Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Kinetic Ooze
6.5%inclusion27 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Growth Curve
5.4%inclusion21 decks391 decks
4%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
4.7%inclusion18 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
3.1%inclusion13 decks417 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Beast Whisperer
66%inclusion1.10K decks1.66K decks
58%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
53%inclusion881 decks1.66K decks
46%synergy
Ancestral Statue
48%inclusion798 decks1.66K decks
44%synergy
Hardened Scales
52%inclusion870 decks1.66K decks
41%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
43%inclusion715 decks1.66K decks
39%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
43%inclusion718 decks1.66K decks
36%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
39%inclusion652 decks1.66K decks
36%synergy
Mulldrifter
40%inclusion659 decks1.66K decks
35%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
42%inclusion703 decks1.66K decks
35%synergy
Peregrine Drake
38%inclusion633 decks1.66K decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion1K decks1.66K decks
26%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
50%inclusion833 decks1.66K decks
30%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
49%inclusion821 decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
46%inclusion764 decks1.66K decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion676 decks1.66K decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
40%inclusion673 decks1.66K decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
39%inclusion646 decks1.66K decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion611 decks1.66K decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion593 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
35%inclusion579 decks1.66K decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion357 decks1.66K decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion346 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion346 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion294 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion272 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.1%inclusion152 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.0%inclusion99 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
35%inclusion578 decks1.66K decks
26%synergy
Elvish Mystic
34%inclusion561 decks1.66K decks
22%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion549 decks1.66K decks
27%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
31%inclusion507 decks1.66K decks
28%synergy
Nulldrifter
30%inclusion504 decks1.66K decks
27%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
30%inclusion498 decks1.66K decks
24%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion495 decks1.66K decks
18%synergy
Primordial Sage
29%inclusion490 decks1.66K decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion486 decks1.66K decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
28%inclusion470 decks1.66K decks
24%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
28%inclusion466 decks1.66K decks
25%synergy
Eternal Witness
27%inclusion452 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion440 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Apex Devastator
26%inclusion434 decks1.66K decks
17%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
26%inclusion432 decks1.66K decks
24%synergy
Fierce Empath
25%inclusion418 decks1.66K decks
22%synergy
Reclamation Sage
24%inclusion398 decks1.66K decks
20%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
24%inclusion395 decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion380 decks1.66K decks
20%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion373 decks1.66K decks
12%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
22%inclusion364 decks1.66K decks
20%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
21%inclusion357 decks1.66K decks
20%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
21%inclusion350 decks1.66K decks
17%synergy
Biophagus
21%inclusion345 decks1.66K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion344 decks1.66K decks
14%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
21%inclusion343 decks1.66K decks
16%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
21%inclusion342 decks1.66K decks
17%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
20%inclusion330 decks1.66K decks
14%synergy
Zoanthrope
19%inclusion318 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
18%inclusion307 decks1.66K decks
17%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
18%inclusion304 decks1.66K decks
12%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
18%inclusion300 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
18%inclusion298 decks1.66K decks
15%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
17%inclusion288 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
Shivan Devastator
17%inclusion287 decks1.66K decks
14%synergy
Wood Elves
17%inclusion280 decks1.66K decks
14%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
17%inclusion277 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion276 decks1.66K decks
12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
16%inclusion262 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
Fauna Shaman
16%inclusion262 decks1.66K decks
14%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
16%inclusion261 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
15%inclusion248 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion107 decks722 decks
6%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
15%inclusion245 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Void Winnower
14%inclusion232 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
It That Betrays
14%inclusion227 decks1.66K decks
12%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
14%inclusion204 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion122 decks911 decks
8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion219 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
13%inclusion215 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
30%inclusion506 decks1.66K decks
-7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
19%inclusion317 decks1.66K decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion310 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion299 decks1.66K decks
-13%synergy
Inspiring Call
17%inclusion287 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion280 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion251 decks1.66K decks
-0%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion251 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion249 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion207 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion176 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion174 decks1.66K decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion170 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.5%inclusion142 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.7%inclusion128 decks1.66K decks
-17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.66K decks
-6%synergy
Ugin's Binding
7.2%inclusion119 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Shared Summons
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.3%inclusion105 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Surge
6.3%inclusion104 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.1%inclusion102 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.1%inclusion101 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
6.0%inclusion99 decks1.66K decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion88 decks1.66K decks
-9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.3%inclusion88 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.2%inclusion87 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Trap Essence
5.2%inclusion87 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
31%inclusion511 decks1.66K decks
-16%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion492 decks1.66K decks
-12%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion387 decks1.66K decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion379 decks1.66K decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion363 decks1.66K decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion335 decks1.66K decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion287 decks1.66K decks
-9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion158 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Neoform
9.4%inclusion156 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
9.0%inclusion149 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
9.0%inclusion149 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.9%inclusion148 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.2%inclusion136 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.9%inclusion131 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
7.2%inclusion120 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
All Is Dust
6.6%inclusion109 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.7%inclusion95 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Hull Breach
5.4%inclusion90 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Decimate
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
33%inclusion553 decks1.66K decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion542 decks1.66K decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion497 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
30%inclusion492 decks1.66K decks
20%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
26%inclusion432 decks1.66K decks
22%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
21%inclusion341 decks1.66K decks
17%synergy
The Earth Crystal
12%inclusion159 decks1.30K decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
27%inclusion452 decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
Guardian Project
25%inclusion409 decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
All Will Be One
16%inclusion262 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
14%inclusion167 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
14%inclusion229 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
12%inclusion194 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion184 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
11%inclusion180 decks1.66K decks
8%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion171 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
10%inclusion168 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion168 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion163 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion152 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Warstorm Surge
8.1%inclusion135 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.1%inclusion134 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.1%inclusion134 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
7.5%inclusion124 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.3%inclusion121 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.4%inclusion107 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Wild Growth
6.4%inclusion107 decks1.66K decks
-4%synergy
Equilibrium
6.2%inclusion103 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.0%inclusion80 decks1.33K decks
5%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion560 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion430 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
23%inclusion376 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion375 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion243 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion202 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion206 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion195 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion144 decks1.66K decks
-0%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.5%inclusion125 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
7.5%inclusion124 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.3%inclusion87 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.6%inclusion110 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.0%inclusion100 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion1.15K decks1.66K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion938 decks1.66K decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion182 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.66K decks
-10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.6%inclusion113 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
7.3%inclusion122 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion113 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.66K decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.0%inclusion99 decks1.66K decks
-9%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.8%inclusion96 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.66K decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
5.3%inclusion88 decks1.66K decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion1.61K decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion1.59K decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.57K decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion1.56K decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
60%inclusion992 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion977 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion909 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion876 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
49%inclusion811 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Ketria Triome
47%inclusion784 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion764 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion724 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion711 decks1.66K decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
42%inclusion705 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion678 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
41%inclusion674 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Spire Garden
37%inclusion621 decks1.66K decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion621 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion592 decks1.66K decks
-5%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion587 decks1.66K decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion579 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion573 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion549 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
31%inclusion521 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion477 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion389 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion384 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
21%inclusion354 decks1.66K decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion333 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
18%inclusion297 decks1.66K decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion277 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion274 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion260 decks1.66K decks
-0%synergy
Taiga
16%inclusion258 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion254 decks1.66K decks
-0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion249 decks1.66K decks
-13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion248 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
15%inclusion246 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion245 decks1.66K decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion243 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion242 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
14%inclusion239 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion221 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion216 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion209 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion210 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion208 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
12%inclusion204 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12%inclusion203 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion200 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy