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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dark Sphere
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Sickening Dreams
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Spellbook
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Ornithopter
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Shield Sphere
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Memnite
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Slaughter Pact
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Lake of the Dead
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Cabal Ritual
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Culling the Weak
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Zuran Orb
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Bubbling Muck
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Rain of Filth
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Blood Pet
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Profane Tutor
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Bauble
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Ad Nauseam
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
97%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
96%synergy
Mana Vault
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
76%synergy
Chrome Mox
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
81%synergy
Opposition Agent
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Imperial Seal
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Glacial Chasm
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Stonecoil Serpent
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Skirge Familiar
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Endless One
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Conjurant
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Darkstar Augur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Ophiomancer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Shifting Wall
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Walking Atlas
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Inverter of Truth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Basal Thrull
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-17%synergy
Fatal Push
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Heartless Act
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Defile
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-31%synergy
Undying Malice
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Feign Death
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Scheming Symmetry
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Grim Tutor
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Duress
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Dark Deal
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtseize
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Unearth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Neverending Torment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Unmask
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-45%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Doomsday
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Distress
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-31%synergy
Noxious Vapors
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Elixir of Immortality
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Welding Jar
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Feldon's Cane
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Vexing Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Spidersilk Net
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Gustha's Scepter
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Kite Shield
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Fountain of Youth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-42%synergy
Claws of Gix
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-17%synergy
Darksteel Relic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Herbal Poultice
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Lodestone Bauble
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Chalice of the Void
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Delif's Cone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Engineered Explosives
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-21%synergy
Accorder's Shield
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Static Orb
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bone Saw
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Archive
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Thran Foundry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Chimeric Mass
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cathar's Shield
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-25%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Contamination
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Nether Void
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Lich's Mastery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Oubliette
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-34%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Crystal Vein
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Peat Bog
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
City of Traitors
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-34%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Barren Moor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Blast Zone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Winding Canyons
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Mire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Blasted Landscape
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
90%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Mox Amber
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Mana Crypt
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Lotus Bloom
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Sol Talisman
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Paradise Mantle
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Mox Tantalite
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy