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Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections is a black enchantment. It appears in the recommended lists of 154 commanders, and 13% of black decks run it.
Type: Enchantment
Cost: 2B
Color identity: Black
Reference price: €11.09
Oldest printing: Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang, Blade Flinger | Black | 80% | +55% |
| Doctor Doom, King of Latveria | Black · Red · Blue | 66% | +53% |
| Admiral Brass, Unsinkable | Black · Red · Blue | 65% | +52% |
| Nalia de'Arnise | Black · White | 70% | +48% |
| Minotaur, Roxxon CEO | Black | 73% | +48% |
| Vihaan, Goldwaker | Black · Red · White | 62% | +46% |
| Loki, the Deceiver | Black · Red · Blue | 59% | +46% |
| Betor, Ancestor's Voice | Black · Green · White | 56% | +46% |
| Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist | Black | 69% | +45% |
| Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder | Black · Red | 62% | +44% |
| Edward Kenway | Black · Red · Blue | 56% | +43% |
| Mastermind Plum | Black | 67% | +43% |
| Ezio Auditore da Firenze | Black · Green · Red · Blue · White | 47% | +42% |
| Bebop, Skull & Crossbones | Black | 67% | +42% |
| M.O.D.O.K., Evil Intellect | Black | 67% | +42% |
| The Destined Black Mage | Black | 65% | +40% |
| The Destined Warrior | Black · Blue · White | 55% | +39% |
| The Dalek Emperor | Black · Red | 54% | +36% |
| Mister Negative | Black · White | 58% | +36% |
| Rev, Tithe Extractor | Black | 60% | +35% |
| Xun Yu, Wei Advisor | Black | 59% | +34% |
| Kingpin, Wilson Fisk | Black | 58% | +33% |
| Mortarion, Daemon Primarch | Black | 58% | +33% |
| Citizen V, Helmut Zemo | Black | 57% | +32% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Tokens · 55 Aristocrats · 51 Aggro · 45 Combo · 41 +1/+1 Counters · 39 Treasure · 38 Lifegain · 37 Reanimator · 34
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Black Market Connections?
It is in the recommended lists of 154 commanders, with an average inclusion of 40% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Boomerang, Blade Flinger · Doctor Doom, King of Latveria · Admiral Brass, Unsinkable. Overall, 13% of black decks run it.
How much does Black Market Connections cost?
Its reference price is €11.09 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Black Market Connections have combos?
It does not appear in any combo catalogued on Commander Spellbook. That does not mean it has no synergies, only that it is not part of a known infinite loop.
Can I play Black Market Connections in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is black, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.