Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Optimized Vampires

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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
Desperate Plea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
89%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Redemption Choir
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Exquisite Blood
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Cruel Celebrant
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Blood Artist
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Twilight Prophet
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Damn
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Indulgent Aristocrat
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Bloodghast
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Teysa Karlov
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Patron of the Vein
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Champion of Dusk
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Captivating Vampire
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bishop of Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Drana, the Last Bloodchief
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Timothar, Baron of Bats
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Vona's Hunger
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
35%synergy
New Blood
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Revival // Revenge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Terror Tide
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Fumigate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of the Bloodchief
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Relic Vial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
49%synergy
March of the Canonized
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Radiant Destiny
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Legion's Landing
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Boon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Attrition
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Bojuka Bog
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Path of Ancestry
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Voldaren Estate
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy