Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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
Growth Curve
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pensive Professor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Planar Engineering
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Studious First-Year
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Ancient
58%inclusion80 decks138 decks
51%synergy
Hardened Scales
54%inclusion75 decks138 decks
43%synergy
Beast Whisperer
49%inclusion67 decks138 decks
40%synergy
Branching Evolution
41%inclusion57 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
40%inclusion55 decks138 decks
34%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Call
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Rhythm of the Wild
45%inclusion62 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
44%inclusion61 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
40%inclusion55 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion54 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion48 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion46 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
-15%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Winged Hive Tyrant
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Zoanthrope
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Mulldrifter
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
23%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Biophagus
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Sporocyst
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Broodlord
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Tyrant Guard
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Magus Lucea Kane
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Primordial Sage
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Ancestral Statue
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Devastator
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Voracious Hydra
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Peregrine Drake
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
13%synergy
The Goose Mother
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Aberrant
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Mawloc
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Nulldrifter
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Exocrine
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Ouroboroid
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Tervigon
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Managorger Hydra
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Reclamation Sage
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Tyranid Prime
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Primordial Hydra
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Apocalypse Hydra
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Apex Devastator
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Invigorating Surge
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Trap Essence
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Shift
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Harrow
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Starstorm
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Charm
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Voidslime
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
-15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
-12%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Decimate
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Hull Breach
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Explore
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Visions of Dominance
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
1%synergy
The Earth Crystal
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
20%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Bone Sabres
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-0%synergy
Power Fist
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Level Up
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Hydra's Growth
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
8%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Death's Presence
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Equilibrium
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-14%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Zoetic Cavern
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion94 decks138 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion90 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion136 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion135 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion134 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion128 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
64%inclusion88 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion75 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion62 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion57 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion56 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion54 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion53 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
30%inclusion41 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion41 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
-19%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
-0%synergy
Game Trail
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
-15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Spire Garden
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
-12%synergy
Gruul Turf
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
-17%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Highlands
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
5%synergy