Slicer, Hired Muscle (Commander) - Expensive 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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Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sword of the Animist
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Commander's Plate
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Mask of Memory
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Brass Squire
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Goldvein Pick
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Silent Arbiter
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Mithril Coat
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Infiltration Lens
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
47%synergy
O-Naginata
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-29%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Komainu Battle Armor
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Welder
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Engineer
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Agitator Ant
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Death Kiss
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Iron Myr
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Skirk Prospector
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Goldhound
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Myr Retriever
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Geode Rager
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Rug of Smothering
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Fury
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Monstrous Rage
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Desperate Ritual
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Built to Smash
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Ricochet Trap
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Bulk Up
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Return the Favor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Unleash Fury
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Raze the Effigy
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Siege Smash
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Gimli's Fury
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Impact Resonance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Galvanic Blast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Run Amok
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Barge In
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Brute Force
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Titan's Strength
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Pyrokinesis
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Fire Magic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Anger of the Gods
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Delete
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood's End
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Change
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Seize the Day
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Slagstorm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tenza, Godo's Maul
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Prying Blade
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Zephyr Boots
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Welding Jar
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Lost Jitte
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Thran Power Suit
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Hero's Blade
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-29%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Prowler's Helm
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Tome of Legends
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Titania
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Explorer's Scope
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ultima Weapon
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hours
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Shiny Impetus
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
35%synergy
The Sound of Drums
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Curse of Opulence
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Errantry
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Sticky Fingers
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Convenient Target
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Madcap Skills
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Destructive Urge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Bedlam
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Etali's Favor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Granite Grip
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Latulla's Orders
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Count on Luck
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Repercussion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Draconic Destiny
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Planar Chaos
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Buried Ruin
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
40%synergy
War Room
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Homeward Path
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sandstone Needle
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy