Clavileño, First of the Blessed (Commander) - Upgraded Aristocrats

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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
Master of Dark Rites
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
87%synergy
Cordial Vampire
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
86%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
78%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
92%inclusion98 decks107 decks
77%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
93%inclusion99 decks107 decks
75%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
74%synergy
Bloodghast
79%inclusion85 decks107 decks
73%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
70%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
93%inclusion99 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Damn
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Teysa Karlov
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
57%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
52%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Redemption Choir
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Captivating Vampire
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Patron of the Vein
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Roaming Throne
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Champion of Dusk
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
26%synergy
High-Society Hunter
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Markov Baron
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Drana and Linvala
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-17%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Austere Command
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Vindicate
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Living Death
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Heirloom Blade
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Exquisite Blood
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Legion's Landing
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Rites
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Destiny
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Liliana's Contract
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Bojuka Bog
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
28%synergy
High Market
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Field
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Voldaren Estate
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
72%synergy
Path of Ancestry
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-9%synergy