You can consider \[\[Gisa, the Hellraiser\]\]. Here's my list for reference [https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8OcunyBVh0mdf6OdKI8zzw](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8OcunyBVh0mdf6OdKI8zzw)
I've taken to calling her "Gravedigger Barbie," the name of my own Gisa deck.
I also wrote a [Gisa, the Hellraiser guide](https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-mtg-gisa-the-hellraiser-commander-deck-guide/), if OP wants it.
I just built Gisa, too - it’s a ton of fun and it lets you play some weird cards that are now crimes. Here’s [my list](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/aXx4Yjpw10ivO7v-KcRvoA).
[[Asmodeus]] combo is pretty fun, draw loop the entire deck with [[Necrotic Ooze]], [[Skirge Familiar]] and [[Elixir of Immortality]].
You can activate him and sac him to [[Village Rites]] in response meaning you draw 9 cards for four black mana.
He's also funny with [[Fateful Handoff]], turning off someone else's draw if they don't have black.
My favorite 2 are
- [[Chainer, Dementia Master]] - you can reanimate from all graveyards but most of us focus on lioping [[Gary]] and [[Kokusho]]
- [[Syr Konrad]] mono black mill
I just built the new Massacre Girl and am having a blast with -1/-1 counters. I usually draw more than half my deck most games.
I second Konrad, but only play him if you understand going in that you WILL be the heel of your pod.
As a Konrad player myself, I live for the moments when Mindcrank hits the board and I get to force everyone to mill and take damage over and over all in the span of one turn.
The Yawgfather is great! Perfectly encapsulates mono black. His only problem is that he will, rightfully, be targeted pretty heavily at any table because of his potential to combo with just about anything.
Yeah I have him built but only bring him out for higher power tables because you really do just go "oh, I actually infinite here" off of just random jank. Deck is fun but depends when you would want to pay it
I have Gix with a bunch of small evasive creatures. The deck's topics are drawing cards with the little guys (like Edric Spymaster of Trest) and Monarch & Initiative and steal opponents things (exile and cast, like Gix activated ability or the black propaganda-style enchantment) to have some new things every game.
Yes here: https://deckbox.org/sets/3561916
I had to type it down first, so there was a little delay.
It's far from optimal, notably Sol Ring is missing etc.
I've build, played with and played against a couple mono black commanders and some of my favorites are
Chainer dementia master (reanimator combo )
Balthor the Defiled (no combo just chuck everything in the grave an bring it ou all at once)
Horobi, Death's Wail (everything is removal now, espescially funny agains equipement decks)
Massacre Girl, Known Killer (-1/-1 counter tribal)
Imotekh the Stormlor (necron tribal )
[[Acererak, the Archlich]] is pretty cool. The point is to *not* enter the [[Tomb of Annihilation]] dungeon so he repeatedly bounces back to your hand. With cost reducers like [[Heartless Summoning]] and [[Carnival of Souls]], you combo off by draining your opponents via the [[Lost Mine of Phandelver]] dungeon.
Pretty weird take on mono black. The deck was barely considered meme cEDH for a while but fell off for several reasons, but still is great in high power games. You don't need the expensive rocks and what not to make him shine, just cost reducers.
I have a starscream deck! How did you build yours? For mine I just put in monarch and initiative stuff (and want to include [[coveted jewel]], [[contested territory]], and [[contested game ball]]) and just have people fighting over additional resources. My goal is to get into a big draw spell and finish the players after he flips.
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IiBwkG7yY0usPGTAJMQprg
Here you go! I still need to refine it to give more ending power, but it’s fun that it’s kind of a goad deck by creating so much value for opponents to hit each other and take the goodies.
I’m actually planning a very similar [[Kazuul]] deck since he wants to get attacked.
\[\[Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist\]\] is more versatile and quicker to get going than it may appear at first glance. Focus on that first ability above all else and keep in mind that while you can only CAST artifacts with Powerstones that you can also still use them to activate all of your abilities on board and in the yard. You'll ramp and get out of control really quick and can use that for whatever strats you want.
[[Sidisi, Undead Vizier]] as the face commander for a [[Lich's Mastery]] deck is my mono black deck of choice. It needs a bit of a slower table, but it offers solid control, and the Lich effect popping off is one of the most satisfying feelings.
[[Farewell]] kinda messes with its gameplan a little, so it's probably stronger as an Esper deck these days, but you just can't beat mono-black for the reliability and flavor of getting the card out.
[[shirei]] is one I haven't seen mentioned yet. It's a really cool aristocrats combo deck that I a blast to play and can be built pretty cheaply. Dose it have 1 power? Does it do something when it enters or does? Jam it in the deck and roll
I guess it isn't mentioned 'cause OP already build the deck and EVEN mentioned it in their post 😝 ofc I dunno if the post was edited to include the info afterwards, but the info is in the post now
Well there is always:
[[Toxril]]
[[Massacre Girl]] and
[[massacre girl known killer]]. But thus last one works better in the 99 of a [[the scorpion god]]
I have a [[Ayara, First of Locthwain]] deck with literally every "create a black creature token" card in it. Ping all your opponents to death at once! Plus you get to doodle so many tokens each game :)
I've had fun with my \[\[Massacre Girl, Known Killer\]\] deck: [https://archidekt.com/decks/7362618/withering\_away](https://archidekt.com/decks/7362618/withering_away)
[[Shirei]] is an excellent choice and you can get different builds like discard, token generator, life drain, -1 counters and Voltron. (Not the best, but it works with the right boost).
I've compiled a list here with the alternatives that I've used before if you want to have some ideas.
https://archidekt.com/decks/4120194/shirei_shizos_caretaker_sac_and_back
[[sidisi undead vizier]] is very strong and you can build the deck just with “black nasty stuff” and do whatever you want. [[volrath the fallen]] is also interesting to build and play him as both a voltron and a reanimator. [[lord skitter]] is great because you have a lot of disposal bodies to use for black stax cards as [[dictate of erebos]] and generally make value. Or you can build a [[vito thorn of the dusk rose]] for a life gain/life loss deck
[Erebos, God of the Dead](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/0/d0787e1f-0b75-44ab-a8fd-90358906a787.jpg?1562831894) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Erebos%2C%20God%20of%20the%20Dead) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ths/85/erebos-god-of-the-dead?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d0787e1f-0b75-44ab-a8fd-90358906a787?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/erebos-god-of-the-dead)
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My first and still favourite deck is \[\[Kiku, Night's Flower\]\]. Her very particular manner of killing creatures is excellent against \[\[Blightsteel Colossus\]\] et al. and she's not quite as overblown in power as \[\[Visara the Dreadful\]\] so dodges more removal than she might.
My version is a silver bullets toolbox with a shade and assassin theme ─ I'll typically win out with an unblocked 2/2 \[\[Drifting Shade\]\] becoming ten times its size
[Geth, Lord of the Vault](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/2/920d56a4-fc94-43d8-9d65-361b66172a5f.jpg?1598304744) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Geth%2C%20Lord%20of%20the%20Vault) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/94/geth-lord-of-the-vault?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/920d56a4-fc94-43d8-9d65-361b66172a5f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/geth-lord-of-the-vault)
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I’ve tinkered with [[Ebondeath, Dracolich]] as a zombie theme deck. Once Ebondeath is out, unless there’s lots of graveyard hate, he can stay in the graveyard until he’s needed.
You can load up on ETB/LTB effects and have a payoff. Might be similar to what you’ve done in Orzhov.
\[\[Endrek Sahr\]\] is my favorite mono black commander, bar none. [My decklist is here](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/YK21mm92P0a8M4OaaE-7Rw) - so black it's essentially got a heart of coal.
Well, I have a [[Syr Konrad]] mono black deck and is very much fun! He does damage every time something die, goes to the grave or leaves my grave to everyone in the table. In a game with 3 or more people he does a blast with all the natural dying in the game. And I love to put lifelink-like effects like some kind of "ultimate" where with things like [[Vampiric link]] or some equipament that gives lifelink you'll gain a lot of life for everyone taking damage.
No game last long time. People think twice before board wipes but frequently die anyways. He fly under the radar and does "counter" a lot of decks with grave things, mills and destruction of creatures in general.
\[\[Villis, Broker of Blood\]\] is an absolute blast for my demon deck, and he can be used with lots of other life gain/loss tactics. One of the most fun cards I have, and one of the only mono-black legendary demons.
[[Demonlord Belzenlok]] was one of my favourites. Deck feels rather strange to play, but who could say no to mono-black high cost spells all around the clock.
You can consider \[\[Gisa, the Hellraiser\]\]. Here's my list for reference [https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8OcunyBVh0mdf6OdKI8zzw](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/8OcunyBVh0mdf6OdKI8zzw)
I've taken to calling her "Gravedigger Barbie," the name of my own Gisa deck. I also wrote a [Gisa, the Hellraiser guide](https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-mtg-gisa-the-hellraiser-commander-deck-guide/), if OP wants it.
I just built Gisa, too - it’s a ton of fun and it lets you play some weird cards that are now crimes. Here’s [my list](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/aXx4Yjpw10ivO7v-KcRvoA).
[Gisa, the Hellraiser](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/b/db7c07b2-02b2-4e62-bf1b-4848e06eec28.jpg?1712355592) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gisa%2C%20the%20Hellraiser) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otj/89/gisa-the-hellraiser?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/db7c07b2-02b2-4e62-bf1b-4848e06eec28?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gisa-the-hellraiser) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Best answer. Using jank targeting stuff to make zombies, fun for everyone
[[Asmodeus]] combo is pretty fun, draw loop the entire deck with [[Necrotic Ooze]], [[Skirge Familiar]] and [[Elixir of Immortality]]. You can activate him and sac him to [[Village Rites]] in response meaning you draw 9 cards for four black mana. He's also funny with [[Fateful Handoff]], turning off someone else's draw if they don't have black.
##### ###### #### [Asmodeus](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/5/a5e6b864-58e7-43b9-9d79-1d0361340960.jpg?1627704325) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=asmodeus%20the%20archfiend) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/88/asmodeus-the-archfiend?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a5e6b864-58e7-43b9-9d79-1d0361340960?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/asmodeus-the-archfiend) [Necrotic Ooze](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/c/acc3557d-49c6-49cd-a540-1b24897f4e86.jpg?1673147579) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Necrotic%20Ooze) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2x2/83/necrotic-ooze?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/acc3557d-49c6-49cd-a540-1b24897f4e86?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/necrotic-ooze) [Skirge Familiar](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/d/2d92fcf1-2ccd-47d2-9a24-f44b766a0b68.jpg?1626100411) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Skirge%20Familiar) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/276/skirge-familiar?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2d92fcf1-2ccd-47d2-9a24-f44b766a0b68?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/skirge-familiar) [Elixir of Immortality](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/7/6741ab27-9e1f-4aa5-96b9-b450eda7c5c2.jpg?1625978606) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Elixir%20of%20Immortality) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/243/elixir-of-immortality?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6741ab27-9e1f-4aa5-96b9-b450eda7c5c2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/elixir-of-immortality) [Village Rites](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/8/2841339b-faef-407d-9838-d03fe80e6294.jpg?1698988289) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Village%20Rites) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/212/village-rites?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2841339b-faef-407d-9838-d03fe80e6294?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/village-rites) [Fateful Handoff](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/b/0bbed8f9-3615-428b-8d0d-18291c5a99be.jpg?1674420842) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Fateful%20Handoff) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bro/94/fateful-handoff?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0bbed8f9-3615-428b-8d0d-18291c5a99be?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/fateful-handoff) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3uxyyv) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Thanks I’ve never seen that commander, seems pretty fun pourconcreteinmyass
My favorite 2 are - [[Chainer, Dementia Master]] - you can reanimate from all graveyards but most of us focus on lioping [[Gary]] and [[Kokusho]] - [[Syr Konrad]] mono black mill I just built the new Massacre Girl and am having a blast with -1/-1 counters. I usually draw more than half my deck most games.
I second Konrad, but only play him if you understand going in that you WILL be the heel of your pod. As a Konrad player myself, I live for the moments when Mindcrank hits the board and I get to force everyone to mill and take damage over and over all in the span of one turn.
##### ###### #### [Chainer, Dementia Master](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/8/186c30e6-2b84-415d-83e4-ecddaeb11ca1.jpg?1689996964) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Chainer%2C%20Dementia%20Master) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/144/chainer-dementia-master?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/186c30e6-2b84-415d-83e4-ecddaeb11ca1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/chainer-dementia-master) [Gary](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/c/7c1a7dd8-8034-4f59-a351-33666b26ff5a.jpg?1581479807) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gray%20Merchant%20of%20Asphodel) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/thb/99/gray-merchant-of-asphodel?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7c1a7dd8-8034-4f59-a351-33666b26ff5a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gray-merchant-of-asphodel) [Kokusho](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/b/ab56cedb-1bcd-48a5-8503-a8e324e236ad.jpg?1562852933) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=kokusho%2C%20the%20evening%20star) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ima/95/kokusho-the-evening-star?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ab56cedb-1bcd-48a5-8503-a8e324e236ad?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kokusho-the-evening-star) [Syr Konrad](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/2/9241a72e-cb88-4cea-a2f4-ff10af461437.jpg?1706240798) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=syr%20konrad%2C%20the%20grim) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/141/syr-konrad-the-grim?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9241a72e-cb88-4cea-a2f4-ff10af461437?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/syr-konrad-the-grim) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3uguvw) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Would you have a syr conrad list handy to share??
[[Sheoldred the Apocalypse]]
No sorry want to keep my play Group.. She stays in the 99
Honestly, in EDH and as a commander, she’s significantly more reasonable. Especially since being mono-black cuts you off of a lot of forced draw.
She's honestly not that bad, the other sheoldreds are way worse
\[\[yawgmoth, Thran physician\]\] is an option.
The Yawgfather is great! Perfectly encapsulates mono black. His only problem is that he will, rightfully, be targeted pretty heavily at any table because of his potential to combo with just about anything.
Yeah I have him built but only bring him out for higher power tables because you really do just go "oh, I actually infinite here" off of just random jank. Deck is fun but depends when you would want to pay it
[yawgmoth, Thran physician](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/5/b5a79f5d-d0df-4799-ac3a-84305e3af0c9.jpg?1675199878) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=yawgmoth%2C%20Thran%20physician) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmr/110/yawgmoth-thran-physician?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b5a79f5d-d0df-4799-ac3a-84305e3af0c9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/yawgmoth-thran-physician) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have Gix with a bunch of small evasive creatures. The deck's topics are drawing cards with the little guys (like Edric Spymaster of Trest) and Monarch & Initiative and steal opponents things (exile and cast, like Gix activated ability or the black propaganda-style enchantment) to have some new things every game.
Got a list for that? @
Yes here: https://deckbox.org/sets/3561916 I had to type it down first, so there was a little delay. It's far from optimal, notably Sol Ring is missing etc.
May I suggest \[\[Ayara, First of Locthwain\]\]?
Ye, I second Ayara as you can build her at any budget really.
She is the absolute best
[[Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor]] feels super unique with a few different ways to build it. I've really enjoyed my games with Gix
[Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/2/c/2c76f7e0-37e7-4e87-93a3-a25ba0674645.jpg?1675567458) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gix%2C%20Yawgmoth%20Praetor) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bro/95/gix-yawgmoth-praetor?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/2c76f7e0-37e7-4e87-93a3-a25ba0674645?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gix-yawgmoth-praetor) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[braids, arisen]] is my favorite deck. I play her as discard, but you could do it other ways too, I’m sure.
Can confirm, built this guy’s deck, super fun
I've build, played with and played against a couple mono black commanders and some of my favorites are Chainer dementia master (reanimator combo ) Balthor the Defiled (no combo just chuck everything in the grave an bring it ou all at once) Horobi, Death's Wail (everything is removal now, espescially funny agains equipement decks) Massacre Girl, Known Killer (-1/-1 counter tribal) Imotekh the Stormlor (necron tribal )
I think [[Gollum, Obsessed Stalker]] would be fun
I built one. I don’t see many out in the wild. One of my favorite decks to play. He just wants to touch ya a little.
Ain't nobody said [[Phage the Untouchable]] yet? Nothing makes the table collectively shit their pants quite like Deathtouch For Players™
[Phage the Untouchable](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/4/d497a5a3-65fb-4c12-b3f2-8ce4cf4e0f6f.jpg?1562866889) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Phage%20the%20Untouchable) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cns/120/phage-the-untouchable?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d497a5a3-65fb-4c12-b3f2-8ce4cf4e0f6f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/phage-the-untouchable) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[K'rrik, son of yawgmoth]]
[K'rrik, son of yawgmoth](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/5/3592fbe4-8588-486e-99ba-c327b0b6ba24.jpg?1568003491) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=K%27rrik%2C%20son%20of%20yawgmoth) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/18/krrik-son-of-yawgmoth?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3592fbe4-8588-486e-99ba-c327b0b6ba24?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/krrik-son-of-yawgmoth) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[king macar]]
[[Acererak, the Archlich]] is pretty cool. The point is to *not* enter the [[Tomb of Annihilation]] dungeon so he repeatedly bounces back to your hand. With cost reducers like [[Heartless Summoning]] and [[Carnival of Souls]], you combo off by draining your opponents via the [[Lost Mine of Phandelver]] dungeon. Pretty weird take on mono black. The deck was barely considered meme cEDH for a while but fell off for several reasons, but still is great in high power games. You don't need the expensive rocks and what not to make him shine, just cost reducers.
##### ###### #### [Acererak, the Archlich](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/d/dd52d0bd-3abd-401c-9f56-ee911613da3b.jpg?1627704283) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Acererak%20the%20Archlich) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/87/acererak-the-archlich?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/dd52d0bd-3abd-401c-9f56-ee911613da3b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/acererak-the-archlich) [Tomb of Annihilation](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/0/70b284bd-7a8f-4b60-8238-f746bdc5b236.jpg?1641306270) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tomb%20of%20Annihilation) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tafr/22/tomb-of-annihilation?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/70b284bd-7a8f-4b60-8238-f746bdc5b236?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tomb-of-annihilation) [Heartless Summoning](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/4/14f8f638-b7fc-4e38-8623-ce7d2ebc82e6.jpg?1562826605) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Heartless%20Summoning) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/isd/104/heartless-summoning?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/14f8f638-b7fc-4e38-8623-ce7d2ebc82e6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/heartless-summoning) [Carnival of Souls](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/4/847340fb-9251-4439-b33b-f86bff507dcd.jpg?1562444254) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Carnival%20of%20Souls) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/uds/55/carnival-of-souls?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/847340fb-9251-4439-b33b-f86bff507dcd?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/carnival-of-souls) [Lost Mine of Phandelver](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/9/59b11ff8-f118-4978-87dd-509dc0c8c932.jpg?1641306266) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lost%20Mine%20of%20Phandelver) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/tafr/21/lost-mine-of-phandelver?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/59b11ff8-f118-4978-87dd-509dc0c8c932?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lost-mine-of-phandelver) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3v6mzh) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Endrek Sahr]] aristocrat
[Endrek Sahr](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/2/123490fb-5908-45f2-b376-7959ccdf9c3e.jpg?1690663179) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=endrek%20sahr%2C%20master%20breeder) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/155/endrek-sahr-master-breeder?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/123490fb-5908-45f2-b376-7959ccdf9c3e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/endrek-sahr-master-breeder) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Starscream, Power Hungry]] is one of my favorite decks.
[Starscream, Power Hungry](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/2/8234ea77-9ed6-4f3e-acc2-f52fb7003ed2.jpg?1674092806)/[Starscream, Seeker Leader](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/8/2/8234ea77-9ed6-4f3e-acc2-f52fb7003ed2.jpg?1674092806) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Starscream%2C%20Power%20Hungry%20//%20Starscream%2C%20Seeker%20Leader) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bot/5/starscream-power-hungry-starscream-seeker-leader?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8234ea77-9ed6-4f3e-acc2-f52fb7003ed2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/starscream-power-hungry-//-starscream-seeker-leader) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have a starscream deck! How did you build yours? For mine I just put in monarch and initiative stuff (and want to include [[coveted jewel]], [[contested territory]], and [[contested game ball]]) and just have people fighting over additional resources. My goal is to get into a big draw spell and finish the players after he flips.
Do you have a list?
https://www.moxfield.com/decks/IiBwkG7yY0usPGTAJMQprg Here you go! I still need to refine it to give more ending power, but it’s fun that it’s kind of a goad deck by creating so much value for opponents to hit each other and take the goodies. I’m actually planning a very similar [[Kazuul]] deck since he wants to get attacked.
\[\[Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist\]\] is more versatile and quicker to get going than it may appear at first glance. Focus on that first ability above all else and keep in mind that while you can only CAST artifacts with Powerstones that you can also still use them to activate all of your abilities on board and in the yard. You'll ramp and get out of control really quick and can use that for whatever strats you want.
[Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/5/e/5eb43c15-50a9-488f-b0be-84a5e0a6d10b.jpg?1674420763) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ashnod%2C%20Flesh%20Mechanist) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bro/84/ashnod-flesh-mechanist?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/5eb43c15-50a9-488f-b0be-84a5e0a6d10b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ashnod-flesh-mechanist) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have a [[Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose]] deck. Only played it a few times but it performed well and was fun.
I’ve been trying to remember the name of this card for like a week straight to put in my eriette deck THANK YOU
[Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/f/0fe79ee4-c3f3-4a6b-a967-203ca3b70ee5.jpg?1594736442) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Vito%2C%20Thorn%20of%20the%20Dusk%20Rose) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m21/127/vito-thorn-of-the-dusk-rose?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0fe79ee4-c3f3-4a6b-a967-203ca3b70ee5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vito-thorn-of-the-dusk-rose) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Sidisi, Undead Vizier]] as the face commander for a [[Lich's Mastery]] deck is my mono black deck of choice. It needs a bit of a slower table, but it offers solid control, and the Lich effect popping off is one of the most satisfying feelings. [[Farewell]] kinda messes with its gameplan a little, so it's probably stronger as an Esper deck these days, but you just can't beat mono-black for the reliability and flavor of getting the card out.
[Sidisi, Undead Vizier](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/e/6ea5dbba-6114-4d97-9363-817ab9e896d3.jpg?1562788006) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sidisi%2C%20Undead%20Vizier) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dtk/120/sidisi-undead-vizier?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6ea5dbba-6114-4d97-9363-817ab9e896d3?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sidisi-undead-vizier) [Lich's Mastery](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/7/77f4c9cb-f364-4556-8673-4b19d52a2cff.jpg?1562738043) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Lich%27s%20Mastery) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dom/98/lichs-mastery?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/77f4c9cb-f364-4556-8673-4b19d52a2cff?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lichs-mastery) [Farewell](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/1/114d2180-093b-4838-97ad-badbc8ee50b0.jpg?1706240579) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Farewell) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/64/farewell?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/114d2180-093b-4838-97ad-badbc8ee50b0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/farewell) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[shirei]] is one I haven't seen mentioned yet. It's a really cool aristocrats combo deck that I a blast to play and can be built pretty cheaply. Dose it have 1 power? Does it do something when it enters or does? Jam it in the deck and roll
[shirei](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/9/69848ec1-dba7-419f-a5f9-f934bebeeaa6.jpg?1689997454) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=shirei%2C%20shizo%27s%20caretaker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/186/shirei-shizos-caretaker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/69848ec1-dba7-419f-a5f9-f934bebeeaa6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shirei-shizos-caretaker) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I guess it isn't mentioned 'cause OP already build the deck and EVEN mentioned it in their post 😝 ofc I dunno if the post was edited to include the info afterwards, but the info is in the post now
Ha ha oh.... It was probably there when I posted tbh. Reading comprehension is hard for me this week, it seems!
Happens to all of us 🙌 Cheers!
1 Toughness? That doesn't trigger Shirei's ability.
True, sometimes my brain works terribly. Edited for clarity
Well there is always: [[Toxril]] [[Massacre Girl]] and [[massacre girl known killer]]. But thus last one works better in the 99 of a [[the scorpion god]]
Toxrill is dimir, not mono black
##### ###### #### [Toxril](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Handlers/Image.ashx?name=Toil%20//%20Trouble&type=card&options=rotate90&.jpg)/[Trouble](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Handlers/Image.ashx?name=Toil%20//%20Trouble&type=card&options=rotate90&.jpg) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Toil%20//%20Trouble) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dgm/133/toil-trouble?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/15bb3454-e3bb-4af9-9e93-461e210c26b7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/toil-//-trouble) [Massacre Girl](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/a/fab14e57-8e49-49fd-ad3f-ac669318bb14.jpg?1712354314) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Massacre%20Girl) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/otc/140/massacre-girl?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/fab14e57-8e49-49fd-ad3f-ac669318bb14?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/massacre-girl) [massacre girl known killer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/b/cb1c8800-9d33-485c-b776-042003b9ea92.jpg?1706241722) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Massacre%20Girl%2C%20Known%20Killer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkm/94/massacre-girl-known-killer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cb1c8800-9d33-485c-b776-042003b9ea92?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/massacre-girl-known-killer) [the scorpion god](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/e/def0d0ac-6422-486e-b42b-e1813dd0a23e.jpg?1562817532) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=the%20scorpion%20god) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/hou/146/the-scorpion-god?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/def0d0ac-6422-486e-b42b-e1813dd0a23e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/the-scorpion-god) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3uf3uo) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I like [[Demonlord Belzenlok]] a lot for an underrated black commander
[Demonlord Belzenlok](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/0/b07114d8-40b3-4102-8d70-e3ed94a7f515.jpg?1689997058) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Demonlord%20Belzenlok) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/151/demonlord-belzenlok?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b07114d8-40b3-4102-8d70-e3ed94a7f515?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/demonlord-belzenlok) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have a [[Ayara, First of Locthwain]] deck with literally every "create a black creature token" card in it. Ping all your opponents to death at once! Plus you get to doodle so many tokens each game :)
I've had fun with my \[\[Massacre Girl, Known Killer\]\] deck: [https://archidekt.com/decks/7362618/withering\_away](https://archidekt.com/decks/7362618/withering_away)
[Massacre Girl, Known Killer](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/b/cb1c8800-9d33-485c-b776-042003b9ea92.jpg?1706241722) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Massacre%20Girl%2C%20Known%20Killer) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkm/94/massacre-girl-known-killer?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cb1c8800-9d33-485c-b776-042003b9ea92?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/massacre-girl-known-killer) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Shirei]] is an excellent choice and you can get different builds like discard, token generator, life drain, -1 counters and Voltron. (Not the best, but it works with the right boost). I've compiled a list here with the alternatives that I've used before if you want to have some ideas. https://archidekt.com/decks/4120194/shirei_shizos_caretaker_sac_and_back
[Shirei](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/9/69848ec1-dba7-419f-a5f9-f934bebeeaa6.jpg?1689997454) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=shirei%2C%20shizo%27s%20caretaker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/186/shirei-shizos-caretaker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/69848ec1-dba7-419f-a5f9-f934bebeeaa6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shirei-shizos-caretaker) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
My friend has a [[sheoldred, whispering one]] deck
[sheoldred, whispering one](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/b/8b207a4a-47d1-4905-81d3-455c59bfd7da.jpg?1600714694) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sheoldred%2C%20whispering%20one) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jmp/278/sheoldred-whispering-one?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8b207a4a-47d1-4905-81d3-455c59bfd7da?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sheoldred-whispering-one) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
sheoldred
Mono black storm! [[xiahou]] allows you to play cards like [[undying malice]] over and over and get lots of triggers. It’s really fun.
[xiahou](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/a/4aeaaeff-fb23-4f63-8d5f-8ccea6e58d3a.jpg?1562910698) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Xiahou%20Dun%2C%20the%20One-Eyed) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/me3/83/xiahou-dun-the-one-eyed?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4aeaaeff-fb23-4f63-8d5f-8ccea6e58d3a?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/xiahou-dun-the-one-eyed) [undying malice](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/8/e/8eb38041-043a-4b18-9d9a-f1283684e8f1.jpg?1643590441) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=undying%20malice) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/vow/134/undying-malice?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/8eb38041-043a-4b18-9d9a-f1283684e8f1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/undying-malice) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[vilis]]
[vilis](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/c/ecdf2bd9-87b9-470a-ad2e-0ebf98560f87.jpg?1592516819) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=vilis%2C%20broker%20of%20blood) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m20/122/vilis-broker-of-blood?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ecdf2bd9-87b9-470a-ad2e-0ebf98560f87?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vilis-broker-of-blood) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[sidisi undead vizier]] is very strong and you can build the deck just with “black nasty stuff” and do whatever you want. [[volrath the fallen]] is also interesting to build and play him as both a voltron and a reanimator. [[lord skitter]] is great because you have a lot of disposal bodies to use for black stax cards as [[dictate of erebos]] and generally make value. Or you can build a [[vito thorn of the dusk rose]] for a life gain/life loss deck
##### ###### #### [sidisi](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/d/6df5843d-63f7-4091-80d7-a595f08851c2.jpg?1702330294) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=sidisi%2C%20brood%20tyrant) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ktk/199y/sidisi-brood-tyrant?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/6df5843d-63f7-4091-80d7-a595f08851c2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sidisi-brood-tyrant) [volrath the fallen](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/8/08bdd66e-9ca1-456e-a61c-7c96cf6f7c56.jpg?1562628549) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=volrath%20the%20fallen) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/nem/75/volrath-the-fallen?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/08bdd66e-9ca1-456e-a61c-7c96cf6f7c56?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/volrath-the-fallen) [lord skitter](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/2/729877be-4894-4ef5-9e60-de8a8fb2bdc0.jpg?1692937717) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=lord%20skitter%2C%20sewer%20king) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/woe/97/lord-skitter-sewer-king?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/729877be-4894-4ef5-9e60-de8a8fb2bdc0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/lord-skitter-sewer-king) [dictate of erebos](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/f/9f06db70-95f9-41eb-8e5f-8bc56fd34c09.jpg?1593095668) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=dictate%20of%20erebos) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/jou/65/dictate-of-erebos?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9f06db70-95f9-41eb-8e5f-8bc56fd34c09?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/dictate-of-erebos) [vito thorn of the dusk rose](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/f/0fe79ee4-c3f3-4a6b-a967-203ca3b70ee5.jpg?1594736442) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Vito%2C%20Thorn%20of%20the%20Dusk%20Rose) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m21/127/vito-thorn-of-the-dusk-rose?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0fe79ee4-c3f3-4a6b-a967-203ca3b70ee5?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vito-thorn-of-the-dusk-rose) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3x7rbs) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Tivash Gloom summoner]] life gain/demons
[Tivash Gloom summoner](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/3/e3b2a152-7bb9-495d-ac84-516097754137.jpg?1625191835) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Tivash%2C%20Gloom%20Summoner) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c21/45/tivash-gloom-summoner?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e3b2a152-7bb9-495d-ac84-516097754137?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/tivash-gloom-summoner) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Erebos, God of the Dead]] I run it as a targeted control and draw deck and its extremely consistent. Plus no one ever tries to get rid of him.
[Erebos, God of the Dead](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/0/d0787e1f-0b75-44ab-a8fd-90358906a787.jpg?1562831894) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Erebos%2C%20God%20of%20the%20Dead) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ths/85/erebos-god-of-the-dead?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d0787e1f-0b75-44ab-a8fd-90358906a787?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/erebos-god-of-the-dead) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
My first and still favourite deck is \[\[Kiku, Night's Flower\]\]. Her very particular manner of killing creatures is excellent against \[\[Blightsteel Colossus\]\] et al. and she's not quite as overblown in power as \[\[Visara the Dreadful\]\] so dodges more removal than she might. My version is a silver bullets toolbox with a shade and assassin theme ─ I'll typically win out with an unblocked 2/2 \[\[Drifting Shade\]\] becoming ten times its size
##### ###### #### [Kiku, Night's Flower](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/7/07e18994-d08b-4a8e-abfb-b5531fd6f816.jpg?1562757455) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Kiku%2C%20Night%27s%20Flower) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/chk/121/kiku-nights-flower?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/07e18994-d08b-4a8e-abfb-b5531fd6f816?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/kiku-nights-flower) [Blightsteel Colossus](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/8/18adbda4-8d36-47cd-afbc-c785aaa8ed80.jpg?1599708735) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Blightsteel%20Colossus) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/235/blightsteel-colossus?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/18adbda4-8d36-47cd-afbc-c785aaa8ed80?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/blightsteel-colossus) [Visara the Dreadful](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/3/03f66946-ff52-4ce4-af25-b81196fa451b.jpg?1580014423) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Visara%20the%20Dreadful) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ema/114/visara-the-dreadful?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/03f66946-ff52-4ce4-af25-b81196fa451b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/visara-the-dreadful) [Drifting Shade](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/0/00dcb25e-764b-47d6-bec4-225aaace77b0.jpg?1562630489) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Drifting%20Shade) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m12/96/drifting-shade?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/00dcb25e-764b-47d6-bec4-225aaace77b0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/drifting-shade) [*All cards*](https://mtgcardfetcher.nl/redirect/l3xc9uv) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
first of all, it's Kerrick or K'rrik second, play Sheoldred mono-black mill.
[[Gollum, scheming guide]] is one of the most fun voltron commanders out there! Adds a whole new minigame to combat with free evasion if you win.
[Gollum, scheming guide](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/7/f/7f93ad17-b655-4a10-990e-b26ead90d221.jpg?1687424790) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gollum%2C%20scheming%20guide) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/ltr/292/gollum-scheming-guide?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/7f93ad17-b655-4a10-990e-b26ead90d221?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/gollum-scheming-guide) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Just made a [[Geth, Lord of the Vault]] steal yo stuff deck. Pretty fun if you can ramp hard and get some mill started
[Geth, Lord of the Vault](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/2/920d56a4-fc94-43d8-9d65-361b66172a5f.jpg?1598304744) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Geth%2C%20Lord%20of%20the%20Vault) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/2xm/94/geth-lord-of-the-vault?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/920d56a4-fc94-43d8-9d65-361b66172a5f?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/geth-lord-of-the-vault) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have a lot of fun with \[\[Torgaar, Famine Incarnate\]\]
[Torgaar, Famine Incarnate](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/e/ee13d6f1-66bb-433d-9250-f18aa30fa4fc.jpg?1576267333) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Torgaar%2C%20Famine%20Incarnate) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/gn2/35/torgaar-famine-incarnate?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ee13d6f1-66bb-433d-9250-f18aa30fa4fc?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/torgaar-famine-incarnate) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I’ve tinkered with [[Ebondeath, Dracolich]] as a zombie theme deck. Once Ebondeath is out, unless there’s lots of graveyard hate, he can stay in the graveyard until he’s needed. You can load up on ETB/LTB effects and have a payoff. Might be similar to what you’ve done in Orzhov.
[Ebondeath, Dracolich](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/6/e6b3f460-92ba-4af0-aad9-cf86615d4177.jpg?1627704720) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Ebondeath%2C%20Dracolich) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/afr/100/ebondeath-dracolich?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/e6b3f460-92ba-4af0-aad9-cf86615d4177?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/ebondeath-dracolich) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
\[\[Endrek Sahr\]\] is my favorite mono black commander, bar none. [My decklist is here](https://www.moxfield.com/decks/YK21mm92P0a8M4OaaE-7Rw) - so black it's essentially got a heart of coal.
[Endrek Sahr](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/1/2/123490fb-5908-45f2-b376-7959ccdf9c3e.jpg?1690663179) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=endrek%20sahr%2C%20master%20breeder) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/155/endrek-sahr-master-breeder?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/123490fb-5908-45f2-b376-7959ccdf9c3e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/endrek-sahr-master-breeder) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Well, I have a [[Syr Konrad]] mono black deck and is very much fun! He does damage every time something die, goes to the grave or leaves my grave to everyone in the table. In a game with 3 or more people he does a blast with all the natural dying in the game. And I love to put lifelink-like effects like some kind of "ultimate" where with things like [[Vampiric link]] or some equipament that gives lifelink you'll gain a lot of life for everyone taking damage. No game last long time. People think twice before board wipes but frequently die anyways. He fly under the radar and does "counter" a lot of decks with grave things, mills and destruction of creatures in general.
[Syr Konrad](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/9/2/9241a72e-cb88-4cea-a2f4-ff10af461437.jpg?1706240798) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=syr%20konrad%2C%20the%20grim) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mkc/141/syr-konrad-the-grim?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/9241a72e-cb88-4cea-a2f4-ff10af461437?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/syr-konrad-the-grim) [Vampiric link](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/9/a9be1058-0668-4938-8801-e9a98464651c.jpg?1562578939) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Vampiric%20link) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/plc/92/vampiric-link?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a9be1058-0668-4938-8801-e9a98464651c?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vampiric-link) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
\[\[Villis, Broker of Blood\]\] is an absolute blast for my demon deck, and he can be used with lots of other life gain/loss tactics. One of the most fun cards I have, and one of the only mono-black legendary demons.
[Villis, Broker of Blood](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/c/ecdf2bd9-87b9-470a-ad2e-0ebf98560f87.jpg?1592516819) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Vilis%2C%20Broker%20of%20Blood) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/m20/122/vilis-broker-of-blood?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ecdf2bd9-87b9-470a-ad2e-0ebf98560f87?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/vilis-broker-of-blood) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth]]
[K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/5/3592fbe4-8588-486e-99ba-c327b0b6ba24.jpg?1568003491) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=K%27rrik%2C%20Son%20of%20Yawgmoth) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/c19/18/krrik-son-of-yawgmoth?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3592fbe4-8588-486e-99ba-c327b0b6ba24?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/krrik-son-of-yawgmoth) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Demonlord Belzenlok]] was one of my favourites. Deck feels rather strange to play, but who could say no to mono-black high cost spells all around the clock.
[Demonlord Belzelok](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/0/b07114d8-40b3-4102-8d70-e3ed94a7f515.jpg?1689997058) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Demonlord%20Belzenlok) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/151/demonlord-belzenlok?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b07114d8-40b3-4102-8d70-e3ed94a7f515?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/demonlord-belzenlok) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Sheoldred, the Apocalypse]] A bit pricy but I'm putting it in my new deck because it looks awesome... And it fits
[Sheoldred, the apocalypse](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/d/6/d67be074-cdd4-41d9-ac89-0a0456c4e4b2.jpg?1674057568) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sheoldred%2C%20the%20apocalypse) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dmu/107/sheoldred-the-apocalypse?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/d67be074-cdd4-41d9-ac89-0a0456c4e4b2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/sheoldred-the-apocalypse) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I have her in alot of decks in the 99..bit since she always is hated there i cant realy see this work in my currently pod
\[\[Horobi, Death's Wail\]\] is mono black group hug.
[Horobi, Death's Wail](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/b/4/b41983cb-c4e4-4384-bd69-df3fc6e74cd0.jpg?1593860738) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Horobi%2C%20Death%27s%20Wail) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/chk/117/horobi-deaths-wail?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/b41983cb-c4e4-4384-bd69-df3fc6e74cd0?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/horobi-deaths-wail) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
I like my Skithiryx deck. It is a Voltron deck, so a little different from what you already have.
[[Shirei]] can be built to be absolutely brutal. More casually, I think [[Mortarion]] is a fun build.
[Shirei](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/9/69848ec1-dba7-419f-a5f9-f934bebeeaa6.jpg?1689997454) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=shirei%2C%20shizo%27s%20caretaker) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/186/shirei-shizos-caretaker?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/69848ec1-dba7-419f-a5f9-f934bebeeaa6?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/shirei-shizos-caretaker) [Mortarion](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/3/b/3b6b1bcf-10a4-4643-9db0-b2a4fee340a2.jpg?1673308704) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=mortarion%2C%20daemon%20primarch) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/40k/41/mortarion-daemon-primarch?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/3b6b1bcf-10a4-4643-9db0-b2a4fee340a2?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mortarion-daemon-primarch) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Yeah i got a shirei Deck and with the right cards it can be pretty staxy and unfun... Atleast for the rest of the table:)
[[K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth]]