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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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4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Boomerang Basics
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nazgûl
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
84%synergy
Call of the Ring
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
77%synergy
The Black Gate
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Barad-dûr
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Reanimate
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Ringsight
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
56%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
36%synergy
The Ozolith
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
81%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Anger
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Warg Rider
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Wonder
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Moria Scavenger
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Bone Miser
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Changeling Outcast
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ringwraiths
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Saruman the White
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Filth
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Hireling
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Taurean Mauler
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Norman Osborn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
The Locust God
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Medicine
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Lazotep Plating
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Glorious Gale
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Dismember
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Fling
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Nasty End
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Claim the Precious
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Birthday Escape
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Buried Alive
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Treason of Isengard
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Widespread Brutality
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Summons of Saruman
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Foray of Orcs
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Wake the Dragon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Swarming of Moria
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Embercleave
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Library of Leng
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
26%synergy
March from the Black Gate
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
16%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
There and Back Again
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mindless Conscription
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Rivendell
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mines of Moria
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Inherited Envelope
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Mount Doom
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
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