Lightning, Lone Commando (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Isshin, Two Heavens as OneIsshin, Two Heavens as One

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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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MTGStocks
Kinscaer Sentry
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Adept Watershaper
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Kinbinding
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Moonglove Extractor
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
73%inclusion252 decks346 decks
65%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
75%inclusion258 decks346 decks
58%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
63%inclusion218 decks346 decks
56%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
61%inclusion211 decks346 decks
54%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
64%inclusion220 decks346 decks
51%synergy
Mishra, Claimed by Gix
54%inclusion186 decks346 decks
51%synergy
Dolmen Gate
55%inclusion192 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
58%inclusion202 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion202 decks346 decks
49%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
54%inclusion188 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion247 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion233 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance
58%inclusion200 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
57%inclusion198 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Windcrag Siege
57%inclusion119 decks208 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
54%inclusion188 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
54%inclusion186 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion183 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
52%inclusion179 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
51%inclusion177 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion111 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Otharri, Suns' Glory
51%inclusion175 decks346 decks
45%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
50%inclusion174 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
49%inclusion169 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
48%inclusion165 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
46%inclusion160 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
44%inclusion153 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
42%inclusion146 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Voice of Victory
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
41%inclusion143 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
39%inclusion136 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
39%inclusion136 decks346 decks
35%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
38%inclusion132 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
38%inclusion131 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Hanweir Garrison
36%inclusion126 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
36%inclusion125 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
36%inclusion97 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
35%inclusion122 decks346 decks
32%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
33%inclusion69 decks209 decks
21%synergy
Audacious Thief
32%inclusion110 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Hammers of Moradin
32%inclusion109 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion107 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
31%inclusion107 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Hellrider
30%inclusion105 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Caustic Bronco
30%inclusion101 decks337 decks
28%synergy
Tectonic Giant
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
26%inclusion90 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
25%inclusion72 decks291 decks
20%synergy
Firemane Commando
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
23%inclusion79 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Leonin Warleader
21%inclusion72 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Dragon Engine
19%inclusion67 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
19%inclusion59 decks307 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Courage
19%inclusion54 decks291 decks
14%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
17%inclusion36 decks209 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
17%inclusion35 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Star Athlete
17%inclusion48 decks290 decks
15%synergy
Generous Plunderer
16%inclusion54 decks337 decks
13%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Legion Loyalist
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
14%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
15%inclusion41 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Ankle Shanker
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Warren Warleader
14%inclusion43 decks308 decks
13%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
14%inclusion48 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion174 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion167 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion127 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Clever Concealment
25%inclusion88 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion82 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion74 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion73 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion42 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion42 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
-12%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Mardu
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion33 decks338 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion25 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion22 decks338 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.8%inclusion19 decks326 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
45%inclusion154 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion103 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion88 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion24 decks326 decks
5%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion150 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion136 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Glimmer Lens
13%inclusion46 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Horn of the Mark
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Infantry Shield
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
4%synergy
The Regalia
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fervent Charge
49%inclusion169 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Rising of the Day
43%inclusion149 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Firebender Ascension
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
38%inclusion133 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Curse of Opulence
29%inclusion102 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Warleader's Call
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Within Range
20%inclusion42 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Brave the Sands
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
9%synergy
All-Out Assault
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion46 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
13%inclusion46 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Fervor
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.8%inclusion23 decks293 decks
5%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Champions from Beyond
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Unquenchable Fury
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Gleam of Battle
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
37%inclusion128 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
34%inclusion117 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion108 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion62 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion66 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Restless Vents
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion311 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion295 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion205 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion158 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion145 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion125 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion104 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion98 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion337 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion337 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion330 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion329 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion300 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion299 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion293 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Savai Triome
85%inclusion293 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion264 decks346 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion263 decks346 decks
45%synergy
Spectator Seating
74%inclusion255 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion240 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion238 decks346 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion231 decks346 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion176 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
49%inclusion171 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion166 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion158 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion156 decks346 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion153 decks346 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion151 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion144 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion142 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
38%inclusion131 decks346 decks
-21%synergy
Plateau
37%inclusion128 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Scrubland
35%inclusion120 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion118 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion90 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
24%inclusion84 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion67 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion54 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion63 decks346 decks
-20%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
-21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion51 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion33 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion42 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion39 decks326 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
4%synergy