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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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MTGStocks
Shredder's Technique
2.0%inclusion4 decks198 decks
-1%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
1.0%inclusion4 decks396 decks
0%synergy
Splinter's Technique
0.7%inclusion3 decks403 decks
-1%synergy
Tunnel Rats
0.6%inclusion1 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Pain 101
0.6%inclusion1 decks177 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
56%inclusion1.37K decks2.42K decks
53%synergy
Mornsong Aria
46%inclusion255 decks553 decks
44%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion822 decks2.42K decks
30%synergy
Sickening Dreams
29%inclusion698 decks2.42K decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
41%inclusion991 decks2.42K decks
28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion1.06K decks2.42K decks
26%synergy
Mindcrank
28%inclusion669 decks2.42K decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion620 decks2K decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
23%inclusion567 decks2.42K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion659 decks2.42K decks
20%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.92K decks2.42K decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
53%inclusion1.29K decks2.42K decks
-8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
44%inclusion1.06K decks2.42K decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion1.05K decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion1.05K decks2.42K decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion1.01K decks2.42K decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
35%inclusion851 decks2.42K decks
20%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion841 decks2.42K decks
-16%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion821 decks2.42K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion803 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.61K decks2.42K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
42%inclusion1.02K decks2.42K decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion975 decks2.42K decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion716 decks2.42K decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion713 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion627 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion449 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion417 decks2.42K decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion406 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion384 decks2.42K decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion729 decks2.42K decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
27%inclusion649 decks2.42K decks
19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion641 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
25%inclusion608 decks2.42K decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion521 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion467 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion460 decks2.42K decks
15%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion452 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
18%inclusion438 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion423 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
17%inclusion409 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion346 decks2.42K decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion341 decks2.42K decks
-18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion308 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion323 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion295 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Tree of Perdition
12%inclusion294 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion290 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Elder Brain
11%inclusion273 decks2.42K decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion263 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion251 decks2.42K decks
-10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion238 decks2.29K decks
8%synergy
Mindslicer
10%inclusion232 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Sangromancer
9.2%inclusion222 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
9.1%inclusion220 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.0%inclusion217 decks2.42K decks
-6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.8%inclusion189 decks2.14K decks
3%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.7%inclusion210 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter
8.6%inclusion209 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
Dread Presence
8.3%inclusion201 decks2.42K decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion200 decks2.42K decks
-14%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.2%inclusion198 decks2.42K decks
-17%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
8.0%inclusion194 decks2.42K decks
-5%synergy
Nezumi Informant
7.7%inclusion186 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.4%inclusion169 decks2.27K decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.4%inclusion178 decks2.42K decks
-6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
7.2%inclusion169 decks2.34K decks
-14%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.2%inclusion163 decks2.26K decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.2%inclusion155 decks2.15K decks
2%synergy
Memnite
7.2%inclusion174 decks2.42K decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.1%inclusion172 decks2.42K decks
0%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.0%inclusion169 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.9%inclusion166 decks2.42K decks
-4%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
6.9%inclusion166 decks2.42K decks
0%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.6%inclusion159 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.5%inclusion158 decks2.42K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
6.2%inclusion150 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.0%inclusion146 decks2.42K decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.6%inclusion136 decks2.42K decks
-14%synergy
Shield Sphere
5.2%inclusion127 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion767 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion662 decks2.42K decks
12%synergy
Defile
24%inclusion573 decks2.42K decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion497 decks2.42K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
20%inclusion486 decks2.42K decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion463 decks2.42K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion456 decks2.42K decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion394 decks2.13K decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion412 decks2.42K decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion394 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion316 decks2.42K decks
-1%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion315 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion315 decks2.42K decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion311 decks2.42K decks
0%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion280 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion278 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion260 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion259 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion257 decks2.42K decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion256 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion239 decks2.34K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion201 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.5%inclusion181 decks2.42K decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
6.8%inclusion165 decks2.42K decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Force of Despair
6.7%inclusion162 decks2.42K decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.5%inclusion152 decks2.34K decks
-9%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.1%inclusion148 decks2.42K decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion135 decks2.42K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.2%inclusion127 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.0%inclusion121 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
29%inclusion697 decks2.42K decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion695 decks2.42K decks
-22%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion639 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion610 decks2.42K decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion558 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion550 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion473 decks2.42K decks
15%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion401 decks2.42K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
16%inclusion389 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion371 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion337 decks2.42K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion307 decks2.42K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion243 decks1.99K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion285 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion263 decks2.42K decks
-7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion246 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion236 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion233 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.4%inclusion227 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion221 decks2.42K decks
-27%synergy
Victimize
9.0%inclusion218 decks2.42K decks
-17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion200 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.3%inclusion176 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.7%inclusion150 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.9%inclusion143 decks2.41K decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion129 decks2.41K decks
-6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.3%inclusion129 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.2%inclusion127 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion478 decks2.42K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion435 decks2.42K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion393 decks2.42K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion223 decks1.44K decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion335 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion328 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Dark Sphere
12%inclusion302 decks2.42K decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion301 decks2.42K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion252 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.4%inclusion228 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
9.4%inclusion228 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion201 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.4%inclusion179 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion168 decks2.42K decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.6%inclusion160 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.6%inclusion159 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion150 decks2.42K decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.3%inclusion129 decks2.42K decks
-8%synergy
Pact Weapon
5.1%inclusion124 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion689 decks2.42K decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
28%inclusion683 decks2.42K decks
19%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion529 decks2.42K decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion483 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion384 decks2.42K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion383 decks2.42K decks
9%synergy
Oppression
15%inclusion371 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion315 decks2.42K decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion314 decks2.42K decks
0%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion309 decks2.42K decks
-8%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion282 decks2.42K decks
-12%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion247 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion226 decks2.42K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
9.1%inclusion220 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.7%inclusion210 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.4%inclusion204 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
Tainted Remedy
8.3%inclusion201 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.0%inclusion193 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.8%inclusion164 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion162 decks2.42K decks
-33%synergy
Grave Pact
6.4%inclusion155 decks2.42K decks
-13%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.2%inclusion127 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion623 decks2.42K decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.8%inclusion213 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.9%inclusion168 decks2.42K decks
0%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.8%inclusion141 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion1.36K decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion950 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion809 decks2.42K decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion746 decks2.42K decks
-16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion674 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion634 decks2.42K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion426 decks2.42K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion394 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion334 decks2.42K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
12%inclusion301 decks2.42K decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion295 decks2.42K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion284 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion247 decks2.42K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.5%inclusion229 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.2%inclusion199 decks2.42K decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.9%inclusion191 decks2.42K decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion187 decks2.42K decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion179 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.4%inclusion179 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion163 decks2.42K decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion161 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.6%inclusion160 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.4%inclusion156 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.4%inclusion154 decks2.42K decks
-11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.6%inclusion136 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.5%inclusion133 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.78K decks2.42K decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion1.12K decks2.42K decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion724 decks2.42K decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion450 decks2.42K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion427 decks2.42K decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion186 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion369 decks2.42K decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion326 decks2.42K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion303 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion293 decks2.42K decks
-17%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion285 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.4%inclusion203 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.2%inclusion198 decks2.42K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion182 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.3%inclusion177 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion160 decks2.42K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.3%inclusion152 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion147 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.0%inclusion144 decks2.42K decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.2%inclusion127 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.0%inclusion121 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion2.26K decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion412 decks2.42K decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion305 decks2.42K decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion301 decks2.42K decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion254 decks2.42K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion239 decks2.34K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.6%inclusion209 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy