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Cooper Gottfried
Dec 15, 2025
Cooper Gottfried
The Top 40 Three-Colored Commanders
Who are the most popular three-colored commanders? Let's find out, with this list of the top 40, with data from EDHREC.
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Professor Zei, Anthropologist
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Katara's Reversal
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saruman, the White Hand
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
70%synergy
Call of the Ring
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
63%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
59%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
59%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
59%synergy
Ringsight
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
58%synergy
Barad-dûr
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
58%synergy
The Black Gate
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
58%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Anger
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Treason of Isengard
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
50%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
53%inclusion62 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Moria Scavenger
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Notion Thief
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Nazgûl
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
40%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
40%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Warg Rider
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Saruman the White
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Nabber
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Hostage Taker
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Dunland Crebain
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Wonder
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Ringwraiths
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Executioner
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Moria Marauder
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Oliphaunt
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Changeling Outcast
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Medicine
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Plating
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Glorious Gale
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Bitter Downfall
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Nasty End
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Commence the Endgame
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Fling
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Summons of Saruman
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Foray of Orcs
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Living Death
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Claim the Precious
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Widespread Brutality
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Extract from Darkness
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Birthday Escape
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Decree of Pain
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Languish
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Mordor Muster
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Swarming of Moria
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Wake the Dragon
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Lidless Gaze
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
March from the Black Gate
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
43%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
5%synergy
There and Back Again
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Saruman
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
All Will Be One
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Mines of Moria
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Field of Ruin
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion112 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion110 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Sphere
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Inherited Envelope
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion116 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion115 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Island
99%inclusion115 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion111 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion86 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Underground River
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Choked Estuary
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Mount Doom
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-22%synergy
Watery Grave
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-30%synergy
Steam Vents
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-28%synergy
The Grey Havens
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-25%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-29%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Shire Terrace
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
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