Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Equipment

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
2.4%inclusion2 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Lorehold Charm
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Germination Practicum
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Fields of Strife
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion222 decks237 decks
86%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion223 decks237 decks
85%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion209 decks234 decks
82%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
90%inclusion211 decks234 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion214 decks234 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
85%inclusion202 decks237 decks
81%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion210 decks234 decks
81%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion205 decks237 decks
80%synergy
Champion's Helm
86%inclusion204 decks237 decks
79%synergy
Professor Hojo
84%inclusion196 decks234 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
84%inclusion196 decks234 decks
75%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion197 decks237 decks
75%synergy
Cultivate
83%inclusion196 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
82%inclusion194 decks237 decks
76%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
82%inclusion191 decks234 decks
75%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
82%inclusion191 decks234 decks
76%synergy
Dispatch
81%inclusion192 decks237 decks
74%synergy
Rampant Growth
81%inclusion192 decks237 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion186 decks237 decks
73%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
78%inclusion182 decks234 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
77%inclusion180 decks234 decks
71%synergy
Bastion Protector
74%inclusion175 decks237 decks
70%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
74%inclusion172 decks234 decks
67%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
71%inclusion167 decks234 decks
66%synergy
Helitrooper
71%inclusion165 decks234 decks
66%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
63%inclusion150 decks237 decks
55%synergy
Bronze Guardian
57%inclusion136 decks237 decks
55%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
55%inclusion129 decks234 decks
51%synergy
Armory Automaton
53%inclusion126 decks237 decks
51%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
53%inclusion124 decks234 decks
50%synergy
Barret Wallace
47%inclusion110 decks234 decks
45%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
38%inclusion90 decks234 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
36%inclusion86 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
35%inclusion82 decks234 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
34%inclusion79 decks234 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion77 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
32%inclusion77 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion72 decks234 decks
27%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
26%inclusion60 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Freya Crescent
24%inclusion57 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Weapons Vendor
24%inclusion56 decks234 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion49 decks234 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Kujata
20%inclusion46 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
20%inclusion46 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
18%inclusion43 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
-10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Item Shopkeep
6.8%inclusion16 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Lizard Blades
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
75%inclusion176 decks234 decks
70%synergy
Clever Concealment
72%inclusion171 decks237 decks
63%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion166 decks237 decks
51%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
65%inclusion153 decks234 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
-36%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion46 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
-39%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion24 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Slash of Light
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
-17%synergy
Generous Gift
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
-19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-34%synergy
Haste Magic
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-25%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
76%inclusion181 decks237 decks
73%synergy
Nature's Lore
75%inclusion178 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Vandalblast
74%inclusion176 decks237 decks
65%synergy
Austere Command
73%inclusion173 decks237 decks
59%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
65%inclusion154 decks237 decks
60%synergy
Harmonize
58%inclusion138 decks237 decks
49%synergy
Decimate
52%inclusion123 decks237 decks
44%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
50%inclusion118 decks234 decks
48%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
39%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
-34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
-16%synergy
Reach the Horizon
9.0%inclusion21 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
76%inclusion178 decks234 decks
70%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
76%inclusion179 decks237 decks
70%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion176 decks237 decks
48%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
71%inclusion168 decks237 decks
68%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
64%inclusion151 decks237 decks
59%synergy
Mask of Memory
60%inclusion143 decks237 decks
58%synergy
Explorer's Scope
47%inclusion112 decks237 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion74 decks234 decks
29%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion68 decks234 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion47 decks234 decks
19%synergy
Samurai's Katana
19%inclusion45 decks234 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
18%inclusion42 decks234 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion29 decks234 decks
4%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion28 decks234 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Paladin's Arms
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Bard's Bow
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Sword
7.3%inclusion17 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
41%inclusion96 decks234 decks
39%synergy
Furious Rise
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Forge Anew
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
-13%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
74%inclusion175 decks237 decks
68%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
66%inclusion156 decks237 decks
61%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
63%inclusion149 decks237 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion19 decks234 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.1%inclusion12 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion228 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion227 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Summoning Materia
78%inclusion183 decks234 decks
73%synergy
Blitzball
5.6%inclusion13 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion237 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion236 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion235 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion231 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
90%inclusion213 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion213 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Rootbound Crag
88%inclusion209 decks237 decks
49%synergy
Path of Ancestry
87%inclusion207 decks237 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
87%inclusion207 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Cinder Glade
87%inclusion206 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
86%inclusion204 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion200 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion199 decks237 decks
64%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
84%inclusion198 decks237 decks
68%synergy
Fortified Village
83%inclusion196 decks237 decks
61%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion192 decks237 decks
70%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion187 decks237 decks
55%synergy
Brushland
78%inclusion184 decks237 decks
56%synergy
Spire of Industry
76%inclusion181 decks237 decks
71%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
76%inclusion179 decks237 decks
68%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
74%inclusion176 decks237 decks
58%synergy
Mossfire Valley
74%inclusion175 decks237 decks
60%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
72%inclusion171 decks237 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
69%inclusion163 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Radiant Grove
67%inclusion158 decks237 decks
61%synergy
Sacred Peaks
66%inclusion157 decks237 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
66%inclusion156 decks237 decks
61%synergy
Ash Barrens
53%inclusion126 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
15%inclusion36 decks234 decks
14%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.5%inclusion20 decks234 decks
8%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
7.7%inclusion18 decks234 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-12%synergy
Blossoming Sands
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-7%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-9%synergy