Gargos, Vicious Watcher (Commander) - Hydras

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Shared Roots
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Crystalline Armor
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Master's Guidance
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hungering Hydra
91%inclusion1.45K decks1.60K decks
87%synergy
Voracious Hydra
90%inclusion1.43K decks1.60K decks
85%synergy
Managorger Hydra
92%inclusion1.48K decks1.60K decks
82%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
85%inclusion1.36K decks1.60K decks
82%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
88%inclusion1.40K decks1.60K decks
80%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
85%inclusion1.35K decks1.60K decks
80%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
84%inclusion1.33K decks1.60K decks
80%synergy
Primordial Hydra
82%inclusion1.31K decks1.60K decks
77%synergy
Genesis Hydra
80%inclusion1.28K decks1.60K decks
76%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
79%inclusion1.25K decks1.60K decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
85%inclusion1.36K decks1.60K decks
46%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
79%inclusion1.26K decks1.60K decks
72%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
78%inclusion1.24K decks1.60K decks
75%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
77%inclusion1.23K decks1.60K decks
73%synergy
Cultivate
76%inclusion1.22K decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
74%inclusion1.19K decks1.60K decks
71%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
74%inclusion1.19K decks1.60K decks
69%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
71%inclusion1.13K decks1.60K decks
69%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
69%inclusion1.11K decks1.60K decks
67%synergy
Hooded Hydra
68%inclusion1.08K decks1.60K decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion183 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.3%inclusion148 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Goldvein Hydra
67%inclusion928 decks1.39K decks
62%synergy
Protean Hydra
63%inclusion1K decks1.60K decks
61%synergy
Heroes' Bane
62%inclusion990 decks1.60K decks
59%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
59%inclusion702 decks1.19K decks
55%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
55%inclusion874 decks1.60K decks
52%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
54%inclusion856 decks1.60K decks
51%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
52%inclusion308 decks592 decks
38%synergy
Warden of the Grove
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
43%synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
46%inclusion741 decks1.60K decks
45%synergy
Llanowar Elves
44%inclusion709 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
42%inclusion678 decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
38%inclusion614 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Elvish Mystic
36%inclusion574 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
34%inclusion548 decks1.60K decks
32%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion408 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
33%inclusion526 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Feral Hydra
33%inclusion522 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Capricopian
28%inclusion448 decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
27%inclusion437 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Apex Devastator
27%inclusion427 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Nexos
23%inclusion375 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Vigor
22%inclusion350 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
22%inclusion348 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Beast Whisperer
22%inclusion347 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Rampaging Aetherhood
21%inclusion50 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Hydra Trainer
19%inclusion223 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
18%inclusion286 decks1.60K decks
-15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion269 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion268 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Khalni Hydra
16%inclusion261 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
16%inclusion251 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion243 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Scourge of Skola Vale
15%inclusion233 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Briar Hydra
14%inclusion228 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
14%inclusion221 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Honored Hydra
14%inclusion219 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
13%inclusion215 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion214 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
13%inclusion208 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Evolution Sage
12%inclusion194 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion193 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Domesticated Hydra
12%inclusion193 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
12%inclusion188 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
10%inclusion161 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
10%inclusion160 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion154 decks1.60K decks
-19%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
9.3%inclusion53 decks572 decks
2%synergy
Gyre Sage
8.5%inclusion135 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.3%inclusion99 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
59%inclusion935 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Call
58%inclusion924 decks1.60K decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
55%inclusion873 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion806 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
40%inclusion643 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
37%inclusion589 decks1.60K decks
35%synergy
Gaea's Gift
36%inclusion581 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Ram Through
33%inclusion534 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
33%inclusion532 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
29%inclusion466 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
28%inclusion444 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
27%inclusion429 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Gift of the Viper
26%inclusion305 decks1.17K decks
18%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
25%inclusion388 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Overprotect
24%inclusion247 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion350 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion221 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
18%inclusion290 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Krosan Grip
17%inclusion272 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion266 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Entish Restoration
16%inclusion260 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Withstand Death
15%inclusion233 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Blossoming Defense
14%inclusion227 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Horrid Vigor
13%inclusion101 decks789 decks
9%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
11%inclusion180 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion172 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Momentous Fall
10%inclusion166 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Naturalize
8.9%inclusion142 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Charge Through
8.2%inclusion131 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.3%inclusion117 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Bite Down
7.3%inclusion117 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Silkguard
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Defend the Rider
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Harrow
7.0%inclusion112 decks1.60K decks
-12%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.4%inclusion102 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Ranger's Guile
5.8%inclusion93 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Prizefight
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Strength of Will
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Primal Bellow
5.0%inclusion80 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Fog
5.0%inclusion80 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
66%inclusion1.06K decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
Rampant Growth
62%inclusion996 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion808 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
48%inclusion769 decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
41%inclusion647 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
40%inclusion645 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion561 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
33%inclusion523 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
32%inclusion372 decks1.18K decks
28%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
29%inclusion463 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Harmonize
25%inclusion398 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion268 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion214 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Visions of Dominance
13%inclusion209 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
13%inclusion200 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Soul's Majesty
12%inclusion192 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion174 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
11%inclusion172 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion125 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Season of Gathering
10%inclusion107 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Bushwhack
10%inclusion165 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Hard-Hitting Question
9.3%inclusion146 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.6%inclusion137 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Onslaught
7.5%inclusion119 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Nature's Way
6.8%inclusion109 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Prey Upon
6.8%inclusion109 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Felling Blow
6.1%inclusion35 decks570 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Primal Might
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Broken Bond
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Horrific Assault
5.5%inclusion64 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Smell Fear
5.5%inclusion88 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.4%inclusion80 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Animist's Might
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
62%inclusion997 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
56%inclusion892 decks1.60K decks
39%synergy
The Earth Crystal
52%inclusion81 decks156 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion641 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
39%inclusion630 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion611 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
26%inclusion416 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion348 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Urza's Incubator
21%inclusion342 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion317 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
15%inclusion245 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
14%inclusion223 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.1%inclusion146 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Power Fist
7.7%inclusion116 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.8%inclusion93 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Short Bow
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
64%inclusion1.02K decks1.60K decks
62%synergy
Branching Evolution
62%inclusion992 decks1.60K decks
51%synergy
Hydra's Growth
54%inclusion868 decks1.60K decks
47%synergy
Unnatural Growth
40%inclusion638 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Colossal Majesty
37%inclusion594 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Hardened Scales
33%inclusion523 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
31%inclusion494 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
28%inclusion448 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
23%inclusion241 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Rancor
23%inclusion371 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
21%inclusion342 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
21%inclusion336 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Elemental Bond
21%inclusion336 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
21%inclusion331 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
19%inclusion188 decks1.02K decks
15%synergy
Sphere Grid
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
18%inclusion285 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
16%inclusion260 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
12%inclusion197 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Asceticism
12%inclusion194 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion189 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Season of Growth
12%inclusion185 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion174 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Bear Umbra
11%inclusion170 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Mana Reflection
10%inclusion166 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Primal Rage
8.9%inclusion142 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.8%inclusion140 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Vernal Bloom
8.6%inclusion138 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.6%inclusion137 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Exploration
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Primal Vigor
7.6%inclusion122 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Overgrowth
7.0%inclusion112 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.8%inclusion108 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
5.7%inclusion89 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Death's Presence
5.0%inclusion80 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
38%inclusion600 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
8.0%inclusion127 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Vivien Reid
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion940 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
52%inclusion838 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion762 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
44%inclusion703 decks1.60K decks
38%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
39%inclusion626 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
39%inclusion618 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
28%inclusion455 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
22%inclusion344 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion333 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion322 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion239 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion229 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion185 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
9.0%inclusion143 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion118 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.0%inclusion112 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.9%inclusion95 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.9%inclusion71 decks1.20K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.5%inclusion88 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion1.36K decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
29%inclusion470 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
22%inclusion351 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Herd Heirloom
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion253 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion242 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion177 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion173 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
6.4%inclusion102 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.2%inclusion63 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.5%inclusion88 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion1.54K decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion473 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion445 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion347 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion229 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion174 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion172 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion125 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.3%inclusion99 decks1.20K decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
7.3%inclusion117 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy