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Chris Guest
Aug 7, 2025
Chris Guest
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
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Kindly Customer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Monk Gyatso
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
80%inclusion200 decks251 decks
66%synergy
Restoration Angel
71%inclusion179 decks251 decks
64%synergy
Spirited Companion
73%inclusion182 decks251 decks
60%synergy
Panharmonicon
71%inclusion177 decks251 decks
60%synergy
Felidar Guardian
67%inclusion168 decks251 decks
60%synergy
Teleportation Circle
66%inclusion165 decks251 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Omens
62%inclusion155 decks251 decks
52%synergy
Charming Prince
59%inclusion148 decks251 decks
51%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
72%inclusion181 decks251 decks
50%synergy
Eerie Interlude
59%inclusion148 decks251 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion205 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
78%inclusion195 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion170 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
63%inclusion158 decks251 decks
42%synergy
Sun Titan
60%inclusion150 decks251 decks
36%synergy
Suture Priest
59%inclusion149 decks251 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion144 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
54%inclusion136 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Cloudshift
54%inclusion135 decks251 decks
44%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
53%inclusion133 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion173 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion129 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion125 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion94 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
53%inclusion132 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Flickerwisp
51%inclusion128 decks251 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
50%inclusion125 decks251 decks
33%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
49%inclusion122 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Karmic Guide
47%inclusion118 decks251 decks
36%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
43%inclusion109 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
43%inclusion108 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion106 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Soul Warden
40%inclusion100 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
37%inclusion93 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Fiend Hunter
37%inclusion93 decks251 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion89 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Solitude
34%inclusion86 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
34%inclusion85 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Helpful Hunter
33%inclusion82 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
32%inclusion80 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Kor Cartographer
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
23%inclusion57 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
22%inclusion56 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
22%inclusion55 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Blade Splicer
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Warhound
20%inclusion50 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Emeria Angel
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Elesh Norn
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Attendant
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion36 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
33%inclusion84 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion82 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
28%inclusion69 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Ghostway
25%inclusion63 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Semester's End
19%inclusion48 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
19%inclusion47 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
-14%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Brought Back
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Scrollshift
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
3%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
47%inclusion117 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion62 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
24%inclusion61 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
10%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Armageddon
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Emeria's Call
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Rout
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Against All Odds
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Flicker
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Sunfall
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Souls
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
2%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
45%inclusion114 decks251 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion87 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion84 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Oketra's Monument
29%inclusion72 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Wedding Ring
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Altar of the Brood
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
16%inclusion27 decks173 decks
-5%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Portable Hole
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
52%inclusion130 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Land Tax
48%inclusion120 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Retreat
47%inclusion118 decks251 decks
39%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
40%inclusion101 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
38%inclusion96 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion80 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Ossification
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Oblivion Ring
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Banishing Light
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Seal from Existence
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion29 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
8%synergy
On Thin Ice
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Rule of Law
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Cast Out
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Borrowed Time
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
44%inclusion110 decks251 decks
36%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion20 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
57%inclusion144 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion131 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
47%inclusion117 decks251 decks
24%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion113 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion108 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion62 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
25%inclusion62 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion47 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
10%synergy
The Fair Basilica
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Grange
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
-17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion242 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion151 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion76 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion69 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
89%inclusion223 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion89 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion82 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
19%inclusion48 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Emeria's Call
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Mirrex
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
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