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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Beamtown Beatstick
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Shiny Impetus
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Goldvein Pick
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
O-Naginata
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Zephyr Boots
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Prying Blade
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Etali's Favor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Bladegraft Aspirant
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Goldhound
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Agitator Ant
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Brass Squire
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Humble Defector
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Skirk Prospector
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Iron Myr
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lodestone Golem
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Simian Sling
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Lackey
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Devoted Duelist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Excavated Wall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Death Kiss
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Rug of Smothering
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sower of Chaos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rimrock Knight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Champion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Generator Servant
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Ironhoof Boar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Built to Smash
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Siege Smash
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Unleash Fury
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Raze the Effigy
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Titan's Strength
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Run Amok
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Bulk Up
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Brute Force
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Infuriate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sure Strike
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Wild Ricochet
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ricochet Trap
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Antagonize
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Strike
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Turn Inside Out
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gimli's Fury
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Chef's Kiss
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Brute Strength
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Monstrous Rage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Barge In
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mogg Salvage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Whirling Strike
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Vitality
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
You Come to the Gnoll Camp
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mine Collapse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Smelt
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Might of the Meek
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hearts on Fire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Skycrash
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Disrupt Decorum
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Handling
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Tormenting Voice
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Strike It Rich
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Anger of the Gods
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Mark
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-35%synergy
Light Up the Stage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Act of Treason
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wild Guess
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Highway Robbery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ride
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Ancestral Anger
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Delete
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Demolish
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Fireball
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Nightbird's Clutches
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Hazardous Blast
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Hero's Blade
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Gimli's Axe
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Explorer's Scope
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Dueling Rapier
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Bone Saw
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Kitesail
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Welding Jar
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Infiltration Lens
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Barrow-Blade
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Prowler's Helm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Aeronaut's Wings
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Bonesplitter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Armory of Iroas
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Spear
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Scavenged Blade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Banshee's Blade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Cobbled Wings
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Raven Wings
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Team Pennant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dire Flail
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Utility Knife
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Damping Sphere
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Key to the City
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Madcap Skills
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Sticky Fingers
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Errantry
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Curse of Opulence
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
13%synergy
The Sound of Drums
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Tilonalli's Crown
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Convenient Target
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Destructive Urge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Guild Artisan
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Vow of Lightning
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Akki War Paint
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Popular Entertainer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Granite Grip
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Latulla's Orders
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Claws of Valakut
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dust Corona
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Messenger's Speed
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Frenzied Rage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Escape Velocity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Furor of the Bitten
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Undying Rage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Wrath
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Flamespeaker's Will
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Hammerhand
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Impending Doom
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Domination
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Count on Luck
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sandstone Needle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Fire Diamond
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Starting Column
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy