Slicer, Hired Muscle (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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
Fire Nation Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Simian Spirit Guide
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Zephyr Boots
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Mask of Memory
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Welding Jar
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
O-Naginata
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Goldvein Pick
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Prying Blade
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Infiltration Lens
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Anger of the Gods
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Shiny Impetus
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Skirk Prospector
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Goldhound
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Brass Squire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Soulless Jailer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Magus of the Moon
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Iron Myr
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Agitator Ant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Rug of Smothering
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Lodestone Golem
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Generator Servant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Humble Defector
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Nabber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Brash Taunter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Death Kiss
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Anje's Ravager
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Spider-Punk
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Built to Smash
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Desperate Ritual
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Siege Smash
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Raze the Effigy
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Monstrous Rage
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Ricochet Trap
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Chef's Kiss
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Thunderclap
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Unleash Fury
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Titan's Strength
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Run Amok
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Magnetic Theft
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Pyrokinesis
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Infuriate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Gimli's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dead // Gone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ricochet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Barge In
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Antagonize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rebel Salvo
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Display of Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Brute Strength
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Blast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Shunt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shredded Sails
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Strike It Rich
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Rite of Flame
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Reckless Handling
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Pyroclasm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Mark
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Irencrag Feat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Shattering Spree
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood's End
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Delete
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Flame Slash
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Overmaster
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Charge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Damping Sphere
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Winter Moon
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Explorer's Scope
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Weathered Runestone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Prowler's Helm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sword of the Animist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Vexing Bauble
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Armory of Iroas
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fraying Line
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Smoke Bomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Skeleton Key
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Stone of Erech
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dueling Rapier
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Specter's Shroud
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Banshee's Blade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-41%synergy
Inventor's Axe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Staff
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Bonesplitter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Key to the City
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gimli's Axe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sticky Fingers
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Blood Moon
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Sound of Drums
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Madcap Skills
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Etali's Favor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Errantry
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Powerbalance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Opulence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Latulla's Orders
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Akki War Paint
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Planar Chaos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Guild Artisan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Destructive Urge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tilonalli's Crown
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Frenzied Rage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Convenient Target
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Furor of the Bitten
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Undying Rage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Manabarbs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Tahngarth's Rage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ordeal of Purphoros
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Possibility Storm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
War's Toll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vow of Lightning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bestial Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Crystal Vein
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sandstone Needle
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Cursed Mirror
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy