Orvar, the All-Form (Commander) - Counterspells

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dream's Grip
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
79%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
77%synergy
Whim of Volrath
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
74%synergy
Archaeomancer
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
73%synergy
Thermal Flux
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
67%synergy
Mind Games
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
67%synergy
Twiddle
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
67%synergy
Clockspinning
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
61%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
59%synergy
Spark Double
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
High Tide
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Peregrine Drake
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
57%synergy
Spellseeker
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
56%synergy
Essence Flux
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
57%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Pongify
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Energy Tap
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Mulldrifter
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
47%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Displacer Kitten
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Agent of Treachery
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Aether Channeler
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Master of Waves
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Draining Whelk
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Augur of Bolas
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Loyal Inventor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Oracle
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Micromancer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Meteor Golem
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Transit Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Fear of Impostors
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Cynette, Jelly Drover
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Palinchron
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Leap
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Gigadrowse
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
50%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
50%synergy
Shadow Rift
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Denial
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Snap
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Twisted Image
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Glamerdye
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Shimmering Mirage
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Pact of Negation
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Mizzium Skin
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Dizzy Spell
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Enervate
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Dive Down
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-15%synergy
Moonlace
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Cryptic Command
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Twitch
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Hydroblast
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Artificial Evolution
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Jinx
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Jolt
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-18%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Defy Gravity
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Chilling Trap
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Lazotep Plating
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Merchant Scroll
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Hidden Strings
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
49%synergy
Trait Doctoring
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Fabricate
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Aquitect's Will
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Slip Through Space
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Step Through
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-12%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Quasiduplicate
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-12%synergy
Transmute Artifact
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Flood of Recollection
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Inundate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Polymorph
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Reshape
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Fissure
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Artful Dodge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Trespass
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Mirror Box
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud Key
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Manifold Key
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Relic Amulet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Memory Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Treachery
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Back to Basics
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Kindred
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Cloudpost
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Swarmyard
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Arid Archway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Scrying Sheets
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-12%synergy
Coral Atoll
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Vesuva
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Volatile Fault
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Coveted Jewel
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
67%synergy
Gilded Lotus
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
59%synergy
Thought Vessel
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy