Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Lifegain

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #317
88decks
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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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Curious Colossus
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Adept Watershaper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Panharmonicon
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Soul Warden
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Suture Priest
70%inclusion62 decks88 decks
58%synergy
Teleportation Circle
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Soul's Attendant
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Ephemerate
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Felidar Guardian
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Spirited Companion
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Restoration Angel
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
40%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Eerie Interlude
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Charming Prince
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Omens
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Knight of the White Orchid
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Flickerwisp
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Archangel of Thune
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Karmic Guide
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Auriok Champion
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Helpful Hunter
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Kor Cartographer
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Impassioned Orator
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Resplendent Angel
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Defiler of Faith
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Solitude
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Blade Splicer
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Regal Caracal
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Angel of Vitality
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Exemplar of Light
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Flicker of Fate
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Semester's End
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Parting Gust
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-17%synergy
Scrollshift
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Brave the Elements
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Brought Back
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Another Round
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Storm Herd
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Fumigate
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Ravnica at War
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Mass Calcify
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Against All Odds
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Past
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Search for Glory
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
29%synergy
The Wind Crystal
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Wedding Ring
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Cathars' Crusade
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Felidar Retreat
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Airbender Ascension
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Test of Endurance
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Ossification
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Light
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Boon Reflection
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Chorus
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Angelic Accord
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
True Conviction
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Seal from Existence
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Kinbinding
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Smile at Death
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
14%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Grange
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
The Fair Basilica
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
New Benalia
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Karoo
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion81 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
86%inclusion76 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Mirrex
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy