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Chris Guest
Aug 21, 2025
Chris Guest
The Top 40 Two-Colored Commanders
Chris Guest is back with another Top 40 list, this time looking at the most popular two-colored commanders. Are your faves on the list?
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Kopala, Warden of Waves
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Nicanzil, Current Conductor
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Topography Tracker
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Hardened Scales
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Mana Drain
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Wave Goodbye
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Roaming Throne
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Deeproot Elite
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Force of Will
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Worldly Tutor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Kiora's Follower
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Deeproot Historian
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Mist Dancer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Realmwalker
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Metallic Mimic
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Danny Pink
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sentinel of the Nameless City
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Wildgrowth Walker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Cenote Scout
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Jadelight Spelunker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Jadelight Ranger
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Deepfathom Echo
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Tide Shaper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tributary Instructor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Merfolk Branchwalker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Jungleborn Pioneer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Caller
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Forensic Researcher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
River Herald Scout
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Ripples of Potential
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Denial
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Growth Spiral
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Crop Rotation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mutational Advantage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Chord of Calling
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Delay
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Raise the Palisade
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bygone Marvels
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Natural Order
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Explore
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Aquitect's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
The Ozolith
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Waters
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Kindred Discovery
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Exploration
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Burgeoning
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Merrow Commerce
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Sphere Grid
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Path of Discovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Three Tree City
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Cavern of Souls
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Tropical Island
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Hedge Maze
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Grove
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
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