Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Budget Optimized +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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pterafractyl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Growth Curve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancestral Statue
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Primordial Sage
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Beast Whisperer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Mulldrifter
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Peregrine Drake
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Hardened Scales
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Elvish Mystic
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Empath
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kami of Whispered Hopes
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Walking Ballista
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Zoanthrope
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Broodlord
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Nulldrifter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Shrieking Drake
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Genesis Hydra
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
The Goose Mother
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Eternal Witness
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Aberrant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Tender Wildguide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tyrant Guard
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Stratus Dancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Wood Elves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Transit Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Magus Lucea Kane
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Conduit of Ruin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sporocyst
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sister of Silence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Willbender
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Breaker of Armies
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Terastodon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wild Cantor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Farhaven Elf
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Trap Essence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Auroral Procession
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Autumn's Veil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Gaea's Gift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-28%synergy
Gift of the Viper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shared Summons
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Whoosh!
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Weird Harvest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Wave Goodbye
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Primal Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Primal Surge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Reunion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
The Earth Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Branching Evolution
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Hydra's Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Path of Discovery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Immersion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Equilibrium
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Shielding Plax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Restless Spire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Pictures of Spider-Man
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Summoning Materia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Cinder Glade
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Rockfall Vale
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Abandon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Stomping Ground
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Overflowing Basin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Gruul Turf
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ketria Triome
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Rugged Highlands
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Copperline Gorge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Command Bridge
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-35%synergy