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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
8.4%inclusion26 decks309 decks
-1%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
3.7%inclusion11 decks299 decks
2%synergy
Villainous Wrath
2.6%inclusion5 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
2.6%inclusion5 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Parker Luck
2.1%inclusion4 decks191 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
54%inclusion1.08K decks1.99K decks
51%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion672 decks1.99K decks
30%synergy
Sickening Dreams
30%inclusion593 decks1.99K decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion873 decks1.99K decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion786 decks1.99K decks
26%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion489 decks1.99K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion526 decks1.99K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion528 decks1.99K decks
20%synergy
Profane Tutor
23%inclusion455 decks1.99K decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion329 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.57K decks1.99K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
49%inclusion969 decks1.99K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion843 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
41%inclusion818 decks1.99K decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion816 decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion788 decks1.99K decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion664 decks1.99K decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion653 decks1.99K decks
-19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion649 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion645 decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
70%inclusion1.39K decks1.99K decks
60%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion882 decks1.99K decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion845 decks1.99K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion651 decks1.99K decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion518 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion377 decks1.99K decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion371 decks1.99K decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion360 decks1.99K decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion297 decks1.99K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion281 decks1.99K decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion580 decks1.99K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion481 decks1.99K decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion466 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
23%inclusion449 decks1.97K decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion392 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
20%inclusion392 decks1.99K decks
15%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion381 decks1.99K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion357 decks1.99K decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
16%inclusion324 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
16%inclusion318 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Twilight Prophet
15%inclusion300 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion299 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion261 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion254 decks1.99K decks
-18%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion245 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
11%inclusion227 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
11%inclusion174 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Platinum Angel
11%inclusion219 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Tree of Perdition
10%inclusion205 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion204 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
9.2%inclusion142 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Nezumi Informant
9.0%inclusion178 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.9%inclusion176 decks1.99K decks
-5%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
8.9%inclusion176 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.8%inclusion121 decks1.38K decks
3%synergy
Memnite
8.6%inclusion171 decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.6%inclusion170 decks1.99K decks
-11%synergy
Sangromancer
8.5%inclusion169 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.4%inclusion167 decks1.99K decks
-17%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.4%inclusion166 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Dread Presence
8.3%inclusion165 decks1.99K decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.2%inclusion162 decks1.99K decks
-7%synergy
Mindslicer
8.0%inclusion159 decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.9%inclusion156 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.8%inclusion117 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.8%inclusion154 decks1.99K decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion153 decks1.99K decks
-16%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.5%inclusion114 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
7.4%inclusion146 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
7.2%inclusion142 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.0%inclusion139 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.0%inclusion97 decks1.39K decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.9%inclusion110 decks1.59K decks
-14%synergy
Shield Sphere
6.4%inclusion128 decks1.99K decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.4%inclusion127 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.2%inclusion123 decks1.99K decks
-5%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
6.0%inclusion120 decks1.99K decks
-2%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.0%inclusion120 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
5.9%inclusion118 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred
5.9%inclusion118 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion578 decks1.99K decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion527 decks1.99K decks
12%synergy
Defile
21%inclusion417 decks1.99K decks
-17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion409 decks1.99K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
20%inclusion389 decks1.99K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion373 decks1.99K decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion365 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
18%inclusion350 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion227 decks1.37K decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion282 decks1.99K decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion281 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion277 decks1.99K decks
11%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion229 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion229 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion228 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion222 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion218 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion217 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.1%inclusion180 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Darkness
8.8%inclusion174 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Murder
8.1%inclusion161 decks1.99K decks
-2%synergy
Doom Blade
7.2%inclusion142 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.1%inclusion141 decks1.99K decks
6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.59K decks
-10%synergy
Offer Immortality
6.0%inclusion120 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.0%inclusion119 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.9%inclusion118 decks1.99K decks
-6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.7%inclusion23 decks402 decks
-3%synergy
Cut Down
5.5%inclusion110 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
5.3%inclusion106 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.2%inclusion103 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.1%inclusion100 decks1.95K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion565 decks1.99K decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion535 decks1.99K decks
-25%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion529 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion479 decks1.99K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion477 decks1.99K decks
12%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion457 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion333 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion325 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion302 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion272 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion255 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion145 decks1.22K decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion228 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion214 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion209 decks1.99K decks
-9%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion203 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion198 decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion191 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.7%inclusion172 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion165 decks1.99K decks
-28%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.5%inclusion113 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.3%inclusion145 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Victimize
6.8%inclusion136 decks1.99K decks
-18%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.7%inclusion111 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.9%inclusion118 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.9%inclusion118 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.67K decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion571 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion399 decks1.99K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
17%inclusion345 decks1.99K decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion301 decks1.99K decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion278 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion266 decks1.99K decks
11%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion263 decks1.99K decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion75 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion228 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion226 decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion205 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.4%inclusion186 decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.5%inclusion169 decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.1%inclusion160 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion133 decks1.99K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.6%inclusion132 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.5%inclusion130 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.8%inclusion116 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.6%inclusion111 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.3%inclusion106 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.2%inclusion104 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.1%inclusion102 decks1.99K decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion568 decks1.99K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion523 decks1.99K decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion395 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion381 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion296 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion267 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion249 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion240 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion234 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion207 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion207 decks1.99K decks
-12%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion206 decks1.99K decks
-11%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.9%inclusion176 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Waste Not
8.8%inclusion175 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.8%inclusion174 decks1.99K decks
-8%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.0%inclusion158 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.9%inclusion157 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.8%inclusion154 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.9%inclusion137 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion125 decks1.99K decks
-34%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion111 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.4%inclusion107 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.2%inclusion103 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
23%inclusion459 decks1.99K decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion192 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.3%inclusion126 decks1.99K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.5%inclusion110 decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion1.07K decks1.99K decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion757 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion642 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion563 decks1.99K decks
-18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion511 decks1.99K decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion511 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion380 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion319 decks1.99K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
15%inclusion306 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion268 decks1.99K decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion250 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion241 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion209 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.4%inclusion167 decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion166 decks1.99K decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.2%inclusion163 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.8%inclusion155 decks1.99K decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.2%inclusion143 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.0%inclusion140 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
7.0%inclusion139 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.9%inclusion137 decks1.99K decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.8%inclusion136 decks1.99K decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion125 decks1.99K decks
-6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.2%inclusion124 decks1.99K decks
-12%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.7%inclusion114 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.5%inclusion110 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.45K decks1.99K decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion902 decks1.99K decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion658 decks1.99K decks
26%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion332 decks1.99K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion327 decks1.99K decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion326 decks1.99K decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion271 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion268 decks1.99K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion260 decks1.99K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion232 decks1.99K decks
-20%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion215 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.3%inclusion184 decks1.99K decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.1%inclusion161 decks1.99K decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.1%inclusion160 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion143 decks1.99K decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion138 decks1.99K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.9%inclusion138 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.8%inclusion136 decks1.99K decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.5%inclusion129 decks1.99K decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion106 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.84K decks1.99K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion282 decks1.99K decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion250 decks1.99K decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion233 decks1.99K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion231 decks1.99K decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
9.4%inclusion187 decks1.99K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy