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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
Cooper Gottfried
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Selenia, the Cursed Heart
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bofur, Reliable Guardian
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Confidant
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Liliana the Faultless
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soul Warden
97%inclusion127 decks131 decks
80%synergy
Soul's Attendant
90%inclusion118 decks131 decks
78%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
91%inclusion119 decks131 decks
74%synergy
Auriok Champion
69%inclusion91 decks131 decks
66%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
79%inclusion104 decks131 decks
66%synergy
Serra Ascendant
68%inclusion89 decks131 decks
62%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
60%synergy
Exquisite Blood
73%inclusion95 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
60%inclusion79 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
75%inclusion98 decks131 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion101 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Suture Priest
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
55%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Archangel of Thune
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Mother of Runes
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Guide of Souls
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Exemplar of Light
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Ocelot Pride
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Starscape Cleric
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
24%synergy
The Gaffer
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Witch of the Moors
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Crested Sunmare
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Elder
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Reverence
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Despark
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Erode
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-0%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Sun Droplet
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Profane Memento
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Dawn of Hope
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Abiding Grace
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Cleric Class
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Test of Endurance
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Fountain
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Shambling Vent
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
8%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
High Market
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion117 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion105 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
The Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion130 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion130 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion124 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion110 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion107 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
79%inclusion104 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
71%inclusion93 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Fetid Heath
68%inclusion89 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Silent Clearing
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Moor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Foot Headquarters
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
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