Isshin, Two Heavens as One (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Lightning, Lone CommandoLightning, Lone Commando, Joshua Graham, Burned ManJoshua Graham, Burned Man

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Kinscaer Sentry
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Adept Watershaper
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Kinbinding
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Moonglove Extractor
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
73%inclusion254 decks348 decks
65%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
75%inclusion262 decks348 decks
59%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
63%inclusion218 decks348 decks
56%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
61%inclusion214 decks348 decks
55%synergy
Mishra, Claimed by Gix
54%inclusion189 decks348 decks
51%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
64%inclusion222 decks348 decks
51%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
59%inclusion206 decks348 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion207 decks348 decks
50%synergy
Dolmen Gate
55%inclusion192 decks348 decks
50%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
55%inclusion192 decks348 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion247 decks348 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion232 decks348 decks
32%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
58%inclusion202 decks348 decks
40%synergy
Reconnaissance
58%inclusion201 decks348 decks
47%synergy
Windcrag Siege
57%inclusion118 decks206 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
55%inclusion191 decks348 decks
40%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
53%inclusion184 decks348 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion182 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
52%inclusion182 decks348 decks
48%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion182 decks348 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion113 decks348 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion98 decks348 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Goldspan Dragon
52%inclusion181 decks348 decks
41%synergy
Otharri, Suns' Glory
51%inclusion179 decks348 decks
46%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
49%inclusion169 decks348 decks
40%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
47%inclusion164 decks348 decks
39%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
47%inclusion162 decks348 decks
38%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
44%inclusion154 decks348 decks
39%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
43%inclusion149 decks348 decks
35%synergy
Voice of Victory
42%inclusion87 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
41%inclusion143 decks348 decks
33%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
40%inclusion140 decks348 decks
36%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
40%inclusion138 decks348 decks
37%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
38%inclusion131 decks348 decks
33%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
38%inclusion78 decks208 decks
29%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
37%inclusion130 decks348 decks
28%synergy
Hanweir Garrison
37%inclusion128 decks348 decks
33%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
36%inclusion97 decks271 decks
24%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
36%inclusion124 decks348 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
35%inclusion123 decks348 decks
25%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
33%inclusion68 decks207 decks
21%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
32%inclusion111 decks348 decks
24%synergy
Hammers of Moradin
32%inclusion110 decks348 decks
29%synergy
Audacious Thief
31%inclusion109 decks348 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion109 decks348 decks
13%synergy
Hellrider
31%inclusion107 decks348 decks
29%synergy
Caustic Bronco
30%inclusion101 decks334 decks
28%synergy
Tectonic Giant
28%inclusion97 decks348 decks
25%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
26%inclusion92 decks348 decks
23%synergy
Firemane Commando
26%inclusion90 decks348 decks
23%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
25%inclusion71 decks288 decks
20%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
23%inclusion79 decks348 decks
19%synergy
Leonin Warleader
21%inclusion73 decks348 decks
19%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
20%inclusion68 decks348 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Dragon Engine
19%inclusion66 decks348 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Courage
18%inclusion53 decks288 decks
14%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
18%inclusion63 decks348 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion61 decks348 decks
2%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
17%inclusion36 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Star Athlete
16%inclusion47 decks287 decks
15%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
16%inclusion56 decks348 decks
13%synergy
Generous Plunderer
16%inclusion53 decks334 decks
13%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Legion Loyalist
16%inclusion54 decks348 decks
15%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
15%inclusion41 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Ankle Shanker
15%inclusion52 decks348 decks
12%synergy
Goldlust Triad
14%inclusion30 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Warren Warleader
14%inclusion44 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
14%inclusion49 decks348 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion48 decks348 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
51%inclusion177 decks348 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
47%inclusion165 decks348 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion128 decks348 decks
18%synergy
Clever Concealment
27%inclusion93 decks348 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion84 decks348 decks
9%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion75 decks348 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion72 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion59 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion50 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion42 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion41 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion44 decks348 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion43 decks348 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion42 decks348 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion41 decks348 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion40 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Mardu
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion38 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion38 decks348 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion37 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion37 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion35 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
9.5%inclusion33 decks348 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.4%inclusion27 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion21 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.7%inclusion20 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Partition
5.2%inclusion18 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.2%inclusion18 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.2%inclusion18 decks348 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
43%inclusion151 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion101 decks348 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion87 decks348 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion57 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion56 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
15%inclusion52 decks348 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion38 decks348 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion36 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion34 decks348 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.2%inclusion32 decks348 decks
1%synergy
Full Throttle
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion30 decks348 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion29 decks348 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion28 decks348 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion25 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.5%inclusion26 decks348 decks
-2%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.0%inclusion21 decks348 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.2%inclusion18 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion149 decks348 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion140 decks348 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
21%inclusion72 decks348 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion70 decks348 decks
19%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
19%inclusion65 decks348 decks
17%synergy
Glimmer Lens
13%inclusion46 decks348 decks
12%synergy
Horn of the Mark
13%inclusion44 decks348 decks
11%synergy
Blade of Selves
12%inclusion42 decks348 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion40 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
10%inclusion35 decks348 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Infantry Shield
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Genji Glove
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion26 decks348 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.9%inclusion24 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
6.3%inclusion22 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.7%inclusion20 decks348 decks
0%synergy
The Regalia
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
5.5%inclusion19 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.2%inclusion18 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fervent Charge
49%inclusion170 decks348 decks
41%synergy
Rising of the Day
44%inclusion152 decks348 decks
35%synergy
Firebender Ascension
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
38%inclusion133 decks348 decks
36%synergy
Curse of Opulence
29%inclusion101 decks348 decks
23%synergy
Warleader's Call
28%inclusion97 decks348 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
24%inclusion83 decks348 decks
9%synergy
Within Range
20%inclusion41 decks207 decks
10%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
18%inclusion64 decks348 decks
16%synergy
Brave the Sands
17%inclusion60 decks348 decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
16%inclusion54 decks348 decks
11%synergy
All-Out Assault
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion51 decks348 decks
8%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion49 decks348 decks
10%synergy
Rabble Rousing
14%inclusion47 decks348 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion46 decks348 decks
-6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
13%inclusion44 decks348 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion42 decks348 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion39 decks348 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion38 decks348 decks
-2%synergy
Fervor
11%inclusion38 decks348 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.5%inclusion33 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Legion Loyalty
9.2%inclusion32 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion29 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
8.3%inclusion24 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.0%inclusion28 decks348 decks
-8%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
7.5%inclusion26 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Champions from Beyond
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.2%inclusion25 decks348 decks
0%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
6.9%inclusion24 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Unquenchable Fury
5.7%inclusion20 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Gleam of Battle
5.2%inclusion18 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.2%inclusion18 decks348 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
38%inclusion132 decks348 decks
29%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
34%inclusion118 decks348 decks
31%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
33%inclusion114 decks348 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion83 decks348 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion79 decks348 decks
16%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
20%inclusion71 decks348 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion67 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion66 decks348 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion61 decks322 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion61 decks348 decks
10%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
11%inclusion40 decks348 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion37 decks348 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion36 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.5%inclusion33 decks348 decks
-1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
9.2%inclusion32 decks348 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.9%inclusion31 decks348 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion28 decks348 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.5%inclusion26 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Cathedral of War
6.9%inclusion24 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion24 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Restless Vents
6.6%inclusion23 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion22 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion312 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion296 decks348 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion206 decks348 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion157 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion144 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion127 decks348 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion105 decks348 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
29%inclusion100 decks348 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion97 decks348 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion30 decks348 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion23 decks348 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion339 decks348 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion339 decks348 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion333 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion331 decks348 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion303 decks348 decks
43%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion302 decks348 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion296 decks348 decks
41%synergy
Savai Triome
85%inclusion295 decks348 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion265 decks348 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion264 decks348 decks
44%synergy
Spectator Seating
73%inclusion255 decks348 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion240 decks348 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion239 decks348 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion230 decks348 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion181 decks348 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
51%inclusion177 decks348 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion169 decks348 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion162 decks348 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion159 decks348 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion156 decks348 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
45%inclusion156 decks348 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion146 decks348 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion145 decks348 decks
2%synergy
Nomad Outpost
39%inclusion134 decks348 decks
-20%synergy
Plateau
37%inclusion128 decks348 decks
25%synergy
Scrubland
34%inclusion120 decks348 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion118 decks348 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion92 decks348 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
24%inclusion85 decks348 decks
16%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion68 decks348 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion66 decks348 decks
-19%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion54 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
17%inclusion60 decks348 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion58 decks348 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion57 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion39 decks241 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion56 decks348 decks
-20%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion55 decks348 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion55 decks348 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion54 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion52 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion51 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion47 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion32 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion41 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion39 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion42 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion42 decks348 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion40 decks348 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion37 decks348 decks
5%synergy