Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Upgraded +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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wildgrowth Archaic
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Germination Practicum
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
4.3%inclusion3 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hardened Scales
70%inclusion166 decks238 decks
59%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
63%inclusion151 decks238 decks
57%synergy
Beast Whisperer
63%inclusion151 decks238 decks
55%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
56%inclusion133 decks238 decks
49%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
47%inclusion113 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Ancestral Statue
45%inclusion107 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
57%inclusion135 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Branching Evolution
42%inclusion100 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
37%inclusion89 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
55%inclusion130 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
54%inclusion129 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
51%inclusion121 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
34%synergy
The Ozolith
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion93 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion93 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
37%inclusion89 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
37%inclusion89 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Mulldrifter
36%inclusion85 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
32%inclusion77 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion77 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Peregrine Drake
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
31%inclusion73 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
30%inclusion72 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
30%inclusion72 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Zoanthrope
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Bloom Tender
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Nulldrifter
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Devastator
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Biophagus
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Reclamation Sage
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Apex Devastator
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Empath
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Primordial Sage
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Voracious Hydra
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Tyrant Guard
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Magus Lucea Kane
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Primordial Hydra
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
The Goose Mother
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Managorger Hydra
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Fauna Shaman
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Pongify
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Trap Essence
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Invigorating Surge
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Ugin's Binding
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Neoform
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Hull Breach
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
34%inclusion81 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
16%synergy
The Earth Crystal
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Bone Sabres
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
All Will Be One
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
20%inclusion36 decks184 decks
16%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Loading Zone
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion175 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion149 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion230 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion230 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion229 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion226 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
58%inclusion138 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion134 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
56%inclusion134 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion130 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion121 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion118 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
49%inclusion116 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion111 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
42%inclusion100 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39%inclusion93 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
38%inclusion90 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion89 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion87 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion85 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
34%inclusion81 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion80 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion73 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion36 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Game Trail
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Abandon
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
4%synergy