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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Zuko's Conviction
1.0%inclusion1 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
0.9%inclusion1 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Sold Out
0.8%inclusion1 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
0.8%inclusion1 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Precision
0.7%inclusion1 decks140 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
54%inclusion1.12K decks2.07K decks
51%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion696 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Sickening Dreams
30%inclusion619 decks2.07K decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion897 decks2.07K decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
39%inclusion805 decks2.07K decks
26%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
24%inclusion503 decks2.07K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
26%inclusion545 decks2.07K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion550 decks2.07K decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
28%inclusion390 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Bubbling Muck
34%inclusion698 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.64K decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion1.03K decks2.07K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion881 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion858 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
41%inclusion851 decks2.07K decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion823 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion682 decks2.07K decks
-19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion671 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion668 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion604 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
68%inclusion1.41K decks2.07K decks
58%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion915 decks2.07K decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion869 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion660 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion601 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion536 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion399 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion392 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion379 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion369 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion508 decks2.07K decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion487 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion487 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion416 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion402 decks2.07K decks
15%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion398 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion366 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
16%inclusion338 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
16%inclusion336 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion321 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion303 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion265 decks2.07K decks
-19%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion260 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
12%inclusion245 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion243 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion243 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
12%inclusion199 decks1.71K decks
4%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion226 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion207 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion169 decks1.71K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion200 decks2.07K decks
-10%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
9.3%inclusion193 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
9.1%inclusion140 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Nezumi Informant
8.8%inclusion181 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Sangromancer
8.6%inclusion178 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.5%inclusion175 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Memnite
8.4%inclusion173 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.2%inclusion170 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Presence
8.2%inclusion169 decks2.07K decks
-7%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.2%inclusion169 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Mindslicer
8.1%inclusion168 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.0%inclusion165 decks2.07K decks
-18%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
7.7%inclusion159 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.6%inclusion158 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.6%inclusion127 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.07K decks
-16%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.3%inclusion123 decks1.68K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
7.2%inclusion148 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.1%inclusion146 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.7%inclusion139 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.6%inclusion115 decks1.75K decks
-14%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.2%inclusion129 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Shield Sphere
6.2%inclusion129 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.0%inclusion125 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Virus Beetle
5.8%inclusion120 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
5.7%inclusion118 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.7%inclusion117 decks2.07K decks
-13%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion596 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion549 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Defile
21%inclusion439 decks2.07K decks
-17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion415 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion398 decks2.07K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion388 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion375 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion350 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion255 decks1.53K decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion301 decks2.07K decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion282 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion280 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Slaughter Pact
12%inclusion241 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion237 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion233 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion229 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion227 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion217 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion202 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.5%inclusion196 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion163 decks1.76K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.0%inclusion165 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.1%inclusion147 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.1%inclusion108 decks1.76K decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.8%inclusion119 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.07K decks
-15%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.3%inclusion31 decks584 decks
-3%synergy
Cut Down
5.0%inclusion104 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion575 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion552 decks2.07K decks
-25%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion536 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion503 decks2.07K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion497 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion462 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
22%inclusion456 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion342 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion334 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion309 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion283 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion267 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion167 decks1.39K decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion234 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion228 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion214 decks2.07K decks
-9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion212 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion203 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.5%inclusion196 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.8%inclusion182 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion177 decks2.07K decks
-28%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.3%inclusion122 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.3%inclusion151 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Victimize
7.2%inclusion149 decks2.07K decks
-18%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.7%inclusion122 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion403 decks2.07K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion370 decks2.07K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion312 decks2.07K decks
-13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion284 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Dark Sphere
14%inclusion280 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion271 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion252 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion91 decks798 decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion229 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion208 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.2%inclusion191 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.4%inclusion173 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.8%inclusion162 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion139 decks2.07K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.6%inclusion137 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.3%inclusion131 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.0%inclusion125 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.5%inclusion113 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion107 decks2.07K decks
-11%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.1%inclusion106 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.0%inclusion104 decks2.07K decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion578 decks2.07K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion553 decks2.07K decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion405 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion397 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion308 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion283 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion274 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion248 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion240 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion223 decks2.07K decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion220 decks2.07K decks
-12%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion212 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.8%inclusion183 decks2.07K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.7%inclusion179 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.6%inclusion178 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
7.9%inclusion163 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.8%inclusion161 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.6%inclusion136 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion130 decks2.07K decks
-34%synergy
Necromancy
5.4%inclusion111 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Grave Pact
5.1%inclusion106 decks2.07K decks
-14%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.1%inclusion105 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion492 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion188 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.3%inclusion130 decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.6%inclusion116 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion1.12K decks2.07K decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion790 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion658 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion603 decks2.07K decks
-18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion536 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion532 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion345 decks2.07K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion329 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion291 decks2.07K decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion277 decks2.07K decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion255 decks2.07K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion252 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion214 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion180 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.6%inclusion177 decks2.07K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.4%inclusion173 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.6%inclusion157 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.3%inclusion150 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.2%inclusion149 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.2%inclusion148 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.9%inclusion143 decks2.07K decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.2%inclusion129 decks2.07K decks
-12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.1%inclusion127 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.4%inclusion112 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.50K decks2.07K decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion931 decks2.07K decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion673 decks2.07K decks
25%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion360 decks2.07K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion341 decks2.07K decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion335 decks2.07K decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion306 decks2.07K decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion277 decks2.07K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion263 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion242 decks2.07K decks
-20%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion239 decks2.07K decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion51 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.3%inclusion193 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion179 decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
7.8%inclusion161 decks2.07K decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.07K decks
0%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.9%inclusion143 decks2.07K decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.9%inclusion143 decks2.07K decks
-3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.9%inclusion143 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.9%inclusion143 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion142 decks2.07K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.5%inclusion114 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.93K decks2.07K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion301 decks2.07K decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion264 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion235 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion234 decks2.07K decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion163 decks1.76K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
9.0%inclusion187 decks2.07K decks
2%synergy