Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Optimized

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #318
295decks
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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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Curious Colossus
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Morningtide's Light
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
4%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
0%synergy
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Ephemerate
79%inclusion232 decks295 decks
65%synergy
Restoration Angel
71%inclusion208 decks295 decks
63%synergy
Panharmonicon
70%inclusion206 decks295 decks
60%synergy
Spirited Companion
71%inclusion210 decks295 decks
59%synergy
Felidar Guardian
65%inclusion193 decks295 decks
59%synergy
Teleportation Circle
67%inclusion197 decks295 decks
58%synergy
Charming Prince
59%inclusion174 decks295 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Omens
60%inclusion176 decks295 decks
50%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
73%inclusion214 decks295 decks
50%synergy
Eerie Interlude
58%inclusion171 decks295 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion240 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
79%inclusion233 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion205 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
61%inclusion180 decks295 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion173 decks295 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion170 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
57%inclusion167 decks295 decks
44%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
56%inclusion165 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Cloudshift
55%inclusion163 decks295 decks
46%synergy
Flickerwisp
55%inclusion161 decks295 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion209 decks295 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion152 decks295 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion151 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
47%inclusion140 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion109 decks295 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion90 decks295 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion63 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion51 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
54%inclusion160 decks295 decks
43%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
51%inclusion151 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
50%inclusion147 decks295 decks
33%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
47%inclusion139 decks295 decks
39%synergy
Karmic Guide
45%inclusion133 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
44%inclusion129 decks295 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion121 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
41%inclusion120 decks295 decks
38%synergy
Soul Warden
40%inclusion118 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
38%inclusion113 decks295 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion105 decks294 decks
18%synergy
Fiend Hunter
36%inclusion105 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
35%inclusion104 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
33%inclusion97 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Solitude
33%inclusion97 decks295 decks
27%synergy
Kor Cartographer
33%inclusion96 decks295 decks
26%synergy
Helpful Hunter
32%inclusion94 decks293 decks
24%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
31%inclusion92 decks295 decks
26%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
31%inclusion91 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
25%inclusion73 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
23%inclusion67 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
22%inclusion65 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion64 decks294 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
21%inclusion63 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
20%inclusion60 decks294 decks
16%synergy
Blade Splicer
20%inclusion60 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Warhound
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Emeria Angel
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion51 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion51 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Attendant
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion45 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
13%inclusion39 decks293 decks
0%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion39 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion38 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
34%inclusion100 decks295 decks
-9%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
34%inclusion100 decks295 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion82 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Flicker of Fate
27%inclusion81 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion79 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
24%inclusion70 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion63 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Semester's End
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
-12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion33 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.2%inclusion27 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Scrollshift
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion25 decks294 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Brought Back
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion15 decks294 decks
0%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion75 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Another Round
24%inclusion72 decks294 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion69 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion67 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
10%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion48 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Armageddon
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Against All Odds
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Rout
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Storm of Souls
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Sunfall
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Flicker
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion138 decks295 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion104 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion96 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Oketra's Monument
29%inclusion85 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion75 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
Altar of the Brood
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
15%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion37 decks224 decks
-5%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion45 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion41 decks294 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Portable Hole
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
49%inclusion146 decks295 decks
43%synergy
Land Tax
48%inclusion143 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Felidar Retreat
47%inclusion140 decks295 decks
39%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
41%inclusion121 decks295 decks
26%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
36%inclusion107 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion102 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion95 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion75 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion68 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Ossification
22%inclusion65 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion51 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
16%inclusion48 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Light
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Seal from Existence
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion29 decks293 decks
3%synergy
On Thin Ice
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Rule of Law
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
-10%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Solemnity
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Cast Out
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
43%inclusion126 decks295 decks
35%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion27 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
57%inclusion168 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion152 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
45%inclusion134 decks295 decks
23%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion132 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion126 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
26%inclusion78 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
25%inclusion74 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion74 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion52 decks295 decks
14%synergy
The Fair Basilica
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Grange
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion38 decks294 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion31 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
-17%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Kor Haven
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion285 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion179 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion85 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion79 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion51 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
90%inclusion266 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion105 decks294 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion98 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion38 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.2%inclusion27 decks294 decks
1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.5%inclusion19 decks294 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Mirrex
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
3%synergy