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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shared Roots
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
4.9%inclusion4 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
3.8%inclusion3 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.4%inclusion2 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Ba Sing Se
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kalonian Hydra
89%inclusion289 decks325 decks
82%synergy
Voracious Hydra
83%inclusion271 decks325 decks
79%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
81%inclusion263 decks325 decks
77%synergy
Managorger Hydra
87%inclusion282 decks325 decks
77%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
80%inclusion260 decks325 decks
76%synergy
Primordial Hydra
78%inclusion255 decks325 decks
74%synergy
Hungering Hydra
77%inclusion249 decks325 decks
73%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
76%inclusion246 decks325 decks
71%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
69%inclusion223 decks323 decks
64%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
65%inclusion212 decks325 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion268 decks325 decks
44%synergy
Cultivate
70%inclusion226 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
68%inclusion221 decks325 decks
61%synergy
Genesis Hydra
66%inclusion215 decks325 decks
61%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion214 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Emerald Medallion
65%inclusion210 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
64%inclusion207 decks325 decks
61%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
63%inclusion205 decks325 decks
59%synergy
Branching Evolution
63%inclusion204 decks325 decks
52%synergy
Beast Within
59%inclusion193 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion79 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Neverwinter Hydra
57%inclusion186 decks325 decks
55%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
57%inclusion183 decks322 decks
43%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
54%inclusion176 decks325 decks
52%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
54%inclusion175 decks325 decks
48%synergy
Protean Hydra
53%inclusion172 decks325 decks
51%synergy
Hooded Hydra
52%inclusion169 decks325 decks
48%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
51%inclusion166 decks325 decks
49%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
49%inclusion160 decks325 decks
46%synergy
Llanowar Elves
48%inclusion157 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
47%inclusion151 decks323 decks
43%synergy
Warden of the Grove
44%inclusion129 decks291 decks
40%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
44%inclusion142 decks325 decks
27%synergy
Heroes' Bane
43%inclusion141 decks325 decks
41%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
40%inclusion129 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
38%inclusion125 decks325 decks
36%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
38%inclusion123 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
37%inclusion119 decks325 decks
-11%synergy
Beast Whisperer
26%inclusion86 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Vigor
26%inclusion85 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Apex Devastator
26%inclusion85 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
26%inclusion84 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
26%inclusion84 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
25%inclusion82 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion76 decks325 decks
-10%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
23%inclusion75 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion75 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Rampaging Aetherhood
22%inclusion69 decks320 decks
20%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
19%inclusion63 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
19%inclusion61 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Capricopian
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion56 decks325 decks
-8%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
17%inclusion55 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
16%inclusion53 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Khalni Hydra
15%inclusion50 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion47 decks323 decks
-3%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
14%inclusion47 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Feral Hydra
14%inclusion46 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Nexos
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion43 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
-17%synergy
Gyre Sage
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Briar Hydra
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of Skola Vale
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
47%inclusion152 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
41%inclusion133 decks325 decks
28%synergy
Gaea's Gift
38%inclusion125 decks325 decks
27%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
38%inclusion124 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Ram Through
36%inclusion117 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
32%inclusion105 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion99 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
30%inclusion97 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
29%inclusion95 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
26%inclusion84 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Collective Resistance
23%inclusion73 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Surge
21%inclusion67 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Overprotect
17%inclusion56 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
17%inclusion55 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Gift of the Viper
16%inclusion52 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
16%inclusion51 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Blossoming Defense
13%inclusion41 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Strength of Will
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Withstand Death
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Momentous Fall
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Harrow
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
-9%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Defend the Rider
8.1%inclusion26 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Naturalize
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Fog
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
-9%synergy
Bite Down
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Warriors' Lesson
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
0%synergy
Primal Bellow
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Ranger's Guile
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Charge Through
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Royal Treatment
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Prizefight
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion185 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
57%inclusion185 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion177 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
43%inclusion141 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
42%inclusion137 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion133 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
39%inclusion127 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
33%inclusion107 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
24%inclusion79 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion64 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion63 decks325 decks
-9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion59 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
12%synergy
Season of Gathering
16%inclusion51 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Majesty
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
-8%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Dominance
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
-8%synergy
Bushwhack
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Monstrous Onslaught
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.6%inclusion18 decks324 decks
0%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Regrowth
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
46%inclusion149 decks325 decks
23%synergy
The Earth Crystal
46%inclusion115 decks252 decks
30%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
42%inclusion137 decks325 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
39%inclusion126 decks325 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion104 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
26%inclusion85 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
21%inclusion69 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion56 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion47 decks325 decks
10%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.6%inclusion28 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Power Fist
6.5%inclusion21 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
55%inclusion180 decks325 decks
53%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
43%inclusion89 decks209 decks
33%synergy
Hydra's Growth
34%inclusion109 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Doubling Season
33%inclusion108 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Unnatural Growth
33%inclusion107 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Hardened Scales
32%inclusion105 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
31%inclusion102 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion80 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
22%inclusion71 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Rancor
21%inclusion69 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
21%inclusion69 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Bond
21%inclusion68 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
21%inclusion67 decks323 decks
14%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
18%inclusion59 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Greater Good
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
16%inclusion53 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Sphere Grid
16%inclusion41 decks257 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion50 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Loading Zone
15%inclusion31 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Strength
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Season of Growth
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Asceticism
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Mana Reflection
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion41 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Bear Umbra
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
-12%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Vernal Bloom
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
-8%synergy
Song of the Dryads
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Whip Silk
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Snake Umbra
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
37%inclusion119 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Vivien Reid
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion184 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
51%inclusion167 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion161 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion154 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
42%inclusion137 decks325 decks
36%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
39%inclusion127 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion82 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
25%inclusion82 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
22%inclusion71 decks325 decks
13%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion70 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion62 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion52 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion47 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion41 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.8%inclusion18 decks204 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.7%inclusion25 decks323 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion284 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion70 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
19%inclusion55 decks294 decks
12%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion310 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion81 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion80 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion77 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion64 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion59 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
16%inclusion51 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion47 decks323 decks
-3%synergy
Blighted Woodland
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
-2%synergy