Kudo, King Among Bears (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Brigid, Clachan's Heart
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Parade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
86%synergy
Ayula, Queen Among Bears
85%inclusion72 decks85 decks
81%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion72 decks85 decks
68%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
64%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
62%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Branching Evolution
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Hardened Scales
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
47%synergy
The Great Henge
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
71%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Worldly Tutor
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Aura Shards
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Beast Whisperer
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Managorger Hydra
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Metallic Mimic
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Enduring Innocence
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Elvish Mystic
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Basking Broodscale
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
36%synergy
Ouroboroid
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Botanical Brawler
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Conclave Mentor
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
17%synergy
King Darien XLVIII
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Faithful Watchdog
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Primordial Hydra
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Hungering Hydra
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Scute Swarm
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Warden of the Grove
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Eladamri's Call
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Aura Mutation
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Chord of Calling
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
March of the Multitudes
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Fog
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Strength of Will
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Damning Verdict
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Awaken the Woods
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Banner of Kinship
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Bow of Nylea
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Spear of Heliod
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Cathars' Crusade
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Doubling Season
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Reverence
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Felidar Retreat
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Mirari's Wake
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Guardian Project
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Alpha Status
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Communal Brewing
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Revolt
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Rally the Ranks
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Bearscape
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Anthem of Champions
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Loading Zone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Gavony Township
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Minas Tirith
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Karn's Bastion
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Dryad Arbor
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Khalni Garden
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Restless Prairie
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Unity
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
White Lotus Tile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion84 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion78 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion75 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
82%inclusion70 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Savannah
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Canopy Vista
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Bastion
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Brushland
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Lush Portico
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Village
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Scattered Groves
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Horizon Canopy
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-22%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Radiant Grove
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Arctic Treeline
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Verge
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Suburban Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy