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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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Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
79%synergy
Call of the Ring
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
68%synergy
The Black Gate
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
66%synergy
Barad-dûr
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Reanimate
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
55%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Ringsight
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Anger
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
42%synergy
The Ozolith
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Siegemaster
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Wonder
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Warg Rider
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Moria Scavenger
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Changeling Outcast
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Saruman the White
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ringwraiths
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Taurean Mauler
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Filth
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Hireling
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dunland Crebain
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Warren Soultrader
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Norman Osborn
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
The Locust God
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Orcish Medicine
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Plating
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Claim the Precious
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Treason of Isengard
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Widespread Brutality
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Foray of Orcs
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Mordor Muster
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Wake the Dragon
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Monument to Endurance
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
19%synergy
March from the Black Gate
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
There and Back Again
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Mindless Conscription
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Waste Not
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Inherited Envelope
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Mount Doom
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
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