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
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
3.0%inclusion13 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Nightmare Sower
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
2.2%inclusion9 decks402 decks
1%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.7%inclusion7 decks410 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
55%inclusion1.21K decks2.21K decks
52%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion743 decks2.21K decks
29%synergy
Sickening Dreams
30%inclusion661 decks2.21K decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion879 decks2.21K decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion958 decks2.21K decks
25%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion546 decks2.21K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
27%inclusion592 decks2.21K decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion486 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion592 decks2.21K decks
20%synergy
Bubbling Muck
34%inclusion756 decks2.21K decks
19%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.76K decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
51%inclusion1.12K decks2.21K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion944 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion934 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion927 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
41%inclusion898 decks2.21K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion743 decks2.21K decks
-18%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion727 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion720 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion650 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.48K decks2.21K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion969 decks2.21K decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion914 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion687 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion646 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion571 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion415 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion399 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion388 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion373 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion644 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion562 decks2.21K decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion549 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion532 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion462 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion426 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion414 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion401 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion384 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion371 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion362 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion323 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion295 decks2.21K decks
-18%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion279 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion242 decks1.94K decks
5%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion265 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion260 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion260 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion250 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion200 decks1.94K decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
10%inclusion227 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion216 decks2.21K decks
-10%synergy
Ornithopter
9.4%inclusion209 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
8.9%inclusion196 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Mindslicer
8.8%inclusion194 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.7%inclusion154 decks1.78K decks
3%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.6%inclusion190 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.5%inclusion189 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Presence
8.2%inclusion181 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Nezumi Informant
8.2%inclusion181 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
8.0%inclusion178 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.0%inclusion176 decks2.21K decks
-18%synergy
Memnite
7.9%inclusion175 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.9%inclusion175 decks2.21K decks
-16%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.9%inclusion174 decks2.21K decks
-5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion171 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.5%inclusion144 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.4%inclusion163 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.1%inclusion156 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
6.9%inclusion153 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.8%inclusion134 decks1.98K decks
-14%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.7%inclusion149 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.6%inclusion147 decks2.21K decks
-5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.6%inclusion146 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.6%inclusion118 decks1.80K decks
1%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.1%inclusion136 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.1%inclusion134 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Shield Sphere
5.9%inclusion131 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
5.5%inclusion122 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion592 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Defile
22%inclusion488 decks2.21K decks
-16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion433 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion428 decks2.21K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion417 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion412 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion306 decks1.77K decks
-14%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion369 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion341 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion295 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion292 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion260 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion255 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion253 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion249 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion243 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion238 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion226 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion224 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion196 decks1.99K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.2%inclusion182 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.5%inclusion166 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
7.1%inclusion157 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.6%inclusion56 decks854 decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.3%inclusion126 decks1.99K decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.0%inclusion133 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Force of Despair
5.9%inclusion131 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.7%inclusion125 decks2.21K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.6%inclusion123 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion114 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion616 decks2.21K decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion600 decks2.21K decks
-24%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion572 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion536 decks2.21K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion511 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion486 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
21%inclusion464 decks2.21K decks
16%synergy
Duress
16%inclusion362 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion340 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion333 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion297 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion273 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion198 decks1.63K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion252 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion234 decks2.21K decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion224 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion220 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion212 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.5%inclusion210 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion183 decks2.21K decks
-28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.0%inclusion178 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Victimize
8.0%inclusion178 decks2.21K decks
-18%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.3%inclusion138 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.2%inclusion159 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.6%inclusion135 decks2.06K decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.4%inclusion120 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.2%inclusion114 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion106 decks2.06K decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion429 decks2.21K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion395 decks2.21K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion344 decks2.21K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion146 decks1.06K decks
-6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion304 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion292 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion292 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion274 decks2.21K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion234 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion221 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.3%inclusion206 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.5%inclusion187 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.5%inclusion167 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.8%inclusion151 decks2.21K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.5%inclusion144 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.4%inclusion142 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.1%inclusion134 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion124 decks2.21K decks
-11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.2%inclusion116 decks2.21K decks
-8%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.1%inclusion113 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion628 decks2.21K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion608 decks2.21K decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion451 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion427 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion335 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion314 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion313 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion281 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion260 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion251 decks2.21K decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion236 decks2.21K decks
-13%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion221 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion202 decks2.21K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.8%inclusion194 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.4%inclusion185 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
7.9%inclusion175 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.6%inclusion169 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.6%inclusion168 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.9%inclusion153 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion135 decks2.21K decks
-34%synergy
Grave Pact
5.7%inclusion125 decks2.21K decks
-13%synergy
Necromancy
5.0%inclusion111 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion544 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion202 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.7%inclusion125 decks2.21K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion1.21K decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion847 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion713 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion657 decks2.21K decks
-17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion591 decks2.21K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion572 decks2.21K decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion372 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion360 decks2.21K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion304 decks2.21K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion295 decks2.21K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion268 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion262 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion230 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion193 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.4%inclusion185 decks2.21K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.0%inclusion176 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.8%inclusion173 decks2.21K decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.3%inclusion162 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion158 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.0%inclusion155 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion152 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.21K decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.21K decks
-12%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.0%inclusion132 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.4%inclusion120 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.61K decks2.21K decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion997 decks2.21K decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion694 decks2.21K decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion384 decks2.21K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion367 decks2.21K decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion353 decks2.21K decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion309 decks2.21K decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion280 decks2.21K decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion96 decks768 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion273 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion259 decks2.21K decks
-19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.6%inclusion191 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion184 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.1%inclusion179 decks2.21K decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion166 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion157 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion153 decks2.21K decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.7%inclusion148 decks2.21K decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.6%inclusion145 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion136 decks2.21K decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion112 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion2.07K decks2.21K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion341 decks2.21K decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion274 decks2.21K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion253 decks2.21K decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion234 decks2.21K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion196 decks1.99K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion190 decks2.21K decks
2%synergy