Slicer, Hired Muscle (Commander) - Budget 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
Beamtown Beatstick
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Goldvein Pick
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Mask of Memory
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Shiny Impetus
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Foundry Inspector
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Zephyr Boots
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
23%synergy
O-Naginata
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Prying Blade
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Built to Smash
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Goldhound
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Brass Squire
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Agitator Ant
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Skirk Prospector
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Humble Defector
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Iron Myr
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Lodestone Golem
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Simian Sling
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Rug of Smothering
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Excavated Wall
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Devoted Duelist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Oliphaunt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Ornithopter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rimrock Knight
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Plague Myr
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Champion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Death Kiss
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ironhoof Boar
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Siege Smash
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Unleash Fury
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Raze the Effigy
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Titan's Strength
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Run Amok
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Brute Force
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Bulk Up
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sure Strike
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Wild Ricochet
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Infuriate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Ricochet Trap
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Antagonize
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Chef's Kiss
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Barge In
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Brute Strength
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Turn Inside Out
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
You Come to the Gnoll Camp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Gimli's Fury
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Monstrous Rage
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mogg Salvage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Vitality
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Whirling Strike
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mine Collapse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Smelt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Furious Bellow
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rouse the Mob
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Kami's Flare
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dead // Gone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reckless Handling
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Tormenting Voice
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Strike It Rich
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Anger of the Gods
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-30%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Mark
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wild Guess
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Act of Treason
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-32%synergy
Wild Ride
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Highway Robbery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ancestral Anger
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Pyroclasm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Seismic Stomp
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Nightbird's Clutches
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Diamond Pick-Axe
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Blade
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Explorer's Scope
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Welding Jar
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Gimli's Axe
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Infiltration Lens
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Bone Saw
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Dueling Rapier
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Barrow-Blade
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Kitesail
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Armory of Iroas
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Aeronaut's Wings
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Banshee's Blade
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Spear
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fountainport Bell
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bonesplitter
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Short Bow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ramosian Greatsword
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dire Flail
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Utility Knife
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Gold Pan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Raven Wings
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Scavenged Blade
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Runestone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Etali's Favor
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Madcap Skills
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Sticky Fingers
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Errantry
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Opulence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Tilonalli's Crown
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Mantle
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Tavern Brawler
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
The Sound of Drums
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Destructive Urge
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Convenient Target
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Guild Artisan
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Granite Grip
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Akki War Paint
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Latulla's Orders
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Claws of Valakut
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Messenger's Speed
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dust Corona
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Lightning
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flamespeaker's Will
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Popular Entertainer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hammerhand
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Escape Velocity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Undying Rage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Impending Doom
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Draconic Destiny
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Count on Luck
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Fire Diamond
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy