Captain America, First Avenger (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Captain America, First Avenger
Rank #142
78decks
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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Sigarda's Aid
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
84%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
86%inclusion67 decks78 decks
82%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
78%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
77%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
72%synergy
Colossus Hammer
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
70%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
64%synergy
Basilisk Collar
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Argentum Armor
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Forge Anew
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
54%synergy
Open the Armory
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Lizard Blades
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Blast
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Desynchronization
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Keep Out
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Opt
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Permission Denied
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Anchor to Reality
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtcast
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sygg's Command
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
One Last Job
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Leyline Axe
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
37%synergy
The Key to the Vault
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Sculpting Steel
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Winged Boots
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
26%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Champion's Helm
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Chainsaw
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Dissection Tools
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Worldslayer
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Scytheclaw
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Training Grounds
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
38%synergy
In the Trenches
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
With Great Power . . .
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Charisma
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Liminal Hold
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Witness Protection
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Armory
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion74 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion71 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
-19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-26%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-29%synergy
Razortide Bridge
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-19%synergy