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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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The Soul Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Master of Dark Rites
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
80%synergy
Cordial Vampire
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Roaming Throne
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Damn
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Captivating Vampire
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Twilight Prophet
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Vein Ripper
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Champion of Dusk
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Drana and Linvala
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Patron of the Vein
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Redemption Choir
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Mortify
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Darkness
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Withering Boon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Olivia's Wrath
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Diabolic Intent
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
31%synergy
New Blood
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Living Death
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Haunting Voyage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
The Masamune
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Legion's Landing
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Grave Pact
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Destiny
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Bojuka Bog
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Vesuva
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Vault of Champions
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Caves of Koilos
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Scrubland
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Silent Clearing
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-16%synergy