Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Budget Modified Creatures

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
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Champion's Helm
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Professor Hojo
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Dispatch
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Unfinished Business
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Bastion Protector
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Helitrooper
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Armory Automaton
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Barret Wallace
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Bronze Guardian
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Summon: Kujata
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Weapons Vendor
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Item Shopkeep
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Iron Giant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Champion of the Flame
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Clever Concealment
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Chaos Warp
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Slash of Light
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-46%synergy
Haste Magic
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Judgment Bolt
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-33%synergy
Boros Charm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Inventory Management
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-48%synergy
Generous Gift
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Nature's Lore
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Harmonize
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Austere Command
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Vandalblast
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Decimate
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Crew
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Commune with Beavers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Explorer's Scope
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Ultima Weapon
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Bard's Bow
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Sword
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Plate Armor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Batterbone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Eater of Virtue
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Kemba's Banner
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
O-Naginata
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mandibular Kite
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bladed Pinions
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Furious Rise
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
All That Glitters
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Pacifism
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
The Irencrag
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
White Auracite
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Rootbound Crag
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Canopy Vista
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Game Trail
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Village
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Rugged Prairie
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Spire of Industry
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Mossfire Valley
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Sacred Peaks
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Radiant Grove
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Brushland
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Crossroads Village
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dimension X
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Scattered Groves
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Highlands
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Temple Garden
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-37%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy