Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget

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
Studious First-Year
2.0%inclusion12 decks586 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Charm
1.3%inclusion8 decks627 decks
1%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.0%inclusion6 decks580 decks
1%synergy
Erode
0.7%inclusion4 decks567 decks
-3%synergy
Noxious Newt
0.6%inclusion3 decks512 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hero's Blade
89%inclusion2.26K decks2.54K decks
85%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion2.33K decks2.54K decks
84%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion2.37K decks2.54K decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion2.31K decks2.52K decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
90%inclusion2.26K decks2.52K decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion2.23K decks2.52K decks
81%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
87%inclusion2.22K decks2.54K decks
81%synergy
Champion's Helm
88%inclusion2.23K decks2.54K decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
87%inclusion2.22K decks2.54K decks
81%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion2.27K decks2.52K decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
87%inclusion2.22K decks2.54K decks
38%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
85%inclusion2.15K decks2.52K decks
78%synergy
Rampant Growth
85%inclusion2.16K decks2.54K decks
47%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
85%inclusion2.14K decks2.52K decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
84%inclusion2.14K decks2.54K decks
76%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
84%inclusion2.12K decks2.52K decks
77%synergy
Dispatch
84%inclusion2.13K decks2.54K decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
84%inclusion2.11K decks2.52K decks
76%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
83%inclusion2.09K decks2.52K decks
77%synergy
Unfinished Business
82%inclusion2.09K decks2.54K decks
78%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
82%inclusion2.06K decks2.52K decks
76%synergy
Zack Fair
81%inclusion2.05K decks2.52K decks
75%synergy
Bastion Protector
81%inclusion2.05K decks2.54K decks
77%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
79%inclusion2K decks2.52K decks
73%synergy
Helitrooper
77%inclusion1.95K decks2.52K decks
73%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
77%inclusion1.94K decks2.52K decks
72%synergy
Bronze Guardian
71%inclusion1.79K decks2.54K decks
68%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
69%inclusion1.75K decks2.54K decks
61%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
68%inclusion1.71K decks2.52K decks
64%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
67%inclusion1.68K decks2.52K decks
64%synergy
Armory Automaton
66%inclusion1.67K decks2.54K decks
64%synergy
Barret Wallace
57%inclusion1.45K decks2.52K decks
56%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
53%inclusion1.32K decks2.52K decks
50%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
49%inclusion1.24K decks2.54K decks
47%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
44%inclusion1.11K decks2.52K decks
43%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
40%inclusion1.01K decks2.52K decks
39%synergy
Summon: Kujata
38%inclusion967 decks2.52K decks
37%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion704 decks2.54K decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion687 decks2.54K decks
24%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion656 decks2.52K decks
23%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion624 decks2.52K decks
21%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion542 decks2.49K decks
20%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
22%inclusion548 decks2.54K decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion461 decks2.52K decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion432 decks2.49K decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion372 decks2.54K decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion358 decks2.49K decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion358 decks2.52K decks
13%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
13%inclusion341 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
12%inclusion308 decks2.52K decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
10%inclusion265 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
9.0%inclusion228 decks2.54K decks
-13%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
8.8%inclusion218 decks2.49K decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.4%inclusion186 decks2.52K decks
3%synergy
Item Shopkeep
7.1%inclusion178 decks2.51K decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
6.1%inclusion154 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
5.9%inclusion151 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
5.4%inclusion137 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
5.3%inclusion134 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
77%inclusion1.95K decks2.54K decks
68%synergy
Chaos Warp
74%inclusion1.89K decks2.54K decks
55%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
74%inclusion1.87K decks2.52K decks
69%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
17%inclusion429 decks2.54K decks
-41%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
14%inclusion344 decks2.48K decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion323 decks2.54K decks
-41%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion256 decks2.54K decks
1%synergy
Slash of Light
8.6%inclusion215 decks2.49K decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.2%inclusion203 decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
82%inclusion2.09K decks2.54K decks
68%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
79%inclusion2.01K decks2.54K decks
74%synergy
Vandalblast
78%inclusion2K decks2.54K decks
69%synergy
Nature's Lore
78%inclusion1.99K decks2.54K decks
40%synergy
Harmonize
67%inclusion1.70K decks2.54K decks
58%synergy
Decimate
64%inclusion1.62K decks2.54K decks
56%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
59%inclusion1.48K decks2.52K decks
57%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
53%inclusion1.34K decks2.54K decks
50%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion265 decks2.54K decks
-37%synergy
Open the Armory
9.4%inclusion239 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.3%inclusion158 decks2.50K decks
5%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.5%inclusion138 decks2.49K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
82%inclusion2.07K decks2.52K decks
77%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
82%inclusion2.08K decks2.54K decks
77%synergy
Darksteel Plate
81%inclusion2.07K decks2.54K decks
76%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
80%inclusion2.04K decks2.54K decks
77%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion2.04K decks2.54K decks
54%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
70%inclusion1.79K decks2.54K decks
66%synergy
Mask of Memory
69%inclusion1.75K decks2.54K decks
66%synergy
Explorer's Scope
55%inclusion1.39K decks2.54K decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
51%inclusion1.30K decks2.54K decks
36%synergy
Ultima Weapon
23%inclusion574 decks2.52K decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion489 decks2.48K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion471 decks2.54K decks
-8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion461 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Samurai's Katana
16%inclusion406 decks2.52K decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion387 decks2.50K decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion289 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion261 decks2.52K decks
10%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.2%inclusion233 decks2.52K decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion230 decks2.53K decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.0%inclusion223 decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Sword
8.8%inclusion221 decks2.51K decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
8.7%inclusion220 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.5%inclusion217 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion212 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.5%inclusion188 decks2.50K decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.1%inclusion181 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Bard's Bow
6.6%inclusion164 decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.0%inclusion153 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.0%inclusion152 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.9%inclusion149 decks2.52K decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
5.6%inclusion141 decks2.50K decks
-2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion142 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
59%inclusion1.48K decks2.52K decks
56%synergy
Furious Rise
41%inclusion1.04K decks2.54K decks
40%synergy
Forge Anew
13%inclusion335 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
83%inclusion2.11K decks2.54K decks
77%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
76%inclusion1.94K decks2.54K decks
72%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
74%inclusion1.89K decks2.54K decks
64%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion319 decks2.54K decks
-14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.2%inclusion155 decks2.52K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion2.42K decks2.54K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion2.39K decks2.54K decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
83%inclusion2.10K decks2.52K decks
78%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion2.54K decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion2.53K decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion2.52K decks2.54K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion2.43K decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion2.33K decks2.54K decks
37%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion2.29K decks2.54K decks
41%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion2.29K decks2.54K decks
47%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion2.29K decks2.54K decks
41%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion2.25K decks2.54K decks
49%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion2.24K decks2.54K decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion2.24K decks2.54K decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion2.23K decks2.54K decks
53%synergy
Fortified Village
86%inclusion2.18K decks2.54K decks
65%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion2.18K decks2.54K decks
70%synergy
Game Trail
86%inclusion2.18K decks2.54K decks
66%synergy
Battlefield Forge
85%inclusion2.16K decks2.54K decks
61%synergy
Rugged Prairie
84%inclusion2.14K decks2.54K decks
73%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion2.11K decks2.54K decks
78%synergy
Brushland
82%inclusion2.10K decks2.54K decks
61%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
82%inclusion2.08K decks2.54K decks
74%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
81%inclusion2.07K decks2.54K decks
65%synergy
Mossfire Valley
81%inclusion2.05K decks2.54K decks
67%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion2.04K decks2.54K decks
71%synergy
Evolving Wilds
78%inclusion1.99K decks2.54K decks
48%synergy
Radiant Grove
76%inclusion1.94K decks2.54K decks
71%synergy
Sacred Peaks
76%inclusion1.92K decks2.54K decks
70%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
74%inclusion1.89K decks2.54K decks
69%synergy
Ash Barrens
67%inclusion1.71K decks2.54K decks
61%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.6%inclusion213 decks2.49K decks
7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.1%inclusion179 decks2.51K decks
6%synergy