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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
94%inclusion368 decks391 decks
86%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
89%inclusion348 decks391 decks
82%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
94%inclusion368 decks391 decks
82%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
85%inclusion334 decks391 decks
79%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
79%inclusion308 decks391 decks
73%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion364 decks391 decks
73%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
85%inclusion331 decks391 decks
72%synergy
Bloodghast
76%inclusion297 decks391 decks
69%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion290 decks391 decks
68%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
76%inclusion298 decks391 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
90%inclusion351 decks391 decks
57%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
86%inclusion335 decks391 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
82%inclusion322 decks391 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion321 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
80%inclusion313 decks391 decks
62%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
79%inclusion310 decks391 decks
65%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
79%inclusion308 decks391 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
78%inclusion305 decks391 decks
56%synergy
Twilight Prophet
73%inclusion284 decks391 decks
62%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion276 decks391 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion239 decks391 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion221 decks391 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion218 decks391 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion202 decks391 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion90 decks391 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion77 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion75 decks391 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion36 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
8.4%inclusion33 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Keeper
69%inclusion270 decks391 decks
66%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
69%inclusion269 decks391 decks
60%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
67%inclusion262 decks391 decks
62%synergy
Roaming Throne
66%inclusion257 decks391 decks
60%synergy
Teysa Karlov
65%inclusion253 decks391 decks
48%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
65%inclusion253 decks391 decks
53%synergy
Captivating Vampire
63%inclusion246 decks391 decks
60%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
61%inclusion240 decks391 decks
58%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
60%inclusion233 decks391 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
55%inclusion215 decks391 decks
49%synergy
Redemption Choir
52%inclusion204 decks391 decks
47%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
51%inclusion198 decks391 decks
46%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
45%inclusion175 decks391 decks
42%synergy
Champion of Dusk
40%inclusion155 decks391 decks
36%synergy
Vein Ripper
38%inclusion114 decks303 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
37%inclusion87 decks234 decks
33%synergy
Patron of the Vein
36%inclusion140 decks391 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
31%inclusion123 decks391 decks
28%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
31%inclusion121 decks391 decks
28%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
30%inclusion71 decks234 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
30%inclusion117 decks391 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
29%inclusion115 decks391 decks
26%synergy
High-Society Hunter
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
24%inclusion95 decks391 decks
22%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion93 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
23%inclusion90 decks391 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion88 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
23%inclusion88 decks391 decks
20%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
21%inclusion83 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
21%inclusion81 decks391 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion75 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion74 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion73 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
18%inclusion70 decks391 decks
16%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion67 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16%inclusion63 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
16%inclusion63 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
16%inclusion62 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
16%inclusion61 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion61 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
14%inclusion56 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion52 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
13%inclusion50 decks391 decks
12%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion47 decks391 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion252 decks391 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion209 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
48%inclusion189 decks391 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion146 decks391 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion116 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion82 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion74 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion69 decks391 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion67 decks391 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion65 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion63 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion49 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion40 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion38 decks391 decks
-21%synergy
Get Lost
9.5%inclusion37 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Treacherous Greed
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
8.7%inclusion34 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
8.7%inclusion34 decks391 decks
-11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.4%inclusion29 decks391 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.1%inclusion24 decks391 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
64%inclusion249 decks391 decks
30%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
63%inclusion245 decks391 decks
58%synergy
New Blood
53%inclusion207 decks391 decks
49%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
47%inclusion183 decks391 decks
42%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion163 decks391 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion125 decks391 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion78 decks391 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
20%inclusion78 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion71 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion70 decks391 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion67 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion63 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion62 decks391 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion43 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion38 decks391 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.2%inclusion36 decks391 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.2%inclusion32 decks391 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.2%inclusion28 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion27 decks391 decks
-3%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.6%inclusion26 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion26 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.4%inclusion25 decks391 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.4%inclusion25 decks391 decks
-12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.4%inclusion25 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
60%inclusion233 decks391 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
46%inclusion181 decks391 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion150 decks391 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion140 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion134 decks391 decks
28%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
31%inclusion120 decks391 decks
26%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion71 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion68 decks391 decks
-3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion52 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion48 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion38 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.4%inclusion33 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion32 decks391 decks
-7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion29 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.4%inclusion29 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.6%inclusion26 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion24 decks391 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.6%inclusion22 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
69%inclusion269 decks391 decks
62%synergy
Legion's Landing
50%inclusion197 decks391 decks
47%synergy
Sanguine Bond
47%inclusion182 decks391 decks
25%synergy
Anointed Procession
42%inclusion165 decks391 decks
33%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
41%inclusion159 decks391 decks
33%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion140 decks391 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion132 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
30%inclusion118 decks391 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Rites
21%inclusion82 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion76 decks391 decks
-10%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion71 decks391 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion62 decks391 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion56 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion50 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion50 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion38 decks391 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.7%inclusion30 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.2%inclusion28 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.9%inclusion23 decks391 decks
-13%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.6%inclusion22 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
-10%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
49%inclusion192 decks391 decks
47%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
34%inclusion134 decks391 decks
29%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion39 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.2%inclusion32 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
72%inclusion281 decks391 decks
56%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
70%inclusion275 decks391 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion262 decks391 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion249 decks391 decks
43%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion75 decks167 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion139 decks391 decks
24%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion112 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion112 decks391 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion102 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion75 decks391 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion73 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion63 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion61 decks391 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion59 decks391 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion54 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion51 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion40 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion34 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion24 decks391 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion374 decks391 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion346 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion271 decks391 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion225 decks391 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion65 decks391 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion59 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion40 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion39 decks391 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion21 decks391 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion385 decks391 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion385 decks391 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion377 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion356 decks391 decks
43%synergy
Isolated Chapel
90%inclusion350 decks391 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion305 decks391 decks
48%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion288 decks391 decks
33%synergy
Cavern of Souls
71%inclusion277 decks391 decks
66%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion260 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
66%inclusion259 decks391 decks
33%synergy
Voldaren Estate
66%inclusion257 decks391 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
62%inclusion244 decks391 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Field
61%inclusion240 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
59%inclusion230 decks391 decks
52%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
55%inclusion216 decks391 decks
28%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
52%inclusion204 decks391 decks
46%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion173 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion169 decks391 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
40%inclusion157 decks391 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion120 decks391 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion120 decks391 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion85 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion93 decks391 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion82 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion80 decks391 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion69 decks391 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion67 decks391 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion65 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion62 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion57 decks391 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion55 decks391 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion53 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion47 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion38 decks391 decks
-15%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.5%inclusion37 decks391 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.2%inclusion36 decks391 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion32 decks391 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
7.9%inclusion31 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.7%inclusion30 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.1%inclusion20 decks391 decks
2%synergy