Gargos, Vicious Watcher (Commander) - Core

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Level Up
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
High Score
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Spry and Mighty
2.6%inclusion5 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Super Combo
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Managorger Hydra
86%inclusion1.45K decks1.69K decks
76%synergy
Voracious Hydra
80%inclusion1.35K decks1.69K decks
76%synergy
Hungering Hydra
78%inclusion1.31K decks1.69K decks
74%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
77%inclusion1.29K decks1.69K decks
72%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
76%inclusion1.27K decks1.69K decks
72%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
78%inclusion1.31K decks1.69K decks
70%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
73%inclusion1.23K decks1.69K decks
69%synergy
Primordial Hydra
72%inclusion1.22K decks1.69K decks
68%synergy
Genesis Hydra
72%inclusion1.22K decks1.69K decks
68%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
69%inclusion1.17K decks1.69K decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
80%inclusion1.35K decks1.69K decks
41%synergy
Cultivate
73%inclusion1.24K decks1.69K decks
21%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
69%inclusion1.17K decks1.69K decks
62%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
65%inclusion1.10K decks1.69K decks
62%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
65%inclusion1.10K decks1.69K decks
62%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
65%inclusion1.09K decks1.69K decks
60%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
62%inclusion1.04K decks1.69K decks
59%synergy
Kodama's Reach
61%inclusion1.04K decks1.69K decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
60%inclusion1.01K decks1.69K decks
17%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
59%inclusion992 decks1.69K decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
6.1%inclusion103 decks1.69K decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Ironscale Hydra
58%inclusion981 decks1.69K decks
56%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
57%inclusion952 decks1.68K decks
52%synergy
Hooded Hydra
57%inclusion957 decks1.69K decks
53%synergy
Llanowar Elves
52%inclusion885 decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
Heroes' Bane
52%inclusion869 decks1.69K decks
49%synergy
Protean Hydra
51%inclusion858 decks1.69K decks
49%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
48%inclusion767 decks1.59K decks
45%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
46%inclusion557 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
44%inclusion750 decks1.69K decks
42%synergy
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion724 decks1.69K decks
-4%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
41%inclusion694 decks1.69K decks
38%synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
39%inclusion655 decks1.69K decks
37%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
39%inclusion654 decks1.69K decks
24%synergy
Warden of the Grove
36%inclusion268 decks752 decks
32%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion535 decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
31%inclusion516 decks1.69K decks
29%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
30%inclusion505 decks1.69K decks
13%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
29%inclusion486 decks1.69K decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
29%inclusion482 decks1.69K decks
16%synergy
Feral Hydra
27%inclusion449 decks1.69K decks
25%synergy
Capricopian
26%inclusion434 decks1.69K decks
25%synergy
Apex Devastator
23%inclusion381 decks1.69K decks
14%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion373 decks1.69K decks
-11%synergy
Beast Whisperer
22%inclusion372 decks1.69K decks
-10%synergy
Vigor
20%inclusion341 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Nexos
20%inclusion341 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion337 decks1.69K decks
-4%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
18%inclusion299 decks1.69K decks
17%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion294 decks1.69K decks
-7%synergy
Rampaging Aetherhood
16%inclusion153 decks950 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16%inclusion263 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
15%inclusion252 decks1.69K decks
13%synergy
Hydra Trainer
15%inclusion232 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Hydra
14%inclusion239 decks1.69K decks
13%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
13%inclusion224 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Khalni Hydra
13%inclusion224 decks1.69K decks
12%synergy
Gyre Sage
13%inclusion223 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
13%inclusion218 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Nylea, God of the Hunt
13%inclusion216 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Honored Hydra
13%inclusion212 decks1.69K decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Skola Vale
12%inclusion206 decks1.69K decks
12%synergy
Evolution Sage
12%inclusion203 decks1.69K decks
-2%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
12%inclusion197 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion194 decks1.69K decks
-17%synergy
Briar Hydra
11%inclusion191 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
11%inclusion183 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
10%inclusion165 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Domesticated Hydra
9.3%inclusion157 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
8.8%inclusion148 decks1.69K decks
-14%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
7.9%inclusion133 decks1.69K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
57%inclusion960 decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Call
51%inclusion865 decks1.69K decks
38%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion850 decks1.69K decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion770 decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
41%inclusion684 decks1.69K decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Insight
38%inclusion648 decks1.69K decks
26%synergy
Gaea's Gift
38%inclusion638 decks1.69K decks
27%synergy
Ram Through
36%inclusion610 decks1.69K decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
32%inclusion548 decks1.69K decks
13%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
32%inclusion541 decks1.69K decks
30%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
31%inclusion526 decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Invigorating Surge
24%inclusion403 decks1.69K decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
23%inclusion383 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Overprotect
21%inclusion313 decks1.47K decks
12%synergy
Aspect of Hydra
21%inclusion358 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21%inclusion352 decks1.69K decks
-3%synergy
Collective Resistance
20%inclusion315 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Gift of the Viper
19%inclusion298 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Withstand Death
18%inclusion312 decks1.69K decks
17%synergy
Blossoming Defense
18%inclusion311 decks1.69K decks
13%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion284 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Entish Restoration
17%inclusion281 decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
16%inclusion276 decks1.69K decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion259 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
13%inclusion217 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Charge Through
12%inclusion207 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion185 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
10%inclusion171 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Primal Bellow
10%inclusion167 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Ranger's Guile
10%inclusion163 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Horrid Vigor
10%inclusion127 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
9.4%inclusion159 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Bite Down
9.2%inclusion155 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
9.0%inclusion151 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Invigorate
8.8%inclusion148 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Harrow
8.7%inclusion147 decks1.69K decks
-10%synergy
Mortal's Resolve
8.4%inclusion141 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Strength of Will
8.4%inclusion36 decks431 decks
5%synergy
Naturalize
8.3%inclusion140 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
8.1%inclusion43 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Warriors' Lesson
7.3%inclusion123 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
7.2%inclusion121 decks1.69K decks
-2%synergy
Defend the Rider
6.6%inclusion63 decks954 decks
3%synergy
Setessan Tactics
6.6%inclusion111 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Tail Swipe
6.2%inclusion105 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Prizefight
6.2%inclusion104 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.9%inclusion99 decks1.69K decks
-3%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.9%inclusion99 decks1.69K decks
-4%synergy
Royal Treatment
5.8%inclusion98 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion826 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
40%inclusion667 decks1.69K decks
20%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
39%inclusion657 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
38%inclusion649 decks1.69K decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion541 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
32%inclusion535 decks1.69K decks
20%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
30%inclusion509 decks1.69K decks
22%synergy
Harmonize
22%inclusion371 decks1.69K decks
-6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
21%inclusion329 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion326 decks1.69K decks
-3%synergy
Soul's Majesty
15%inclusion256 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion243 decks1.69K decks
0%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
14%inclusion237 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Bushwhack
13%inclusion226 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
13%inclusion223 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Visions of Dominance
13%inclusion218 decks1.69K decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion194 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion189 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Migration Path
10%inclusion161 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Prey Upon
8.5%inclusion144 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Nature's Way
8.2%inclusion138 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.0%inclusion118 decks1.47K decks
1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
8.0%inclusion135 decks1.69K decks
-12%synergy
Regrowth
7.9%inclusion133 decks1.69K decks
0%synergy
Primal Might
7.5%inclusion126 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Broken Bond
6.7%inclusion113 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Hard-Hitting Question
6.6%inclusion112 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Onslaught
6.3%inclusion107 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Exponential Growth
5.7%inclusion96 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.4%inclusion91 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Animist's Might
5.3%inclusion90 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.2%inclusion88 decks1.69K decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
57%inclusion957 decks1.69K decks
13%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
49%inclusion830 decks1.69K decks
32%synergy
The Earth Crystal
39%inclusion245 decks634 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion616 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
31%inclusion531 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion518 decks1.69K decks
23%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion317 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
18%inclusion302 decks1.69K decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion283 decks1.69K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion272 decks1.69K decks
-8%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
13%inclusion224 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
10%inclusion175 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.8%inclusion148 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion140 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion109 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Power Fist
5.3%inclusion89 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.1%inclusion86 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
56%inclusion942 decks1.69K decks
54%synergy
Branching Evolution
53%inclusion895 decks1.69K decks
42%synergy
Hydra's Growth
44%inclusion740 decks1.69K decks
37%synergy
Colossal Majesty
36%inclusion606 decks1.69K decks
23%synergy
Unnatural Growth
32%inclusion548 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Hardened Scales
32%inclusion539 decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
32%inclusion172 decks543 decks
22%synergy
Rancor
28%inclusion473 decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion429 decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
25%inclusion427 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion376 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Season of Growth
21%inclusion354 decks1.69K decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
20%inclusion329 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion285 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion248 decks1.47K decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Strength
15%inclusion260 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
15%inclusion259 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
15%inclusion211 decks1.45K decks
11%synergy
Snake Umbra
14%inclusion236 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion234 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion226 decks1.69K decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion221 decks1.69K decks
-4%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion83 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Bear Umbra
12%inclusion207 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
12%inclusion205 decks1.69K decks
-6%synergy
Whip Silk
11%inclusion188 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion186 decks1.69K decks
-11%synergy
Asceticism
11%inclusion184 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion54 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Vernal Bloom
8.7%inclusion147 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Overgrowth
8.7%inclusion147 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.8%inclusion131 decks1.69K decks
-10%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
7.7%inclusion130 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Reflection
7.5%inclusion126 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Canopy Cover
7.2%inclusion121 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Exploration
6.8%inclusion115 decks1.69K decks
-10%synergy
Spider Umbra
6.3%inclusion106 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.2%inclusion105 decks1.69K decks
-8%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.0%inclusion102 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.9%inclusion99 decks1.69K decks
-5%synergy
Primal Rage
5.8%inclusion98 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Sixth Sense
5.6%inclusion95 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.3%inclusion89 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Death's Presence
5.2%inclusion87 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
33%inclusion562 decks1.69K decks
15%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
10%inclusion174 decks1.69K decks
-1%synergy
Vivien Reid
6.2%inclusion104 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
5.7%inclusion97 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion928 decks1.69K decks
18%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
48%inclusion811 decks1.69K decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion701 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
40%inclusion682 decks1.69K decks
35%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
37%inclusion624 decks1.69K decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
32%inclusion543 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
26%inclusion447 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion358 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion337 decks1.69K decks
11%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion276 decks1.69K decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion264 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion235 decks1.69K decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
12%inclusion201 decks1.69K decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion162 decks1.69K decks
-14%synergy
Three Tree City
8.7%inclusion129 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion132 decks1.69K decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.6%inclusion129 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.2%inclusion121 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion22 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.3%inclusion106 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.8%inclusion31 decks539 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion1.35K decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion426 decks1.69K decks
-2%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
20%inclusion329 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion209 decks1.69K decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion203 decks1.69K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion201 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
12%inclusion90 decks763 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion147 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy
Moss Diamond
5.7%inclusion97 decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.66K decks1.69K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion480 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion421 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
Khalni Ambush
17%inclusion284 decks1.69K decks
8%synergy
Blighted Woodland
16%inclusion264 decks1.69K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion245 decks1.69K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion243 decks1.69K decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion194 decks1.59K decks
-1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
10%inclusion165 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
9.4%inclusion159 decks1.69K decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion117 decks1.69K decks
4%synergy