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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
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
95%inclusion3.71K decks3.92K decks
87%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
91%inclusion3.56K decks3.92K decks
84%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
90%inclusion3.52K decks3.91K decks
83%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
86%inclusion3.37K decks3.92K decks
80%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
85%inclusion3.32K decks3.92K decks
79%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion3.52K decks3.91K decks
77%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
82%inclusion3.20K decks3.92K decks
77%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
82%inclusion3.23K decks3.92K decks
76%synergy
March of the Canonized
83%inclusion3.26K decks3.91K decks
76%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
86%inclusion3.35K decks3.91K decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
94%inclusion3.68K decks3.92K decks
74%synergy
Blood Artist
91%inclusion3.55K decks3.92K decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
88%inclusion3.47K decks3.92K decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion3.40K decks3.92K decks
22%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
87%inclusion3.39K decks3.91K decks
74%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
86%inclusion3.39K decks3.92K decks
72%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
84%inclusion3.28K decks3.92K decks
66%synergy
Twilight Prophet
83%inclusion3.24K decks3.92K decks
72%synergy
Damn
80%inclusion3.15K decks3.92K decks
47%synergy
Viscera Seer
80%inclusion3.12K decks3.92K decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion641 decks3.92K decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion492 decks3.92K decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion482 decks3.92K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion435 decks3.92K decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.0%inclusion351 decks3.92K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
79%inclusion3.11K decks3.92K decks
68%synergy
Bloodghast
78%inclusion3.06K decks3.92K decks
71%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
73%inclusion2.88K decks3.92K decks
69%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
73%inclusion2.87K decks3.91K decks
70%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
73%inclusion2.85K decks3.92K decks
66%synergy
Redemption Choir
72%inclusion2.84K decks3.91K decks
68%synergy
Patron of the Vein
69%inclusion2.68K decks3.92K decks
64%synergy
Champion of Dusk
63%inclusion2.48K decks3.92K decks
59%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
54%inclusion2.11K decks3.92K decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion2.11K decks3.92K decks
31%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
52%inclusion2.04K decks3.92K decks
47%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
51%inclusion2K decks3.92K decks
48%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
51%inclusion1.98K decks3.92K decks
48%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
50%inclusion1.95K decks3.92K decks
47%synergy
Teysa Karlov
50%inclusion1.94K decks3.92K decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
49%inclusion1.93K decks3.92K decks
42%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
49%inclusion1.92K decks3.92K decks
45%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
48%inclusion1.87K decks3.92K decks
40%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
42%inclusion1.65K decks3.92K decks
38%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
40%inclusion1.58K decks3.91K decks
38%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion1.43K decks3.92K decks
34%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
34%inclusion1.33K decks3.92K decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion292 decks880 decks
23%synergy
Captivating Vampire
31%inclusion1.23K decks3.92K decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion1.21K decks3.92K decks
22%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
29%inclusion1.14K decks3.92K decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion1.13K decks3.92K decks
23%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
28%inclusion1.09K decks3.92K decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
26%inclusion1.03K decks3.92K decks
19%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
26%inclusion596 decks2.29K decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
26%inclusion588 decks2.29K decks
22%synergy
Bloodtracker
25%inclusion961 decks3.92K decks
22%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
24%inclusion922 decks3.92K decks
19%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion870 decks3.92K decks
20%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
21%inclusion842 decks3.92K decks
20%synergy
High-Society Hunter
21%inclusion179 decks861 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion782 decks3.92K decks
18%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
17%inclusion144 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion647 decks3.92K decks
15%synergy
Vein Ripper
16%inclusion478 decks2.93K decks
14%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
16%inclusion622 decks3.92K decks
15%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion551 decks3.92K decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion550 decks3.92K decks
5%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
14%inclusion536 decks3.92K decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion518 decks3.92K decks
5%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion498 decks3.92K decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
12%inclusion486 decks3.92K decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion469 decks3.92K decks
0%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
12%inclusion98 decks844 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
71%inclusion2.77K decks3.92K decks
48%synergy
Utter End
43%inclusion1.70K decks3.92K decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion1.53K decks3.92K decks
-10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion1.43K decks3.92K decks
-3%synergy
Return to Dust
34%inclusion1.31K decks3.92K decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion639 decks3.92K decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion602 decks3.92K decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion568 decks3.92K decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion457 decks3.92K decks
-3%synergy
Treacherous Greed
11%inclusion314 decks2.92K decks
8%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion391 decks3.92K decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
8.8%inclusion345 decks3.92K decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.5%inclusion332 decks3.92K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion156 decks1.89K decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.0%inclusion313 decks3.92K decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion145 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
7.6%inclusion298 decks3.92K decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.8%inclusion265 decks3.92K decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion237 decks3.92K decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.0%inclusion236 decks3.92K decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion232 decks3.92K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion96 decks1.89K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
74%inclusion2.89K decks3.92K decks
70%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
67%inclusion2.62K decks3.92K decks
63%synergy
Austere Command
58%inclusion2.28K decks3.92K decks
39%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion721 decks3.92K decks
8%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion610 decks3.92K decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion571 decks3.92K decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion414 decks3.92K decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion384 decks3.92K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion77 decks849 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
8.6%inclusion338 decks3.92K decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
6.4%inclusion251 decks3.92K decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.4%inclusion251 decks3.92K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.2%inclusion242 decks3.92K decks
-12%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.9%inclusion233 decks3.92K decks
-11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.9%inclusion232 decks3.92K decks
-2%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.3%inclusion209 decks3.92K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion202 decks3.92K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion2.27K decks3.92K decks
32%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
54%inclusion2.13K decks3.92K decks
48%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
53%inclusion2.07K decks3.92K decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion1.39K decks3.92K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion1.27K decks3.92K decks
17%synergy
Heirloom Blade
27%inclusion1.05K decks3.92K decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion727 decks3.92K decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion565 decks3.92K decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion516 decks3.92K decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion418 decks3.92K decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion387 decks3.92K decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.9%inclusion348 decks3.92K decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.3%inclusion245 decks3.92K decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.8%inclusion50 decks861 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.0%inclusion197 decks3.92K decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
76%inclusion2.97K decks3.92K decks
58%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
71%inclusion2.77K decks3.92K decks
63%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
58%inclusion2.26K decks3.91K decks
54%synergy
Radiant Destiny
44%inclusion1.74K decks3.92K decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion1.65K decks3.92K decks
21%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion1.13K decks3.92K decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion999 decks3.92K decks
17%synergy
Kindred Boon
24%inclusion947 decks3.92K decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion689 decks3.92K decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion160 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion539 decks3.92K decks
-15%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion493 decks3.92K decks
-8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion483 decks3.92K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion402 decks3.92K decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.3%inclusion287 decks3.92K decks
-10%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion230 decks3.92K decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.7%inclusion223 decks3.92K decks
-1%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
60%inclusion2.35K decks3.92K decks
54%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
20%inclusion767 decks3.92K decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.6%inclusion336 decks3.92K decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.7%inclusion261 decks3.92K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
86%inclusion3.36K decks3.92K decks
52%synergy
Bojuka Bog
81%inclusion3.17K decks3.92K decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion2.46K decks3.92K decks
43%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
48%inclusion1.89K decks3.92K decks
42%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion1.12K decks3.92K decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion913 decks3.92K decks
7%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion823 decks3.92K decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion213 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion474 decks3.92K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion357 decks3.92K decks
-13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.4%inclusion289 decks3.92K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion287 decks3.92K decks
-5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion267 decks3.92K decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion255 decks3.92K decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.9%inclusion233 decks3.92K decks
-5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.7%inclusion17 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion3.74K decks3.92K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion3.66K decks3.92K decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
78%inclusion3.04K decks3.92K decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
78%inclusion3.04K decks3.92K decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion2.06K decks3.92K decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion1.65K decks3.92K decks
25%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion251 decks1.53K decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion370 decks3.92K decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion229 decks3.92K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion3.90K decks3.92K decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion3.89K decks3.92K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion3.81K decks3.92K decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
92%inclusion3.62K decks3.92K decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
85%inclusion3.31K decks3.92K decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion3.30K decks3.92K decks
60%synergy
Voldaren Estate
82%inclusion3.21K decks3.92K decks
76%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
81%inclusion3.19K decks3.92K decks
74%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
79%inclusion3.08K decks3.92K decks
37%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
79%inclusion3.08K decks3.92K decks
72%synergy
Temple of Silence
69%inclusion2.71K decks3.92K decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
65%inclusion2.56K decks3.92K decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
54%inclusion2.13K decks3.92K decks
33%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion1.66K decks3.92K decks
-15%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion1.30K decks3.92K decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion1.06K decks3.92K decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion853 decks3.92K decks
-11%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion793 decks3.92K decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion763 decks3.92K decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion732 decks3.92K decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion708 decks3.92K decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion39 decks302 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion340 decks2.95K decks
-10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion412 decks3.92K decks
-10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion388 decks3.92K decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.5%inclusion332 decks3.92K decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
8.5%inclusion331 decks3.92K decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion156 decks1.89K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.8%inclusion304 decks3.92K decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion300 decks3.92K decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.6%inclusion199 decks2.62K decks
-7%synergy