Gargos, Vicious Watcher (Commander) - Core

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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
Level Up
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
5%synergy
High Score
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Super Combo
1.2%inclusion2 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Hideout
1.2%inclusion2 decks164 decks
1%synergy
The Ooze
0.9%inclusion2 decks234 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Managorger Hydra
86%inclusion1.46K decks1.70K decks
76%synergy
Voracious Hydra
80%inclusion1.37K decks1.70K decks
76%synergy
Hungering Hydra
78%inclusion1.32K decks1.70K decks
74%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
77%inclusion1.30K decks1.70K decks
72%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
76%inclusion1.29K decks1.70K decks
72%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
78%inclusion1.32K decks1.70K decks
70%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
73%inclusion1.23K decks1.70K decks
69%synergy
Primordial Hydra
72%inclusion1.23K decks1.70K decks
68%synergy
Genesis Hydra
72%inclusion1.22K decks1.70K decks
67%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
69%inclusion1.17K decks1.70K decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
80%inclusion1.36K decks1.70K decks
41%synergy
Cultivate
73%inclusion1.24K decks1.70K decks
21%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
69%inclusion1.18K decks1.70K decks
62%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
65%inclusion1.11K decks1.70K decks
62%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
65%inclusion1.11K decks1.70K decks
62%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
64%inclusion1.09K decks1.70K decks
59%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
62%inclusion1.05K decks1.70K decks
59%synergy
Kodama's Reach
61%inclusion1.04K decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
60%inclusion1.01K decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
58%inclusion992 decks1.70K decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
5.9%inclusion100 decks1.70K decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Ironscale Hydra
58%inclusion984 decks1.70K decks
55%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
57%inclusion967 decks1.70K decks
52%synergy
Hooded Hydra
57%inclusion962 decks1.70K decks
53%synergy
Llanowar Elves
53%inclusion894 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Heroes' Bane
51%inclusion867 decks1.70K decks
48%synergy
Protean Hydra
50%inclusion857 decks1.70K decks
48%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
48%inclusion783 decks1.63K decks
45%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
46%inclusion576 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
45%inclusion759 decks1.70K decks
42%synergy
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion732 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
41%inclusion696 decks1.70K decks
38%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
39%inclusion661 decks1.70K decks
25%synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
38%inclusion654 decks1.70K decks
37%synergy
Warden of the Grove
36%inclusion286 decks796 decks
32%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion551 decks1.63K decks
15%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
30%inclusion518 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
30%inclusion514 decks1.70K decks
29%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
28%inclusion482 decks1.70K decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
28%inclusion481 decks1.70K decks
16%synergy
Feral Hydra
26%inclusion449 decks1.70K decks
25%synergy
Capricopian
26%inclusion437 decks1.70K decks
25%synergy
Apex Devastator
23%inclusion384 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Beast Whisperer
22%inclusion376 decks1.70K decks
-9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion375 decks1.70K decks
-11%synergy
Vigor
20%inclusion346 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion337 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Nexos
20%inclusion336 decks1.70K decks
19%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
18%inclusion298 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion291 decks1.70K decks
-7%synergy
Rampaging Aetherhood
16%inclusion163 decks990 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion261 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
15%inclusion253 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Hydra Trainer
14%inclusion235 decks1.63K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
14%inclusion232 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Khalni Hydra
13%inclusion227 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
13%inclusion225 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
13%inclusion218 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
13%inclusion218 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
13%inclusion216 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Honored Hydra
12%inclusion211 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Skola Vale
12%inclusion207 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Evolution Sage
12%inclusion201 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
12%inclusion200 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion195 decks1.70K decks
-16%synergy
Briar Hydra
11%inclusion194 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
11%inclusion187 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
10%inclusion170 decks1.63K decks
-8%synergy
Domesticated Hydra
9.1%inclusion154 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
8.4%inclusion143 decks1.70K decks
-14%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
7.8%inclusion133 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
57%inclusion968 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Call
51%inclusion867 decks1.70K decks
38%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion855 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion775 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
41%inclusion690 decks1.70K decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Insight
38%inclusion646 decks1.70K decks
25%synergy
Gaea's Gift
38%inclusion642 decks1.70K decks
27%synergy
Ram Through
36%inclusion620 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
32%inclusion549 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
32%inclusion539 decks1.70K decks
30%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
31%inclusion531 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Invigorating Surge
24%inclusion409 decks1.70K decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion380 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Overprotect
21%inclusion322 decks1.51K decks
12%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
21%inclusion361 decks1.70K decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21%inclusion353 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Collective Resistance
20%inclusion325 decks1.63K decks
7%synergy
Gift of the Viper
19%inclusion304 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Withstand Death
19%inclusion315 decks1.70K decks
17%synergy
Blossoming Defense
18%inclusion309 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Entish Restoration
17%inclusion284 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion281 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
16%inclusion271 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion259 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
13%inclusion216 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Charge Through
12%inclusion209 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion186 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
10%inclusion172 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Horrid Vigor
10%inclusion132 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Primal Bellow
10%inclusion164 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Ranger's Guile
10%inclusion162 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
9.5%inclusion36 decks379 decks
2%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
9.3%inclusion158 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
9.1%inclusion155 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Bite Down
9.1%inclusion155 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Harrow
8.7%inclusion148 decks1.70K decks
-10%synergy
Strength of Will
8.6%inclusion41 decks479 decks
5%synergy
Invigorate
8.5%inclusion145 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Mortal's Resolve
8.2%inclusion140 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
8.1%inclusion47 decks577 decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
8.1%inclusion137 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Warriors' Lesson
7.2%inclusion123 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
7.1%inclusion121 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Defend the Rider
6.7%inclusion67 decks994 decks
4%synergy
Setessan Tactics
6.5%inclusion110 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Prizefight
6.1%inclusion104 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Tail Swipe
6.1%inclusion103 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Royal Treatment
5.9%inclusion100 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.8%inclusion98 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.8%inclusion98 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion837 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
39%inclusion669 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
39%inclusion663 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
38%inclusion653 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion551 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
32%inclusion542 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
29%inclusion501 decks1.70K decks
21%synergy
Harmonize
22%inclusion375 decks1.70K decks
-6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
21%inclusion337 decks1.63K decks
17%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion331 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
15%inclusion259 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion247 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
14%inclusion230 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Bushwhack
13%inclusion229 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
13%inclusion224 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Visions of Dominance
13%inclusion218 decks1.70K decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion196 decks1.63K decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion193 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Migration Path
10%inclusion162 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Prey Upon
8.1%inclusion138 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Nature's Way
8.1%inclusion138 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.1%inclusion122 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
8.0%inclusion136 decks1.70K decks
-12%synergy
Regrowth
7.8%inclusion132 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Primal Might
7.5%inclusion128 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Broken Bond
6.8%inclusion116 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Hard-Hitting Question
6.5%inclusion111 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Onslaught
6.4%inclusion108 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.6%inclusion95 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.4%inclusion92 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Animist's Might
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.70K decks
-11%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
5.0%inclusion85 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
58%inclusion979 decks1.70K decks
14%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
49%inclusion834 decks1.70K decks
32%synergy
The Earth Crystal
39%inclusion263 decks680 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion620 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
32%inclusion536 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion518 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion317 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
18%inclusion302 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion287 decks1.70K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion279 decks1.70K decks
-8%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
13%inclusion226 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
10%inclusion170 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.8%inclusion150 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion141 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion110 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.8%inclusion15 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.1%inclusion87 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Power Fist
5.0%inclusion85 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
55%inclusion943 decks1.70K decks
53%synergy
Branching Evolution
53%inclusion909 decks1.70K decks
42%synergy
Hydra's Growth
44%inclusion748 decks1.70K decks
37%synergy
Colossal Majesty
36%inclusion611 decks1.70K decks
23%synergy
Unnatural Growth
33%inclusion557 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Hardened Scales
32%inclusion547 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
32%inclusion188 decks589 decks
22%synergy
Rancor
28%inclusion477 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion431 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
25%inclusion429 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion376 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Season of Growth
21%inclusion358 decks1.70K decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
19%inclusion330 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion288 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion253 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
15%inclusion259 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Strength
15%inclusion257 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
14%inclusion213 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Snake Umbra
14%inclusion238 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion231 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion229 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion222 decks1.70K decks
-4%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion91 decks704 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
12%inclusion211 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Bear Umbra
12%inclusion206 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion190 decks1.70K decks
-10%synergy
Whip Silk
11%inclusion189 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Asceticism
11%inclusion185 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Overgrowth
9.1%inclusion154 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Vernal Bloom
8.4%inclusion143 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.6%inclusion130 decks1.70K decks
-10%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
7.6%inclusion130 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Reflection
7.5%inclusion128 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Canopy Cover
7.1%inclusion120 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Exploration
6.8%inclusion116 decks1.70K decks
-10%synergy
Spider Umbra
6.2%inclusion106 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.2%inclusion106 decks1.70K decks
-7%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.0%inclusion102 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.9%inclusion101 decks1.70K decks
-5%synergy
Primal Rage
5.9%inclusion100 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Sixth Sense
5.5%inclusion94 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.3%inclusion90 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Death's Presence
5.1%inclusion87 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
33%inclusion563 decks1.70K decks
15%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
10%inclusion172 decks1.70K decks
-1%synergy
Vivien Reid
6.2%inclusion105 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
5.7%inclusion97 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion941 decks1.70K decks
18%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
48%inclusion810 decks1.70K decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion715 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
41%inclusion692 decks1.70K decks
35%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
37%inclusion631 decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
32%inclusion544 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
26%inclusion449 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion366 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion336 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion275 decks1.70K decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion264 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion239 decks1.70K decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
12%inclusion198 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion166 decks1.70K decks
-14%synergy
Three Tree City
8.6%inclusion131 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion134 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion126 decks1.70K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.2%inclusion122 decks1.70K decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion24 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.2%inclusion106 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.5%inclusion32 decks585 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion1.36K decks1.70K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion431 decks1.70K decks
-2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
19%inclusion330 decks1.70K decks
19%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion209 decks1.70K decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion206 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion204 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion95 decks807 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.8%inclusion150 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Moss Diamond
5.6%inclusion95 decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.67K decks1.70K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion487 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion424 decks1.70K decks
19%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion281 decks1.70K decks
8%synergy
Blighted Woodland
16%inclusion265 decks1.70K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion250 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion247 decks1.70K decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion196 decks1.63K decks
-1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
10%inclusion170 decks1.63K decks
-8%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
9.3%inclusion158 decks1.70K decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion117 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy