Zada, Hedron Grinder (Commander) - Commander Matters

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sudden Breakthrough
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Fists of Flame
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Expedite
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Ancestral Anger
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Crimson Wisps
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Renegade Tactics
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Dragon Fodder
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Young Pyromancer
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Krenko's Command
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Accelerate
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Might of the Meek
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Empty the Warrens
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Battle Hymn
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Instigator
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Iron Myr
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Skirk Prospector
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Matron
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Hedron Crawler
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Beetleback Chief
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Manakin
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Legion Warboss
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Warchief
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Plague Myr
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Hanweir Garrison
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Elder Auntie
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Legion Loyalist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Battle Cry Goblin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Millikin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Firebending Student
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Flick a Coin
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Stun
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Otherworldly Outburst
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Brute Force
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Siege Smash
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Samut's Sprint
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Monstrous Rage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Seething Song
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Titan's Strength
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Balduvian Rage
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Soul's Fire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Run Amok
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Bulk Up
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Haste Magic
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Unleash Fury
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Felonious Rage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Downhill Charge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Spawning Breath
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Desperate Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Twinferno
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Infuriate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
How to Start a Riot
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Return the Favor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Brute Strength
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Whirling Strike
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Antagonize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Turn Inside Out
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Uncaged Fury
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Academic Dispute
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Panic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Surprise
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Chef's Kiss
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Invoke Calamity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Raze the Effigy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Impolite Entrance
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Witch's Mark
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Electroduplicate
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Twinflame
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Kick in the Door
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Rile
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Spark of Creativity
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Traitorous Greed
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Reckless Charge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Song of Totentanz
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Molten Duplication
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Gravitic Punch
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Plunge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Heat Shimmer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Daring Discovery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Goblin War Party
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Wild Ride
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Make Mischief
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Inner Fire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Crash Through
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-40%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Involuntary Employment
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Kuldotha Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sozin's Comet
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Mogg Alarm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Warlord's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Assault Strobe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Molten Birth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Screaming Fury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kindle the Inner Flame
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Playful Shove
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Seize the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Twinning Staff
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Frontline Heroism
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Impact Tremors
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Goblinslide
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Blood Moon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Inferno
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Festival of Embers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shared Animosity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya Ballard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Dwarven Mine
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Kher Keep
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mishra's Factory
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Forgotten Cave
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sandstone Needle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ghitu Encampment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy