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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
Renegade Tactics
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Young Pyromancer
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Dragon Fodder
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Expedite
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Ancestral Anger
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Empty the Warrens
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Titan's Strength
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Fists of Flame
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Krenko's Command
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Hordeling Outburst
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Might of the Meek
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Crimson Wisps
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Accelerate
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Goblin Instigator
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Brute Force
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Mogg War Marshal
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Iron Myr
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Skirk Prospector
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Beetleback Chief
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Hedron Crawler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Manakin
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Matron
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Warchief
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Legion Warboss
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Stormsplitter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Battle Cry Goblin
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Millikin
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Heartfire Hero
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Akroan Crusader
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Alloy Myr
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Emrakul's Hatcher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hanweir Garrison
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Plague Myr
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Raging Goblin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Cacophony Scamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Myr Convert
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Opaline Unicorn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Goblin King
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Stun
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Samut's Sprint
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Flick a Coin
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Battle Hymn
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Balduvian Rage
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Brute Strength
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Siege Smash
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Otherworldly Outburst
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Unleash Fury
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Haste Magic
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Panic
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Boiling Blood
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-27%synergy
Run Amok
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Bulk Up
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Infuriate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Spawning Breath
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Soul's Fire
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Monstrous Rage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Downhill Charge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Twinferno
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Felonious Rage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Inordinate Rage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Surprise
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Chaotic Strike
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Invoke Calamity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Uncaged Fury
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sure Strike
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Furious Bellow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
You See a Pair of Goblins
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Raze the Effigy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Academic Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Kindled Heroism
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Antagonize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Violent Urge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Turn Inside Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Barge In
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reckless Charge
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Inner Fire
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Rile
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Traitorous Greed
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Electroduplicate
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Involuntary Employment
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Spark of Creativity
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Witch's Mark
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Twinflame
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Kick in the Door
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Geyser
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Crash Through
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Goblin War Party
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Daring Discovery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Haze of Rage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Make Mischief
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Heat Shimmer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Plunge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ride
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Playful Shove
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Anger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Warlord's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Assault Strobe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Thatcher Revolt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Overmaster
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Devastating Summons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shreds of Sanity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Become Brutes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Disintegrate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Frontline Heroism
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Impact Tremors
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Goblinslide
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dual Casting
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Dwarven Mine
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Kher Keep
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Factory
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Forgotten Cave
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy