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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
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Formidable Speaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Omens
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
High Alert
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Crystal Barricade
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Denial
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Force of Negation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Tree of Redemption
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Worldly Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Vine Trellis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Frost
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Shield Sphere
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Arbor Adherent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Displacer Kitten
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Roots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Shards
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Wall of Glare
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Perimeter Captain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Walking Bulwark
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Hover Barrier
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Towering Titan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Flumph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Carven Caryatid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Traproot Kami
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Reverence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Wall of Ice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Junk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Inga and Esika
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Council of Four
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Ephemerate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Crop Rotation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Tower Defense
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Force of Vigor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Chord of Calling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Permission Denied
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Bar the Door
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dive Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Triton Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Momentous Fall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shell Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Sheltering Word
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Emergency Powers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Last March of the Ents
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Raise the Past
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Mighty
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wargate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Neoform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nostalgic Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Meekstone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Universe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cathar's Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Accorder's Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aether Vial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Aura Shards
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Freed from the Real
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Assault Formation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Assemble the Players
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Aluren
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Brave the Sands
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Stoneskin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Omniscience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Defense of the Heart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sky Tether
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spelunking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bear Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Burgeoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Exchange of Words
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Animate Wall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overgrowth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Wanderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Tundra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Island
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Forest
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Bastion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Grove
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Gate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Horizon Canopy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Arctic Treeline
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Scattered Groves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Razortide Bridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hedge Maze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Lush Portico
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Urban Retreat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-44%synergy
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