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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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Abandoned Air Temple
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Realm of Koh
1.1%inclusion1 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
1.1%inclusion1 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
1.1%inclusion1 decks93 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
90%inclusion896 decks994 decks
82%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
92%inclusion916 decks994 decks
80%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
86%inclusion859 decks994 decks
80%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
79%inclusion788 decks994 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
89%inclusion883 decks994 decks
69%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
72%inclusion713 decks994 decks
66%synergy
Bloodghast
72%inclusion720 decks994 decks
66%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
67%inclusion664 decks994 decks
63%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
68%inclusion673 decks994 decks
63%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
69%inclusion682 decks994 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
87%inclusion861 decks994 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion812 decks994 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion785 decks994 decks
52%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion765 decks994 decks
62%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
74%inclusion731 decks994 decks
56%synergy
Viscera Seer
73%inclusion728 decks994 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
73%inclusion725 decks994 decks
51%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
72%inclusion720 decks994 decks
60%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
69%inclusion683 decks994 decks
59%synergy
Exquisite Blood
68%inclusion672 decks994 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion494 decks994 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion481 decks994 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion463 decks994 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion434 decks994 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion193 decks994 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion180 decks994 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion178 decks994 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion110 decks994 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion106 decks994 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
65%inclusion642 decks994 decks
54%synergy
Roaming Throne
64%inclusion635 decks994 decks
58%synergy
Teysa Karlov
64%inclusion633 decks994 decks
47%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
63%inclusion631 decks994 decks
58%synergy
Captivating Vampire
62%inclusion621 decks994 decks
60%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
61%inclusion609 decks994 decks
53%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
60%inclusion597 decks994 decks
49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion389 decks664 decks
49%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
56%inclusion561 decks994 decks
53%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
53%inclusion531 decks994 decks
47%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion519 decks994 decks
49%synergy
Redemption Choir
46%inclusion455 decks994 decks
41%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
43%inclusion428 decks994 decks
39%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
40%inclusion401 decks994 decks
38%synergy
Champion of Dusk
39%inclusion388 decks994 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
35%inclusion296 decks848 decks
31%synergy
Patron of the Vein
34%inclusion336 decks994 decks
30%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion294 decks933 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
27%inclusion272 decks994 decks
24%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
27%inclusion267 decks994 decks
24%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
26%inclusion262 decks994 decks
24%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
26%inclusion254 decks994 decks
22%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
24%inclusion203 decks848 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
24%inclusion234 decks994 decks
20%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion224 decks994 decks
17%synergy
Drana and Linvala
21%inclusion209 decks994 decks
13%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
21%inclusion205 decks994 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion204 decks994 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion97 decks482 decks
18%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
20%inclusion197 decks994 decks
13%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion191 decks994 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion184 decks994 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
18%inclusion181 decks994 decks
17%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion178 decks994 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion177 decks994 decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion115 decks661 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion172 decks994 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion163 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16%inclusion155 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion148 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
15%inclusion145 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion143 decks994 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion105 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
14%inclusion142 decks994 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion136 decks994 decks
0%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion132 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
13%inclusion86 decks658 decks
8%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
10%inclusion104 decks994 decks
9%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
10%inclusion104 decks994 decks
9%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
10%inclusion103 decks994 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion615 decks994 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion535 decks994 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion486 decks994 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion358 decks994 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion324 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion232 decks994 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion206 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion200 decks994 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion151 decks791 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion189 decks994 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion151 decks994 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion140 decks994 decks
-11%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion125 decks994 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion118 decks994 decks
-19%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion93 decks791 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion87 decks792 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion100 decks994 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion98 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion96 decks994 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.5%inclusion94 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
9.5%inclusion94 decks994 decks
-10%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.1%inclusion75 decks931 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
7.7%inclusion77 decks994 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion48 decks756 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
6.2%inclusion62 decks994 decks
-10%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion58 decks994 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.5%inclusion55 decks994 decks
0%synergy
Vona's Hunger
5.1%inclusion51 decks994 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
64%inclusion638 decks994 decks
31%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
58%inclusion579 decks994 decks
53%synergy
New Blood
44%inclusion437 decks994 decks
40%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
42%inclusion418 decks994 decks
38%synergy
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion388 decks994 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion287 decks994 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion214 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion210 decks994 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
21%inclusion206 decks994 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion197 decks994 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion168 decks994 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion151 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion144 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion88 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion112 decks994 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.2%inclusion91 decks994 decks
-8%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion90 decks994 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.8%inclusion87 decks994 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.1%inclusion81 decks994 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.6%inclusion76 decks994 decks
-10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.1%inclusion71 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion70 decks994 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
6.2%inclusion62 decks994 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.9%inclusion59 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.4%inclusion54 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
56%inclusion552 decks994 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion415 decks994 decks
30%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
35%inclusion348 decks994 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
34%inclusion341 decks994 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion326 decks994 decks
7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
25%inclusion245 decks994 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion193 decks994 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion168 decks994 decks
-3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion137 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion124 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion115 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.4%inclusion62 decks661 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.8%inclusion87 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.6%inclusion76 decks994 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.3%inclusion73 decks994 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion68 decks994 decks
-8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.4%inclusion64 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.2%inclusion62 decks994 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
61%inclusion607 decks994 decks
54%synergy
Legion's Landing
47%inclusion468 decks994 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion420 decks994 decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion412 decks994 decks
32%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
36%inclusion356 decks994 decks
28%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion354 decks994 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion352 decks994 decks
14%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
27%inclusion272 decks994 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Rites
22%inclusion217 decks994 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion216 decks994 decks
-8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion174 decks994 decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion110 decks710 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion150 decks994 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion144 decks994 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion134 decks994 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion128 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
12%inclusion67 decks569 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion88 decks994 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.0%inclusion53 decks752 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.0%inclusion70 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion67 decks994 decks
-8%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.6%inclusion66 decks994 decks
-12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.4%inclusion64 decks994 decks
-11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.4%inclusion59 decks923 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.5%inclusion55 decks994 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.5%inclusion39 decks714 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
46%inclusion454 decks994 decks
44%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
31%inclusion305 decks994 decks
25%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.2%inclusion82 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.6%inclusion76 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.6%inclusion32 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
70%inclusion696 decks994 decks
54%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
64%inclusion640 decks994 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion627 decks994 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion571 decks994 decks
37%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion342 decks759 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
32%inclusion315 decks994 decks
20%synergy
High Market
28%inclusion280 decks994 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion273 decks994 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion257 decks994 decks
14%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion185 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion171 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion161 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion156 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion153 decks994 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion118 decks994 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion115 decks994 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion32 decks313 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.5%inclusion54 decks569 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion85 decks994 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.6%inclusion76 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.2%inclusion23 decks372 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion56 decks994 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.0%inclusion50 decks994 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion927 decks994 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion877 decks994 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion651 decks994 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion586 decks994 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion170 decks753 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion161 decks994 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion148 decks994 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion93 decks994 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion85 decks994 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion972 decks994 decks
0%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion967 decks994 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion952 decks994 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion872 decks994 decks
39%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion858 decks994 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion733 decks994 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
72%inclusion717 decks994 decks
42%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion650 decks994 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
65%inclusion644 decks994 decks
60%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion609 decks994 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion580 decks994 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Field
58%inclusion577 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
57%inclusion568 decks994 decks
51%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
56%inclusion552 decks994 decks
49%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
49%inclusion488 decks994 decks
22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
47%inclusion463 decks994 decks
40%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion425 decks994 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion421 decks994 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
41%inclusion407 decks994 decks
30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion318 decks935 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion184 decks571 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion310 decks994 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion280 decks994 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion255 decks994 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion206 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion151 decks791 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion184 decks994 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion147 decks994 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion144 decks994 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion142 decks994 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion140 decks994 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion131 decks994 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion131 decks994 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion117 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion113 decks994 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion107 decks994 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion88 decks888 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion98 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion96 decks994 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
9.5%inclusion94 decks994 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.2%inclusion91 decks994 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.6%inclusion85 decks994 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.9%inclusion62 decks788 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion56 decks791 decks
-4%synergy