Gargos, Vicious Watcher (Commander) - Budget 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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Assert Perfection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chomping Changeling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Firdoch Core
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spry and Mighty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Managorger Hydra
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
78%synergy
Genesis Hydra
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Hungering Hydra
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Voracious Hydra
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Rampant Growth
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Kodama's Reach
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Llanowar Elves
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Hooded Hydra
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Heroes' Bane
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Protean Hydra
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Elvish Mystic
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Primordial Hydra
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Warden of the Grove
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Capricopian
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Rampaging Aetherhood
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Arbor Elf
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Hydra Trainer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Beast Whisperer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Honored Hydra
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Feral Hydra
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Drumhunter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Apex Devastator
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Gyre Sage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Scourge of Skola Vale
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Visionary
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Briar Hydra
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Reclamation Sage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Bane of Progress
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bristling Hydra
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Realmwalker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Whisperer of the Wilds
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Incubation Druid
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bellowing Tanglewurm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Gnarlback Rhino
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fertilid
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Domesticated Hydra
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ram Through
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Invigorating Surge
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Hunter's Insight
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Blossoming Defense
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Return to Nature
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Gift of the Viper
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Gaea's Gift
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Krosan Grip
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Withstand Death
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Overprotect
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fog
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Ranger's Guile
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Warriors' Lesson
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Giant Growth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Charge Through
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Primal Bellow
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Viridescent Wisps
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Naturalize
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Invigorate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Royal Treatment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Setessan Tactics
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shared Summons
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Band Together
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Broken Wings
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Summoner's Pact
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Blessed Respite
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Moment's Peace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lull
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Once and Future
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Harmonize
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Explore
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Majesty
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Bushwhack
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Way
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Prey Upon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Migration Path
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Irresistible Prey
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Visions of Dominance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Broken Bond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Core
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Confluence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wear Down
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Felling Blow
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Atraxa's Fall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Over the Edge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Scale Up
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Animist's Might
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Farseek
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Monstrous Onslaught
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Seedcore
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Great Aurora
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Expand the Sphere
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Primal Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Revive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Regrowth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
The Ozolith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ring of Kalonia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Rancor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Hydra's Growth
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Branching Evolution
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Colossal Majesty
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Season of Growth
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Unnatural Growth
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Hardened Scales
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sixth Sense
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Elemental Bond
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Snake Umbra
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
One with Nature
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mana Reflection
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Whip Silk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Death's Presence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rune of Might
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Touch
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Overgrowth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Project
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Hunter's Talent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Spider Umbra
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Vernal Bloom
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Wild Defiance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Druid Class
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Trollhide
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Prodigious Growth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Boar Umbra
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Vivien Reid
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Desert of the Indomitable
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Nursery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Slippery Karst
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Memorial to Unity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Crawling Barrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Moss Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Woodland
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Khalni Ambush
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy