Maralen of the Mornsong (Commander) - Control

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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
Mornsong Aria
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Bubbling Muck
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Dark Confidant
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Imp's Mischief
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Dark Deal
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
29%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Crypt Ghast
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Ad Nauseam
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Necropotence
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Blood Pet
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Sangromancer
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Memnite
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Perdition
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mindslicer
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Basal Thrull
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Burglar Rat
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Nezumi Informant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Skirge Familiar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Shield Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Virus Beetle
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
The Raven Man
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Liliana's Specter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Hecteyes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Gravecrawler
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Grief
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Defile
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Feign Death
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Not Dead After All
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Withering Boon
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Undying Malice
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Rain of Filth
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Cut Down
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Offer Immortality
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Fatal Push
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Dash Hopes
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Duress
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Profane Tutor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Damnation
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtseize
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Unearth
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sickening Dreams
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Rumors
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Fell
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Delirium Skeins
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Beseech the Queen
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mind Rake
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Go Blank
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Smallpox
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Disentomb
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Resentful Revelation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Come Back Wrong
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Persist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Gix's Command
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Machinations
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Arterial Flow
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindcrank
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Dark Sphere
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Feldon's Cane
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Pact Weapon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Dark Tutelage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Waste Not
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Bitterblossom
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bottomless Pit
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Necrogen Mists
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Oppression
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Protection Racket
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Megrim
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Court of Ambition
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Caress
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Talent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Koskun Falls
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Lake of the Dead
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Bloom
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sol Talisman
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy