Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Lifegain

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #306
100decks
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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
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Airbender Ascension
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Glider Staff
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
United Front
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
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Panharmonicon
72%inclusion72 decks100 decks
62%synergy
Soul Warden
81%inclusion81 decks100 decks
60%synergy
Suture Priest
73%inclusion73 decks100 decks
60%synergy
Teleportation Circle
60%inclusion60 decks100 decks
51%synergy
Soul's Attendant
63%inclusion63 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Ephemerate
57%inclusion57 decks100 decks
44%synergy
Felidar Guardian
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
41%synergy
Eerie Interlude
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
41%synergy
Spirited Companion
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
40%synergy
Charming Prince
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
40%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion74 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
67%inclusion67 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion61 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion59 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
57%inclusion57 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
57%inclusion57 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Angel
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion48 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Omens
45%inclusion45 decks100 decks
35%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
44%inclusion44 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
44%inclusion44 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Flickerwisp
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion36 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Archangel of Thune
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Karmic Guide
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Kor Cartographer
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Helpful Hunter
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Resplendent Angel
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Auriok Champion
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Impassioned Orator
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Angel of Vitality
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Solitude
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Defiler of Faith
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Blade Splicer
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Regal Caracal
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
41%inclusion41 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion31 decks100 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Semester's End
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Scrollshift
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Brave the Elements
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Slip On the Ring
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Brought Back
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Another Round
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
-9%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Storm Herd
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Ravnica at War
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Against All Odds
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Search for Glory
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Raise the Past
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Bond of Discipline
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-8%synergy
Sunfall
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
33%synergy
The Wind Crystal
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion28 decks100 decks
-8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Altar of the Brood
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Halo Fountain
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Cathars' Crusade
41%inclusion41 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Felidar Retreat
40%inclusion40 decks100 decks
32%synergy
Grasp of Fate
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Test of Endurance
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Ossification
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Chorus
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Accord
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Boon Reflection
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Far Traveler
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Seal from Existence
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-6%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Smile at Death
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Borrowed Time
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
55%inclusion55 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
15%synergy
War Room
37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
3%synergy
The Fair Basilica
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-17%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
0%synergy
New Benalia
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Karoo
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Steppe
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion91 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion54 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
-9%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
86%inclusion86 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Mirrex
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
2%synergy