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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
91%inclusion173 decks190 decks
83%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
85%inclusion161 decks190 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
88%inclusion167 decks190 decks
76%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
80%inclusion152 decks190 decks
74%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
77%inclusion146 decks190 decks
71%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
91%inclusion173 decks190 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
75%inclusion142 decks190 decks
69%synergy
Exquisite Blood
86%inclusion164 decks190 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
74%inclusion141 decks190 decks
68%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
79%inclusion151 decks190 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
89%inclusion169 decks190 decks
57%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
83%inclusion158 decks190 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion149 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
77%inclusion146 decks190 decks
62%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
77%inclusion146 decks190 decks
55%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion145 decks190 decks
55%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
75%inclusion143 decks190 decks
57%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion140 decks190 decks
40%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
72%inclusion137 decks190 decks
62%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
72%inclusion136 decks190 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
71%inclusion135 decks190 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
68%inclusion130 decks190 decks
58%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
66%inclusion125 decks190 decks
60%synergy
Teysa Karlov
57%inclusion109 decks190 decks
41%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
55%inclusion105 decks190 decks
51%synergy
Redemption Choir
55%inclusion105 decks190 decks
51%synergy
Patron of the Vein
55%inclusion104 decks190 decks
51%synergy
Captivating Vampire
53%inclusion100 decks190 decks
50%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
52%inclusion99 decks190 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
52%inclusion99 decks190 decks
49%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
50%inclusion95 decks190 decks
45%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
48%inclusion91 decks189 decks
38%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
47%inclusion90 decks190 decks
44%synergy
Champion of Dusk
46%inclusion87 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion80 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
37%inclusion71 decks190 decks
35%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
33%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
35%inclusion66 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
33%inclusion62 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
21%inclusion40 decks190 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion34 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
15%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion30 decks189 decks
10%synergy
High-Society Hunter
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
13%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
15%inclusion29 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion28 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion26 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Bloodtracker
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
56%inclusion107 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion78 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
-11%synergy
Utter End
36%inclusion69 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion65 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Return to Dust
27%inclusion51 decks190 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion36 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion25 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
71%inclusion134 decks190 decks
66%synergy
New Blood
61%inclusion115 decks190 decks
57%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
48%inclusion91 decks190 decks
44%synergy
Austere Command
47%inclusion90 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion49 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion34 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-12%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
53%inclusion101 decks190 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion87 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion45 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion44 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Heirloom Blade
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
68%inclusion130 decks190 decks
62%synergy
Sanguine Bond
64%inclusion122 decks190 decks
43%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
49%inclusion94 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
45%inclusion86 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Radiant Destiny
32%inclusion60 decks190 decks
29%synergy
Legion's Landing
27%inclusion52 decks190 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion48 decks190 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Boon
17%inclusion33 decks190 decks
16%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion32 decks190 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion25 decks189 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion21 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
-8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
-7%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.3%inclusion12 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
48%inclusion91 decks190 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
34%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
81%inclusion154 decks190 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion135 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion98 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion68 decks190 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion43 decks189 decks
19%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion41 decks190 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion23 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion19 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion17 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion15 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
-15%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion182 decks190 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion171 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion128 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
66%inclusion126 decks190 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion59 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion58 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
-12%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion190 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion186 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion178 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
93%inclusion177 decks190 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Field
75%inclusion142 decks190 decks
23%synergy
Voldaren Estate
72%inclusion136 decks190 decks
66%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
70%inclusion133 decks190 decks
63%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion130 decks190 decks
44%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
68%inclusion129 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
66%inclusion126 decks190 decks
60%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
61%inclusion115 decks190 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion101 decks190 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion99 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion92 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion73 decks190 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion72 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion67 decks190 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion64 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion61 decks190 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
28%inclusion54 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
28%inclusion53 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion35 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion30 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion28 decks190 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion27 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion20 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.4%inclusion16 decks190 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.4%inclusion14 decks189 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion14 decks190 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.8%inclusion11 decks190 decks
-19%synergy
Forlorn Flats
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion10 decks190 decks
-9%synergy