Slicer, Hired Muscle (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Beamtown Beatstick
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Goldvein Pick
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Shiny Impetus
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Zephyr Boots
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
O-Naginata
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Prying Blade
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Built to Smash
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Siege Smash
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Bladegraft Aspirant
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Goldhound
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Brass Squire
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Agitator Ant
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Skirk Prospector
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Humble Defector
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Iron Myr
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Lodestone Golem
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Simian Sling
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Excavated Wall
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ironhoof Boar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Rug of Smothering
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Devoted Duelist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Lackey
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Oliphaunt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Champion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rimrock Knight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Death Kiss
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Ornithopter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Raze the Effigy
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Titan's Strength
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Unleash Fury
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Run Amok
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Bulk Up
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Brute Force
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Sure Strike
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Infuriate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Ricochet Trap
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ricochet
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Antagonize
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Chef's Kiss
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Barge In
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Strike
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Shock
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Gimli's Fury
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Brute Strength
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Turn Inside Out
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mine Collapse
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
You Come to the Gnoll Camp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Mogg Salvage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Monstrous Rage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Whirling Strike
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Smelt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Stolen Vitality
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Furious Bellow
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dead // Gone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Downhill Charge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reckless Handling
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Tormenting Voice
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Anger of the Gods
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Strike It Rich
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-34%synergy
Chain Reaction
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Wild Guess
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-31%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Ancestral Anger
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Pyroclasm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Act of Treason
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ride
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Delete
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Nightbird's Clutches
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Highway Robbery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Seismic Stomp
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Diamond Pick-Axe
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Blade
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Explorer's Scope
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Gimli's Axe
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Welding Jar
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Infiltration Lens
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Bone Saw
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Dueling Rapier
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Kitesail
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Armory of Iroas
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Prowler's Helm
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Spear
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Barrow-Blade
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Aeronaut's Wings
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Banshee's Blade
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Bonesplitter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inventor's Axe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Short Bow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Skeleton Key
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Leather Armor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dire Flail
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Utility Knife
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ramosian Greatsword
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Cobbled Wings
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport Bell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Gold Pan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Team Pennant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Etali's Favor
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Madcap Skills
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Sticky Fingers
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Errantry
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Opulence
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Tilonalli's Crown
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Convenient Target
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Destructive Urge
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Tavern Brawler
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mantle
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Granite Grip
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Akki War Paint
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
The Sound of Drums
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dust Corona
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Latulla's Orders
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Claws of Valakut
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Messenger's Speed
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Lightning
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Escape Velocity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Reunion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Flamespeaker's Will
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Furor of the Bitten
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Undying Rage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Popular Entertainer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Draconic Destiny
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hammerhand
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Impending Doom
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Count on Luck
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Fire Diamond
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy