This version of Sheoldred leans into classic mono-black themes that Commander players never seem to tire of: sacrifice, graveyard recursion, and grinding value
MTGBC Popularity Score:
64.62
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Massacre Girl
Rare
Legendary Creature - Human Assassin
Massacre Girl remains a cult-favorite commander because she can single-handedly reset a board with her infamous chain of -1/-1 triggers
MTGBC Popularity Score:
59.82
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Weatherlight
Mythic
Legendary Artifact - Vehicle
Weatherlight picked up interest once vehicles and spaceships were officially allowed as commanders, giving artifact fans a novel way to build
MTGBC Popularity Score:
59.63
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Gandalf the White
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Avatar Wizard
Gandalf the White is beloved as a commander because he turns every legendary and artifact spell into a surprise play thanks to flash
MTGBC Popularity Score:
59.54
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Teysa Karlov
Rare
Legendary Creature - Human Advisor
Teysa Karlov stays near the top of Orzhov commander charts because she amplifies one of the format's favorite archetypes: death-trigger aristocrats
MTGBC Popularity Score:
59.22
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Kaalia of the Vast
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Human Cleric
Kaalia of the Vast has been an iconic Mardu commander for years because she cheats massive Angels, Demons, and Dragons into play for free
MTGBC Popularity Score:
55.48
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Tom Bombadil
Mythic
Legendary Creature - God Bard
Tom Bombadil quickly became the definitive saga commander, letting players fully commit to a five-color enchantment deck built around storytelling
MTGBC Popularity Score:
53.57
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Vivi Ornitier
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Wizard
Vivi Ornitier rockets up commander rankings as one of the marquee legends from the Final Fantasy Universes Beyond release
MTGBC Popularity Score:
51.76
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Sliver Overlord
Rare
Legendary Creature - Sliver Mutant
Sliver Overlord remains a classic five-color commander because it does everything a tribal player wants: tutor for any Sliver and even steal opposing ones
MTGBC Popularity Score:
49.07
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The Gitrog Monster
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Frog Horror
The Gitrog Monster is infamous in Commander circles for enabling powerful land-based combo and value engines
MTGBC Popularity Score:
48.07
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Satoru Umezawa
Rare
Legendary Creature - Human Ninja
Satoru Umezawa gave Dimir fans a highly visible commander that turns any big creature in hand into a sneaky ninjutsu threat
MTGBC Popularity Score:
47.64
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Tiamat
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Dragon God
Tiamat is a headline dragon tribal commander, entering the battlefield and immediately refilling your hand with up to five different Dragons
Vincent Valentine rides a wave of Final Fantasy VII nostalgia while offering a mono-black commander that plays into lifegain, sacrifice, and Voltron themes
MTGBC Popularity Score:
47.57
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Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Human Rogue
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces is a favorite in Commander because it breaks the legendary rule for your board while copying your best creature
MTGBC Popularity Score:
46.95
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Edgar Markov
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Vampire Knight
Edgar Markov is still the definitive Vampire commander, regularly appearing near the top of popularity charts and tribal discussions
MTGBC Popularity Score:
46.64
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Tataru Taru
Rare
Legendary Creature - Dwarf Advisor
Tataru Taru is a surprisingly political Final Fantasy commander, often built as a group-hug and blink engine according to online decklists
MTGBC Popularity Score:
46.22
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Captain Sisay
Rare
Legendary Creature - Human Soldier
Captain Sisay has long been a toolbox legend, tutoring up any legendary card and naturally getting better with each new set
MTGBC Popularity Score:
46.04
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Professor Onyx
Mythic
Legendary Planeswalker - Liliana
Professor Onyx offers a planeswalker commander that leans into spell-heavy black control and lifedrain strategies
MTGBC Popularity Score:
45.85
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Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Human Frog Horror
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster fuses two beloved cards into a powerful Abzan commander that taxes opponents while supercharging your lands
MTGBC Popularity Score:
45.37
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Sorin Markov
Mythic
Legendary Planeswalker - Sorin
Sorin Markov remains a recognizable mono-black planeswalker commander largely because of his infamous ability to set a player's life total to 10
MTGBC Popularity Score:
45.34
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Jacob Frye
Rare
Legendary Creature - Human Assassin
Jacob Frye brings Assassin's Creed flavor into Commander as a Dimir legend that plays well with stealthy, combat-focused strategies
MTGBC Popularity Score:
45.16
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Ziatora, the Incinerator
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Demon Dragon
Ziatora, the Incinerator anchors Jund sacrifice and big-creature shells, rewarding you for flinging high-power threats at opponents
MTGBC Popularity Score:
45.11
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Commodore Guff
Mythic
Legendary Planeswalker - Guff
Commodore Guff leads a unique planeswalker-focused Jeskai deck straight out of his precon, drawing attention from superfriends fans
MTGBC Popularity Score:
45.04
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Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Rare
Legendary Creature - Elf Noble
Arwen, Weaver of Hope offers a Lord of the Rings-themed commander that leans into counters and go-wide strategies in green-white
MTGBC Popularity Score:
44.4
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Esika's Chariot
Rare
Legendary Artifact - Vehicle
Esika's Chariot translated surprisingly well into Commander once vehicles became legal commanders, giving green a token-friendly artifact payoff
MTGBC Popularity Score:
44.36
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Sauron, the Dark Lord
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Avatar Horror
Sauron, the Dark Lord stands out as a high-profile Grixis commander from the Lord of the Rings set, leaning into amass, discard, and spell-heavy control
MTGBC Popularity Score:
44.27
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Memnarch
Rare
Legendary Artifact Creature - Wizard
Memnarch is a classic artifact commander that lets you methodically steal the entire board once you assemble enough mana
MTGBC Popularity Score:
44.2
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Y'shtola Rhul
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Cat Druid
Y'shtola Rhul is a standout Universes Beyond commander for players who love blinking and looping enter-the-battlefield effects
Zenos yae Galvus takes mono-black into aggressive Voltron territory, suiting up one massive threat to dominate combat
MTGBC Popularity Score:
44.03
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Serah Farron
Rare
Legendary Creature - Human Citizen // Legendary Artifact
Serah Farron offers a more value-oriented take on Final Fantasy commanders, often built around small synergistic creatures and incremental advantage
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.75
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Kodama of the East Tree
Rare
Legendary Creature - Spirit
Kodama of the East Tree is a staple in many green Commander discussions because of how explosively it snowballs permanents onto the battlefield
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.71
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Bill the Pony
Uncommon
Legendary Creature - Horse
Bill the Pony became an unexpected fan-favorite commander, offering a cute but surprisingly functional support piece in mono-white
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.67
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Danny Pink
Rare
Legendary Creature - Human Soldier Advisor
Danny Pink represents the Doctor Who crossover with a commander that cares about +1/+1 counters and modular artifact creatures
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.62
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Zurgo Stormrender
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Orc Warrior
Zurgo Stormrender gives Jeskai players a hasty, combat-focused commander that rewards casting noncreature spells before swinging in
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.44
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Bello, Bard of the Brambles
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Raccoon Bard
Bello, Bard of the Brambles quickly became one of the standout commanders from Bloomburrow, both in casual and higher-powered circles
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.33
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Ureni of the Unwritten
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Spirit Dragon
Ureni of the Unwritten is a dream commander for dragon lovers, cheating big Dragons from the top of the deck whenever it attacks or enters
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.32
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Meren of Clan Nel Toth
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Human Shaman
Meren of Clan Nel Toth has been one of the defining graveyard commanders for years, regularly appearing atop popularity charts
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.19
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Loran of the Third Path
Rare
Legendary Creature - Human Artificer
Loran of the Third Path is a flexible white commander that brings targeted artifact and enchantment removal directly into the command zone
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.16
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Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Merfolk Scout
Hakbal of the Surging Soul is one of the breakout Merfolk commanders, leading Simic lists that flood the board and explore repeatedly
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.14
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Peregrin Took
Uncommon
Legendary Creature - Halfling Citizen
Peregrin Took is a Lord of the Rings commander that has carved out a niche in token-and-Food strategies
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43.09
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Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
Mythic
Legendary Enchantment Creature - Shrine
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin finally gave Shrine fans the dedicated five-color commander they had wanted for years
MTGBC Popularity Score:
43
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Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
Uncommon
Legendary Creature - Dragon Shaman
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy is popular among Izzet players who want a dragon-flavored spellslinger deck
MTGBC Popularity Score:
42.97
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Karn, Legacy Reforged
Mythic
Legendary Artifact Creature - Golem
Karn, Legacy Reforged headlines many colorless artifact decks as a commander that turns your mana rocks into both ramp and card draw
MTGBC Popularity Score:
42.96
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The Ancient One
Mythic
Legendary Creature - Spirit God
The Ancient One taps into the growing popularity of graveyard-centric horror and Eldrazi-style strategies
MTGBC Popularity Score:
42.89
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Maelstrom Wanderer
Rare
Legendary Creature - Elemental
Maelstrom Wanderer has been a Temur staple for years, loved for its double cascade and ability to deliver huge, random haymakers
MTGBC Popularity Score:
42.59
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Syr Konrad, the Grim
Uncommon
Legendary Creature - Human Knight
Syr Konrad, the Grim remains a fan-favorite mono-black aristocrats and graveyard commander
MTGBC Popularity Score:
42.29
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Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
Rare
Legendary Creature - Dragon Spirit
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm is widely touted online as one of the strongest Temur dragon commanders ever printed
MTGBC Popularity Score:
42.29
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49
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Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
Rare
Legendary Creature - Human Knight
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar is a mono-white token commander that consistently overperforms at casual and mid-power tables
MTGBC Popularity Score:
42.29
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Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Mythic
Legendary Planeswalker - Liliana
Liliana, Dreadhorde General is a powerful planeswalker commander that draws cards whenever your creatures die and pressures the board with edict effects