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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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MTGStocks
Web of Life and Destiny
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Lizard, Connors's Curse
3.7%inclusion7 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Formidable Speaker
0.8%inclusion1 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Damage Control Crew
0.5%inclusion1 decks190 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Worldspine Wurm
71%inclusion371 decks525 decks
63%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
68%inclusion355 decks525 decks
57%synergy
Jaspera Sentinel
60%inclusion315 decks525 decks
57%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
65%inclusion341 decks525 decks
56%synergy
Terastodon
67%inclusion351 decks525 decks
55%synergy
Apex Altisaur
55%inclusion291 decks525 decks
49%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
52%inclusion275 decks525 decks
47%synergy
Stonehoof Chieftain
50%inclusion263 decks525 decks
46%synergy
Enduring Vitality
52%inclusion274 decks525 decks
45%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
55%inclusion291 decks525 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion433 decks525 decks
44%synergy
Llanowar Elves
65%inclusion341 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
63%inclusion330 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
62%inclusion323 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
59%inclusion308 decks525 decks
39%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
57%inclusion299 decks525 decks
41%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
55%inclusion288 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
53%inclusion279 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
52%inclusion273 decks525 decks
38%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
51%inclusion269 decks525 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
30%inclusion156 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Natural Order
18%inclusion96 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion69 decks525 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion43 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.5%inclusion29 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Tyvar, the Pummeler
50%inclusion265 decks525 decks
44%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
50%inclusion263 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
45%inclusion234 decks525 decks
34%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion230 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Loam Dryad
43%inclusion224 decks525 decks
41%synergy
Titan of Industry
43%inclusion224 decks525 decks
39%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
42%inclusion220 decks525 decks
40%synergy
Regal Force
40%inclusion211 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Dawnglade Regent
40%inclusion209 decks525 decks
36%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
39%inclusion207 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Eternal Witness
39%inclusion205 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Empath
39%inclusion204 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
39%inclusion203 decks525 decks
32%synergy
Citanul Stalwart
37%inclusion196 decks525 decks
36%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
36%inclusion190 decks525 decks
31%synergy
Giant Adephage
36%inclusion189 decks525 decks
33%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
36%inclusion188 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Giant Ankheg
34%inclusion176 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion175 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
31%inclusion164 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion161 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
30%inclusion156 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
28%inclusion147 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Vigor
28%inclusion147 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion140 decks525 decks
3%synergy
It That Betrays
24%inclusion124 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
23%inclusion121 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Gene Pollinator
22%inclusion63 decks286 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion114 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Old Gnawbone
22%inclusion113 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
21%inclusion110 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
21%inclusion110 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
20%inclusion72 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Woodfall Primus
19%inclusion102 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
19%inclusion95 decks498 decks
15%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
19%inclusion57 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Elf
19%inclusion98 decks525 decks
-7%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
18%inclusion94 decks522 decks
10%synergy
Reclamation Sage
17%inclusion87 decks525 decks
-8%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
16%inclusion84 decks516 decks
14%synergy
Void Winnower
16%inclusion83 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
15%inclusion80 decks523 decks
14%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
15%inclusion79 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
15%inclusion77 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
14%inclusion76 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
13%inclusion49 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
13%inclusion67 decks522 decks
2%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
13%inclusion67 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Apex Devastator
13%inclusion66 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Thorn Mammoth
13%inclusion66 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Archdruid's Charm
35%inclusion182 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion155 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
29%inclusion153 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Collective Resistance
21%inclusion111 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Fog
18%inclusion97 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion82 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion74 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Horrid Vigor
13%inclusion70 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion66 decks525 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Vigor
12%inclusion65 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion63 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
12%inclusion62 decks525 decks
-9%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion56 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
-7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Summoner's Pact
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Overprotect
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
-10%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Bite Down
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
49%inclusion258 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion256 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion256 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion252 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion198 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion174 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion173 decks525 decks
-7%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
24%inclusion125 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion118 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion101 decks525 decks
-9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
19%inclusion99 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion86 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion78 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion77 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
14%inclusion71 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion66 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Season of Gathering
12%inclusion65 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion65 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
11%inclusion59 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Life's Legacy
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
8.4%inclusion37 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
-13%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Bushwhack
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Tooth and Nail
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Emerald Medallion
48%inclusion254 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion245 decks525 decks
22%synergy
The Great Henge
42%inclusion221 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
40%inclusion211 decks525 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion204 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
34%inclusion96 decks286 decks
31%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
32%inclusion170 decks525 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
27%inclusion144 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Monster Manual
18%inclusion94 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
18%inclusion92 decks516 decks
15%synergy
Exploration Broodship
17%inclusion51 decks300 decks
12%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
15%inclusion77 decks525 decks
8%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
11%inclusion58 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
10%inclusion54 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
10%inclusion50 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
8%synergy
The Immortal Sun
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Shredder
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
7.7%inclusion22 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Clown Car
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
6.2%inclusion32 decks516 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Esika's Chariot
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
46%inclusion241 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
43%inclusion226 decks525 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Project
38%inclusion199 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Lurking Predators
38%inclusion197 decks525 decks
34%synergy
Wild Growth
35%inclusion182 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
33%inclusion171 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
28%inclusion149 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
28%inclusion147 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
27%inclusion144 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
27%inclusion140 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
21%inclusion110 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
18%inclusion94 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
17%inclusion91 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Asceticism
17%inclusion89 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
15%inclusion80 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
15%inclusion79 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion69 decks525 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Reflection
13%inclusion68 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Elven Chorus
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Immersion
10%inclusion53 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion52 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Colossification
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Earthcraft
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
3%synergy
The World Spell
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.8%inclusion46 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Invasion of Shandalar
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
26%inclusion134 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
16%inclusion83 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
11%inclusion59 decks525 decks
-8%synergy
Garruk, Caller of Beasts
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Vivien Reid
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
47%inclusion249 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion243 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion236 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
39%inclusion117 decks297 decks
27%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
38%inclusion202 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion178 decks525 decks
7%synergy
The Shire
29%inclusion153 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion149 decks525 decks
3%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion147 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
22%inclusion113 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion111 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion104 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion58 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion472 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
78%inclusion410 decks525 decks
75%synergy
Relic of Legends
66%inclusion346 decks525 decks
63%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion227 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Paradise Mantle
24%inclusion128 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
17%inclusion87 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion82 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
15%inclusion80 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion74 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
13%inclusion58 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.6%inclusion40 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion501 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Holdout Settlement
66%inclusion347 decks525 decks
64%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
64%inclusion337 decks525 decks
62%synergy
Scene of the Crime
46%inclusion240 decks525 decks
44%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
44%inclusion230 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion118 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion100 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion78 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
13%inclusion66 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.5%inclusion29 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.5%inclusion29 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
1%synergy