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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cordial Vampire
94%inclusion319 decks340 decks
86%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
95%inclusion322 decks340 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
88%inclusion300 decks340 decks
82%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
86%inclusion293 decks340 decks
80%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion317 decks340 decks
73%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
79%inclusion267 decks340 decks
73%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
85%inclusion290 decks340 decks
73%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion253 decks340 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
74%inclusion253 decks340 decks
68%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
76%inclusion259 decks340 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion305 decks340 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
87%inclusion295 decks340 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion278 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
81%inclusion277 decks340 decks
59%synergy
Exquisite Blood
80%inclusion272 decks340 decks
62%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
79%inclusion268 decks340 decks
64%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion263 decks340 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion258 decks340 decks
54%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion249 decks340 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion241 decks340 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion209 decks340 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion194 decks340 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion185 decks340 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion173 decks340 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion78 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion64 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion62 decks340 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
69%inclusion235 decks340 decks
61%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion229 decks340 decks
63%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
66%inclusion226 decks340 decks
63%synergy
Roaming Throne
66%inclusion223 decks340 decks
60%synergy
Teysa Karlov
66%inclusion223 decks340 decks
49%synergy
Captivating Vampire
63%inclusion213 decks340 decks
60%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
62%inclusion211 decks340 decks
51%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
61%inclusion208 decks340 decks
57%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
60%inclusion205 decks340 decks
57%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
49%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
58%inclusion196 decks340 decks
52%synergy
Redemption Choir
53%inclusion180 decks340 decks
48%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
50%inclusion169 decks340 decks
46%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
44%inclusion149 decks340 decks
41%synergy
Champion of Dusk
40%inclusion137 decks340 decks
36%synergy
Vein Ripper
37%inclusion112 decks305 decks
34%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Patron of the Vein
36%inclusion123 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
30%inclusion103 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
30%inclusion102 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
29%inclusion98 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
27%inclusion91 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
25%inclusion85 decks340 decks
22%synergy
High-Society Hunter
25%inclusion25 decks101 decks
22%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
24%inclusion82 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion79 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
22%inclusion75 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
22%inclusion74 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion72 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion70 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion64 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion63 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion61 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion52 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
11%inclusion39 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion221 decks340 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion182 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion170 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion127 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion105 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion44 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion65 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion64 decks340 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion52 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
-20%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Treacherous Greed
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion16 decks193 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
-16%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
67%inclusion228 decks340 decks
34%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
64%inclusion218 decks340 decks
59%synergy
New Blood
53%inclusion181 decks340 decks
49%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
49%inclusion167 decks340 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion144 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion111 decks340 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion62 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion59 decks340 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion59 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion57 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion33 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.5%inclusion29 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion25 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
58%inclusion198 decks340 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion149 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion125 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion124 decks340 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
35%inclusion118 decks340 decks
29%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
30%inclusion103 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion62 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion58 decks340 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion40 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion26 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.1%inclusion24 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.9%inclusion20 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
69%inclusion236 decks340 decks
63%synergy
Legion's Landing
50%inclusion171 decks340 decks
47%synergy
Sanguine Bond
46%inclusion155 decks340 decks
24%synergy
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion146 decks340 decks
34%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
40%inclusion136 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion124 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion110 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
28%inclusion95 decks340 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion48 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion38 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion23 decks340 decks
-12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.6%inclusion19 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
-10%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion165 decks340 decks
46%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
33%inclusion111 decks340 decks
27%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.0%inclusion17 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
72%inclusion245 decks340 decks
56%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
71%inclusion243 decks340 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion227 decks340 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion211 decks340 decks
41%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion76 decks170 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion115 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion97 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion95 decks340 decks
16%synergy
High Market
26%inclusion90 decks340 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion66 decks340 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion54 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion49 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion46 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion38 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion36 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.5%inclusion29 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.2%inclusion21 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion325 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion304 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion235 decks340 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion202 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion52 decks340 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion34 decks340 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion334 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion334 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion327 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion312 decks340 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
90%inclusion306 decks340 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion263 decks340 decks
48%synergy
Vault of Champions
75%inclusion255 decks340 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
71%inclusion240 decks340 decks
66%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion227 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion222 decks340 decks
32%synergy
Voldaren Estate
65%inclusion221 decks340 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion210 decks340 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion208 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
61%inclusion207 decks340 decks
54%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
54%inclusion182 decks340 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
53%inclusion180 decks340 decks
47%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion149 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion148 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
41%inclusion138 decks340 decks
29%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion101 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion100 decks340 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion85 decks306 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion82 decks340 decks
-17%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion44 decks193 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion68 decks340 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion65 decks340 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion57 decks340 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion56 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion52 decks340 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion51 decks340 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion50 decks340 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion44 decks340 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion43 decks340 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion35 decks340 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion27 decks269 decks
-5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.4%inclusion32 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion31 decks340 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion28 decks340 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
7.9%inclusion27 decks340 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
-19%synergy