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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
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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Excalibur, Sword of Eden
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
89%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
89%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
80%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
79%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
77%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
70%synergy
Buster Sword
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
66%synergy
Urza's Saga
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
77%inclusion58 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Colossus Hammer
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
63%synergy
Fighter Class
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
64%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
60%synergy
Basilisk Collar
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Forge Anew
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
57%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
64%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
48%synergy
The Reality Chip
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Welder
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Absorb
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
55%synergy
Fabricate
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
43%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Embercleave
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Leyline Axe
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
The Key to the Vault
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Sword
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Power Artifact
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
0%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Basalt Monolith
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Mox Amber
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
29%synergy
The Aetherspark
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Signet
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
79%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
78%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
48%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Plateau
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion66 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Arid Mesa
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Plains
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
-22%synergy
Mountain
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
-24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Island
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
-28%synergy
Raugrin Triome
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
45%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-25%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-36%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-41%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-40%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
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