Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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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MTGStocks
Airbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
White Lotus Tile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
United Front
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Suture Priest
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Panharmonicon
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Ephemerate
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Teleportation Circle
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Felidar Guardian
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Spirited Companion
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Restoration Angel
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Soul Warden
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Soul's Attendant
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Cloudshift
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Vindicator
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Charming Prince
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Flickerwisp
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Elesh Norn
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Omens
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Guide
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Helpful Hunter
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Blade Splicer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Master Splicer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Splicer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Kor Cartographer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Emeria Angel
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Progenitor Exarch
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Essence of Orthodoxy
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Defiler of Faith
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Inquisitor
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Basilica Shepherd
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Annex Sentry
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Solitude
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Flensing Raptor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Sensor Splicer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Indoctrination Attendant
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Lightstall Inquisitor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Eerie Interlude
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Flicker of Fate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Semester's End
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Scrollshift
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Charge of the Mites
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Parting Gust
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Compleat Devotion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Congregate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Focus Fire
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Zealous Display
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
White Sun's Twilight
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Another Round
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Against All Odds
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Sunder the Gateway
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Estates
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Storm Herd
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sunfall
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Scout for Survivors
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Honor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
The Wind Crystal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Oketra's Monument
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Wedding Ring
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Infested Fleshcutter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Rescue Skiff
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Ossification
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Awakening
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Seal from Existence
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Visitation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Decree
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Announcement
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Far Traveler
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Seam Rip
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
The Fair Basilica
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Grange
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Karoo
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Glistening Sphere
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
The Seedcore
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy