Kilo, Apogee Mind (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Castle Doom
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pensive Professor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Hawkeye's Bow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tony Stark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Insight Engine
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Freed from the Real
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Walking Ballista
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Surge Conductor
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Ripples of Potential
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Steel Overseer
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
All Will Be One
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Clock of Omens
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Crystalline Crawler
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Filigree Vector
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Hangarback Walker
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mindless Automaton
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Coretapper
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Flux Channeler
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Deepglow Skate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thrummingbird
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Virulent Silencer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Etched Oracle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Marketback Walker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-31%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Nexus Mentality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Radstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Wake the Past
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Requisition Raid
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Universal Surveillance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Seminar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Armory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Dismantle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Lux Cannon
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Moxite Refinery
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
The Seriema
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
The Ozolith
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Manifold Key
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Contagion Engine
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Golem Foundry
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Energy Chamber
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Voltaic Key
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Power Conduit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lost Jitte
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Titan Forge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Animation Module
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Eternity Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Coin of Mastery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Pemmin's Aura
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Resourceful Defense
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Aura of Dominion
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Inexorable Tide
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Norn's Decree
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fated Firepower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Artificer Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Den
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Great Furnace
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Academy Ruins
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Buried Ruin
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Nesting Grounds
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Calciform Pools
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Remote Farm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sandstone Needle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Pentad Prism
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Paradise Mantle
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Relic of Legends
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Solar Array
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Gemstone Array
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Island
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Volcanic Island
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Tundra
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Raugrin Triome
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Plateau
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
31%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Mine
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-40%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-37%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-36%synergy
Glimmervoid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy