The Destined Black Mage
$17.65
$17.65Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#2136
Current Rank
507
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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$18.27
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Destined Black Mage decks.
Hall of Echoes+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.17
The Darkhold+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$99.99
Multiply by Zero+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.37
Extended Absence+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.10
Cast Away Doubt+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.22
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Destined Black Mage's abilities and overall game plan.
Black Mage's Rod+81% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.36
Circle of Power+77% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.28
Transpose+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.32
Burakos, Party Leader+75% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.16
Cornered by Black Mages+72% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.31
Changeling Outcast+66% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$2.44
Maskwood Nexus+55% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$2.78
Night's Whisper+48% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.36
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.33
Black Market Connections+40% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$14.70
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Destined Black Mage decks.
Black Mage's Rod+81% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.36
Circle of Power+77% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.28
Transpose+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.32
Burakos, Party Leader+75% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.16
Cornered by Black Mages+72% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.31
Changeling Outcast+66% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$2.44
Night's Whisper+48% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.36
Sign in Blood+34% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$4.25
Jet Medallion+16% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$16.34
Dark Ritual+16% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$9.38
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Bolas's Citadel+4% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$16.03
Ad Nauseam+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.24
Opposition Agent+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$18.96
The One Ring+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$105.47
Necropotence+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$36.23
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$125.97
Imperial Seal-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$156.10
Vampiric Tutor-1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$51.70
Demonic Tutor-2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$66.47
Orcish Bowmasters-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$37.61
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Destined Black Mage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian+42% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.33
Graveshifter+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.22
Twilight Prophet+31% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.84
Dark Confidant+29% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.81
Priest of Gix+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.36
Changeling Wayfinder+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.30
Reassembling Skeleton+25% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.31
Dauthi Voidwalker+23% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$5.88
Morbid Opportunist+22% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.62
Stensian Sanguinist+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$6.97
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+20% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$10.31
Venomous Changeling+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.14
Dream Devourer+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.82
Sedgemoor Witch+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.47
Solemn Doomguide+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.21
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.49
Roaming Throne+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$50.06
Rankle, Master of Pranks+15% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.74
Preacher of the Schism+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.95
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.37
Bloodsoaked Champion+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.37
Bloodline Pretender+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.45
Blackbloom Rogue+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.16
Gutterbones+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.34
Elegy Acolyte+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.45
Nighthawk Scavenger+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.65
Pontiff of Blight+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.39
Forsaken Miner+10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.30
Bitterbloom Bearer+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$13.48
Mindblade Render+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Barkform Harvester+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.25
Moonglove Changeling+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Primaris Eliminator+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.24
Scheming Silvertongue+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.90
Grim Hireling+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$11.84
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Opposition Agent+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$18.96
Tinybones, the Pickpocket+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.86
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$37.51
Marauding Blight-Priest+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Boggart Trawler+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.14
Bloodthirsty Conqueror+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$40.38
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.22
Orcish Bowmasters-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$37.61
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$27.29
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$100.15
Crypt Ghast-4% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$20.03
Accursed Marauder-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.43
Zulaport Cutthroat-12% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.57
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-27% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.45
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Destined Black Mage safe.
Darkness+32% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$23.82
Snuff Out+28% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$13.41
Imp's Mischief+26% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$9.81
Cabal Ritual+25% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$16.83
Rush of Vitality+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.20
Consuming Corruption+22% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.31
Tainted Strike+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.14
Fell the Profane+21% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$5.86
Deadly Rollick+19% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$28.56
Withering Torment+18% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.64
Blood Pact+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.27
Dismember+17% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.21
Cremate+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.18
Malakir Rebirth+15% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$11.13
Not Dead After All+15% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.27
Defile+14% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.33
Archenemy's Charm+12% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.76
Soul Shatter+11% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.67
Infernal Grasp+10% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.34
Aphotic Wisps+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.09
Unexpected Fangs+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Force of Despair+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.68
Fake Your Own Death+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.28
Cling to Dust+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Reverent Howl+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.13
Hellish Rebuke+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.34
Hagra Mauling+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.07
Go for the Throat+6% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.44
Overkill+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.39
Rain of Filth+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.73
Ad Nauseam+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.24
Succumb to Temptation+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.08
Lethal Scheme+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Slaughter Pact+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.46
Saw in Half+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.72
Culling the Weak+2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$11.22
Supernatural Stamina+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.12
Sudden Spoiling+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.14
Withering Boon+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$11.58
Feign Death0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.81
Deadly Dispute0% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.39
Sheoldred's Edict-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.61
Bitter Triumph-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Vampiric Tutor-1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$51.70
Undying Malice-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.41
Flare of Malice-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.77
Tragic Slip-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.36
Entomb-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.51
Village Rites-8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.75
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Destined Black Mage's game plan and control the board.
Read the Bones+32% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.34
Bubbling Muck+29% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$6.05
Decorum Dissertation+28% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$5.36
Diresight+26% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.17
Risky Shortcut+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.34
Insatiable Avarice+23% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$5.24
Exsanguinate+19% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.49
Tendrils of Agony+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.50
Dark Petition+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.97
Syphon Mind+12% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.35
Stargaze+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.27
Nighthaze+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Risky Research+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Unearth+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.42
Yawgmoth's Will+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$241.01
Decode Transmissions+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.24
Torment of Hailfire+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$34.63
Temporal Extortion+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$30.57
Raven's Crime+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Feed the Swarm+4% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.23
Inside Information+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.30
Gix's Command+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.50
Will of the Abzan+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.71
Beseech the Mirror+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$19.62
Infectious Inquiry+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.37
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$25.19
Chain of Smog+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.13
Damnable Pact+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.19
Reanimate+0% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$10.39
Diabolic Tutor+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.38
Blasphemous Edict0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.26
Imperial Seal-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$156.10
Toxic Deluge-1% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$2.31
Grim Tutor-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$26.56
Demonic Tutor-2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$66.47
Peer into the Abyss-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.29
Damnation-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$21.13
Diabolic Intent-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$16.55
Rise of the Dark Realms-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.22
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Maskwood Nexus+55% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$2.78
Basilisk Collar+40% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$3.27
The Darkness Crystal+31% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$4.93
Shadowspear+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$31.05
Resurrection Orb+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$12.99
Mishra's Bauble+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.73
Whip of Erebos+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$9.75
Sensei's Divining Top+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$38.52
Aetherflux Reservoir+7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$22.23
Birthing Boughs+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Grafted Exoskeleton+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.59
Poet's Quill+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Spellbook+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.98
Urza's Bauble+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.20
Wayfarer's Bauble+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.34
Swiftfoot Boots+5% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.27
Viridian Longbow+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.27
Bolas's Citadel+4% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$16.03
Wishclaw Talisman+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.05
Expedition Map+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.99
Mithril Coat+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$22.50
The One Ring+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$105.47
Lightning Greaves-5% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.68
Bontu's Monument-15% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.44
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Destined Black Mage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Black Market Connections+40% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$14.70
Vampiric Link+29% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.05
Phyresis+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.03
Bitterblossom+14% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$33.00
Kaya's Ghostform+13% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.47
Eternal Thirst+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.35
Glistening Oil+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$11.53
Wound Reflection+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$14.72
Exquisite Blood+5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$42.06
Changing Loyalty+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.72
Necrodominance+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.44
No Mercy+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$24.13
Virtue of Persistence+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.26
Bloodchief Ascension+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$22.72
Necropotence+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$36.23
Phyrexian Arena+0% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$2.66
Sanguine Bond-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.37
Painful Quandary-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.64
Animate Dead-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$7.50
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Destined Black Mage to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Professor Onyx+26% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$5.88
Liliana of the Dark Realms-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.69
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mutavault+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.10
Witch's Clinic+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$11.02
Soulstone Sanctuary+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.58
Midgar, City of Mako+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.48
Castle Locthwain+9% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$3.39
War Room+8% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.56
Cabal Coffers+5% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$32.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+5% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$56.41
Cabal Stronghold+2% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$13.83
Urza's Saga+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$39.94
Westvale Abbey+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.35
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$125.97
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-1% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$48.26
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$32.39
Bojuka Bog-1% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.61
Command Beacon-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.62
Barren Moor-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Spymaster's Vault-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.52
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$12.53
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.99
Mortuary Mire-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Witch's Cottage-7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.81
Phyrexian Tower-13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$32.89
Rogue's Passage-13% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Firdoch Core+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.41
Throne of Eldraine+11% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$29.46
The Soul Stone+6% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$80.58
Arcane Signet+5% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.35
Lotus Petal+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$37.48
Paradise Mantle+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.80
Mox Amber+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$84.06
Charcoal Diamond+3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.36
Extraplanar Lens+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$13.48
Thought Vessel+3% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.41
Everflowing Chalice+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.44
Mox Opal+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$217.92
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.76
Sceptre of Eternal Glory-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$12.02
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$1.17
Mind Stone-6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.41
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Destined Black Mage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Fell the Profane+21% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$5.86
Malakir Rebirth+15% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$11.13
Blackbloom Rogue+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.16
Hagra Mauling+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.07
Abundant Countryside+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.93
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.51
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$25.19
Snow-Covered Swamp+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.71
Urza's Cave+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.59
Boggart Trawler+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.14
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.32
Swamp-2% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.11
The Destined Black Mage Deck Stats
Based on 507 The Destined Black Mage decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 18
- Instant 14
- Sorcery 13
- Artifact 14
- Enchantment 5
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 34
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 18 |
| Instant | 14 |
| Sorcery | 13 |
| Artifact | 14 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 34 |
Lands: 27 basic, 7 nonbasic
#1
#2070
Oct 2025 · #1911
Oct 2026 · #1693
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1911 |
| 2025-11 | 2023 |
| 2025-12 | 1212 |
| 2026-01 | 1453 |
| 2026-02 | 1874 |
| 2026-03 | 1638 |
| 2026-04 | 1740 |
| 2026-05 | 1787 |
| 2026-06 | 1866 |
| 2026-07 | 1960 |
| 2026-08 | 2070 |
| 2026-09 | 2052 |
| 2026-10 | 1693 |
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