Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Expensive 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
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Germination Practicum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Beast Whisperer
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Hardened Scales
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
The Great Henge
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Walking Ballista
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Branching Evolution
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Bloom Tender
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Rattleclaw Mystic
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Biophagus
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Llanowar Elves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Ancestral Statue
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Spellskite
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Peregrine Drake
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Empath
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Nulldrifter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Ouroboroid
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Eternal Witness
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Apex Devastator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Zoanthrope
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Devastator
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Eshki, Temur's Roar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mulldrifter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Tyrant Guard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Haywire Mite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mawloc
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fauna Shaman
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Call
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Veil of Summer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Chord of Calling
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Wave Goodbye
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-29%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Growth Curve
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
The Earth Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Guardian Project
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
All Will Be One
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Defense of the Heart
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Bond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Level Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Honest Work
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Triple Triad
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Island
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Ketria Triome
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Spire Garden
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Thornspire Verge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy