G 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 all-time field.

Shared color core

17 cards

Rank	Card	Core copies	Archetype support
1	Boseiju, Who Endures	1	1st copy 8/8
2	Crop Rotation	1	1st copy 8/8
3	Delighted Halfling	1	1st copy 8/8
4	Forest	3	1st copy 8/8 · 2nd copy 8/8 · 3rd copy 8/8
5	Gaea's Cradle	1	1st copy 8/8
6	Gemstone Caverns	1	1st copy 8/8
7	Green Sun's Zenith	1	1st copy 8/8
8	Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth	1	1st copy 8/8
9	Allosaurus Shepherd	1	1st copy 7/8
10	Ancient Tomb	1	1st copy 7/8
11	Archdruid's Charm	1	1st copy 7/8
12	Chord of Calling	1	1st copy 7/8
13	Collector Ouphe	1	1st copy 7/8
14	Elvish Spirit Guide	1	1st copy 7/8
15	Finale of Devastation	1	1st copy 7/8
16	Nature's Rhythm	1	1st copy 7/8
17	Sol Ring	1	1st copy 7/8

Commander scores

71 commanders

Rank	Commander	Same-ness	Core slots	Lists	Status
1	Yeva, Nature's Herald	18.3%	18.1	80	\u2014
2	Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu	18.3%	18.1	27	\u2014
3	Selvala, Heart of the Wilds	17.3%	17.1	155	\u2014
4	Lumra, Bellow of the Woods	17.2%	17.1	1,121	\u2014
5	Shigeki, Jukai Visionary	17.2%	17.0	1	\u2014
6	Thrasta, Tempest's Roar	17.2%	17.0	1	\u2014
7	The Cabbage Merchant	17.1%	16.9	272	\u2014
8	Nissa, Resurgent Animist	16.5%	16.3	91	\u2014
9	The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl	16.4%	16.2	14	\u2014
10	Mole Man, Moloid Master	16.2%	16.0	3	\u2014
11	Yisan, the Wanderer Bard	15.7%	15.5	120	\u2014
12	Professor Hojo	15.4%	15.3	18	\u2014
13	Mona Lisa, Science Geek	15.2%	15.0	1	\u2014
14	Azusa, Lost but Seeking	15.0%	14.9	22	\u2014
15	Six	15.0%	14.9	14	\u2014
16	Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea	14.6%	14.5	2	\u2014
17	Nylea, Keen-Eyed	14.6%	14.5	2	\u2014
18	Marwyn, the Nurturer	14.3%	14.2	83	\u2014
19	Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar	13.9%	13.8	4	\u2014
20	Titania, Protector of Argoth	13.8%	13.7	9	\u2014
21	Ashaya, Soul of the Wild	13.2%	13.1	19	\u2014
22	Vorinclex // The Grand Evolution	12.6%	12.5	2	\u2014
23	Mutagen Man, Living Ooze	12.1%	12.0	2	\u2014
24	Seton, Krosan Protector	12.1%	12.0	3	\u2014
25	Eladamri, Korvecdal	12.1%	12.0	53	\u2014
26	Dionus, Elvish Archdruid	11.7%	11.6	5	\u2014
27	Kona, Rescue Beastie	11.3%	11.2	19	\u2014
28	Radagast of Rhosgobel	11.1%	11.0	1	\u2014
29	Runadi, Behemoth Caller	11.1%	11.0	1	\u2014
30	Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig	10.1%	10.0	1	\u2014
31	Yedora, Grave Gardener	9.6%	9.5	2	\u2014
32	Oviya, Automech Artisan	9.5%	9.4	5	\u2014
33	Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury	9.4%	9.3	3	\u2014
34	Ezuri, Renegade Leader	9.2%	9.1	8	\u2014
35	Multani, Maro-Sorcerer	9.1%	9.0	1	\u2014
36	Omnath, Locus of Mana	9.1%	9.0	8	\u2014
37	The Notary Hobbits	8.6%	8.5	2	\u2014
38	Tifa Lockhart	7.8%	7.7	26	\u2014
39	Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth // Temple of Cultivation	7.6%	7.5	2	\u2014
40	Reki, the History of Kamigawa	7.1%	7.0	1	\u2014
41	Fynn, the Fangbearer	7.0%	6.9	21	\u2014
42	Baru, Wurmspeaker	6.6%	6.5	2	\u2014
43	Shroofus Sproutsire	6.4%	6.4	8	\u2014
44	Bugenhagen, Wise Elder	6.1%	6.0	1	\u2014
45	Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma	6.1%	6.0	3	\u2014
46	Old Gnawbone	6.1%	6.0	1	\u2014
47	Thrun, Breaker of Silence	6.1%	6.0	2	\u2014
48	Gargos, Vicious Watcher	5.3%	5.3	4	\u2014
49	Fynn, the Fangbearer, Saryth, the Viper's Fang	5.1%	5.0	1	\u2014
50	Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood, Kodama of the East Tree	5.1%	5.0	1	\u2014
51	Bristly Bill, Spine Sower	5.1%	5.0	6	\u2014
52	Emil, Vastlands Roamer	5.1%	5.0	1	\u2014
53	Radagast the Brown	5.1%	5.0	1	\u2014
54	Toph, Earthbending Master	5.1%	5.0	1	\u2014
55	Tyvar, the Pummeler	5.1%	5.0	1	\u2014
56	Loot, Exuberant Explorer	4.8%	4.8	5	\u2014
57	Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker	4.5%	4.5	2	\u2014
58	Ayula, Queen Among Bears	4.0%	4.0	1	\u2014
59	Ghalta, Primal Hunger	4.0%	4.0	4	\u2014
60	Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer	4.0%	4.0	2	\u2014
61	Torgal, A Fine Hound	4.0%	4.0	2	\u2014
62	Toski, Bearer of Secrets	4.0%	4.0	1	\u2014
63	Kosei, Penitent Warlord	3.7%	3.7	3	\u2014
64	Ruxa, Patient Professor	3.4%	3.3	3	\u2014
65	Thrun, Breaker of Silence, Toski, Bearer of Secrets	3.1%	3.0	1	\u2014
66	Aeve, Progenitor Ooze	3.0%	3.0	1	\u2014
67	Dosan the Falling Leaf	3.0%	3.0	8	\u2014
68	Legolas, Master Archer	3.0%	3.0	1	\u2014
69	Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro	3.0%	3.0	1	\u2014
70	Sazh Katzroy	3.0%	3.0	1	\u2014
71	Terrian, World Tyrant	3.0%	3.0	1	\u2014

Same-ness rebuilt Sep 6, 2026