Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
83%synergy
Hero's Blade
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
83%synergy
Champion's Helm
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
79%synergy
Dispatch
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Sword of the Animist
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
75%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
74%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Professor Hojo
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Helitrooper
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Zack Fair
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Bronze Guardian
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Armory Automaton
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Barret Wallace
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Kujata
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Item Shopkeep
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Serah Farron
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Clever Concealment
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-32%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-44%synergy
Protection Magic
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Slash of Light
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Unfinished Business
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Vandalblast
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Lore
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Harmonize
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Decimate
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-34%synergy
Open the Armory
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Request
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Mask of Memory
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Explorer's Scope
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Meteor Sword
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Goldvein Pick
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Bard's Bow
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
The Masamune
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Plate Armor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Hookblade
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Key to the City
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Magitek Scythe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Coral Sword
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Furious Rise
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Cinder Glade
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Jungle Shrine
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
75%synergy
Fortified Village
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Brushland
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Canopy Vista
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Game Trail
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Spire of Industry
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Rugged Prairie
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Mossfire Valley
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Radiant Grove
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Peaks
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Ash Barrens
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Temple of Plenty
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-36%synergy
Blossoming Sands
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Capital City
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy