Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Artifacts

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 Steppe
3.6%inclusion6 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Erode
3.1%inclusion5 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Newt
1.3%inclusion2 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
1.3%inclusion2 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Suspend Aggression
1.2%inclusion2 decks162 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion506 decks520 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion455 decks520 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
78%inclusion407 decks520 decks
72%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
78%inclusion399 decks510 decks
68%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
77%inclusion396 decks511 decks
68%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
74%inclusion379 decks510 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
74%inclusion384 decks520 decks
66%synergy
Buster Sword
74%inclusion373 decks507 decks
66%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
72%inclusion366 decks510 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
66%inclusion342 decks520 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Champion's Helm
64%inclusion332 decks520 decks
57%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion329 decks520 decks
25%synergy
Professor Hojo
62%inclusion316 decks510 decks
54%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
62%inclusion315 decks510 decks
55%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
61%inclusion313 decks510 decks
53%synergy
Forge Anew
61%inclusion319 decks520 decks
56%synergy
Clever Concealment
60%inclusion311 decks520 decks
51%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion306 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion306 decks520 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
56%inclusion291 decks520 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion147 decks520 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion118 decks520 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion87 decks520 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion55 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.8%inclusion46 decks520 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion36 decks520 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.5%inclusion34 decks520 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
48%inclusion247 decks520 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion244 decks520 decks
42%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
46%inclusion236 decks510 decks
39%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
45%inclusion230 decks510 decks
40%synergy
Zack Fair
42%inclusion213 decks510 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion217 decks520 decks
34%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
40%inclusion205 decks510 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion196 decks510 decks
35%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
38%inclusion195 decks510 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
36%inclusion186 decks520 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion185 decks520 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion177 decks510 decks
31%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
35%inclusion176 decks510 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
34%inclusion179 decks520 decks
31%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
34%inclusion177 decks520 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
34%inclusion176 decks520 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
32%inclusion164 decks520 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion161 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
30%inclusion155 decks510 decks
26%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
28%inclusion141 decks510 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion140 decks520 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion133 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion132 decks520 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion132 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
25%inclusion132 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion125 decks520 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion113 decks506 decks
20%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
21%inclusion108 decks510 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion95 decks520 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion95 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
18%inclusion95 decks520 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion93 decks520 decks
15%synergy
Amy Rose
16%inclusion77 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion77 decks520 decks
13%synergy
Barret Wallace
15%inclusion75 decks510 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14%inclusion72 decks520 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
13%inclusion70 decks520 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion66 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion64 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
12%inclusion59 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion58 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion54 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion53 decks520 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion50 decks506 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion50 decks520 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.7%inclusion44 decks507 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.4%inclusion43 decks510 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion43 decks520 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.3%inclusion43 decks520 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.1%inclusion42 decks520 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion285 decks520 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
49%inclusion257 decks520 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion255 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
48%inclusion246 decks510 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion214 decks520 decks
-13%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
40%inclusion204 decks510 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion203 decks520 decks
20%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion169 decks520 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion155 decks520 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
29%inclusion149 decks510 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion89 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion86 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion67 decks520 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion58 decks520 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion56 decks520 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion52 decks520 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.4%inclusion49 decks520 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.7%inclusion44 decks506 decks
6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
8.3%inclusion42 decks505 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion30 decks520 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.0%inclusion26 decks520 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
48%inclusion249 decks520 decks
39%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion239 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
46%inclusion239 decks520 decks
42%synergy
Austere Command
41%inclusion211 decks520 decks
26%synergy
Unfinished Business
40%inclusion206 decks520 decks
36%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion195 decks520 decks
33%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
36%inclusion187 decks520 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion166 decks520 decks
-16%synergy
Harmonize
20%inclusion102 decks520 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion101 decks520 decks
-8%synergy
Decimate
19%inclusion99 decks520 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion84 decks507 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion78 decks520 decks
-10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
14%inclusion71 decks510 decks
12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion67 decks520 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.3%inclusion38 decks520 decks
-20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion37 decks520 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
6.2%inclusion32 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.3%inclusion18 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
51%inclusion266 decks520 decks
46%synergy
Darksteel Plate
48%inclusion251 decks520 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion248 decks520 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion247 decks520 decks
43%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
46%inclusion237 decks520 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion232 decks520 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion217 decks505 decks
38%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
42%inclusion213 decks510 decks
36%synergy
Hero's Blade
41%inclusion215 decks520 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion212 decks520 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion186 decks520 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
34%inclusion175 decks520 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion165 decks510 decks
29%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion167 decks520 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion156 decks506 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion142 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
27%inclusion141 decks520 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
27%inclusion138 decks520 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion132 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion130 decks520 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion129 decks520 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion122 decks520 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion117 decks520 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion116 decks520 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion115 decks520 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion115 decks520 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion114 decks520 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
21%inclusion111 decks520 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion103 decks520 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion91 decks520 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion88 decks520 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion79 decks515 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion78 decks520 decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion77 decks520 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion74 decks520 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion74 decks520 decks
-1%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion73 decks520 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion68 decks508 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion69 decks520 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
12%inclusion64 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion64 decks520 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion63 decks520 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion62 decks520 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion60 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12%inclusion60 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion59 decks520 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion58 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion52 decks520 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion51 decks510 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.4%inclusion48 decks510 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
24%inclusion125 decks520 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion122 decks520 decks
18%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
16%inclusion83 decks510 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion67 decks520 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion59 decks520 decks
-8%synergy
Super State
9.1%inclusion43 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
7.9%inclusion41 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Furious Rise
6.9%inclusion36 decks520 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion243 decks520 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion201 decks520 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
35%inclusion181 decks520 decks
25%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
35%inclusion180 decks520 decks
30%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion98 decks510 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion99 decks520 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion77 decks520 decks
-3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion70 decks520 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion69 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion63 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion61 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion59 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion54 decks520 decks
-8%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.5%inclusion39 decks520 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion37 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion29 decks520 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.4%inclusion28 decks520 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion504 decks520 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion485 decks520 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
34%inclusion174 decks510 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
12%inclusion62 decks520 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion61 decks520 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.8%inclusion46 decks520 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion40 decks520 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
7.5%inclusion39 decks520 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.9%inclusion36 decks520 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion515 decks520 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion513 decks520 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion512 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion509 decks520 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion381 decks520 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion377 decks520 decks
19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
72%inclusion375 decks520 decks
33%synergy
Rootbound Crag
69%inclusion361 decks520 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion354 decks520 decks
45%synergy
Brushland
65%inclusion337 decks520 decks
43%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion323 decks520 decks
57%synergy
Canopy Vista
62%inclusion320 decks520 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
59%inclusion307 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
58%inclusion303 decks520 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion280 decks520 decks
43%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
52%inclusion268 decks520 decks
44%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion263 decks520 decks
16%synergy
Stomping Ground
49%inclusion257 decks520 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
49%inclusion256 decks520 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion242 decks520 decks
31%synergy
Temple Garden
46%inclusion241 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Fortified Village
44%inclusion230 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Game Trail
43%inclusion222 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
40%inclusion207 decks520 decks
24%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
39%inclusion205 decks520 decks
31%synergy
Mossfire Valley
39%inclusion203 decks520 decks
25%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
38%inclusion196 decks520 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion187 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion172 decks520 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion163 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion159 decks520 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion152 decks520 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Grove
29%inclusion151 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Peaks
28%inclusion147 decks520 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
27%inclusion141 decks520 decks
22%synergy
Spire Garden
27%inclusion140 decks520 decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
27%inclusion140 decks520 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion98 decks520 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion88 decks520 decks
-1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion83 decks520 decks
-8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion82 decks520 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion81 decks520 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion76 decks520 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion74 decks520 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion73 decks520 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion68 decks510 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion64 decks520 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
12%inclusion62 decks520 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion60 decks520 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion59 decks520 decks
9%synergy