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Nick Price
Jun 1, 2026
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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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Emeritus of Abundance
2.8%inclusion2 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
2.7%inclusion2 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Studious First-Year
2.7%inclusion2 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Germination Practicum
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancestral Statue
92%inclusion158 decks172 decks
88%synergy
Beast Whisperer
84%inclusion145 decks172 decks
76%synergy
Peregrine Drake
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
60%synergy
Walking Ballista
59%inclusion102 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
61%inclusion105 decks172 decks
52%synergy
Mulldrifter
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
54%inclusion93 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion90 decks172 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
78%inclusion134 decks172 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Llanowar Elves
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Bloom Tender
50%inclusion86 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
43%synergy
Elvish Mystic
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Hardened Scales
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Nulldrifter
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Fauna Shaman
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Empath
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Shrieking Drake
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Reclamation Sage
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Primordial Sage
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Wood Elves
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Wandering Archaic
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Formidable Speaker
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Transit Mage
25%inclusion43 decks171 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Haywire Mite
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Augur of Autumn
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Wild Cantor
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Palinchron
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Phantasmal Image
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Myr Scrapling
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Visionary
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Tinder Wall
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Apex Devastator
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
15%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Chord of Calling
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Shared Summons
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Veil of Summer
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
-16%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Snap
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Ugin's Binding
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Call
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Summoner's Pact
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Dispel
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Signal the Clans
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Neoform
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-29%synergy
Weird Harvest
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
-25%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-18%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-23%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-22%synergy
Fabricate
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Birthing Pod
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Temur Ascendancy
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Branching Evolution
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Food Chain
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Equilibrium
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion110 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion86 decks172 decks
-22%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Signet
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion168 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion156 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Island
87%inclusion150 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion145 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion139 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
80%inclusion137 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion131 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion109 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion97 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion97 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion96 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Ketria Triome
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion90 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion80 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion69 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Grove
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
-22%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Glade
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
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