Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Artifacts

Nick Price
Jun 1, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Cards in Commander 2011
Commander 2011 turns 15 next month. Nick Price dives into the 10 most-played cards from the release's first dedicated product, and why they still matter to brewers in 2026.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Astonishing Ant-Man
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tippy-Toe, Terrific Partner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Go Nuts!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Iron Myr
66%inclusion78 decks119 decks
65%synergy
Silver Myr
65%inclusion77 decks119 decks
64%synergy
Ancestral Statue
67%inclusion80 decks119 decks
63%synergy
Copper Myr
62%inclusion74 decks119 decks
61%synergy
Shimmer Myr
61%inclusion73 decks119 decks
61%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
67%inclusion80 decks119 decks
61%synergy
Meteor Golem
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
56%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
63%inclusion75 decks119 decks
55%synergy
Palladium Myr
55%inclusion66 decks119 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Scrap Trawler
53%inclusion63 decks119 decks
53%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
50%inclusion60 decks119 decks
49%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Beast Whisperer
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
37%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Alloy Myr
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
45%inclusion53 decks119 decks
42%synergy
Impact Tremors
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
35%synergy
Myr Retriever
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Walking Ballista
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
35%synergy
Skyscanner
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
38%synergy
Steel Overseer
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
37%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Steel Hellkite
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Haywire Mite
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Spellskite
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Primordial Sage
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Research Thief
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Bronze Walrus
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Scuttlemutt
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Transplant Theorist
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Peregrine Drake
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Cradle Clearcutter
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Myr Kinsmith
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
-14%synergy
Duplicant
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Scrapyard Recombiner
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Circuit Mender
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Plague Myr
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Paradoxical Outcome
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Rebuild
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-23%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Retract
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-24%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Call
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Snap
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Shared Summons
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Shellshock
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Ooze Spill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Consuming Tide
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
-17%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
-25%synergy
Temporal Fissure
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Neoform
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Reduce to Dreams
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
-20%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-20%synergy
Farseek
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-38%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Weird Harvest
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
All Is Dust
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Growth Curve
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Grapeshot
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Forge
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Mirrorworks
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Unwinding Clock
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
18%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Monument
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Turtle Van
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Hardened Scales
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Future Sight
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Warstorm Surge
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Reunion
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Elven Chorus
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Branching Evolution
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Song of Creation
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Abundance
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion48 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Tree of Tales
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion82 decks119 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Signet
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion115 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion111 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion110 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion106 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion78 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Spire Garden
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
-20%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Abandon
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Abundant Countryside
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy