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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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Saruman, the White Hand
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Barad-dûr
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Call of the Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Faithless Looting
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Denial
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Notion Thief
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Nazgûl
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Anger
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Nabber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Deceiver Exarch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nazgûl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Pestermite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dunland Crebain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Moria Scavenger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Changeling Outcast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fiendish Duo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Merciless Executioner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hostage Taker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Hero's Downfall
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Go for the Throat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Mastery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Memory Deluge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Drown in the Loch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Soul Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Time Stop
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Invert Polarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Countersquall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Silumgar's Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Teachings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Glorious Gale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Final Fortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Infusion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sorceries
Deep Analysis
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Summons of Saruman
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Birthday Escape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Foray of Orcs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Ringsight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Decree of Pain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Treason of Isengard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Extract from Darkness
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Languish
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Immolating Gyre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lava Spike
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Last Chance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Widespread Brutality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Warrior's Oath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Doomsday
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Claim the Precious
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Heartless Conscription
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wake the Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stone of Erech
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Freed from the Real
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Inscription
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
March from the Black Gate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
The Black Gate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Mines of Moria
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Sauron
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Inherited Envelope
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Worn Powerstone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Relic of Legends
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Ridge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-37%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Mount Doom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
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