Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Expensive 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
Germination Practicum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Growth Curve
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Beast Whisperer
74%inclusion119 decks160 decks
66%synergy
Bloom Tender
65%inclusion104 decks160 decks
54%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
55%inclusion88 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Peregrine Drake
55%inclusion88 decks160 decks
50%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
69%inclusion111 decks160 decks
48%synergy
Ancestral Statue
51%inclusion82 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
81%inclusion130 decks160 decks
47%synergy
The Great Henge
55%inclusion88 decks160 decks
45%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
47%inclusion75 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Delighted Halfling
59%inclusion95 decks160 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion92 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
53%inclusion84 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
53%inclusion84 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Hardened Scales
49%inclusion79 decks160 decks
39%synergy
The Ozolith
48%inclusion77 decks160 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
36%synergy
Walking Ballista
44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion68 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
44%inclusion70 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Fanatic of Rhonas
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Spellskite
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Nulldrifter
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Mulldrifter
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Biophagus
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Eternal Witness
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Wandering Archaic
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Empath
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Apex Devastator
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Primordial Sage
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Zoanthrope
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Void Winnower
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Fauna Shaman
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Shrieking Drake
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Haywire Mite
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Chord of Calling
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Call
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Pact
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-19%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Shared Summons
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
-19%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Devastation
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Neoform
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-22%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-23%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
1%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Branching Evolution
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Elemental Bond
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Exploration
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Equilibrium
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion80 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47%inclusion75 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion34 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Ugin
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion113 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion89 decks160 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Signet
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion158 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Taiga
97%inclusion155 decks160 decks
82%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion153 decks160 decks
47%synergy
Stomping Ground
96%inclusion153 decks160 decks
49%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion153 decks160 decks
80%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion153 decks160 decks
81%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion148 decks160 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
91%inclusion146 decks160 decks
58%synergy
Wooded Foothills
88%inclusion141 decks160 decks
53%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion141 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion136 decks160 decks
53%synergy
Island
84%inclusion135 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion124 decks160 decks
-15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
64%inclusion103 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Spire Garden
63%inclusion100 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Ketria Triome
61%inclusion97 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
-27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
-18%synergy
Rockfall Vale
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Hedge Maze
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Commercial District
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-29%synergy