Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Core

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Growth Curve
4.0%inclusion7 decks173 decks
3%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
3.9%inclusion7 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
3.5%inclusion6 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Germination Practicum
2.9%inclusion5 decks170 decks
-0%synergy
Noxious Newt
2.4%inclusion4 decks168 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Beast Whisperer
58%inclusion1.09K decks1.88K decks
49%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
53%inclusion996 decks1.88K decks
46%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
44%inclusion818 decks1.88K decks
39%synergy
Hardened Scales
47%inclusion885 decks1.88K decks
36%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
43%inclusion810 decks1.88K decks
36%synergy
Ancestral Statue
38%inclusion713 decks1.88K decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion755 decks1.88K decks
33%synergy
Primordial Sage
35%inclusion649 decks1.88K decks
32%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
38%inclusion719 decks1.88K decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
38%inclusion707 decks1.88K decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Rhythm of the Wild
44%inclusion835 decks1.88K decks
24%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
43%inclusion816 decks1.88K decks
17%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
42%inclusion796 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion725 decks1.88K decks
-3%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion701 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Mulldrifter
34%inclusion630 decks1.88K decks
29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion626 decks1.88K decks
21%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion619 decks1.88K decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion614 decks1.88K decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion607 decks1.88K decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
5.9%inclusion110 decks1.88K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Peregrine Drake
32%inclusion606 decks1.88K decks
27%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
31%inclusion574 decks1.88K decks
28%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
29%inclusion554 decks1.88K decks
26%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
28%inclusion535 decks1.88K decks
18%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
28%inclusion530 decks1.88K decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion479 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
Zoanthrope
24%inclusion452 decks1.88K decks
18%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
23%inclusion425 decks1.88K decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
22%inclusion415 decks1.88K decks
18%synergy
Nulldrifter
22%inclusion408 decks1.88K decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion402 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
20%inclusion368 decks1.88K decks
18%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
19%inclusion365 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
19%inclusion356 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Biophagus
18%inclusion347 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
18%inclusion345 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
Apex Devastator
18%inclusion344 decks1.88K decks
9%synergy
Tyrant Guard
18%inclusion333 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Sporocyst
18%inclusion332 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Shivan Devastator
17%inclusion323 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
17%inclusion321 decks1.88K decks
15%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
17%inclusion319 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
17%inclusion318 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Fierce Empath
17%inclusion317 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion316 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Broodlord
17%inclusion314 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
16%inclusion295 decks1.88K decks
11%synergy
Wood Elves
16%inclusion295 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
15%inclusion291 decks1.88K decks
11%synergy
Meteor Golem
15%inclusion286 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
The Goose Mother
14%inclusion272 decks1.88K decks
12%synergy
Stratus Dancer
14%inclusion266 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
14%inclusion265 decks1.88K decks
8%synergy
Magus Lucea Kane
14%inclusion261 decks1.88K decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion248 decks1.88K decks
9%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
13%inclusion246 decks1.88K decks
10%synergy
Aberrant
13%inclusion236 decks1.88K decks
8%synergy
Den Protector
12%inclusion228 decks1.88K decks
12%synergy
Willbender
12%inclusion227 decks1.88K decks
12%synergy
Exocrine
12%inclusion227 decks1.88K decks
8%synergy
Mawloc
12%inclusion224 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
12%inclusion222 decks1.88K decks
10%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
12%inclusion222 decks1.88K decks
9%synergy
Voracious Hydra
12%inclusion220 decks1.88K decks
9%synergy
Ainok Survivalist
12%inclusion218 decks1.88K decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion218 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Tervigon
12%inclusion217 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
11%inclusion214 decks1.88K decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion209 decks1.88K decks
8%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
11%inclusion204 decks1.88K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
28%inclusion521 decks1.88K decks
-9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion437 decks1.88K decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Call
23%inclusion423 decks1.88K decks
16%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion345 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion321 decks1.88K decks
-14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion316 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion297 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion229 decks1.88K decks
-13%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion222 decks1.88K decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion194 decks1.88K decks
-9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion189 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.8%inclusion166 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.5%inclusion159 decks1.88K decks
-7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.4%inclusion158 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Trap Essence
8.4%inclusion158 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.4%inclusion157 decks1.88K decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.6%inclusion143 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.1%inclusion114 decks1.88K decks
-7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.0%inclusion112 decks1.88K decks
-0%synergy
Harrow
5.8%inclusion109 decks1.88K decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
5.7%inclusion107 decks1.88K decks
2%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
5.6%inclusion106 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.4%inclusion101 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion101 decks1.88K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
5.3%inclusion100 decks1.88K decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion98 decks1.88K decks
-9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.2%inclusion98 decks1.88K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
32%inclusion594 decks1.88K decks
-16%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion587 decks1.88K decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion477 decks1.88K decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion408 decks1.88K decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion321 decks1.88K decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion246 decks1.88K decks
-14%synergy
Wave Goodbye
11%inclusion214 decks1.88K decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion197 decks1.88K decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9.3%inclusion174 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Decimate
7.6%inclusion142 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Explore
7.5%inclusion141 decks1.88K decks
-7%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.1%inclusion134 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Hull Breach
6.7%inclusion126 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.4%inclusion120 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.4%inclusion120 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
5.4%inclusion102 decks1.88K decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.3%inclusion99 decks1.88K decks
0%synergy
All Is Dust
5.1%inclusion95 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion596 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
24%inclusion445 decks1.88K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion438 decks1.88K decks
-2%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion423 decks1.88K decks
16%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion275 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.7%inclusion164 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.5%inclusion65 decks767 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7.3%inclusion137 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Bone Sabres
5.9%inclusion111 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
25%inclusion468 decks1.88K decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion289 decks1.88K decks
11%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion264 decks1.88K decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion255 decks1.88K decks
12%synergy
All Will Be One
12%inclusion224 decks1.88K decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion209 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion202 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion191 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
9.4%inclusion62 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.3%inclusion174 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
9.1%inclusion172 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
8.6%inclusion161 decks1.88K decks
-3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.5%inclusion159 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.9%inclusion148 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
7.8%inclusion146 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
7.1%inclusion133 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
6.7%inclusion126 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Doubling Season
6.6%inclusion125 decks1.88K decks
-1%synergy
Trail of Mystery
6.3%inclusion119 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Secret Plans
6.0%inclusion112 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.8%inclusion109 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Equilibrium
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
5.3%inclusion100 decks1.88K decks
0%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
5.3%inclusion100 decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Death's Presence
5.2%inclusion97 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.0%inclusion94 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
7.1%inclusion133 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.9%inclusion110 decks1.88K decks
-0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion557 decks1.88K decks
-0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion525 decks1.88K decks
13%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion217 decks1.88K decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion215 decks1.88K decks
-4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion212 decks1.88K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion187 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.8%inclusion147 decks1.88K decks
-13%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.8%inclusion147 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.4%inclusion140 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.9%inclusion130 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.5%inclusion62 decks947 decks
-10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.9%inclusion111 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.3%inclusion100 decks1.88K decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion1.20K decks1.88K decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion1.06K decks1.88K decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion235 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion227 decks1.88K decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion181 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion178 decks1.88K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.4%inclusion158 decks1.88K decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.8%inclusion73 decks940 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.2%inclusion135 decks1.88K decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.5%inclusion122 decks1.88K decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion122 decks1.88K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.9%inclusion111 decks1.88K decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion1.85K decks1.88K decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion1.84K decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion1.83K decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion1.68K decks1.88K decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
63%inclusion1.18K decks1.88K decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion993 decks1.88K decks
-3%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion785 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion750 decks1.88K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion716 decks1.88K decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion681 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
36%inclusion670 decks1.88K decks
-4%synergy
Ketria Triome
35%inclusion651 decks1.88K decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion622 decks1.88K decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
32%inclusion606 decks1.88K decks
-16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion573 decks1.88K decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion543 decks1.88K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion531 decks1.88K decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion525 decks1.88K decks
-0%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion520 decks1.88K decks
-17%synergy
Opal Palace
28%inclusion517 decks1.88K decks
23%synergy
Temple of Mystery
27%inclusion516 decks1.88K decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
27%inclusion500 decks1.88K decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion499 decks1.88K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Abandon
24%inclusion448 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion445 decks1.88K decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion436 decks1.88K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion434 decks1.88K decks
-5%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
22%inclusion421 decks1.88K decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion408 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Spire Garden
22%inclusion407 decks1.88K decks
-7%synergy
Gruul Turf
20%inclusion381 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion367 decks1.88K decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion358 decks1.88K decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion354 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion340 decks1.88K decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion340 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion315 decks1.88K decks
-16%synergy
Game Trail
16%inclusion304 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
16%inclusion302 decks1.88K decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion300 decks1.88K decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
13%inclusion245 decks1.88K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion230 decks1.88K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion210 decks1.88K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
11%inclusion209 decks1.88K decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion208 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion192 decks1.88K decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion171 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.6%inclusion161 decks1.88K decks
-1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
8.5%inclusion159 decks1.88K decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.8%inclusion147 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy