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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
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Impolite Entrance
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Firebending Student
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crimson Wisps
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Accelerate
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Expedite
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Young Pyromancer
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Fists of Flame
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Ancestral Anger
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Might of the Meek
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Renegade Tactics
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Battle Hymn
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Krenko's Command
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Dragon Fodder
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Skirk Prospector
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Underworld Breach
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Gamble
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Mox Diamond
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Treasonous Ogre
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Goblin Instigator
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Magus of the Moon
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Iron Myr
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Memnite
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Matron
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Stormsplitter
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
_____ Goblin
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Kobolds of Kher Keep
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Beetleback Chief
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Plague Myr
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Crookshank Kobolds
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Manakin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Legion Loyalist
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Akroan Crusader
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Stun
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Seething Song
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Haste Magic
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Flick a Coin
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Valakut Awakening
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Final Fortune
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Titan's Strength
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Desperate Ritual
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Spawning Breath
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Brute Force
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Duplication
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Siege Smash
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Samut's Sprint
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Boiling Blood
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Monstrous Rage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Brute Strength
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Academic Dispute
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Infuriate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-32%synergy
Soul's Fire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Run Amok
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Antagonize
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Balduvian Rage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Pyrokinesis
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fork
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Shoal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Panic
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-29%synergy
Return the Favor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Twinflame
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Witch's Mark
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Molten Duplication
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Spark of Creativity
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Empty the Warrens
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Past in Flames
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Kick in the Door
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Heat Shimmer
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Rite of Flame
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Traitorous Greed
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Electroduplicate
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Kuldotha Rebirth
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Finale of Promise
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Haze of Rage
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Plunge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-36%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Crash Through
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Rile
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mogg Alarm
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Daring Discovery
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Song of Totentanz
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Choco-Comet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Last Chance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Shreds of Sanity
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Molten Birth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wild Ride
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Involuntary Employment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-31%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
The Immortal Sun
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Frontline Heroism
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Goblinslide
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Saga
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Kher Keep
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Dwarven Mine
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Crystal Vein
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Sandstone Needle
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Mutavault
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Factory
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Fountainport
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blast Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Springleaf Drum
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-26%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Lands
Mountain
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Valakut Awakening
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-20%synergy