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
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
White Lotus Tile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Suture Priest
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Ephemerate
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Teleportation Circle
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Panharmonicon
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Felidar Guardian
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Spirited Companion
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Restoration Angel
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Soul Warden
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Soul's Attendant
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Charming Prince
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Flickerwisp
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Omens
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Elesh Norn
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Karmic Guide
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Helpful Hunter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Blade Splicer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Emeria Angel
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Master Splicer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Kor Cartographer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Solitude
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Innocence
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Essence of Orthodoxy
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Splicer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Faith
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Inquisitor
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Annex Sentry
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Progenitor Exarch
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Auriok Champion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Basilica Shepherd
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Regal Caracal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Eerie Interlude
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Tithe
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Semester's End
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Compleat Devotion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Congregate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Charge of the Mites
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Emergency Eject
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Focus Fire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Zealous Display
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Unwanted Remake
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
White Sun's Twilight
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Another Round
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Against All Odds
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sunder the Gateway
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Ravnica at War
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of Estates
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Storm Herd
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sunfall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Scout for Survivors
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Honor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
18%synergy
The Wind Crystal
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Norn's Annex
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Oketra's Monument
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Infested Fleshcutter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Rescue Skiff
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Argent Dais
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Grasp of Fate
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Ossification
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Seal from Existence
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Awakening
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Divine Visitation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Norn's Decree
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Seam Rip
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
8%synergy
The Fair Basilica
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Grange
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Karoo
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
The Seedcore
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy