Orvar, the All-Form (Commander) - Budget Core

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Chris Guest
Aug 7, 2025
The Top 40 Monocolored Commanders
What are the most popular monocolored commanders of all time? Let's look at the 40 most played, according to EDHREC.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hidden Strings
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
78%synergy
Twisted Image
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
74%synergy
Dive Down
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
73%synergy
Mind Games
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
73%synergy
Mizzium Skin
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
73%synergy
Gigadrowse
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
72%synergy
Thermal Flux
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
71%synergy
Dream's Grip
75%inclusion50 decks67 decks
71%synergy
Enervate
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Peregrine Drake
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Archaeomancer
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Slip Through Space
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Energy Tap
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Mulldrifter
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Twiddle
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Aquitect's Will
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Wavebreak Hippocamp
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Mind Flayer
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Aether Channeler
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Master of Waves
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Augur of Bolas
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Micromancer
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Scholar of the Ages
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Precursor Golem
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Oracle
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Artisan of Forms
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Fear of Impostors
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Salvager of Secrets
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sower of Temptation
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Master Thief
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Shield Broker
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Meteor Golem
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Loyal Inventor
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Bigfin Bouncer
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Draining Whelk
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Junk Winder
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sludge Monster
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Docent of Perfection
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Clone
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Overtaker
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visionary
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Twitch
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Leap
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Chilling Trap
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Moonlace
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Shimmering Mirage
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
46%synergy
High Tide
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Geistwave
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Clockspinning
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Shore Up
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Jinx
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Stream of Unconsciousness
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Take the Fall
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-40%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Shadow Rift
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Bend
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Get Out
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Desculpting Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unstable Experiment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Toils of Night and Day
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Displace
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Jolt
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Reality Ripple
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Psychic Puppetry
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Argent Mutation
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Hithlain Knots
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtlace
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Boomerang
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Defy Gravity
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Depart the Realm
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Knack
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Dizzy Spell
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Ray of Command
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Change of Plans
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Retort
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Trait Doctoring
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Enter the Enigma
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Combat Tutorial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ravenform
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Cloak of Feathers
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Splash Portal
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Stolen Identity
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Void Snare
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Quasiduplicate
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Open into Wonder
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mockery
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Distortion Strike
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Artful Dodge
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Invoke the Winds
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Aether Gale
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Relm's Sketching
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Whelming Wave
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Confiscation Coup
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Box
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
4%synergy
World Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-48%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Ransacked Lab
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Kumena's Awakening
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Verity Circle
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Thought Reflection
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cloudpost
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Glimmerpost
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-34%synergy
Trenchpost
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
The Surgical Bay
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mind Stone
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Powerstone Shard
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Coveted Jewel
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-29%synergy
Prismatic Lens
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy