Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Humans

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Tablet of Discovery
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Planar Engineering
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Joined Researchers
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
89%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
84%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
83%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Sword of the Animist
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
82%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Champion's Helm
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
75%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
71%synergy
Clever Concealment
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Zack Fair
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Unfinished Business
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
70%synergy
Darksteel Plate
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
69%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Cultivate
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Helitrooper
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Bastion Protector
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Barret Wallace
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Armory Automaton
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Summon: Kujata
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Serah Farron
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Dispatch
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-36%synergy
Restoration Magic
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-39%synergy
Inventory Management
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Slash of Light
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Austere Command
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Vandalblast
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Harmonize
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Decimate
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Open the Armory
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-34%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Ultima Weapon
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
44%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Furious Rise
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Fighter Class
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Materia
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Canopy Vista
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Cinder Glade
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Rootbound Crag
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Jungle Shrine
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Spire of Industry
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
73%synergy
Fortified Village
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Game Trail
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Brushland
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Mossfire Valley
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Evolving Wilds
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Radiant Grove
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Sacred Peaks
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Ash Barrens
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Temple Garden
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Taiga
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Plateau
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-32%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Savannah
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy