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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
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Dark Confidant
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Bubbling Muck
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Ad Nauseam
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sangromancer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Basal Thrull
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Starscape Cleric
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Elder Brain
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Nezumi Informant
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Platinum Angel
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Hecteyes
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Burglar Rat
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mindslicer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Virus Beetle
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Leaden Myr
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
The Raven Man
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Specter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Skirge Familiar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Necrogoyf
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Culling the Weak
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Defile
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Not Dead After All
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Slaughter Pact
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Rain of Filth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Cut Down
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Offer Immortality
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Consuming Corruption
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Dark Deal
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Damnation
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Profane Tutor
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Duress
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Thoughtseize
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sickening Dreams
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Fell
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Extortion
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Vicious Rumors
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Queen
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Resentful Revelation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Machinations
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Disentomb
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Delirium Skeins
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Smallpox
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Come Back Wrong
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Persist
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Arterial Flow
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mind Rake
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Repay in Kind
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Go Blank
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Gix's Command
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindcrank
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dark Sphere
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Feldon's Cane
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Zuran Orb
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Lich's Mirror
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Painful Quandary
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Dark Tutelage
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Necrogen Mists
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bottomless Pit
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Protection Racket
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Megrim
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Court of Ambition
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Caress
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Bandit's Talent
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Contamination
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Lake of the Dead
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Peat Bog
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Bloom
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-24%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy