Maralen of the Mornsong (Commander)

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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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mornsong Aria
45%inclusion197 decks439 decks
43%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
4.0%inclusion35 decks875 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Venerations
2.4%inclusion10 decks420 decks
0%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
1.4%inclusion4 decks279 decks
1%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
0.8%inclusion3 decks387 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
56%inclusion1.33K decks2.38K decks
53%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion808 decks2.38K decks
30%synergy
Sickening Dreams
29%inclusion691 decks2.38K decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
41%inclusion964 decks2.38K decks
27%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion1.03K decks2.38K decks
25%synergy
Mindcrank
28%inclusion657 decks2.38K decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
24%inclusion575 decks2.38K decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion585 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion640 decks2.38K decks
20%synergy
Dark Confidant
27%inclusion633 decks2.38K decks
19%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.88K decks2.38K decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
53%inclusion1.25K decks2.38K decks
-9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
41%inclusion978 decks2.38K decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
35%inclusion825 decks2.38K decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion822 decks2.38K decks
-17%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion805 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion789 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.58K decks2.38K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.38K decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion962 decks2.38K decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion706 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
30%inclusion705 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion614 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion440 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion409 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion400 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion383 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion706 decks2.38K decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion616 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
25%inclusion596 decks2.38K decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion509 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion455 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion451 decks2.38K decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion443 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
18%inclusion428 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion415 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
17%inclusion400 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion337 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion327 decks2.38K decks
-18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion295 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion314 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion294 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Tree of Perdition
12%inclusion289 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion285 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Elder Brain
11%inclusion273 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion258 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion235 decks2.20K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion246 decks2.38K decks
-10%synergy
Mindslicer
9.2%inclusion218 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter
9.0%inclusion215 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
9.0%inclusion215 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.9%inclusion212 decks2.38K decks
-6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.9%inclusion181 decks2.04K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
8.8%inclusion210 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.7%inclusion207 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.2%inclusion195 decks2.38K decks
-15%synergy
Dread Presence
8.2%inclusion194 decks2.38K decks
-6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.0%inclusion191 decks2.38K decks
-18%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.9%inclusion189 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Nezumi Informant
7.8%inclusion186 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Memnite
7.6%inclusion180 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.5%inclusion164 decks2.18K decks
3%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.3%inclusion159 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.3%inclusion173 decks2.38K decks
-6%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.2%inclusion149 decks2.06K decks
2%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.1%inclusion168 decks2.38K decks
0%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.1%inclusion168 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
7.0%inclusion158 decks2.25K decks
-14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.9%inclusion165 decks2.38K decks
0%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.8%inclusion163 decks2.38K decks
-4%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.6%inclusion157 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
6.6%inclusion157 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.4%inclusion153 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.1%inclusion144 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Shield Sphere
5.6%inclusion133 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.5%inclusion130 decks2.38K decks
-14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
5.3%inclusion126 decks2.38K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion736 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion640 decks2.38K decks
12%synergy
Defile
23%inclusion554 decks2.38K decks
-14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion484 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
20%inclusion476 decks2.38K decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion455 decks2.38K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion445 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion373 decks2.04K decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion396 decks2.38K decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion392 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion318 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion309 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Darkness
12%inclusion295 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion293 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion277 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion275 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion258 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion252 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion250 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion250 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion231 decks2.25K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.4%inclusion200 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
7.0%inclusion166 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.9%inclusion78 decks1.14K decks
-2%synergy
Force of Despair
6.7%inclusion160 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.6%inclusion148 decks2.25K decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.2%inclusion148 decks2.38K decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.5%inclusion130 decks2.38K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.4%inclusion129 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
29%inclusion683 decks2.38K decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion668 decks2.38K decks
-23%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion627 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion588 decks2.38K decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion543 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion532 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion472 decks2.38K decks
15%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion399 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
16%inclusion379 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion359 decks2.38K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion323 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion301 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion231 decks1.89K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion278 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion258 decks2.38K decks
-7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion239 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion232 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion230 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.2%inclusion219 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.9%inclusion213 decks2.38K decks
-27%synergy
Victimize
8.7%inclusion206 decks2.38K decks
-18%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.1%inclusion193 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.4%inclusion175 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.8%inclusion148 decks2.16K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.1%inclusion141 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.4%inclusion129 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.2%inclusion124 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion120 decks2.32K decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion464 decks2.38K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion423 decks2.38K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion380 decks2.38K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion202 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion330 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion315 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion302 decks2.38K decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion289 decks2.38K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion254 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion233 decks2.38K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.2%inclusion220 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.4%inclusion199 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.4%inclusion176 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion165 decks2.38K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.6%inclusion158 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.5%inclusion155 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion142 decks2.38K decks
-10%synergy
Pact Weapon
5.5%inclusion132 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.3%inclusion127 decks2.38K decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion674 decks2.38K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
28%inclusion662 decks2.38K decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion517 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion466 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion371 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion367 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Oppression
15%inclusion354 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion311 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion297 decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion291 decks2.38K decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion266 decks2.38K decks
-12%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion240 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion221 decks2.38K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.8%inclusion210 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.3%inclusion197 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.3%inclusion197 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.2%inclusion194 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.9%inclusion188 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.8%inclusion162 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
6.3%inclusion150 decks2.38K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.2%inclusion148 decks2.38K decks
-34%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.1%inclusion122 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion607 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.0%inclusion215 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.7%inclusion159 decks2.38K decks
0%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.8%inclusion138 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion1.33K decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion927 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion789 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion733 decks2.38K decks
-16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion659 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion633 decks2.38K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion411 decks2.38K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion380 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion340 decks2.38K decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Chasm
12%inclusion295 decks2.38K decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion287 decks2.38K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion275 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion241 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion224 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion197 decks2.38K decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.2%inclusion194 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.1%inclusion192 decks2.38K decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion177 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.4%inclusion177 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.8%inclusion162 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion159 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.6%inclusion158 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.6%inclusion156 decks2.38K decks
-11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion155 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.8%inclusion138 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.75K decks2.38K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion1.09K decks2.38K decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion717 decks2.38K decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion433 decks2.38K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion417 decks2.38K decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion364 decks2.38K decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion158 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion324 decks2.38K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion292 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion288 decks2.38K decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion282 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
8.4%inclusion201 decks2.38K decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion197 decks2.38K decks
-2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.7%inclusion183 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion161 decks2.38K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.3%inclusion150 decks2.38K decks
-3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.2%inclusion147 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.2%inclusion147 decks2.38K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.1%inclusion146 decks2.38K decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion2.23K decks2.38K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion396 decks2.38K decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion298 decks2.38K decks
-14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion292 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion249 decks2.38K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion231 decks2.25K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion205 decks2.38K decks
2%synergy