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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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Electro, Assaulting Battery
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Masked Meower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancestors' Aid
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
89%synergy
Renegade Tactics
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
88%synergy
Expedite
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
85%synergy
Crimson Wisps
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
85%synergy
Fists of Flame
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
85%synergy
Sudden Breakthrough
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
85%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Might of the Meek
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Ancestral Anger
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Accelerate
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Young Pyromancer
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Ruby Medallion
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Dragon Fodder
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Battle Hymn
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Krenko's Command
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Stun
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Skirk Prospector
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Iron Myr
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Instigator
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Matron
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Hedron Crawler
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Legion Warboss
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Warchief
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Chirurgeon
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Beetleback Chief
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Stormsplitter
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Manakin
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Plague Myr
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Chieftain
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Squee, Dubious Monarch
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Emberheart Challenger
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Pashalik Mons
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Howlsquad Heavy
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Heartfire Hero
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Moon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Memnite
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Palladium Myr
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Crimson Kobolds
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Dark-Dwellers
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Flick a Coin
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Haste Magic
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Brightstone Ritual
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Samut's Sprint
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Siege Smash
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Seething Song
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Monstrous Rage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Brute Force
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Felonious Rage
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Pyroblast
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Infuriate
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Run Amok
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Soul's Fire
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Titan's Strength
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Bulk Up
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Unleash Fury
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Spawning Breath
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Boiling Blood
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Balduvian Rage
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Brute Strength
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Duplication
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-25%synergy
Downhill Charge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Turn Inside Out
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Chaotic Strike
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Otherworldly Outburst
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Adrenaline
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Antagonize
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-26%synergy
Valley Rally
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Stolen Vitality
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Frenzy
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Surprise
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Witch's Mark
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Empty the Warrens
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Twinflame
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Electroduplicate
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Traitorous Greed
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Past in Flames
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Heat Shimmer
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Spark of Creativity
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Molten Duplication
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Reckless Charge
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Inner Fire
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Kick in the Door
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Involuntary Employment
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Rile
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Ral's Reinforcements
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Choco-Comet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Haze of Rage
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Crash Through
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-37%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Daring Discovery
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Friendship
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Song of Totentanz
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Promise
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Gambit
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Assault Strobe
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Rebirth
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wild Ride
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mogg Alarm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Seething Anger
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Satyr's Cunning
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Make Mischief
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Overmaster
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Into the Fire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Winter Moon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Frontline Heroism
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Blood Moon
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Goblinslide
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Kher Keep
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Dwarven Mine
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
32%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Factory
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Castle Embereth
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sandstone Needle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mirrex
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy