Orvar, the All-Form (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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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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MTGStocks
Whim of Volrath
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
92%synergy
Spellseeker
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Clockspinning
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
80%synergy
Thermal Flux
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Mind Games
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Merchant Scroll
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Force of Negation
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Swan Song
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Hidden Strings
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Flusterstorm
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
62%synergy
High Tide
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Archaeomancer
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Aquitect's Will
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Rhystic Study
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Mystical Tutor
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Chrome Mox
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
64%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Grim Monolith
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Peregrine Drake
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Spellstutter Sprite
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Gilded Drake
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Mulldrifter
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Spark Double
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Aether Channeler
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Fear of Impostors
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Palinchron
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Artisan of Forms
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Agent of Treachery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Micromancer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Master of Waves
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Wandering Archaic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Precursor Golem
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cynette, Jelly Drover
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Spectral Arcanist
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Augur of Bolas
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Twiddle
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Dream's Grip
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Shimmering Mirage
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Snap
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Essence Flux
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Mental Misstep
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Glamerdye
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Misdirection
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Alter Reality
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Whir of Invention
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Twitch
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Pact of Negation
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Jolt
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Dizzy Spell
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Jinx
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Enervate
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Argent Mutation
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Dispel
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Shadow Rift
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Crystal Spray
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Leap
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Twisted Image
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Infuse
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hydroblast
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Miscast
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mizzium Skin
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Gigadrowse
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Dive Down
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Step Through
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Trait Doctoring
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Solve the Equation
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Transmute Artifact
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Energy Tap
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reshape
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cursed Totem
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Box
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Key
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Treachery
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Counterbalance
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Omen of the Sea
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Precognition Field
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Dress Down
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Swarmyard
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-34%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria West
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Cloudpost
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Workshop
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Elephant Graveyard
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Cryptic Caves
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Coveted Jewel
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Mana Crypt
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Lotus
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mox Jasper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-18%synergy