Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
3.9%inclusion3 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Agent Venom
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
89%inclusion144 decks161 decks
81%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
85%inclusion137 decks161 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
89%inclusion143 decks161 decks
76%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
81%inclusion130 decks161 decks
74%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
93%inclusion150 decks161 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
78%inclusion125 decks161 decks
72%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion139 decks161 decks
68%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
72%inclusion116 decks161 decks
67%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion118 decks161 decks
67%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
79%inclusion127 decks161 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
91%inclusion146 decks161 decks
58%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion134 decks161 decks
56%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
78%inclusion126 decks161 decks
60%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
78%inclusion126 decks161 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion125 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion123 decks161 decks
54%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
75%inclusion121 decks161 decks
60%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
73%inclusion117 decks161 decks
63%synergy
Damn
73%inclusion117 decks161 decks
39%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
72%inclusion116 decks161 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion49 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion48 decks161 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion38 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion28 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Indulgent Aristocrat
71%inclusion115 decks161 decks
66%synergy
Twilight Prophet
70%inclusion112 decks161 decks
59%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
70%inclusion112 decks161 decks
64%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
63%inclusion102 decks161 decks
57%synergy
Teysa Karlov
59%inclusion95 decks161 decks
43%synergy
Patron of the Vein
53%inclusion86 decks161 decks
49%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
53%inclusion85 decks161 decks
48%synergy
Redemption Choir
53%inclusion85 decks161 decks
48%synergy
Captivating Vampire
52%inclusion84 decks161 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
51%inclusion82 decks161 decks
47%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
50%inclusion81 decks161 decks
47%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
49%inclusion79 decks161 decks
45%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
49%inclusion79 decks161 decks
44%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion77 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Champion of Dusk
45%inclusion73 decks161 decks
41%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion68 decks161 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
40%inclusion64 decks161 decks
37%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
37%inclusion60 decks161 decks
32%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
35%inclusion57 decks161 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion55 decks161 decks
28%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion53 decks161 decks
25%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
33%inclusion53 decks161 decks
26%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
31%inclusion50 decks161 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion50 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
29%inclusion47 decks161 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
28%inclusion45 decks161 decks
25%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion39 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
24%inclusion39 decks161 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
24%inclusion39 decks161 decks
21%synergy
Vein Ripper
23%inclusion37 decks161 decks
20%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
23%inclusion37 decks161 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
19%inclusion31 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion28 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
4%synergy
High-Society Hunter
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion22 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
10%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
56%inclusion90 decks161 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion70 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion61 decks161 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion57 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Utter End
35%inclusion57 decks161 decks
22%synergy
Return to Dust
24%inclusion39 decks161 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion31 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
-8%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
-15%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Despark
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
-22%synergy
Fracture
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
59%inclusion95 decks161 decks
55%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion78 decks161 decks
30%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion78 decks161 decks
44%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion41 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion34 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion20 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
-6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
53%inclusion85 decks161 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion72 decks161 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion68 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
32%inclusion52 decks161 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion41 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
24%inclusion38 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Heirloom Blade
17%inclusion28 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
-7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
66%inclusion107 decks161 decks
59%synergy
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion104 decks161 decks
43%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
49%inclusion79 decks161 decks
41%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
43%inclusion70 decks161 decks
40%synergy
Radiant Destiny
30%inclusion49 decks161 decks
28%synergy
Legion's Landing
29%inclusion46 decks161 decks
25%synergy
Grave Pact
28%inclusion45 decks161 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion40 decks161 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Kindred Boon
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
16%inclusion26 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
-14%synergy
Liliana's Contract
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
-7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
-10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
-3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
45%inclusion72 decks161 decks
39%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
37%inclusion59 decks161 decks
35%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
82%inclusion132 decks161 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
72%inclusion116 decks161 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion82 decks161 decks
31%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
37%inclusion60 decks161 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion57 decks161 decks
19%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion37 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion32 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion15 decks161 decks
-13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion156 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion146 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion107 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion107 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion53 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion48 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion14 decks161 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion161 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion158 decks161 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion153 decks161 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion150 decks161 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
75%inclusion120 decks161 decks
22%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
71%inclusion114 decks161 decks
64%synergy
Voldaren Estate
71%inclusion114 decks161 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
70%inclusion113 decks161 decks
46%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
68%inclusion110 decks161 decks
27%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
67%inclusion108 decks161 decks
61%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
58%inclusion94 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion85 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion81 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion79 decks161 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion61 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion59 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion55 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion54 decks161 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion52 decks161 decks
27%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
27%inclusion44 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion44 decks161 decks
-10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion32 decks161 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
-18%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-1%synergy