Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Aggro

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fields of Strife
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
86%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
86%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
84%synergy
Sword of the Animist
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
84%synergy
Professor Hojo
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Champion's Helm
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
80%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
80%synergy
Cultivate
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
80%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Bastion Protector
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Zack Fair
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Helitrooper
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Bronze Guardian
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Armory Automaton
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Barret Wallace
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Weapons Vendor
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Kujata
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Amy Rose
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lizard Blades
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Chaos Warp
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-35%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-39%synergy
Slash of Light
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-31%synergy
Boros Charm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Vandalblast
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Unfinished Business
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Harmonize
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Decimate
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-35%synergy
Reach the Horizon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Hero's Blade
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Mask of Memory
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Explorer's Scope
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Ultima Weapon
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Genji Glove
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bard's Bow
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Monk's Fist
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Furious Rise
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Rootbound Crag
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Battlefield Forge
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Rugged Prairie
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Path of Ancestry
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Game Trail
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Jungle Shrine
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Fortified Village
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
78%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Mossfire Valley
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Evolving Wilds
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Sacred Peaks
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Radiant Grove
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Ash Barrens
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy