Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Dragons

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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Atarka, World Render
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Korlessa, Scale Singer
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Dragon Tempest
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Ureni, the Song Unending
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Rhythm of the Wild
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Deceptive Frostkite
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Thundermane Dragon
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Thrakkus the Butcher
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Scaled Nurturer
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Whirlwing Stormbrood
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Hammerhead Tyrant
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Balefire Dragon
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Dragonborn Champion
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Old Gnawbone
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Devastator
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Eshki, Temur's Roar
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Steel Hellkite
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Goldlust Triad
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Astral Dragon
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Thunderbreak Regent
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Stormscale Scion
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Iymrith, Desert Doom
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Beast Whisperer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Dragonologist
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Strength of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Sense
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Trap Essence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Galuf's Final Act
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Magic Damper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Klauth's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Nature
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Blessed Respite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Spit Flame
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Will of the Temur
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Scale the Heights
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Molten Exhale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Roamer's Routine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Migration Path
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Guided Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Enchantments
Elemental Bond
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Kindred Discovery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Crucible of Fire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Warstorm Surge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Branching Evolution
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Frontier Siege
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dragonback Assault
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Acolyte of Bahamut
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bower Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Exploration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Siege
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
City on Fire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Burgeoning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dracogenesis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Roar of Endless Song
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Cultist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tarkir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan Unbroken
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Mox Jasper
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Stomping Ground
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ketria Triome
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Spire Garden
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Game Trail
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy