BRW Same-ness

Same-ness describes how much of a commander's average mainboard comes from the shared core for its exact color identity. Each established archetype gets one equal vote, regardless of entry volume.

Reference archetypes

Required support

7 of 8

Complete lists to vote

A card copy enters the core when at least 50.0% of lists for at least 7 of 8 established same-color archetypes contain it. Reference archetypes must represent at least 0.1% of the 90-day field.

Some 90-day samples have fewer than 20 complete lists.

Shared color core

5 cards

Rank	Card	Core copies	Archetype support
1	Arcane Signet	1	1st copy 8/8
2	Command Tower	1	1st copy 8/8
3	Sol Ring	1	1st copy 8/8
4	Blood Crypt	1	1st copy 7/8
5	Godless Shrine	1	1st copy 7/8

Commander scores

42 commanders

Rank	Commander	Same-ness	Core slots	Lists	Status
1	Akiri, Line-Slinger, Francisco, Fowl Marauder	5.1%	5.0	3	Low sample
2	Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar, Tymna the Weaver	5.1%	5.0	2	Low sample
3	The War Doctor, Vislor Turlough	5.1%	5.0	1	Low sample
4	Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter	5.1%	5.0	2	Low sample
5	Dargo, the Shipwrecker, Tymna the Weaver	5.0%	4.9	419	—
6	Dihada, Binder of Wills	4.9%	4.8	94	—
7	Krark, the Thumbless, Tymna the Weaver	4.8%	4.8	16	Low sample
8	Celes, Rune Knight	4.8%	4.8	33	—
9	Jeska, Thrice Reborn, Tymna the Weaver	4.7%	4.6	8	Low sample
10	Kaalia of the Vast	4.7%	4.6	31	—
11	Isshin, Two Heavens as One	4.6%	4.6	5	Low sample
12	Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh, Tymna the Weaver	4.5%	4.4	48	—
13	Caesar, Legion's Emperor	3.8%	3.8	4	Low sample
14	Edgar Markov	3.7%	3.6	14	Low sample
15	Queen Marchesa	3.3%	3.3	4	Low sample
16	Terra, Herald of Hope	3.1%	3.1	22	—
17	Olivia, Opulent Outlaw	3.0%	3.0	2	Low sample
18	Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale	3.0%	3.0	1	Low sample
19	Zurgo Stormrender	3.0%	3.0	3	Low sample
20	Akroma, Vision of Ixidor, Vial Smasher the Fierce	—	—	0	Low sample
21	Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist, Vial Smasher the Fierce	—	—	0	Low sample
22	Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder, Francisco, Fowl Marauder	—	—	0	Low sample
23	Celes, Rune Knight, Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire	—	—	0	Low sample
24	Extus, Oriq Overlord // Awaken the Blood Avatar	—	—	0	Low sample
25	Fire Lord Zuko	—	—	0	Low sample
26	Gau, Feral Youth, Terra, Herald of Hope	—	—	0	Low sample
27	Ghen, Arcanum Weaver	—	—	0	Low sample
28	Jirina Kudro	—	—	0	Low sample
29	Kaalia, Zenith Seeker	—	—	0	Low sample
30	Kelsien, the Plague	—	—	0	Low sample
31	Kroxa and Kunoros	—	—	0	Low sample
32	Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger, Lurrus of the Dream-Den	—	—	0	Low sample
33	Malik, Grim Manipulator	—	—	0	Low sample
34	Mr. House, President and CEO	—	—	0	Low sample
35	Neriv, Crackling Vanguard	—	—	0	Low sample
36	Neriv, Heart of the Storm	—	—	0	Low sample
37	Silvar, Devourer of the Free, Trynn, Champion of Freedom	—	—	0	Low sample
38	Squall, Gunblade Duelist	—	—	0	Low sample
39	Vial Smasher the Fierce, Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful	—	—	0	Low sample
40	Vihaan, Goldwaker	—	—	0	Low sample
41	Zurgo Helmsmasher	—	—	0	Low sample
42	Zurgo, Thunder's Decree	—	—	0	Low sample

Same-ness rebuilt Nov 2, 2026