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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rewind
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Disallow
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Tale's End
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Isochron Scepter
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Negate
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Unwind
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Guile
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Mana Leak
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Haughty Djinn
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Archmage of Runes
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Patron Wizard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Drake
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Leveler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tribute Mage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fog Bank
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Chasm Skulker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Windrider Wizard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Docent of Perfection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Lighthouse Chronologist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Homunculus Horde
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
17%synergy
High Tide
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Dissolve
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Dissipate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Defabricate
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Cancel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Bane's Contingency
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Reality Shift
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Saw It Coming
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Confluence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Insidious Will
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Archmage's Charm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Wash Away
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Summary Dismissal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dismiss
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Dream Fracture
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Remand
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Void Shatter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Nexus of Fate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Capsize
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Exclude
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Wizard's Retort
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Aetherspouts
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Enter the Infinite
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Treasure Cruise
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Merchant Scroll
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Devastation Tide
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Rise from the Tides
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Wash Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Trespass
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Magic Mirror
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Telepathy
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Back to Basics
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Counterbalance
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Omniscience
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Overburden
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Treachery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Stasis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Castle Vantress
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy