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Cooper Gottfried
Dec 15, 2025
Cooper Gottfried
The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Who are the most popular three-colored commanders? Let's find out, with this list of the top 40, with data from EDHREC.
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
68%synergy
White Lotus Tile
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
87%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
87%synergy
High Alert
88%inclusion72 decks82 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Denial
85%inclusion70 decks82 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
85%inclusion70 decks82 decks
77%synergy
Wall of Omens
85%inclusion70 decks82 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
76%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
74%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
71%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sylvan Caryatid
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
64%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Crystal Barricade
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
61%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Shield Sphere
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
61%synergy
Meekstone
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Assault Formation
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Aura Shards
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Redemption
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Perimeter Captain
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Wall of Frost
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Junk
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Hover Barrier
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Roots
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Carven Caryatid
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Runes
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Fortified Rampart
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Wall
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Towering Titan
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Mulch
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Steel Wall
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Kelp
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Wall
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Turtle
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-20%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Adherent
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Geist of the Archives
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Faithbound Judge
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Tears
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Noble Hierarch
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Eerie Interlude
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Ghostway
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Eladamri's Call
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Door
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Voidslime
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Solidarity
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Silence
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Fell the Mighty
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Wargate
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Time Warp
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Stoneskin
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Aluren
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Rolling Stones
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Chorus
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Primal Rage
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Exploration
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion79 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Savannah
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Urban Retreat
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
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