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

9 of 11

Complete lists to vote

A card copy enters the core when at least 50.0% of lists for at least 9 of 11 established same-color archetypes contain it. Reference archetypes must represent at least 0.1% of the all-time field.

Shared color core

3 cards

Rank	Card	Core copies	Archetype support
1	Arcane Signet	1	1st copy 11/11
2	Command Tower	1	1st copy 11/11
3	Sol Ring	1	1st copy 11/11

Commander scores

42 commanders

Rank	Commander	Same-ness	Core slots	Lists	Status
1	Akiri, Line-Slinger, Francisco, Fowl Marauder	3.1%	3.0	13	\u2014
2	Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder, Francisco, Fowl Marauder	3.1%	3.0	1	\u2014
3	Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar, Tymna the Weaver	3.1%	3.0	8	\u2014
4	Silvar, Devourer of the Free, Trynn, Champion of Freedom	3.1%	3.0	1	\u2014
5	The War Doctor, Vislor Turlough	3.1%	3.0	5	\u2014
6	Dargo, the Shipwrecker, Tymna the Weaver	3.0%	3.0	1,864	\u2014
7	Caesar, Legion's Emperor	3.0%	3.0	62	\u2014
8	Extus, Oriq Overlord // Awaken the Blood Avatar	3.0%	3.0	2	\u2014
9	Fire Lord Zuko	3.0%	3.0	11	\u2014
10	Ghen, Arcanum Weaver	3.0%	3.0	2	\u2014
11	Jirina Kudro	3.0%	3.0	3	\u2014
12	Kaalia, Zenith Seeker	3.0%	3.0	1	\u2014
13	Kelsien, the Plague	3.0%	3.0	2	\u2014
14	Kroxa and Kunoros	3.0%	3.0	2	\u2014
15	Neriv, Crackling Vanguard	3.0%	3.0	1	\u2014
16	Neriv, Heart of the Storm	3.0%	3.0	1	\u2014
17	Olivia, Opulent Outlaw	3.0%	3.0	13	\u2014
18	Queen Marchesa	3.0%	3.0	9	\u2014
19	Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale	3.0%	3.0	3	\u2014
20	Zurgo, Thunder's Decree	3.0%	3.0	6	\u2014
21	Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh, Tymna the Weaver	3.0%	3.0	155	\u2014
22	Dihada, Binder of Wills	3.0%	3.0	494	\u2014
23	Kaalia of the Vast	3.0%	3.0	118	\u2014
24	Jeska, Thrice Reborn, Tymna the Weaver	3.0%	3.0	103	\u2014
25	Celes, Rune Knight	3.0%	3.0	267	\u2014
26	Krark, the Thumbless, Tymna the Weaver	3.0%	2.9	87	\u2014
27	Terra, Herald of Hope	3.0%	3.0	143	\u2014
28	Zurgo Stormrender	3.0%	2.9	92	\u2014
29	Isshin, Two Heavens as One	3.0%	2.9	14	\u2014
30	Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter	2.9%	2.9	8	\u2014
31	Malik, Grim Manipulator	2.9%	2.9	7	\u2014
32	Edgar Markov	2.8%	2.8	92	\u2014
33	Mr. House, President and CEO	2.8%	2.8	18	\u2014
34	Vial Smasher the Fierce, Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful	2.7%	2.7	3	\u2014
35	Squall, Gunblade Duelist	2.5%	2.5	2	\u2014
36	Vihaan, Goldwaker	2.2%	2.2	6	\u2014
37	Akroma, Vision of Ixidor, Vial Smasher the Fierce	2.0%	2.0	1	\u2014
38	Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist, Vial Smasher the Fierce	2.0%	2.0	2	\u2014
39	Celes, Rune Knight, Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire	2.0%	2.0	1	\u2014
40	Gau, Feral Youth, Terra, Herald of Hope	2.0%	2.0	1	\u2014
41	Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger, Lurrus of the Dream-Den	2.0%	2.0	1	\u2014
42	Zurgo Helmsmasher	2.0%	2.0	2	\u2014

Same-ness rebuilt Aug 28, 2026