Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Expensive Mutate

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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Illuna, Apex of Wishes
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Gemrazer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Top Cards
Lore Drakkis
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Heroic Intervention
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Essence Symbiote
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Archipelagore
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Parcelbeast
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Porcuparrot
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Cloudpiercer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Season of Growth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Everquill Phoenix
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Beast Whisperer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Mysterious Egg
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Evolution Witness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mulldrifter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Slippery Bogbonder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Eternal Witness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Wood Elves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Spark Double
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Scute Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Impostors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Galewind Moose
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Green Slime
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Quickling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winged Coatl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oliphaunt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shrieking Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fauna Shaman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Plaxmanta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Bronze Walrus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Slip Out the Back
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Krosan Grip
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Ram Through
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Double Major
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Aether Tradewinds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Benefactor's Draught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emerald Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unsubstantiate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Terrifying Presence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Obscuring Haze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Trap Essence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Qal Sisma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Tide
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Elven Farsight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Flood of Tears
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Spoils of Victory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Migration Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Open the Way
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lead the Stampede
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Great Henge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Shard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Key to the Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Asceticism
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Hardened Scales
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bear Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Aluren
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Path of Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Song of Creation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Colossal Majesty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-40%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Ketria Triome
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Volcanic Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Taiga
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Tropical Island
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Island
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Forest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Rockfall Vale
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Fabled Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy