Gargos, Vicious Watcher (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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Level Up
2.6%inclusion3 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Saved by the Shell
0.9%inclusion1 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
0.9%inclusion1 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Super Combo
0.9%inclusion1 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Hideout
0.9%inclusion1 decks116 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hungering Hydra
88%inclusion1.45K decks1.65K decks
85%synergy
Voracious Hydra
87%inclusion1.44K decks1.65K decks
83%synergy
Managorger Hydra
91%inclusion1.50K decks1.65K decks
81%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
88%inclusion1.44K decks1.65K decks
80%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
83%inclusion1.37K decks1.65K decks
80%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
81%inclusion1.34K decks1.65K decks
78%synergy
Primordial Hydra
81%inclusion1.34K decks1.65K decks
77%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
80%inclusion1.32K decks1.65K decks
76%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
75%inclusion1.23K decks1.65K decks
72%synergy
Genesis Hydra
76%inclusion1.26K decks1.65K decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
86%inclusion1.41K decks1.65K decks
46%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
75%inclusion1.24K decks1.65K decks
71%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
74%inclusion1.22K decks1.65K decks
71%synergy
Cultivate
74%inclusion1.22K decks1.65K decks
22%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
73%inclusion1.21K decks1.65K decks
67%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
70%inclusion1.15K decks1.65K decks
67%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
69%inclusion1.14K decks1.65K decks
64%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
68%inclusion1.12K decks1.65K decks
63%synergy
Branching Evolution
68%inclusion1.12K decks1.65K decks
56%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
68%inclusion1.11K decks1.65K decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion201 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.1%inclusion100 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Neverwinter Hydra
67%inclusion1.10K decks1.65K decks
64%synergy
Hooded Hydra
64%inclusion1.06K decks1.65K decks
61%synergy
Protean Hydra
62%inclusion1.01K decks1.65K decks
60%synergy
Heroes' Bane
58%inclusion962 decks1.65K decks
56%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
56%inclusion816 decks1.46K decks
52%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
56%inclusion461 decks829 decks
41%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
54%inclusion891 decks1.65K decks
52%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
54%inclusion887 decks1.65K decks
51%synergy
Warden of the Grove
50%inclusion204 decks405 decks
46%synergy
Llanowar Elves
46%inclusion764 decks1.65K decks
-7%synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
42%inclusion692 decks1.65K decks
41%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
41%inclusion673 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Elvish Mystic
37%inclusion615 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
37%inclusion602 decks1.65K decks
35%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
36%inclusion526 decks1.46K decks
17%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
36%inclusion590 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
32%inclusion529 decks1.65K decks
30%synergy
Feral Hydra
30%inclusion496 decks1.65K decks
29%synergy
Capricopian
28%inclusion458 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
26%inclusion436 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Apex Devastator
26%inclusion420 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Nexos
25%inclusion414 decks1.65K decks
24%synergy
Vigor
24%inclusion395 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Beast Whisperer
24%inclusion392 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Rampaging Aetherhood
21%inclusion101 decks480 decks
19%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
21%inclusion344 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
20%inclusion322 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Hydra Trainer
19%inclusion284 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion318 decks1.65K decks
-13%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion300 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
18%inclusion292 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
16%inclusion264 decks1.65K decks
-7%synergy
Khalni Hydra
15%inclusion244 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion243 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
14%inclusion230 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Briar Hydra
14%inclusion230 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion223 decks1.65K decks
-11%synergy
Evolution Sage
14%inclusion223 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Scourge of Skola Vale
13%inclusion222 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Gyre Sage
13%inclusion211 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
13%inclusion210 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
13%inclusion207 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
12%inclusion202 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Honored Hydra
11%inclusion187 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
11%inclusion183 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Domesticated Hydra
11%inclusion180 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion170 decks1.65K decks
-17%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion168 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
10%inclusion166 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
9.3%inclusion75 decks808 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
59%inclusion973 decks1.65K decks
46%synergy
Beast Within
56%inclusion926 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion891 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
49%inclusion810 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
38%inclusion620 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Gaea's Gift
37%inclusion605 decks1.65K decks
26%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
36%inclusion586 decks1.65K decks
34%synergy
Ram Through
35%inclusion570 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Hunter's Insight
31%inclusion504 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
30%inclusion489 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Surge
28%inclusion455 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
28%inclusion454 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Gift of the Viper
25%inclusion355 decks1.44K decks
16%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
24%inclusion399 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Overprotect
22%inclusion279 decks1.28K decks
13%synergy
Return to Nature
20%inclusion330 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion260 decks1.47K decks
5%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
16%inclusion267 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Entish Restoration
16%inclusion262 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
16%inclusion261 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion255 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Blossoming Defense
12%inclusion203 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Withstand Death
12%inclusion196 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Horrid Vigor
12%inclusion119 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
11%inclusion183 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion180 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Momentous Fall
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Strength of Will
9.2%inclusion28 decks306 decks
6%synergy
Silkguard
8.6%inclusion142 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
7.8%inclusion129 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.3%inclusion19 decks260 decks
0%synergy
Defend the Rider
7.0%inclusion34 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Bite Down
6.9%inclusion113 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Charge Through
6.7%inclusion111 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Harrow
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.65K decks
-12%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.1%inclusion25 decks407 decks
1%synergy
Fog
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.65K decks
-11%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Ranger's Guile
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
64%inclusion1.06K decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
59%inclusion973 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion807 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
44%inclusion731 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
39%inclusion641 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
38%inclusion631 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion566 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
34%inclusion559 decks1.65K decks
22%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
30%inclusion439 decks1.45K decks
27%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
26%inclusion421 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Harmonize
23%inclusion378 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion287 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Visions of Dominance
13%inclusion217 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion213 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion192 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
11%inclusion186 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
11%inclusion179 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
11%inclusion177 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Season of Gathering
10%inclusion134 decks1.28K decks
4%synergy
Bushwhack
10%inclusion169 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion142 decks1.47K decks
-3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.1%inclusion134 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Hard-Hitting Question
7.8%inclusion128 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Onslaught
7.5%inclusion123 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
6.2%inclusion16 decks257 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.0%inclusion98 decks1.65K decks
-10%synergy
Broken Bond
6.0%inclusion98 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Migration Path
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.5%inclusion91 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Nature's Way
5.5%inclusion91 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Regrowth
5.5%inclusion90 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.3%inclusion88 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Primal Might
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Prey Upon
5.0%inclusion83 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
62%inclusion1.02K decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
53%inclusion880 decks1.65K decks
37%synergy
The Earth Crystal
52%inclusion200 decks388 decks
35%synergy
The Great Henge
41%inclusion671 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
40%inclusion654 decks1.65K decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion629 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
28%inclusion456 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Urza's Incubator
23%inclusion374 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion343 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion307 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
13%inclusion209 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
13%inclusion209 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Power Fist
8.0%inclusion132 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.4%inclusion106 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
6.0%inclusion99 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion88 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
64%inclusion1.06K decks1.65K decks
62%synergy
Hydra's Growth
53%inclusion866 decks1.65K decks
46%synergy
Unnatural Growth
39%inclusion636 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
38%inclusion631 decks1.65K decks
24%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
37%inclusion132 decks355 decks
27%synergy
Colossal Majesty
36%inclusion588 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
31%inclusion507 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
30%inclusion495 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22%inclusion288 decks1.28K decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
21%inclusion351 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Elemental Bond
21%inclusion347 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Rancor
21%inclusion340 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
21%inclusion339 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Strength
19%inclusion320 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
17%inclusion59 decks348 decks
13%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
17%inclusion212 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion272 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
16%inclusion261 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion52 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion218 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Asceticism
11%inclusion187 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Mana Reflection
11%inclusion181 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion179 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion178 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Season of Growth
10%inclusion162 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion157 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.5%inclusion140 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.0%inclusion132 decks1.65K decks
-13%synergy
Vernal Bloom
8.0%inclusion131 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.9%inclusion130 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Exploration
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.1%inclusion117 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Primal Rage
7.1%inclusion117 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Death's Presence
6.3%inclusion104 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Overgrowth
6.0%inclusion98 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
36%inclusion590 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
7.2%inclusion118 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Vivien Reid
6.1%inclusion100 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion966 decks1.65K decks
22%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
53%inclusion874 decks1.65K decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion761 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
45%inclusion733 decks1.65K decks
39%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion627 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
38%inclusion623 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
30%inclusion500 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
23%inclusion376 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion361 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion340 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion245 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion190 decks1.29K decks
7%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion241 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion46 decks350 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion208 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
8.0%inclusion131 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion126 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.5%inclusion17 decks261 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.2%inclusion91 decks1.47K decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.41K decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
28%inclusion455 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
21%inclusion353 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Herd Heirloom
18%inclusion73 decks407 decks
11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion254 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion247 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion180 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion165 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Moss Diamond
6.1%inclusion100 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.8%inclusion74 decks1.28K decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion88 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion1.60K decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion468 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion450 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion350 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Blighted Woodland
13%inclusion222 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion192 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion180 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion142 decks1.47K decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.3%inclusion122 decks1.47K decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
7.8%inclusion128 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy