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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Goldvein Pick
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Mask of Memory
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Welding Jar
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Zephyr Boots
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
69%synergy
O-Naginata
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Prying Blade
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Shiny Impetus
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Built to Smash
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Bolt
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Blade
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Anger of the Gods
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-27%synergy
Creatures
Skirk Prospector
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Goldhound
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Brass Squire
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Magus of the Moon
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Soulless Jailer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Rug of Smothering
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Agitator Ant
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Iron Myr
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lodestone Golem
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fury
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Generator Servant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Harsh Mentor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Brash Taunter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
_____ Goblin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Anje's Ravager
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Humble Defector
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Death Kiss
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Vengeful Tracker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Desperate Ritual
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Siege Smash
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Raze the Effigy
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Return the Favor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Monstrous Rage
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Ricochet Trap
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Unleash Fury
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Chef's Kiss
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Titan's Strength
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Run Amok
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Pyrokinesis
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thunderclap
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Bulk Up
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Infuriate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Barge In
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Magnetic Theft
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Gimli's Fury
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Wild Ricochet
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Brute Strength
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Blast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dead // Gone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Brute Force
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Antagonize
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
You Come to the Gnoll Camp
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Impact Resonance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of Flame
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Strike It Rich
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Pyroclasm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Reckless Handling
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Tormenting Voice
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Impulse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Delete
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Shattering Spree
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Irencrag Feat
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Meltdown
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Slagstorm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Reckless Charge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Boom // Bust
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
By Force
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Overmaster
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Infiltration Lens
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Damping Sphere
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Thran Power Suit
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Winter Moon
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Explorer's Scope
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Prowler's Helm
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Cursed Totem
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Dueling Rapier
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Weathered Runestone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Smoke Bomb
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Banshee's Blade
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-40%synergy
Skeleton Key
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Armory of Iroas
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fraying Line
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Key to the City
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Inventor's Axe
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Bonesplitter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Staff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Gimli's Axe
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Stone of Erech
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Pithing Needle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Specter's Shroud
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Disruptor Flute
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sticky Fingers
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Blood Moon
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Madcap Skills
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Etali's Favor
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
The Sound of Drums
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Errantry
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Opulence
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Planar Chaos
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Powerbalance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Latulla's Orders
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Destructive Urge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Akki War Paint
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Tilonalli's Crown
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Frenzied Rage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Furor of the Bitten
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Undying Rage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Convenient Target
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Count on Luck
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon Mantle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ordeal of Purphoros
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Smoke
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Vessel of Volatility
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Impending Disaster
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Manabarbs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Unquenchable Fury
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Vow of Lightning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bestial Fury
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Vein
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Sandstone Needle
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Forgotten Cave
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Blast Zone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Teetering Peaks
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Dwarven Mine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Crater
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
The Irencrag
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy