Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Expensive Big Mana

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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Great Henge
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Birds of Paradise
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Apex Devastator
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
The Ozolith
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Delighted Halfling
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Beast Whisperer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Elves
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Hardened Scales
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Krang, the All-Powerful
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
It That Betrays
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Peregrine Drake
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Bloom Tender
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Elvish Mystic
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Nulldrifter
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Renet, Temporal Apprentice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Groundchuck & Dirtbag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Ouroboroid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Mulldrifter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Ulamog's Dreadsire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Primordial Sage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Conduit of Ruin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
The Blue Spirit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Sunderflock
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Formidable Speaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Gaea's Gift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Kozilek's Command
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Starstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Kozilek's Return
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Opt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Annul
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Trap Essence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Visions of Dominance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
All Is Dust
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hull Breach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Tooth and Nail
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Last March of the Ents
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Courage in Crisis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Eureka
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Soul's Might
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Show and Tell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Wave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Fractal Harness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Box
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
The Immortal Sun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Monster Manual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bone Sabres
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Evolution Vat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Garenbrig
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Branching Evolution
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Exploration
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hydra's Growth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Storm the Vault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Burgeoning
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
City on Fire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Bard Class
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Food Chain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Death's Presence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Awakening Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Eye of Ugin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Bastion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Temple
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Dryad Arbor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Vale
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Arena
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spawning Bed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Scorched Ruins
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Chasm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Taiga
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Ketria Triome
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Tropical Island
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Volcanic Island
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Stomping Ground
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Mountain
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Island
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-31%synergy
Forest
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Spire Garden
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Rootbound Crag
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy