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Charcoal Diamond
Charcoal Diamond is a black artifact that counts as ramp. It appears in the recommended lists of 140 commanders, and 4% of black decks run it.
Type: Artifact
Cost: 2
Color identity: Black
Reference price: €0.15
Oldest printing: Mirage
Role in the deck: ramp
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty | Black | 58% | +37% |
| Bebop, Warthog Warrior | Black | 57% | +36% |
| Klaw, Master of Sound | Black | 57% | +36% |
| Irini Sengir | Black | 56% | +34% |
| Hythonia the Cruel | Black | 53% | +32% |
| Elektra, Daughter of the Hand | Black | 52% | +30% |
| Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis | Black | 52% | +30% |
| M.O.D.O.K., Evil Intellect | Black | 50% | +28% |
| Arnim Zola, Bio-Fanatic | Black | 50% | +28% |
| Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet | Black | 46% | +24% |
| Armix, Filigree Thrasher | Black | 46% | +24% |
| Viconia, Drow Apostate | Black | 46% | +24% |
| Baron Sengir | Black | 46% | +24% |
| Viper, Cruel Conspirator | Black | 45% | +24% |
| Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath | Black | 45% | +23% |
| Grandmother Sengir | Black | 45% | +23% |
| The Frightful Four | Black | 44% | +23% |
| Kuro, Pitlord | Black | 44% | +22% |
| Tsabo Tavoc | Black · Red | 30% | +22% |
| Black Cat, Cunning Thief | Black | 43% | +22% |
| Tetzimoc, Primal Death | Black | 43% | +22% |
| Boris Devilboon | Black · Red | 29% | +22% |
| Myojin of Grim Betrayal | Black | 43% | +22% |
| Yargle, Glutton of Urborg | Black | 43% | +21% |
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.
Aristocrats · 63 Reanimator · 62 Control · 47 -1/-1 Counters · 36 Combo · 33 Sacrifice · 31 Lifegain · 30 Graveyard · 29
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Charcoal Diamond?
It is in the recommended lists of 140 commanders, with an average inclusion of 34% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty · Bebop, Warthog Warrior · Klaw, Master of Sound. Overall, 4% of black decks run it.
How much does Charcoal Diamond cost?
Its reference price is €0.15 (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 Charcoal Diamond 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 Charcoal Diamond 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.