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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
Desperate Plea
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
95%inclusion3.25K decks3.43K decks
87%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
91%inclusion3.11K decks3.43K decks
84%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
90%inclusion3.07K decks3.43K decks
83%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
85%inclusion2.93K decks3.43K decks
80%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
85%inclusion2.90K decks3.43K decks
79%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
82%inclusion2.80K decks3.43K decks
77%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion3.06K decks3.43K decks
77%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion2.81K decks3.43K decks
76%synergy
March of the Canonized
83%inclusion2.85K decks3.43K decks
76%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
85%inclusion2.91K decks3.43K decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion3.21K decks3.43K decks
73%synergy
Blood Artist
90%inclusion3.10K decks3.43K decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
88%inclusion3.02K decks3.43K decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion2.96K decks3.43K decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
86%inclusion2.96K decks3.43K decks
74%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
86%inclusion2.95K decks3.43K decks
71%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
83%inclusion2.85K decks3.43K decks
65%synergy
Twilight Prophet
82%inclusion2.81K decks3.43K decks
71%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion2.75K decks3.43K decks
47%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
78%inclusion2.69K decks3.43K decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion552 decks3.43K decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion429 decks3.43K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion422 decks3.43K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion372 decks3.43K decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.9%inclusion304 decks3.43K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
78%inclusion2.68K decks3.43K decks
56%synergy
Bloodghast
77%inclusion2.63K decks3.43K decks
70%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
73%inclusion2.50K decks3.43K decks
67%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
73%inclusion2.50K decks3.43K decks
69%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
72%inclusion2.46K decks3.43K decks
68%synergy
Redemption Choir
71%inclusion2.45K decks3.43K decks
67%synergy
Patron of the Vein
68%inclusion2.34K decks3.43K decks
64%synergy
Champion of Dusk
62%inclusion2.12K decks3.43K decks
58%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
55%inclusion1.88K decks3.43K decks
50%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion1.87K decks3.43K decks
32%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
52%inclusion1.77K decks3.43K decks
47%synergy
Teysa Karlov
51%inclusion1.74K decks3.43K decks
34%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
51%inclusion1.73K decks3.43K decks
48%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
50%inclusion1.71K decks3.43K decks
47%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
49%inclusion1.69K decks3.43K decks
46%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
49%inclusion1.67K decks3.43K decks
42%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
48%inclusion1.64K decks3.43K decks
44%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
47%inclusion1.60K decks3.43K decks
39%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
43%inclusion1.46K decks3.43K decks
39%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
38%inclusion1.30K decks3.43K decks
36%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion1.26K decks3.43K decks
34%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
34%inclusion1.17K decks3.43K decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion296 decks889 decks
23%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion1.08K decks3.43K decks
23%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion1.06K decks3.43K decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion1K decks3.43K decks
24%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
28%inclusion948 decks3.43K decks
24%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
28%inclusion948 decks3.43K decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion905 decks3.43K decks
20%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
26%inclusion587 decks2.29K decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion582 decks2.29K decks
21%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
24%inclusion828 decks3.43K decks
20%synergy
Bloodtracker
23%inclusion795 decks3.43K decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion748 decks3.43K decks
20%synergy
High-Society Hunter
21%inclusion184 decks871 decks
18%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion697 decks3.43K decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion35 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
20%inclusion690 decks3.43K decks
19%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion146 decks855 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion569 decks3.43K decks
15%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
17%inclusion566 decks3.43K decks
15%synergy
Vein Ripper
16%inclusion476 decks2.92K decks
14%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
14%inclusion485 decks3.43K decks
13%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion485 decks3.43K decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion471 decks3.43K decks
5%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion456 decks3.43K decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion439 decks3.43K decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion430 decks3.43K decks
0%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion425 decks3.43K decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
12%inclusion99 decks854 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
70%inclusion2.40K decks3.43K decks
47%synergy
Utter End
43%inclusion1.49K decks3.43K decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion1.38K decks3.43K decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion1.25K decks3.43K decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
34%inclusion1.16K decks3.43K decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion552 decks3.43K decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion531 decks3.43K decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion522 decks3.43K decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion397 decks3.43K decks
-3%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion308 decks2.92K decks
8%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion345 decks3.43K decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
9.2%inclusion316 decks3.43K decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion154 decks1.89K decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion278 decks3.43K decks
-3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.1%inclusion278 decks3.43K decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
7.6%inclusion262 decks3.43K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.6%inclusion143 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.7%inclusion229 decks3.43K decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.4%inclusion219 decks3.43K decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion212 decks3.43K decks
0%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion210 decks3.43K decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
73%inclusion2.52K decks3.43K decks
69%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
66%inclusion2.26K decks3.43K decks
62%synergy
Austere Command
59%inclusion2.01K decks3.43K decks
40%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion630 decks3.43K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion561 decks3.43K decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion505 decks3.43K decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion387 decks3.43K decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion339 decks3.43K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion79 decks859 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion300 decks3.43K decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.5%inclusion223 decks3.43K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.3%inclusion215 decks3.43K decks
-12%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.2%inclusion214 decks3.43K decks
-10%synergy
Vindicate
6.1%inclusion208 decks3.43K decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.0%inclusion206 decks3.43K decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion181 decks3.43K decks
-8%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.2%inclusion178 decks3.43K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion1.98K decks3.43K decks
32%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
54%inclusion1.84K decks3.43K decks
48%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
51%inclusion1.76K decks3.43K decks
47%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion1.20K decks3.43K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion1.06K decks3.43K decks
16%synergy
Heirloom Blade
26%inclusion895 decks3.43K decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion633 decks3.43K decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion509 decks3.43K decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion457 decks3.43K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion350 decks3.43K decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion326 decks3.43K decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.6%inclusion296 decks3.43K decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.4%inclusion221 decks3.43K decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.7%inclusion50 decks871 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion8 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion2.58K decks3.43K decks
58%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
70%inclusion2.40K decks3.43K decks
62%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
56%inclusion1.92K decks3.43K decks
53%synergy
Radiant Destiny
44%inclusion1.53K decks3.43K decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion1.48K decks3.43K decks
22%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion976 decks3.43K decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion898 decks3.43K decks
18%synergy
Kindred Boon
23%inclusion791 decks3.43K decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion622 decks3.43K decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion485 decks3.43K decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion160 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion435 decks3.43K decks
-8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion420 decks3.43K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion349 decks3.43K decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.3%inclusion251 decks3.43K decks
-10%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion196 decks3.43K decks
-5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.4%inclusion185 decks3.43K decks
-1%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.0%inclusion172 decks3.43K decks
-14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
59%inclusion2.04K decks3.43K decks
54%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion673 decks3.43K decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.7%inclusion299 decks3.43K decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion230 decks3.43K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
86%inclusion2.94K decks3.43K decks
52%synergy
Bojuka Bog
80%inclusion2.75K decks3.43K decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion2.15K decks3.43K decks
43%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
48%inclusion1.63K decks3.43K decks
41%synergy
Temple of the False God
28%inclusion946 decks3.43K decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion802 decks3.43K decks
7%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion718 decks3.43K decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion212 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion406 decks3.43K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion312 decks3.43K decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.1%inclusion244 decks3.43K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.0%inclusion239 decks3.43K decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion229 decks3.43K decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion224 decks3.43K decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.0%inclusion19 decks317 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.7%inclusion196 decks3.43K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion3.28K decks3.43K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion3.21K decks3.43K decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
77%inclusion2.65K decks3.43K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion2.63K decks3.43K decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion1.75K decks3.43K decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion1.44K decks3.43K decks
25%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion252 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion320 decks3.43K decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion202 decks3.43K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion3.41K decks3.43K decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion3.41K decks3.43K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion3.33K decks3.43K decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion3.16K decks3.43K decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
85%inclusion2.91K decks3.43K decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion2.87K decks3.43K decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Estate
81%inclusion2.79K decks3.43K decks
75%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
81%inclusion2.79K decks3.43K decks
74%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
79%inclusion2.71K decks3.43K decks
38%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
78%inclusion2.69K decks3.43K decks
72%synergy
Temple of Silence
69%inclusion2.37K decks3.43K decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
65%inclusion2.24K decks3.43K decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
54%inclusion1.85K decks3.43K decks
33%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion1.46K decks3.43K decks
-14%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion1.14K decks3.43K decks
-16%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion916 decks3.43K decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion730 decks3.43K decks
-12%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion701 decks3.43K decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion671 decks3.43K decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion631 decks3.43K decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion610 decks3.43K decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion47 decks322 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion337 decks2.95K decks
-11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion370 decks3.43K decks
-10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion370 decks3.43K decks
-13%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.3%inclusion285 decks3.43K decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion154 decks1.89K decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion278 decks3.43K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion270 decks3.43K decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.8%inclusion266 decks3.43K decks
-17%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.6%inclusion198 decks2.61K decks
-7%synergy