%synergy
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion129 decks142 decks
83%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
89%inclusion126 decks142 decks
82%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
85%inclusion120 decks142 decks
79%synergy
Bloodghast
85%inclusion121 decks142 decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
82%inclusion117 decks142 decks
77%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
80%inclusion113 decks142 decks
76%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion125 decks142 decks
75%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
96%inclusion136 decks142 decks
75%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
81%inclusion115 decks142 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Welcoming Vampire
89%inclusion126 decks142 decks
74%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
87%inclusion123 decks142 decks
60%synergy
Blood Artist
85%inclusion121 decks142 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion120 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
84%inclusion119 decks142 decks
66%synergy
Viscera Seer
84%inclusion119 decks142 decks
62%synergy
Damn
81%inclusion115 decks142 decks
48%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
81%inclusion115 decks142 decks
68%synergy
March of the Canonized
80%inclusion114 decks142 decks
73%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
78%inclusion111 decks142 decks
67%synergy
Creatures
Legion Lieutenant
77%inclusion109 decks142 decks
71%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
77%inclusion109 decks142 decks
67%synergy
Redemption Choir
75%inclusion106 decks142 decks
70%synergy
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion101 decks142 decks
60%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion95 decks142 decks
62%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
65%inclusion93 decks142 decks
61%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion87 decks142 decks
55%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
61%inclusion86 decks142 decks
57%synergy
Champion of Dusk
60%inclusion85 decks142 decks
56%synergy
Teysa Karlov
58%inclusion82 decks142 decks
41%synergy
Patron of the Vein
57%inclusion81 decks142 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion69 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
48%inclusion68 decks142 decks
44%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
46%inclusion66 decks142 decks
41%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
46%inclusion66 decks142 decks
43%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
46%inclusion65 decks142 decks
43%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
44%inclusion62 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
43%inclusion61 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
37%inclusion53 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
34%inclusion48 decks142 decks
31%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion48 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion47 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
27%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
28%inclusion40 decks142 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
28%inclusion40 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
27%inclusion38 decks142 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
22%synergy
Markov Baron
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
19%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion29 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Queen's Bay Paladin
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
73%inclusion103 decks142 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion63 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion58 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
32%inclusion45 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
23%inclusion32 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion28 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
66%inclusion94 decks142 decks
62%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
63%inclusion89 decks142 decks
58%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion68 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion39 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion76 decks142 decks
27%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
45%inclusion64 decks142 decks
39%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
38%inclusion54 decks142 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
37%inclusion52 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion43 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion37 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
19%inclusion27 decks142 decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Heirloom Blade
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
-8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Etchings of the Chosen
72%inclusion102 decks142 decks
64%synergy
Exquisite Blood
55%inclusion78 decks142 decks
37%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
51%inclusion73 decks142 decks
48%synergy
Legion's Landing
38%inclusion54 decks142 decks
34%synergy
Radiant Destiny
35%inclusion50 decks142 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Rites
31%inclusion44 decks142 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
30%inclusion42 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Boon
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
-10%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion16 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
1%synergy
Haunted One
6.3%inclusion9 decks142 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
45%inclusion64 decks142 decks
39%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
87%inclusion123 decks142 decks
53%synergy
Bojuka Bog
82%inclusion117 decks142 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion80 decks142 decks
36%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
44%inclusion62 decks142 decks
37%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion51 decks142 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion39 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion128 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion127 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion111 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
68%inclusion96 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion66 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion36 decks142 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion142 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion142 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion138 decks142 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion135 decks142 decks
31%synergy
Voldaren Estate
85%inclusion120 decks142 decks
78%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
82%inclusion116 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Tainted Field
81%inclusion115 decks142 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion115 decks142 decks
57%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
77%inclusion110 decks142 decks
70%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
75%inclusion106 decks142 decks
68%synergy
Temple of Silence
65%inclusion93 decks142 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion86 decks142 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion79 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
47%inclusion67 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion50 decks142 decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion46 decks142 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion39 decks142 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
-14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion24 decks142 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion23 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.2%inclusion13 decks142 decks
-12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy