Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Cascade

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
Quandrix, the Proof
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Training Compound
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Maelstrom Wanderer
93%inclusion112 decks121 decks
83%synergy
Apex Devastator
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
78%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
73%inclusion88 decks121 decks
67%synergy
Beast Whisperer
66%inclusion80 decks121 decks
58%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
53%synergy
Aurora Phoenix
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
48%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
47%synergy
Bloodbraid Elf
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
47%synergy
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
47%synergy
Annoyed Altisaur
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Temur Ascendancy
62%inclusion75 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Ancestral Statue
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Averna, the Chaos Bloom
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Sakashima's Protege
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Hardened Scales
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Shardless Agent
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Natural Order
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Peregrine Drake
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Empath
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Eternal Witness
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Bloodbraid Challenger
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Sweet-Gum Recluse
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Boarding Party
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Mulldrifter
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Noise Marine
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Nulldrifter
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Heralds of Tzeentch
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Reclamation Sage
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Biophagus
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Augur of Autumn
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Primordial Sage
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Eshki, Temur's Roar
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Wood Elves
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Natural Reclamation
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Forceful Denial
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Violent Outburst
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Shared Summons
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-0%synergy
Ugin's Binding
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Throes of Chaos
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Neoform
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Decimate
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Let the Galaxy Burn
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
0%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Shard
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Up the Beanstalk
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Bigger on the Inside
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Warstorm Surge
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Branching Evolution
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Defense of the Heart
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Equilibrium
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
-19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion117 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion115 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion113 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion113 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
59%inclusion71 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Ketria Triome
56%inclusion68 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Spire Garden
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Taiga
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Abandon
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Commercial District
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-17%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy