Gargos, Vicious Watcher (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
Origin of Metalbending
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Shared Roots
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Spry and Mighty
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Abundant Countryside
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kalonian Hydra
88%inclusion303 decks344 decks
81%synergy
Voracious Hydra
84%inclusion288 decks344 decks
79%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
81%inclusion277 decks344 decks
77%synergy
Managorger Hydra
86%inclusion297 decks344 decks
76%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
79%inclusion273 decks344 decks
76%synergy
Primordial Hydra
78%inclusion270 decks344 decks
74%synergy
Hungering Hydra
76%inclusion263 decks344 decks
73%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
75%inclusion257 decks344 decks
70%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
70%inclusion240 decks343 decks
65%synergy
Genesis Hydra
67%inclusion231 decks344 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion282 decks344 decks
43%synergy
Cultivate
69%inclusion237 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion227 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
65%inclusion225 decks344 decks
58%synergy
Emerald Medallion
64%inclusion221 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
64%inclusion220 decks344 decks
60%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
63%inclusion218 decks344 decks
60%synergy
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion216 decks344 decks
52%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
62%inclusion213 decks344 decks
58%synergy
Beast Within
59%inclusion202 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion82 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Neverwinter Hydra
58%inclusion200 decks344 decks
56%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
58%inclusion198 decks342 decks
44%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
55%inclusion188 decks344 decks
52%synergy
Protean Hydra
53%inclusion184 decks344 decks
51%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
53%inclusion183 decks344 decks
48%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
51%inclusion177 decks344 decks
49%synergy
Hooded Hydra
51%inclusion175 decks344 decks
47%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
50%inclusion171 decks344 decks
47%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
48%inclusion163 decks343 decks
44%synergy
Llanowar Elves
47%inclusion163 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Warden of the Grove
46%inclusion142 decks311 decks
42%synergy
Heroes' Bane
44%inclusion150 decks344 decks
41%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
43%inclusion147 decks344 decks
26%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
41%inclusion140 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
39%inclusion135 decks344 decks
37%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
38%inclusion129 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
37%inclusion127 decks344 decks
-10%synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
27%inclusion92 decks344 decks
25%synergy
Vigor
25%inclusion87 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Apex Devastator
25%inclusion87 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Beast Whisperer
25%inclusion87 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
25%inclusion87 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
25%inclusion86 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Rampaging Aetherhood
23%inclusion79 decks340 decks
22%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion78 decks344 decks
-11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion78 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
22%inclusion77 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
20%inclusion69 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
19%inclusion64 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Capricopian
17%inclusion60 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Khalni Hydra
16%inclusion55 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Feral Hydra
15%inclusion51 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
15%inclusion50 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Nexos
13%inclusion45 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion44 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
-17%synergy
Gyre Sage
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Briar Hydra
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Trainer
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
45%inclusion156 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Call
42%inclusion144 decks344 decks
29%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
38%inclusion130 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Gaea's Gift
38%inclusion129 decks344 decks
26%synergy
Ram Through
36%inclusion123 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
32%inclusion111 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion105 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Insight
29%inclusion99 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
26%inclusion88 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Collective Resistance
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Invigorating Surge
20%inclusion68 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Overprotect
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion58 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion58 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of the Viper
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Blossoming Defense
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion38 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Strength of Will
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Withstand Death
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
10%inclusion35 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Momentous Fall
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Harrow
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
-10%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Defend the Rider
8.8%inclusion30 decks340 decks
6%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Naturalize
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Bite Down
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Fog
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
-10%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Warriors' Lesson
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Primal Bellow
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Charge Through
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Ranger's Guile
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Royal Treatment
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
58%inclusion199 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion196 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion186 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
43%inclusion147 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion141 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
41%inclusion140 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
39%inclusion134 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
33%inclusion115 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
24%inclusion81 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion66 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion66 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion65 decks344 decks
-9%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion61 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Season of Gathering
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion50 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Soul's Majesty
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Visions of Dominance
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Bushwhack
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Monstrous Onslaught
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Regrowth
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
47%inclusion130 decks274 decks
31%synergy
The Great Henge
47%inclusion162 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
42%inclusion145 decks344 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
39%inclusion133 decks344 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion110 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
27%inclusion93 decks344 decks
25%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
21%inclusion73 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
11%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Power Fist
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
57%inclusion196 decks344 decks
55%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
46%inclusion107 decks232 decks
37%synergy
Doubling Season
34%inclusion117 decks344 decks
22%synergy
Hydra's Growth
33%inclusion114 decks344 decks
26%synergy
Hardened Scales
33%inclusion113 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Unnatural Growth
32%inclusion111 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
31%inclusion107 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
24%inclusion84 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Colossal Majesty
23%inclusion78 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
22%inclusion77 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion76 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Rancor
21%inclusion71 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
17%inclusion60 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Greater Good
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Loading Zone
17%inclusion38 decks227 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion55 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Sphere Grid
15%inclusion43 decks279 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Virtue of Strength
15%inclusion50 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Season of Growth
13%inclusion46 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Asceticism
13%inclusion45 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion44 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Vernal Bloom
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Whip Silk
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Snake Umbra
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
-6%synergy
Primal Rage
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
36%inclusion124 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Vivien Reid
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion197 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
52%inclusion180 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
49%inclusion170 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion163 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
42%inclusion145 decks344 decks
36%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
40%inclusion136 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
26%inclusion91 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion89 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
24%inclusion82 decks344 decks
15%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion76 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion65 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion45 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion25 decks227 decks
-2%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion301 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion76 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
20%inclusion63 decks314 decks
13%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion41 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion329 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion92 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion87 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion80 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion66 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion66 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion58 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-1%synergy