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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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Cordial Vampire
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
84%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
82%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
75%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
72%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
72%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
72%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Teysa Karlov
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
65%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
66%synergy
March of the Canonized
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Bartolomé del Presidio
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Captivating Vampire
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Roaming Throne
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Champion of Dusk
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Patron of the Vein
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Redemption Choir
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Markov Baron
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
High-Society Hunter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Get Lost
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Despark
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-26%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Nasty End
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Diabolic Intent
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
New Blood
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Call to the Feast
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
The Masamune
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Anointed Procession
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Grave Pact
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Legion's Landing
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Contract
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
High Market
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion36 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion27 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion37 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
61%synergy
Vault of Champions
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Voldaren Estate
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-25%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Demolition Field
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy