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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
93%inclusion412 decks441 decks
85%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
88%inclusion389 decks440 decks
81%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
93%inclusion411 decks440 decks
81%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
83%inclusion367 decks441 decks
77%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
92%inclusion406 decks441 decks
72%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
75%inclusion329 decks441 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
75%inclusion332 decks441 decks
69%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
74%inclusion327 decks441 decks
68%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
80%inclusion354 decks440 decks
68%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
79%inclusion348 decks441 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
87%inclusion385 decks441 decks
55%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
82%inclusion363 decks441 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion353 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
79%inclusion350 decks441 decks
61%synergy
Viscera Seer
78%inclusion346 decks441 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion334 decks441 decks
53%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion324 decks441 decks
56%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
73%inclusion319 decks440 decks
62%synergy
Twilight Prophet
71%inclusion311 decks441 decks
60%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
68%inclusion302 decks441 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion268 decks441 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion256 decks441 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion241 decks441 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion230 decks441 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion97 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion95 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion86 decks441 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion44 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion40 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion23 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bloodline Keeper
67%inclusion296 decks441 decks
64%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
67%inclusion294 decks441 decks
58%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
66%inclusion293 decks441 decks
55%synergy
Roaming Throne
66%inclusion292 decks441 decks
60%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
65%inclusion288 decks441 decks
61%synergy
Captivating Vampire
63%inclusion279 decks441 decks
60%synergy
Teysa Karlov
63%inclusion277 decks441 decks
46%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
61%inclusion267 decks440 decks
57%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
56%inclusion245 decks441 decks
52%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
55%inclusion244 decks441 decks
49%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
55%inclusion55 decks100 decks
45%synergy
Redemption Choir
49%inclusion214 decks440 decks
44%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
47%inclusion207 decks441 decks
43%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
42%inclusion186 decks441 decks
40%synergy
Champion of Dusk
40%inclusion177 decks441 decks
36%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Patron of the Vein
36%inclusion158 decks441 decks
32%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
32%inclusion81 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion104 decks326 decks
29%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
30%inclusion133 decks441 decks
27%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
30%inclusion131 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Vito, Fanatic of Aclazotz
29%inclusion130 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Martyr of Dusk
29%inclusion129 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
25%inclusion112 decks441 decks
23%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion108 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
23%inclusion101 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
22%inclusion96 decks441 decks
16%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
22%inclusion95 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
21%inclusion94 decks441 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion88 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
20%inclusion88 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Markov Baron
20%inclusion88 decks441 decks
18%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion87 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
19%inclusion84 decks441 decks
10%synergy
High-Society Hunter
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
17%inclusion75 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Order of Sacred Dusk
17%inclusion74 decks440 decks
15%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion74 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
16%inclusion71 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
15%inclusion66 decks441 decks
14%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion63 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion62 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion60 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
13%inclusion57 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion56 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion283 decks441 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion249 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion214 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion174 decks441 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion129 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion50 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion95 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion87 decks441 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion82 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion81 decks441 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion79 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion76 decks441 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion27 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion55 decks441 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion50 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion23 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion46 decks441 decks
-21%synergy
Return to Dust
10%inclusion43 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion42 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Treacherous Greed
9.3%inclusion30 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion38 decks441 decks
-11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.9%inclusion35 decks441 decks
-3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.9%inclusion26 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
5.4%inclusion24 decks441 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
65%inclusion285 decks441 decks
31%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
61%inclusion268 decks441 decks
56%synergy
New Blood
51%inclusion223 decks441 decks
46%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
45%inclusion199 decks441 decks
41%synergy
Diabolic Intent
42%inclusion184 decks441 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion139 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion90 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion89 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
19%inclusion82 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion79 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
17%inclusion75 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion71 decks441 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion71 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion50 decks441 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion46 decks441 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion43 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion42 decks441 decks
-7%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.7%inclusion34 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion32 decks441 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.0%inclusion31 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.0%inclusion31 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.0%inclusion31 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.6%inclusion29 decks441 decks
-11%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.1%inclusion27 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
61%inclusion267 decks441 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
46%inclusion202 decks441 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion172 decks441 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion167 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
34%inclusion152 decks441 decks
28%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
28%inclusion124 decks441 decks
24%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion91 decks441 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion87 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
15%inclusion66 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion58 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion45 decks441 decks
-5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion42 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.4%inclusion37 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.5%inclusion33 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.0%inclusion31 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.8%inclusion30 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion28 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Heirloom Blade
6.1%inclusion27 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
March of the Canonized
64%inclusion282 decks440 decks
57%synergy
Legion's Landing
50%inclusion219 decks441 decks
46%synergy
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion191 decks441 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion181 decks441 decks
19%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
39%inclusion173 decks441 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
37%inclusion165 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
35%inclusion155 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
30%inclusion134 decks440 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion89 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion84 decks441 decks
-10%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion77 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion72 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
16%inclusion71 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion62 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
14%inclusion60 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion18 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion40 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.7%inclusion34 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.8%inclusion30 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Boon
5.2%inclusion23 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.4%inclusion24 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion196 decks441 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
32%inclusion139 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
9.3%inclusion41 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
9.1%inclusion40 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion314 decks441 decks
55%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
66%inclusion293 decks441 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion284 decks441 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion281 decks441 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion158 decks441 decks
24%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion126 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion120 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion111 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion86 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion85 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion74 decks441 decks
-6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion70 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion64 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion62 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion55 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.8%inclusion39 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion38 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.3%inclusion28 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.9%inclusion12 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion26 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion421 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion397 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion312 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion262 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion77 decks441 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion75 decks441 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion53 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion47 decks441 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion33 decks441 decks
-6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.4%inclusion24 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion23 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion432 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion431 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion421 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion401 decks441 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
87%inclusion385 decks441 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion345 decks441 decks
49%synergy
Vault of Champions
75%inclusion329 decks441 decks
34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
70%inclusion308 decks441 decks
65%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion287 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
65%inclusion285 decks441 decks
32%synergy
Voldaren Estate
64%inclusion281 decks441 decks
57%synergy
Tainted Field
60%inclusion266 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion266 decks441 decks
36%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
56%inclusion249 decks441 decks
49%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
53%inclusion234 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
50%inclusion220 decks441 decks
43%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion207 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion186 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
42%inclusion184 decks441 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion140 decks441 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion135 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion92 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion50 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion97 decks441 decks
-20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion95 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion89 decks441 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion79 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion78 decks441 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion77 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion75 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion65 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion62 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion60 decks441 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion58 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion32 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion48 decks441 decks
-14%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion46 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion42 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.8%inclusion39 decks441 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.8%inclusion39 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.9%inclusion35 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion25 decks441 decks
3%synergy