Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Optimized

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #299
254decks
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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Kindly Customer
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Monk Gyatso
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
4.9%inclusion3 decks61 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
80%inclusion202 decks254 decks
66%synergy
Restoration Angel
72%inclusion182 decks254 decks
64%synergy
Felidar Guardian
67%inclusion170 decks254 decks
60%synergy
Panharmonicon
70%inclusion178 decks254 decks
60%synergy
Spirited Companion
72%inclusion182 decks254 decks
59%synergy
Teleportation Circle
65%inclusion166 decks254 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Omens
61%inclusion156 decks254 decks
52%synergy
Charming Prince
59%inclusion150 decks254 decks
51%synergy
Eerie Interlude
59%inclusion149 decks254 decks
50%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
72%inclusion182 decks254 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion207 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
78%inclusion197 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion173 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
62%inclusion158 decks254 decks
41%synergy
Sun Titan
59%inclusion151 decks254 decks
36%synergy
Suture Priest
59%inclusion150 decks254 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion146 decks254 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
54%inclusion137 decks254 decks
30%synergy
Cloudshift
54%inclusion137 decks254 decks
45%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
52%inclusion133 decks254 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion175 decks254 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion130 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion126 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion95 decks254 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion79 decks254 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion53 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion46 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion32 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
52%inclusion133 decks254 decks
40%synergy
Flickerwisp
51%inclusion130 decks254 decks
45%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
49%inclusion125 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
49%inclusion124 decks254 decks
40%synergy
Karmic Guide
47%inclusion119 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
43%inclusion110 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
43%inclusion109 decks254 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
43%inclusion108 decks254 decks
24%synergy
Soul Warden
40%inclusion101 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
38%inclusion97 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Fiend Hunter
37%inclusion94 decks254 decks
33%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
37%inclusion93 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Solitude
35%inclusion88 decks254 decks
29%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
34%inclusion86 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Helpful Hunter
33%inclusion83 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
31%inclusion80 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Kor Cartographer
31%inclusion79 decks254 decks
24%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
29%inclusion73 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
24%inclusion62 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
22%inclusion56 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion56 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
21%inclusion54 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Blade Splicer
20%inclusion52 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion51 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Warhound
20%inclusion50 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
19%inclusion49 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion46 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
18%inclusion46 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Emeria Angel
18%inclusion46 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn
18%inclusion46 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion40 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Attendant
16%inclusion40 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
33%inclusion85 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion83 decks254 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
28%inclusion70 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
26%inclusion67 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion66 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
25%inclusion63 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Semester's End
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion45 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion31 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
-14%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Brought Back
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Scrollshift
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
-11%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
46%inclusion117 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion63 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
24%inclusion61 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion58 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
10%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Armageddon
13%inclusion34 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion32 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Against All Odds
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Rout
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Flicker
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Sunfall
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Past
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Ravnica at War
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Storm of Souls
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
45%inclusion115 decks254 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion87 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion85 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Oketra's Monument
28%inclusion72 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
-12%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Altar of the Brood
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
-7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Portable Hole
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
52%inclusion131 decks254 decks
45%synergy
Land Tax
48%inclusion122 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Retreat
47%inclusion119 decks254 decks
38%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
40%inclusion102 decks254 decks
25%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
38%inclusion97 decks254 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion81 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion75 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion62 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Ossification
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
18%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion Ring
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Light
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Seal from Existence
13%inclusion34 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
8%synergy
On Thin Ice
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
-10%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Borrowed Time
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Cast Out
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
44%inclusion111 decks254 decks
36%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
57%inclusion146 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion133 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
47%inclusion120 decks254 decks
24%synergy
War Room
44%inclusion113 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion109 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
27%inclusion69 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion64 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
25%inclusion63 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion62 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
13%synergy
The Fair Basilica
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion34 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Grange
12%inclusion31 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
-17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Kor Haven
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion9 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion244 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion153 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion76 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion69 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
89%inclusion226 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion81 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
19%inclusion49 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion32 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion32 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Mirrex
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
3%synergy