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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
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
49%synergy
Sickening Dreams
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Mindcrank
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Exquisite Blood
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Jet Medallion
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Dark Deal
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
77%inclusion64 decks83 decks
67%synergy
Ad Nauseam
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-27%synergy
Blood Pet
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-29%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Memnite
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Platinum Angel
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Grief
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Sangromancer
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Mindslicer
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Leaden Myr
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Prophet
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Elder Brain
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Basal Thrull
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Shield Sphere
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Viscera Seer
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
1%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-20%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Ophiomancer
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Rain of Filth
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
-13%synergy
Slaughter Pact
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Defile
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-26%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Cut Down
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Murder
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Duress
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Chain of Smog
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Vicious Rumors
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-29%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Unmask
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Blood on the Snow
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Doomsday
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Machinations
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Sphere
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Spellbook
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Torpor Orb
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Feldon's Cane
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Zuran Orb
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Welding Jar
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Contamination
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Oppression
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Waste Not
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Bottomless Pit
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Darkness
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Peat Bog
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Bloom
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion73 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy