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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
Flashback
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crimson Wisps
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
89%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
89%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
87%synergy
Young Pyromancer
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
85%synergy
Accelerate
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
85%synergy
Expedite
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
83%synergy
Fists of Flame
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
82%synergy
Renegade Tactics
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Ancestral Anger
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Might of the Meek
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Battle Hymn
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Krenko's Command
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Deflecting Swat
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Dragon Fodder
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Skirk Prospector
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Stun
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Gamble
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Underworld Breach
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Instigator
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Iron Myr
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Ornithopter
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Magus of the Moon
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Memnite
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Matron
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Crookshank Kobolds
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Kobolds of Kher Keep
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Beetleback Chief
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Stormsplitter
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
________ Goblin
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Plague Myr
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Warchief
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Manakin
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Grinning Ignus
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Crimson Kobolds
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Party Thrasher
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Legion Loyalist
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Blazing Crescendo
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
64%synergy
Seething Song
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Flick a Coin
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Valakut Awakening
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Haste Magic
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Pyroblast
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Final Fortune
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Spawning Breath
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Duplication
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Samut's Sprint
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Brute Force
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Titan's Strength
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Siege Smash
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Soul's Fire
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Academic Dispute
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Boiling Blood
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Monstrous Rage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Brute Strength
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Infuriate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Run Amok
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Pyrokinesis
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Antagonize
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-33%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-27%synergy
Return the Favor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Fork
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Balduvian Rage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Panic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Surprise
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Twinflame
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Witch's Mark
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Impolite Entrance
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
53%synergy
Molten Duplication
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Empty the Warrens
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Past in Flames
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Spark of Creativity
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Heat Shimmer
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Rite of Flame
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Traitorous Greed
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Kick in the Door
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Kuldotha Rebirth
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Electroduplicate
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Rile
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Crash Through
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Promise
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Infernal Plunge
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Mogg Alarm
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Reckless Charge
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Haze of Rage
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Involuntary Employment
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-39%synergy
Choco-Comet
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Inner Fire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Song of Totentanz
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Last Chance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shreds of Sanity
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Warlord's Fury
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Assault Strobe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Daring Discovery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of Awakening
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-30%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Frontline Heroism
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Blood Moon
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Kher Keep
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Dwarven Mine
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Sandstone Needle
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Vein
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Mutavault
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Factory
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
City of Traitors
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Springleaf Drum
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Mountain
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Valakut Awakening
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy