Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
93%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
90%synergy
Buster Sword
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
90%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
88%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
88%synergy
Shadowspear
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
75%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
70%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
66%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
65%synergy
Forge Anew
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Heroic Intervention
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Professor Hojo
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Leonin Shikari
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Helitrooper
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-32%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-28%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Decimate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Power Fist
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Ultima Weapon
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Taiga
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
83%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
79%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Spire Garden
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Thornspire Verge
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Commercial District
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Shrine
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-22%synergy