Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Upgraded Ramp

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
Turbulent Wilderness
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planar Engineering
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Beast Whisperer
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Hardened Scales
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Ancestral Statue
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Mulldrifter
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Peregrine Drake
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Apex Devastator
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Eternal Witness
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Primordial Sage
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Nulldrifter
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Reclamation Sage
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Biophagus
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Empath
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Tyrant Guard
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Zoanthrope
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Managorger Hydra
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Devastator
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Wood Elves
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Fauna Shaman
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Voracious Hydra
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Augur of Autumn
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiring Call
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Trap Essence
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Ugin's Binding
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Fling
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Shared Summons
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Reunion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
All Is Dust
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
31%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
23%synergy
The Ozolith
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Shard
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Guardian Project
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Warstorm Surge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Exploration
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Doubling Season
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Ketria Triome
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Abandon
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy