Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Lifegain

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #297
98decks
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Chris Guest
Aug 7, 2025
The Top 40 Monocolored Commanders
What are the most popular monocolored commanders of all time? Let's look at the 40 most played, according to EDHREC.
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Avatar's Wrath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Glider Staff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Kindly Customer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
83%inclusion81 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Panharmonicon
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
61%synergy
Suture Priest
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
58%synergy
Soul's Attendant
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Teleportation Circle
57%inclusion56 decks98 decks
48%synergy
Ephemerate
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Felidar Guardian
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Spirited Companion
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Eerie Interlude
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Charming Prince
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion73 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
66%inclusion65 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Sun Titan
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Restoration Angel
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Omens
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Flickerwisp
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Archangel of Thune
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Guide
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Kor Cartographer
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Helpful Hunter
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Resplendent Angel
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Angel of Vitality
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Impassioned Orator
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Auriok Champion
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Destiny
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Defiler of Faith
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Exemplar of Light
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Guide of Souls
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Flicker of Fate
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Semester's End
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Moogles' Valor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Parting Gust
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Scrollshift
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Final Showdown
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Brave the Elements
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Brought Back
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
3%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Storm Herd
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Search for Glory
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Past
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Against All Odds
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
32%synergy
The Wind Crystal
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Altar of the Brood
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Halo Fountain
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Feather
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Cathars' Crusade
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Retreat
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Grasp of Fate
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Test of Endurance
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Ossification
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Accord
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Chorus
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Dawn of Hope
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Boon Reflection
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Far Traveler
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Court of Grace
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Seal from Existence
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Smile at Death
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Borrowed Time
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
13%synergy
War Room
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
The Fair Basilica
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
0%synergy
New Benalia
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Karoo
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-18%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Blighted Steppe
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion89 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion53 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Mirrex
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy