Chainer, Dementia Master (Commander)

Owain Roberts
Jun 12, 2026
The Case for Why We Need More Monocolored Commander Decks
More monocolor precons, fewer five-color piles. Owain is hot on the case to see why we don't (but should) see more monocolor Commander precons.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
18%inclusion60 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
3.6%inclusion12 decks330 decks
1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
2.3%inclusion7 decks301 decks
-4%synergy
Black Widow, Daring Operative
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
74%inclusion1.41K decks1.91K decks
61%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
56%inclusion1.07K decks1.91K decks
52%synergy
Altar of Dementia
55%inclusion1.04K decks1.91K decks
49%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
56%inclusion1.06K decks1.91K decks
49%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
52%inclusion984 decks1.91K decks
47%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion1.10K decks1.91K decks
45%synergy
Viscera Seer
62%inclusion1.18K decks1.91K decks
45%synergy
Massacre Wurm
61%inclusion1.16K decks1.91K decks
43%synergy
Vile Entomber
47%inclusion887 decks1.91K decks
41%synergy
Bog Witch
42%inclusion799 decks1.91K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
87%inclusion1.65K decks1.91K decks
36%synergy
Crypt Ghast
73%inclusion1.39K decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion1.32K decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion1.22K decks1.91K decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
63%inclusion1.20K decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion1.13K decks1.91K decks
40%synergy
Animate Dead
55%inclusion1.05K decks1.91K decks
38%synergy
Plaguecrafter
53%inclusion1.01K decks1.91K decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion995 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion980 decks1.91K decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion662 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion628 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion559 decks1.91K decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion488 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion238 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion146 decks1.91K decks
-5%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.3%inclusion139 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion124 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.0%inclusion114 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Vilis, Broker of Blood
48%inclusion911 decks1.91K decks
35%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
44%inclusion842 decks1.91K decks
39%synergy
Accursed Marauder
42%inclusion802 decks1.91K decks
20%synergy
Carrion Feeder
41%inclusion789 decks1.91K decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion767 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
40%inclusion757 decks1.91K decks
34%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
39%inclusion743 decks1.91K decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
38%inclusion718 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
35%inclusion664 decks1.91K decks
25%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
34%inclusion642 decks1.91K decks
30%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
32%inclusion606 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
32%inclusion606 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
31%inclusion588 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
31%inclusion583 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion563 decks1.91K decks
24%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
29%inclusion551 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
28%inclusion534 decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
28%inclusion530 decks1.91K decks
24%synergy
Grave Titan
28%inclusion530 decks1.91K decks
21%synergy
Meteor Golem
27%inclusion523 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
27%inclusion516 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
24%inclusion460 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Mindslicer
24%inclusion456 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion240 decks1.02K decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
23%inclusion447 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Twilight Diviner
23%inclusion138 decks589 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
23%inclusion444 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
23%inclusion443 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion423 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
22%inclusion418 decks1.91K decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion397 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Dread Presence
19%inclusion370 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Doom Whisperer
19%inclusion356 decks1.91K decks
15%synergy
Burnished Hart
18%inclusion350 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Grim Haruspex
17%inclusion315 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion299 decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
15%inclusion293 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
15%inclusion293 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
15%inclusion289 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion269 decks1.78K decks
10%synergy
Harvester of Souls
15%inclusion278 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Shriekmaw
14%inclusion274 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
13%inclusion252 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion251 decks1.91K decks
-11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion245 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Skirge Familiar
13%inclusion240 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Angel of Suffering
12%inclusion234 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion230 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion229 decks1.91K decks
-8%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
11%inclusion218 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Defile
35%inclusion673 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
31%inclusion594 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion536 decks1.77K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion531 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion473 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion397 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion377 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion373 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion349 decks1.91K decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion329 decks1.91K decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion317 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion303 decks1.91K decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion294 decks1.91K decks
-7%synergy
Songs of the Damned
15%inclusion285 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion279 decks1.91K decks
-12%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion263 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion261 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion250 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion250 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
9.4%inclusion180 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.3%inclusion178 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.3%inclusion177 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Dismember
7.4%inclusion141 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.8%inclusion129 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Force of Despair
6.4%inclusion123 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
6.4%inclusion122 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.8%inclusion110 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Doom Blade
5.1%inclusion98 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Murder
5.0%inclusion96 decks1.91K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
47%inclusion896 decks1.91K decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion874 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion808 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Living Death
41%inclusion782 decks1.91K decks
31%synergy
Mutilate
35%inclusion674 decks1.91K decks
19%synergy
Damnation
34%inclusion648 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion639 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion615 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion419 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion393 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
19%inclusion359 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
17%inclusion324 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion324 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
16%inclusion299 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
15%inclusion284 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion282 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion279 decks1.91K decks
-0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion235 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion268 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Diresight
12%inclusion226 decks1.86K decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion216 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion203 decks1.91K decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion198 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion193 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion178 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.0%inclusion172 decks1.91K decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion159 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion147 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Bone Shards
7.6%inclusion145 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Exhume
7.5%inclusion143 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.4%inclusion142 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Life's Finale
6.7%inclusion127 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.6%inclusion125 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.9%inclusion113 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.9%inclusion113 decks1.91K decks
-0%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5.4%inclusion103 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion793 decks1.91K decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion777 decks1.91K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
40%inclusion770 decks1.91K decks
27%synergy
Expedition Map
30%inclusion572 decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion535 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion474 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion344 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
17%inclusion316 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion303 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.0%inclusion172 decks1.91K decks
-19%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
8.8%inclusion167 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.8%inclusion129 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.7%inclusion128 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion117 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.0%inclusion114 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.18K decks
-14%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.2%inclusion100 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.2%inclusion99 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion884 decks1.91K decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
31%inclusion595 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
27%inclusion517 decks1.91K decks
21%synergy
Black Market
23%inclusion447 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion423 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion345 decks1.91K decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion295 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
12%inclusion221 decks1.91K decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion203 decks1.91K decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion201 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Tortured Existence
10%inclusion196 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Out of the Tombs
8.9%inclusion170 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
8.6%inclusion164 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Oubliette
8.2%inclusion156 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Oppression
7.2%inclusion137 decks1.91K decks
-0%synergy
Greed
6.5%inclusion124 decks1.91K decks
-0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion124 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.0%inclusion114 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Attrition
5.6%inclusion107 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Contamination
5.6%inclusion106 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.1%inclusion98 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion346 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.9%inclusion113 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.6%inclusion106 decks1.91K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
72%inclusion1.38K decks1.91K decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion934 decks1.91K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
47%inclusion904 decks1.91K decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion875 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion791 decks1.91K decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion753 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion586 decks1.91K decks
23%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
25%inclusion478 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion387 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion349 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
18%inclusion339 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Thespian's Stage
18%inclusion338 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion332 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion278 decks1.91K decks
-10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion276 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion235 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion209 decks1.91K decks
-19%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion200 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
10%inclusion189 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
9.2%inclusion176 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.1%inclusion174 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion155 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
-0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion114 decks1.91K decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion106 decks1.91K decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Mire
5.2%inclusion100 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.91K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion97 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion1.66K decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion1.27K decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
36%inclusion682 decks1.91K decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion592 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion512 decks1.91K decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion155 decks959 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
16%inclusion307 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion213 decks1.91K decks
-14%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion210 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion199 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion148 decks1.91K decks
-0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.7%inclusion146 decks1.91K decks
-0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.6%inclusion145 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.8%inclusion129 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.1%inclusion116 decks1.91K decks
-3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.2%inclusion99 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
91%inclusion1.74K decks1.91K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion541 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion531 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion397 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion235 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion230 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion198 decks1.91K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion178 decks1.91K decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion112 decks1.91K decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.1%inclusion98 decks1.91K decks
-0%synergy