Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Commander) - Optimized

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Rank #309
280decks
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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
Curious Colossus
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.8%inclusion5 decks131 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
79%inclusion222 decks280 decks
66%synergy
Restoration Angel
71%inclusion199 decks280 decks
64%synergy
Felidar Guardian
66%inclusion186 decks280 decks
60%synergy
Spirited Companion
71%inclusion200 decks280 decks
59%synergy
Panharmonicon
69%inclusion194 decks280 decks
59%synergy
Teleportation Circle
67%inclusion187 decks280 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Omens
61%inclusion170 decks280 decks
51%synergy
Charming Prince
59%inclusion165 decks280 decks
51%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
73%inclusion205 decks280 decks
51%synergy
Eerie Interlude
58%inclusion162 decks280 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion230 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
79%inclusion222 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion194 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion169 decks280 decks
40%synergy
Sun Titan
59%inclusion166 decks280 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion164 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
57%inclusion160 decks280 decks
44%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
56%inclusion156 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Cloudshift
54%inclusion152 decks280 decks
45%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
54%inclusion151 decks280 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion196 decks280 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion145 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion143 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
46%inclusion129 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion104 decks280 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion63 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Flickerwisp
54%inclusion150 decks280 decks
47%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
52%inclusion145 decks280 decks
24%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
50%inclusion139 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
48%inclusion133 decks280 decks
39%synergy
Karmic Guide
46%inclusion129 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
43%inclusion121 decks280 decks
32%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
41%inclusion116 decks280 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion115 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Soul Warden
40%inclusion111 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
38%inclusion107 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Fiend Hunter
37%inclusion103 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
36%inclusion102 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion101 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Solitude
34%inclusion95 decks280 decks
28%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
33%inclusion92 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Helpful Hunter
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
33%inclusion91 decks280 decks
27%synergy
Kor Cartographer
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
30%inclusion84 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
25%inclusion69 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
24%inclusion67 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
23%inclusion63 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion62 decks279 decks
17%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
22%inclusion61 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion60 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Blade Splicer
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion56 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
19%inclusion54 decks279 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
17%synergy
Emeria Angel
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion48 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion48 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Soul's Attendant
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion37 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Evangel of Heliod
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion36 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
11%inclusion31 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
35%inclusion97 decks280 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion95 decks280 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
28%inclusion77 decks279 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion75 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
27%inclusion75 decks280 decks
22%synergy
Ghostway
24%inclusion67 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Reprieve
21%inclusion58 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Semester's End
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion51 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
-12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion33 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion32 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion25 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Brought Back
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Scrollshift
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
-11%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion15 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Faith's Reward
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Another Round
25%inclusion69 decks279 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion69 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion64 decks280 decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion64 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion53 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
8%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
16%inclusion45 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Rout
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Against All Odds
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Ravnica at War
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Flicker
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Past
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Sunfall
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Souls
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion133 decks280 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion96 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion93 decks280 decks
25%synergy
Oketra's Monument
29%inclusion81 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion68 decks280 decks
-12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion36 decks207 decks
-3%synergy
Altar of the Brood
17%inclusion48 decks280 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion43 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion42 decks279 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion42 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
-7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Portable Hole
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
51%inclusion144 decks280 decks
45%synergy
Land Tax
48%inclusion134 decks280 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Retreat
47%inclusion132 decks280 decks
39%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
41%inclusion115 decks280 decks
26%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
38%inclusion105 decks280 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
34%inclusion94 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
31%inclusion88 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion71 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion68 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Ossification
24%inclusion66 decks280 decks
18%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion49 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
16%inclusion44 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Oblivion Ring
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Banishing Light
15%inclusion41 decks280 decks
11%synergy
Seal from Existence
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
4%synergy
On Thin Ice
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion27 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Rule of Law
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.9%inclusion22 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
-10%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Cast Out
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Fall of the Thran
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Solemnity
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Borrowed Time
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
43%inclusion120 decks280 decks
35%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
59%inclusion164 decks280 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
53%inclusion147 decks280 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
47%inclusion132 decks280 decks
24%synergy
War Room
45%inclusion126 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion119 decks280 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
26%inclusion74 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion71 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion68 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion52 decks280 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
18%inclusion50 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion48 decks280 decks
10%synergy
The Fair Basilica
17%inclusion47 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion38 decks279 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Grange
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion34 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion28 decks280 decks
-17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Kor Haven
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion271 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion173 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion82 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion76 decks280 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion49 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Caged Sun
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.9%inclusion25 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.6%inclusion24 decks280 decks
-11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.5%inclusion21 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.7%inclusion16 decks280 decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
90%inclusion252 decks280 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion101 decks279 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion92 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
19%inclusion54 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion50 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion38 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion37 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion35 decks280 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion33 decks280 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion30 decks280 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion29 decks280 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.3%inclusion26 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion20 decks280 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion19 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion15 decks280 decks
2%synergy
Mirrex
5.0%inclusion14 decks280 decks
3%synergy