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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
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crimson Wisps
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
91%synergy
Ancestors' Aid
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
89%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
89%synergy
Accelerate
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Ancestral Anger
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Expedite
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
83%synergy
Renegade Tactics
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Fists of Flame
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Might of the Meek
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Young Pyromancer
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Battle Hymn
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Stun
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Krenko's Command
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Dragon Fodder
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Chrome Mox
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Underworld Breach
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Gamble
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Treasonous Ogre
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Goblin Instigator
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Skirk Prospector
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Roaming Throne
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Magus of the Moon
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Iron Myr
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Plague Myr
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Stormsplitter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Memnite
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Matron
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Kobolds of Kher Keep
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
_____ Goblin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Crookshank Kobolds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Manakin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Beetleback Chief
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Crawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Lackey
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Moggcatcher
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Recruiter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Palladium Myr
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Brightstone Ritual
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Seething Song
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Haste Magic
60%inclusion12 decks20 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Flick a Coin
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Pyroblast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Spawning Breath
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Flare of Duplication
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Titan's Strength
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Monstrous Rage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Samut's Sprint
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Siege Smash
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Brute Force
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reverberate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Academic Dispute
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Brute Strength
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Balduvian Rage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Infuriate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Otherworldly Outburst
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Shoal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pyrokinesis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Felonious Rage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Antagonize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-33%synergy
Arcbond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fork
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Panic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Downhill Charge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Run Amok
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Chaotic Strike
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Display of Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Twinflame
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Witch's Mark
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Molten Duplication
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Spark of Creativity
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Kick in the Door
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Past in Flames
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Empty the Warrens
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Heat Shimmer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Traitorous Greed
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Rite of Flame
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Electroduplicate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Finale of Promise
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Kuldotha Rebirth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mogg Alarm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Crash Through
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-35%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Haze of Rage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Charge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Song of Totentanz
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Daring Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Rile
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Choco-Comet
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ride
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Seething Anger
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Devastating Summons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shreds of Sanity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Molten Birth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of Awakening
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Immortal Sun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-33%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Frontline Heroism
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Kher Keep
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Crystal Vein
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Sandstone Needle
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Dwarven Mine
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Mutavault
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Factory
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blast Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Springleaf Drum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Lands
Mountain
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Valakut Awakening
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy