Maralen of the Mornsong (Commander)

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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
44%inclusion151 decks340 decks
43%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.9%inclusion23 decks786 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Venerations
1.6%inclusion5 decks321 decks
-1%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
0.7%inclusion2 decks287 decks
0%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
0.6%inclusion1 decks174 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
56%inclusion1.29K decks2.33K decks
52%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
34%inclusion789 decks2.33K decks
30%synergy
Sickening Dreams
29%inclusion683 decks2.33K decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion935 decks2.33K decks
27%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion1.01K decks2.33K decks
25%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
24%inclusion568 decks2.33K decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
27%inclusion635 decks2.33K decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion551 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion620 decks2.33K decks
20%synergy
Dark Confidant
26%inclusion606 decks2.33K decks
19%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion1.84K decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
52%inclusion1.20K decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion998 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion994 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion989 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
41%inclusion953 decks2.33K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion799 decks2.33K decks
-17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
34%inclusion799 decks2.33K decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
34%inclusion785 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion774 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion1.55K decks2.33K decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
43%inclusion1K decks2.33K decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion943 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion698 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion685 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion600 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion430 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion405 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion398 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion384 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion682 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion595 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
25%inclusion571 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion493 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion441 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
19%inclusion439 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion434 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
18%inclusion415 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion399 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
17%inclusion388 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion328 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion315 decks2.33K decks
-18%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion304 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion273 decks2.13K decks
5%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion279 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion278 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Tree of Perdition
12%inclusion271 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Elder Brain
12%inclusion269 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion251 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion227 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion241 decks2.33K decks
-10%synergy
Ornithopter
9.3%inclusion216 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Mindslicer
8.9%inclusion208 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.8%inclusion206 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
8.8%inclusion172 decks1.96K decks
3%synergy
Sangromancer
8.8%inclusion204 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
8.6%inclusion201 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.6%inclusion200 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Dread Presence
8.2%inclusion192 decks2.33K decks
-7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.1%inclusion189 decks2.33K decks
-15%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
8.0%inclusion186 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
7.9%inclusion185 decks2.33K decks
-18%synergy
Nezumi Informant
7.9%inclusion184 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Memnite
7.8%inclusion181 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.5%inclusion157 decks2.10K decks
3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.3%inclusion169 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.3%inclusion169 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.2%inclusion150 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.0%inclusion139 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.0%inclusion162 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
6.9%inclusion161 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.9%inclusion149 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
6.8%inclusion158 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Burglar Rat
6.7%inclusion155 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.6%inclusion153 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
6.4%inclusion150 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Virus Beetle
6.0%inclusion140 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Shield Sphere
5.9%inclusion137 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
5.4%inclusion126 decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.3%inclusion124 decks2.33K decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion704 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion626 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Defile
23%inclusion535 decks2.33K decks
-14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion465 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion453 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion442 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion433 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion353 decks1.96K decks
-14%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion388 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion376 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion311 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion302 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion277 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Darkness
12%inclusion274 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion271 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion265 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion249 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion244 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion241 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion235 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion217 decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion193 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Dash Hopes
7.4%inclusion172 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.0%inclusion74 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Doom Blade
7.0%inclusion163 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Force of Despair
6.4%inclusion148 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.1%inclusion141 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.5%inclusion129 decks2.33K decks
-15%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.4%inclusion125 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion120 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
28%inclusion660 decks2.33K decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion644 decks2.33K decks
-23%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion607 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion564 decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion529 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion509 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion469 decks2.33K decks
16%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion387 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
16%inclusion365 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion352 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion313 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion290 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion216 decks1.81K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion267 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion249 decks2.33K decks
-8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion231 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion226 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion222 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.3%inclusion217 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion201 decks2.33K decks
-27%synergy
Victimize
8.4%inclusion195 decks2.33K decks
-18%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.0%inclusion186 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.2%inclusion168 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.0%inclusion145 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.2%inclusion138 decks2.24K decks
3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.5%inclusion128 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.2%inclusion120 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion115 decks2.24K decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion463 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
18%inclusion413 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion363 decks2.33K decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion182 decks1.25K decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion318 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion303 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion303 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion290 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion243 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion232 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.1%inclusion212 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion193 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.1%inclusion165 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.0%inclusion162 decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.6%inclusion153 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.6%inclusion153 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion138 decks2.33K decks
-10%synergy
Pact Weapon
5.7%inclusion132 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.4%inclusion126 decks2.33K decks
-8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.0%inclusion117 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion659 decks2.33K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion638 decks2.33K decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
21%inclusion494 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion455 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion360 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion353 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Oppression
15%inclusion338 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion299 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion283 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion277 decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion256 decks2.33K decks
-12%synergy
Contamination
10%inclusion231 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.0%inclusion209 decks2.33K decks
-8%synergy
Waste Not
8.8%inclusion204 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.0%inclusion186 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
7.9%inclusion185 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.9%inclusion185 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.6%inclusion178 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.7%inclusion156 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
6.1%inclusion143 decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion141 decks2.33K decks
-34%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion587 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion211 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.6%inclusion154 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.8%inclusion135 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion1.29K decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion907 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion767 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion716 decks2.33K decks
-16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion636 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion617 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion396 decks2.33K decks
-7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion373 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion335 decks2.33K decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion301 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion280 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion268 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion232 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion211 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion193 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.2%inclusion192 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.1%inclusion189 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.5%inclusion174 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.4%inclusion173 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.0%inclusion162 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion161 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.7%inclusion156 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion152 decks2.33K decks
-11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.4%inclusion149 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.9%inclusion137 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.4%inclusion126 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion1.70K decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion1.06K decks2.33K decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion713 decks2.33K decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion423 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion401 decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion356 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion137 decks966 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion320 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion285 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion279 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion277 decks2.33K decks
-18%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion194 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.2%inclusion190 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.6%inclusion176 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.3%inclusion169 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.0%inclusion163 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion160 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.4%inclusion150 decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.2%inclusion144 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion143 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.4%inclusion126 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion2.18K decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion376 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion285 decks2.33K decks
-14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion283 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion241 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion217 decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.5%inclusion199 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy