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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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Bloodline Bidding
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
83%inclusion54 decks65 decks
61%synergy
Exquisite Blood
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
60%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
57%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Blind Obedience
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Soul Warden
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Soul's Attendant
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Twilight Prophet
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
37%synergy
The Gaffer
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Dark Confidant
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Crypt Ghast
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Serra Ascendant
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Starscape Cleric
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Exemplar of Light
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Suture Priest
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Indulging Patrician
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Ocelot Pride
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Resplendent Angel
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Guide of Souls
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Children of Korlis
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Tithe Drinker
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Essence Channeler
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Vanishing Verse
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Batwing Brume
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Guile
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Congregate
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-16%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Riot Control
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Revitalize
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Fumigate
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tribute
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Wind Crystal
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Sigil
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur II
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Lunar Convocation
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Test of Endurance
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Boon Reflection
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Hope
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Griffin Aerie
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Oath of Kaya
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Angelic Accord
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Sorin Markov
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
War Room
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion54 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
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