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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shiny Impetus
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Goldvein Pick
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Mirran Banesplitter
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Zephyr Boots
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
41%synergy
O-Naginata
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Etali's Favor
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Siege Smash
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Bladegraft Aspirant
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Agitator Ant
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Goldhound
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Brass Squire
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Humble Defector
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Skirk Prospector
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Iron Myr
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bronzeplate Boar
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Lodestone Golem
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Simian Sling
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rubblebelt Maaka
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Death Kiss
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Devoted Duelist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Lackey
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sower of Chaos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ironhoof Boar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Rug of Smothering
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Excavated Wall
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Generator Servant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Champion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Combat Celebrant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Soulless Jailer
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Rimrock Knight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dreadmaw's Ire
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Built to Smash
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Unleash Fury
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Raze the Effigy
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Run Amok
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Titan's Strength
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Bulk Up
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Sure Strike
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Brute Force
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Infuriate
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Antagonize
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Gimli's Fury
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Wild Ricochet
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ricochet Trap
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Return the Favor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Chef's Kiss
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Turn Inside Out
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Monstrous Rage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Brute Strength
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Smelt
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Barge In
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Mine Collapse
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
You Come to the Gnoll Camp
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Might of the Meek
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Twinferno
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Borrowed Hostility
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Stolen Vitality
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Hearts on Fire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mogg Salvage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Whirling Strike
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Skycrash
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dead // Gone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Reckless Handling
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Tormenting Voice
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Strike It Rich
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-32%synergy
Anger of the Gods
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Mark
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-30%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Act of Treason
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Wild Guess
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ride
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Highway Robbery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Ancestral Anger
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Demolish
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Delete
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Seismic Stomp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Nightbird's Clutches
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Hazardous Blast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Diamond Pick-Axe
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Prying Blade
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Hero's Blade
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Explorer's Scope
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Gimli's Axe
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Kitesail
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Bone Saw
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Dueling Rapier
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Welding Jar
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Barrow-Blade
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Prowler's Helm
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bonesplitter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Infiltration Lens
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Aeronaut's Wings
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Banshee's Blade
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Cobbled Wings
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Spear
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ramosian Greatsword
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Scavenged Blade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Short Bow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gold Pan
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport Bell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Pinions
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Knife
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Damping Sphere
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Madcap Skills
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Sticky Fingers
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Errantry
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Opulence
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
The Sound of Drums
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Convenient Target
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Tavern Brawler
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Tilonalli's Crown
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Destructive Urge
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Vow of Lightning
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Granite Grip
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dust Corona
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Claws of Valakut
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Akki War Paint
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Latulla's Orders
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Messenger's Speed
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Mantle
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Popular Entertainer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fire-Rim Form
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Frenzied Rage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Furor of the Bitten
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Domination
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Acquired Mutation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Unquenchable Fury
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Flamespeaker's Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Day of the Moon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hammerhand
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Undying Rage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Count on Luck
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Impending Doom
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Wrath
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Escape Velocity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Draconic Destiny
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Sandstone Needle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Starting Column
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy