Maralen of the Mornsong (Commander) - Optimized

Maralen of the Mornsong
Rank #900
158decks
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
Pox Plague
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Mornsong Aria
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion64 decks156 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Ritual
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Dark Deal
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Mindcrank
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion134 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
89%inclusion140 decks158 decks
79%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion99 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Ad Nauseam
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
40%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Blood Pet
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-19%synergy
Sangromancer
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Elder Brain
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Mindslicer
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Dread Presence
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Tree of Perdition
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Ornithopter
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Memnite
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Platinum Angel
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Starscape Cleric
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Shield Sphere
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Burglar Rat
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Wurm
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Defile
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Boon
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
-15%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Rain of Filth
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Doom Blade
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Sacrifice
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Dash Hopes
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Corruption
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Undying Evil
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Bubbling Muck
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
-19%synergy
Sickening Dreams
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Thoughtseize
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Duress
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Extortion
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Smog
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Queen
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-27%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Persist
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Petition
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Sphere
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Pact Weapon
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Oppression
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Contamination
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Bottomless Pit
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-30%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Grave Pact
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Necrogen Mists
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Remedy
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Caress
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Vapors
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
62%inclusion98 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Peat Bog
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion129 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Bloom
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy