Captain America, First Avenger (Commander) - Expensive 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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47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
42%synergy
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Captain America's Shield
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
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18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
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92%inclusion78 decks85 decks
87%synergy
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92%inclusion78 decks85 decks
87%synergy
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86%inclusion73 decks85 decks
81%synergy
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82%inclusion70 decks85 decks
77%synergy
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84%inclusion71 decks85 decks
77%synergy
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81%inclusion69 decks85 decks
76%synergy
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88%inclusion75 decks85 decks
74%synergy
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76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
73%synergy
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76%inclusion65 decks85 decks
68%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
67%synergy
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80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Colossus Hammer
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
67%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Basilisk Collar
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
52%synergy
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Enlightened Tutor
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
76%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
88%inclusion75 decks85 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion70 decks85 decks
75%synergy
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion70 decks85 decks
64%synergy
The One Ring
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion62 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
33%synergy
The Reality Chip
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
32%synergy
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35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
25%synergy
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27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Tony Stark
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Peggy Carter, Secret Agent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Walking Ballista
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Dispatch
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Sunforger
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Kaldra
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
The Key to the Vault
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Panther Habit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Spear of Bashenga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Training Grounds
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Aggravated Assault
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Power Artifact
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Academy Ruins
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion79 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
81%inclusion69 decks85 decks
76%synergy
Basalt Monolith
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Mana Vault
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Mox Amber
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Mox Diamond
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
-0%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion83 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion78 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Tundra
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
78%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Plateau
87%inclusion74 decks85 decks
76%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion74 decks85 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion74 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Volcanic Island
86%inclusion73 decks85 decks
75%synergy
Arid Mesa
80%inclusion68 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Plains
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Mountain
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
-24%synergy
Island
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
-26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Raugrin Triome
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
-20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-41%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-39%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy