Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Optimized

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #310
276decks
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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
Curious Colossus
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.1%inclusion4 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion218 decks276 decks
66%synergy
Restoration Angel
71%inclusion196 decks276 decks
63%synergy
Felidar Guardian
67%inclusion184 decks276 decks
60%synergy
Spirited Companion
71%inclusion197 decks276 decks
59%synergy
Panharmonicon
69%inclusion190 decks276 decks
59%synergy
Teleportation Circle
66%inclusion183 decks276 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Omens
61%inclusion168 decks276 decks
51%synergy
Charming Prince
59%inclusion164 decks276 decks
51%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
73%inclusion201 decks276 decks
50%synergy
Eerie Interlude
57%inclusion158 decks276 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion226 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
79%inclusion218 decks276 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion190 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
61%inclusion167 decks276 decks
40%synergy
Sun Titan
60%inclusion165 decks276 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion161 decks276 decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
58%inclusion159 decks276 decks
45%synergy
Cloudshift
55%inclusion152 decks276 decks
45%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
55%inclusion152 decks276 decks
31%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
54%inclusion148 decks276 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion191 decks276 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion142 decks276 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion139 decks276 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion103 decks276 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion88 decks276 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion60 decks276 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion51 decks276 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion35 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion30 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.8%inclusion16 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Flickerwisp
54%inclusion148 decks276 decks
47%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
52%inclusion144 decks276 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
50%inclusion139 decks276 decks
33%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
47%inclusion131 decks276 decks
39%synergy
Karmic Guide
46%inclusion127 decks276 decks
35%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
43%inclusion120 decks276 decks
32%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
41%inclusion114 decks276 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion113 decks276 decks
22%synergy
Soul Warden
40%inclusion110 decks276 decks
19%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
37%inclusion102 decks276 decks
26%synergy
Fiend Hunter
37%inclusion101 decks276 decks
33%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
37%inclusion101 decks276 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion97 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Solitude
34%inclusion94 decks276 decks
29%synergy
Helpful Hunter
33%inclusion91 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
33%inclusion90 decks276 decks
19%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
33%inclusion90 decks276 decks
27%synergy
Kor Cartographer
32%inclusion87 decks276 decks
25%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
29%inclusion81 decks276 decks
21%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
25%inclusion69 decks276 decks
21%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
24%inclusion67 decks276 decks
16%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
23%inclusion63 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
22%inclusion62 decks276 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion60 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
22%inclusion60 decks276 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion57 decks276 decks
7%synergy
Blade Splicer
21%inclusion57 decks276 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Warhound
20%inclusion55 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion54 decks276 decks
15%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
19%inclusion53 decks275 decks
15%synergy
Emeria Angel
19%inclusion53 decks276 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn
19%inclusion52 decks276 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion51 decks276 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion50 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion49 decks276 decks
7%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion48 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion47 decks276 decks
-3%synergy
Soul's Attendant
16%inclusion45 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
16%inclusion44 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion43 decks276 decks
-1%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion41 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion37 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion37 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
13%inclusion37 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion36 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion36 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
13%inclusion35 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion33 decks276 decks
-2%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion31 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
34%inclusion95 decks276 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion95 decks276 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion75 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
27%inclusion75 decks276 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion73 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
24%inclusion67 decks276 decks
21%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion59 decks276 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion53 decks276 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion52 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Semester's End
19%inclusion52 decks276 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion49 decks276 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion38 decks276 decks
-12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion38 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion34 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion34 decks276 decks
0%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion31 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion24 decks276 decks
-1%synergy
Scrollshift
8.0%inclusion22 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Brought Back
8.0%inclusion22 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.6%inclusion21 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.5%inclusion18 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
-11%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
46%inclusion127 decks276 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion69 decks276 decks
12%synergy
Another Round
24%inclusion67 decks275 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion65 decks276 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion63 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion52 decks276 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
8%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion45 decks276 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion43 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Armageddon
13%inclusion35 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
12%inclusion34 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
12%inclusion34 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion28 decks276 decks
-1%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion27 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.4%inclusion26 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Against All Odds
8.7%inclusion24 decks276 decks
7%synergy
Rout
8.3%inclusion23 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.6%inclusion21 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
-4%synergy
Raise the Past
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Flicker
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Sunfall
5.8%inclusion16 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Souls
5.4%inclusion15 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
46%inclusion128 decks276 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion95 decks276 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion91 decks276 decks
25%synergy
Oketra's Monument
28%inclusion77 decks276 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion70 decks276 decks
-11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion34 decks203 decks
-4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
17%inclusion46 decks276 decks
15%synergy
Winter Moon
16%inclusion43 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Wedding Ring
16%inclusion43 decks276 decks
11%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion41 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
9.4%inclusion26 decks276 decks
-7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.1%inclusion25 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion23 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion20 decks276 decks
-4%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
7.2%inclusion20 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.5%inclusion18 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion18 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Portable Hole
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.4%inclusion15 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
-4%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
51%inclusion140 decks276 decks
44%synergy
Land Tax
48%inclusion132 decks276 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Retreat
47%inclusion129 decks276 decks
38%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
41%inclusion112 decks276 decks
25%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
38%inclusion104 decks276 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion93 decks276 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion87 decks276 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion71 decks276 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion65 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Ossification
24%inclusion65 decks276 decks
18%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion49 decks276 decks
13%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
16%inclusion43 decks276 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Light
15%inclusion41 decks276 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Ring
14%inclusion40 decks276 decks
12%synergy
Seal from Existence
13%inclusion37 decks276 decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
12%inclusion34 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
On Thin Ice
11%inclusion29 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion28 decks276 decks
-4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.4%inclusion26 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Rule of Law
9.1%inclusion25 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.3%inclusion23 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.0%inclusion22 decks276 decks
-4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
-11%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.5%inclusion18 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Cast Out
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Solemnity
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Fall of the Thran
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Borrowed Time
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
43%inclusion118 decks276 decks
35%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
-1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
58%inclusion161 decks276 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
53%inclusion145 decks276 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
47%inclusion131 decks276 decks
25%synergy
War Room
44%inclusion122 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion115 decks276 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
27%inclusion74 decks276 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
26%inclusion73 decks276 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion69 decks276 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion66 decks276 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion51 decks276 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
18%inclusion49 decks276 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion48 decks276 decks
10%synergy
The Fair Basilica
17%inclusion48 decks276 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion38 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Grange
13%inclusion37 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion34 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion30 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion29 decks276 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion29 decks276 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion28 decks276 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion23 decks276 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.6%inclusion21 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
7.6%inclusion21 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.2%inclusion20 decks276 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Kor Haven
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.8%inclusion16 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.8%inclusion16 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.8%inclusion16 decks276 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.4%inclusion15 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion267 decks276 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion170 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion81 decks276 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion76 decks276 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion48 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion32 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
9.1%inclusion25 decks276 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion25 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion25 decks276 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.7%inclusion24 decks276 decks
-11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.2%inclusion20 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion16 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion16 decks276 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
5.4%inclusion11 decks204 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
90%inclusion248 decks276 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion97 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion90 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
19%inclusion52 decks276 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion49 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion38 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion37 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion37 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion35 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Emeria's Call
12%inclusion34 decks276 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion33 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion31 decks276 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion30 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion28 decks276 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.4%inclusion26 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
9.4%inclusion26 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion22 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion19 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion15 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Mirrex
5.1%inclusion14 decks276 decks
3%synergy