Kilo, Apogee Mind (Commander) - Budget Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

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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MTGStocks
Pensive Professor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Experimental Augury
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Dispatch
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Organic Extinction
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Surge Conductor
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Ancient Den
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Seat of the Synod
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Resourceful Defense
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Patrolling Peacemaker
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Insight Engine
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Steel Overseer
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Ripples of Potential
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Lux Artillery
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Crystalline Crawler
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Hangarback Walker
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Thrummingbird
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Thought Monitor
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Deepglow Skate
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Mindless Automaton
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Coretapper
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Etched Oracle
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Virulent Silencer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Flux Channeler
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Robots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Marketback Walker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Stinger
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Radstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Drill Too Deep
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Chain Reaction
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Fumigate
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Universal Surveillance
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Requisition Raid
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Voyage Home
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Reactor
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Cloud Key
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Moxite Refinery
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Lux Cannon
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Clock of Omens
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Golem Foundry
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
The Seriema
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Titan Forge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Weatherlight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Energy Chamber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Clasp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Invasion Submersible
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Inexorable Tide
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Aura of Dominion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Great Furnace
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Buried Ruin
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Secluded Steppe
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Diamond City
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Solar Array
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Pentad Prism
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Relic of Legends
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Paradise Mantle
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-36%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Shivan Reef
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Battlefield Forge
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Razortide Bridge
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Monastery
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Glacial Fortress
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Rugged Prairie
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
62%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Spire of Industry
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Radiant Summit
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Glittering Massif
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Triumph
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Perilous Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy