Bane, Lord of Darkness
$0.27

Legendary Creature — God

Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 23% Reanimator 10% Sacrifice 5% Clones 4% Toughness Matters 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1252 Current Rank

#1266 Last Week

#1023 Past 2 Years

2,448 Decks

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bane, Lord of Darkness decks.

Avacyn, Angel of Horror

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $12.46

Darksteel Angel

+2% Synergy in 3% of decks $3.74

Hela, Mistress of Darkness

+2% Synergy in 2% of decks

Return to the Light Realms

+0% Synergy in 3% of decks $6.56

Turbulent Wetlands

-3% Synergy in 2% of decks $3.06

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bane, Lord of Darkness's abilities and overall game plan.

Mulldrifter

+51% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.40

Teysa Karlov

+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.47

Karmic Guide

+41% Synergy in 45% of decks $0.34

Grim Haruspex

+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.93

Shriekmaw

+41% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.35

Viscera Seer

+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.59

Luminous Broodmoth

+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.75

Chasm Skulker

+39% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.94

Solemn Simulacrum

+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.55

Midnight Reaper

+37% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.18

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bane, Lord of Darkness decks.

Mulldrifter

+51% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.40

Teysa Karlov

+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.47

Karmic Guide

+41% Synergy in 45% of decks $0.34

Shriekmaw

+41% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.35

Viscera Seer

+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.59

Chasm Skulker

+39% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.94

Solemn Simulacrum

+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.55

Midnight Reaper

+37% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.18

Victimize

+34% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.50

Swords to Plowshares

-15% Synergy in 53% of decks $1.41

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel

-1% Synergy in 8% of decks $15.17

Demonic Tutor

-7% Synergy in 12% of decks $64.43

Teferi's Protection

-8% Synergy in 7% of decks $47.72

Vampiric Tutor

-9% Synergy in 7% of decks $51.77

Fierce Guardianship

-11% Synergy in 9% of decks $67.28

Cyclonic Rift

-11% Synergy in 10% of decks $39.05

Enlightened Tutor

-12% Synergy in 5% of decks $38.05

Rhystic Study

-14% Synergy in 15% of decks $67.78

Smothering Tithe

-14% Synergy in 15% of decks $58.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bane, Lord of Darkness's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Grim Haruspex

+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.93

Luminous Broodmoth

+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.75

Plaguecrafter

+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.44

Priest of Fell Rites

+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.39

Zulaport Cutthroat

+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.42

Athreos, God of Passage

+35% Synergy in 37% of decks $14.52

Cruel Celebrant

+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.65

Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim

+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.09

Sun Titan

+33% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.26

Liesa, Forgotten Archangel

+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.72

Blood Artist

+31% Synergy in 34% of decks $3.08

Accursed Marauder

+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.32

Bartolomé del Presidio

+29% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.29

Pitiless Plunderer

+28% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.76

Reveillark

+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.63

Burnished Hart

+25% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.21

Gixian Puppeteer

+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.20

Braids, Arisen Nightmare

+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.44

Carrion Feeder

+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.20

Reassembling Skeleton

+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.26

Baleful Strix

+20% Synergy in 42% of decks $7.70

Body Launderer

+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.04

Queza, Augur of Agonies

+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.37

Morbid Opportunist

+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25

Wall of Omens

+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37

Spark Double

+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $10.91

Stormscape Familiar

+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.37

Junji, the Midnight Sky

+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.84

Cathar Commando

+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.27

Sister Hospitaller

+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $11.51

Clever Impersonator

+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.19

Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher

+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.74

Umbral Collar Zealot

+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32

Warren Soultrader

+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $21.59

Fleshbag Marauder

+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.27

Evil Twin

+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.46

Body Double

+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29

Woe Strider

+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.30

Siren Stormtamer

+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.39

Psychosis Crawler

+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.00

Syr Konrad, the Grim

+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.69

Platinum Angel

+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $11.10

Butcher of Malakir

+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.37

Nulldrifter

+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.26

Cloudsteel Kirin

+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.35

Glasspool Mimic

+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $7.09

Corpse Augur

+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.25

Spellskite

+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $7.79

Phyrexian Metamorph

+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.28

Esper Sentinel

-13% Synergy in 13% of decks $54.82

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bane, Lord of Darkness safe.

Deadly Dispute

+29% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.30

Village Rites

+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.54

Corrupted Conviction

+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.33

Bane's Contingency

+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.21

Necrologia

+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.68

Lim-Dûl's Vault

+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.99

Obscura Charm

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.29

Wash Away

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.53

Forceful Denial

+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27

Flare of Malice

+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.67

Malakir Rebirth

+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $12.09

Negate

+2% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.15

Fracture

+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.23

Erode

+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $9.11

Despark

+0% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.25

Anguished Unmaking

0% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.76

Void Rend

0% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.95

Mortify

-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.20

Generous Gift

-1% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.97

Fell the Profane

-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.48

Arcane Denial

-3% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.61

Dovin's Veto

-4% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.56

Counterspell

-6% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.36

Sink into Stupor

-8% Synergy in 6% of decks $8.91

Dark Ritual

-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $8.15

Teferi's Protection

-8% Synergy in 7% of decks $47.72

Path to Exile

-9% Synergy in 34% of decks $1.14

Mana Drain

-9% Synergy in 8% of decks $54.54

Vampiric Tutor

-9% Synergy in 7% of decks $51.77

An Offer You Can't Refuse

-9% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.23

Brainstorm

-10% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.29

Fierce Guardianship

-11% Synergy in 9% of decks $67.28

Cyclonic Rift

-11% Synergy in 10% of decks $39.05

Enlightened Tutor

-12% Synergy in 5% of decks $38.05

Swan Song

-14% Synergy in 6% of decks $12.16

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bane, Lord of Darkness's game plan and control the board.

Rite of Oblivion

+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.34

Repay in Kind

+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.66

Dread Return

+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.46

Profane Transfusion

+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.50

Austere Command

+9% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.33

Fix What's Broken

+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.28

Reanimate

+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $10.65

Damn

+7% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.83

Supreme Verdict

+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.65

Peer into the Abyss

+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.39

Cleansing Nova

+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31

River's Rebuke

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.52

Blood for Bones

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.41

Diabolic Intent

+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $16.69

Diabolic Tutor

+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.34

Ascend from Avernus

+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.26

Unearth

+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.43

Feed the Swarm

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22

Living Death

+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.49

Wrath of God

+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.48

Toxic Deluge

+1% Synergy in 22% of decks $5.31

Time Wipe

0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.26

Windfall

-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $5.34

Demonic Tutor

-7% Synergy in 12% of decks $64.43

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ashnod's Altar

+25% Synergy in 31% of decks $16.06

Pact Weapon

+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.25

Phyrexian Altar

+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $56.42

Skullclamp

+9% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.86

Wayfarer's Bauble

+8% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31

The Book of Exalted Deeds

+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $9.75

The Endstone

+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.51

Altar of Dementia

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $17.37

The Masamune

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.74

The Golden Throne

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $8.30

Swiftfoot Boots

-1% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.86

Bolas's Citadel

-1% Synergy in 8% of decks $15.17

Lightning Greaves

-8% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bane, Lord of Darkness's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bastion of Remembrance

+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.36

Phyrexian Reclamation

+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.95

Teferi's Ageless Insight

+15% Synergy in 23% of decks $5.88

Life Insurance

+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29

Valkyrie's Call

+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.10

Axis of Mortality

+11% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.78

Vampiric Rites

+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.14

Wizard Class

+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.90

Greed

+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.33

Grave Pact

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $34.14

Black Market

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.95

Oversold Cemetery

+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.57

Dictate of Erebos

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $16.76

Ominous Seas

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.30

The Meathook Massacre

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $26.28

Phyrexian Arena

+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.84

Animate Dead

0% Synergy in 9% of decks $7.28

Black Market Connections

-3% Synergy in 12% of decks $12.85

Rhystic Study

-14% Synergy in 15% of decks $67.78

Smothering Tithe

-14% Synergy in 15% of decks $58.63

Mystic Remora

-14% Synergy in 5% of decks $13.36

Ghostly Prison

-17% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.14

Propaganda

-21% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bane, Lord of Darkness to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Gideon of the Trials

+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.81

Liliana, Dreadhorde General

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $11.00

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

High Market

+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.50

Phyrexian Tower

+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $31.40

Reliquary Tower

+11% Synergy in 46% of decks $4.38

Mutavault

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.34

Susur Secundi, Void Altar

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.26

Spymaster's Vault

+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.08

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $11.30

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $51.64

Bojuka Bog

+1% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.36

Otawara, Soaring City

-8% Synergy in 10% of decks $27.95

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Dimir Signet

+7% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.33

Orzhov Signet

+7% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.39

Decanter of Endless Water

+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.53

Commander's Sphere

+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.21

Azorius Signet

+4% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.32

Thought Vessel

+2% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.87

Talisman of Hierarchy

0% Synergy in 45% of decks $0.41

Fellwar Stone

-1% Synergy in 31% of decks $11.39

Mind Stone

-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.33

Chromatic Lantern

-3% Synergy in 9% of decks $26.74

Talisman of Dominance

-6% Synergy in 45% of decks $0.74

Arcane Signet

-6% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.39

Talisman of Progress

-7% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.30

Sol Ring

-11% Synergy in 78% of decks $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bane, Lord of Darkness decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Obscura Storefront

+13% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.30

Dimir Aqueduct

+11% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.38

Myriad Landscape

+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.30

Tainted Field

+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.39

Orzhov Basilica

+9% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.32

Glasspool Mimic

+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $7.09

Azorius Chancery

+8% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.36

Temple of Silence

+8% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.33

Terramorphic Expanse

+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.17

Evolving Wilds

+6% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.10

Esper Panorama

+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.39

Temple of Enlightenment

+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.22

Caves of Koilos

+5% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.38

Sunken Hollow

+5% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.28

Contaminated Landscape

+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.18

Arcane Sanctum

+5% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.27

Swamp

+4% Synergy in 97% of decks $0.11

Plains

+4% Synergy in 96% of decks $0.08

Prairie Stream

+3% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.28

Island

+2% Synergy in 96% of decks $0.08

Darkwater Catacombs

+2% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29

Shattered Sanctum

+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.24

Shadowy Backstreet

+0% Synergy in 14% of decks $11.42

Skycloud Expanse

+0% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.20

Shipwreck Marsh

+0% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.65

Port Town

+0% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.31

Raffine's Tower

+0% Synergy in 41% of decks $14.25

Temple of Deceit

0% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.19

Meticulous Archive

-1% Synergy in 12% of decks $14.83

Undercity Sewers

-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $15.55

Deserted Beach

-2% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.26

Vault of Champions

-2% Synergy in 29% of decks $9.95

Morphic Pool

-2% Synergy in 31% of decks $9.95

Isolated Chapel

-3% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.27

Exotic Orchard

-4% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.25

Sea of Clouds

-4% Synergy in 30% of decks $19.53

Command Tower

-4% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.24

Choked Estuary

-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31

Scrubland

-6% Synergy in 9% of decks

Drowned Catacomb

-7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.92

Adarkar Wastes

-8% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34

Godless Shrine

-9% Synergy in 43% of decks $8.05

Glacial Fortress

-9% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.30

Watery Grave

-10% Synergy in 42% of decks $10.04

Marsh Flats

-11% Synergy in 25% of decks $31.41

Hallowed Fountain

-11% Synergy in 40% of decks $7.39

Underground River

-13% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.04

Flooded Strand

-13% Synergy in 25% of decks $16.26

Polluted Delta

-14% Synergy in 24% of decks $20.43

Path of Ancestry

-16% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.28

Bane, Lord of Darkness Deck Stats

Based on 2,448 Bane, Lord of Darkness decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards

Mana value	Cards
1	9
2	19
3	14
4	9
5	7
6	3
7	1

Card Types in the average deck

99 cards

Creature 34
Instant 9
Sorcery 6
Artifact 9
Enchantment 5
Land 36

Card type	Cards
Creature	34
Instant	9
Sorcery	6
Artifact	9
Enchantment	5
Land	36

Lands: 17 basic, 19 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 480 decks with a bracket

1 · Exhibition

2 · Core

52%

3 · Upgraded

34%

4 · Optimized

10%

5 · cEDH

Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top

#1 #1163

Oct 2024 · #646 Sep 2026 · #802

Month	Rank
2024-10	646
2024-11	701
2024-12	695
2025-01	757
2025-02	822
2025-03	724
2025-04	826
2025-05	866
2025-06	933
2025-07	1026
2025-08	905
2025-09	869
2025-10	805
2025-11	886
2025-12	912
2026-01	954
2026-02	1037
2026-03	1157
2026-04	989
2026-05	1058
2026-06	1163
2026-07	1084
2026-08	1137
2026-09	802