Esika, God of the Tree (Commander) - Optimized Control

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Aurora Awakener
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
The Coming of Galactus
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Supreme Verdict
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Oath of Teferi
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Doubling Season
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
The Chain Veil
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Deepglow Skate
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Carth the Lion
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Arena Rector
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Evolution Sage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Onakke Oathkeeper
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Flux Channeler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Noble Hierarch
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Progenitus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Jodah, the Unifier
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Pir, Imaginative Rascal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Academy Rector
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mutational Advantage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Void Rend
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Delay
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Obliterate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Jokulhaups
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ravages of War
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Channel the Suns
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Savor the Moment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Deploy the Gatewatch
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Sterling Grove
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Oath of Nissa
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Paradox Haze
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Defense of the Heart
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Exploration
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Privileged Position
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Greater Auramancy
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Humility
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spirit of Resistance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dueling Grounds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Talent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Narset Transcendent
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Commodore Guff
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Karn Liberated
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ral Zarek
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Legacy of Fire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lord Windgrace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Vraska, Relic Seeker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Timeless Lotus
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Gatewatch Beacon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Pentad Prism
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Island
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Forest
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Swamp
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Plains
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-26%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Mountain
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Zagoth Triome
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Ketria Triome
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Indatha Triome
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Savai Triome
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Bayou
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
9%synergy