Captain America, First Avenger (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Captain America, First Avenger
Rank #129
86decks
Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Captain America's Shield
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Avengers Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
91%inclusion78 decks86 decks
85%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
75%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
72%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion60 decks86 decks
66%synergy
Colossus Hammer
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
64%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Basilisk Collar
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Argentum Armor
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Bureau Headmaster
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Brass Squire
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tony Stark
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Captain America, Unbowed
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Iron Lad, Young Avenger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Captain America, Wings of Freedom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Patriot, Shield Wielder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Lion Sash
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Agent Phil Coulson
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
King T'Challa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hawkeye, Master Marksman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Galvanic Blast
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
We Say Thee Nay!
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Take Up the Shield
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Thoughtcast
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Leyline Axe
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
33%synergy
The Key to the Vault
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Sword of the Animist
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Sculpting Steel
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Winged Boots
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Chainsaw
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Falcon's Wing Harness
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Worldslayer
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Brass Knuckles
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Dissection Tools
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Training Grounds
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
33%synergy
In the Trenches
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
With Great Power . . .
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
All That Glitters
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Origin of Captain America
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Super Hero Civil War
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Secret Invasion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Charisma
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Axgard Armory
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion81 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion72 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion84 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion78 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-25%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-0%synergy
Spectator Seating
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Training Center
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy