Captain America, First Avenger (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Captain America, First Avenger
Rank #132
85decks
Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Captain America's Shield
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Avengers Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
85%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
82%inclusion70 decks85 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
81%inclusion69 decks85 decks
75%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
71%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
66%synergy
Colossus Hammer
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
65%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
61%synergy
Basilisk Collar
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
61%synergy
Argentum Armor
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Forge Anew
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Open the Armory
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Bureau Headmaster
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
7%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Tony Stark
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Captain America, Unbowed
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Iron Lad, Young Avenger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Lizard Blades
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Patriot, Shield Wielder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Captain America, Wings of Freedom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Agent Phil Coulson
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hawkeye, Master Marksman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
King T'Challa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inventory Management
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Galvanic Blast
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
We Say Thee Nay!
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Absorb
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-0%synergy
Aetherize
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-0%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Kaldra Compleat
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Leyline Axe
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
34%synergy
The Key to the Vault
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Winged Boots
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Chainsaw
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Falcon's Wing Harness
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ultima Weapon
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Worldslayer
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Brass Knuckles
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Iron Man Armor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hulkbuster Armor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Training Grounds
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
32%synergy
In the Trenches
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
With Great Power . . .
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Origin of Captain America
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Secret Invasion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Super Hero Civil War
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Charisma
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion72 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion83 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Raugrin Triome
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-28%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy