Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Expensive 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
Restoration Seminar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Charm
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
91%synergy
Buster Sword
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
87%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Professor Hojo
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Zack Fair
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Bronze Guardian
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Barret Wallace
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Formidable Speaker
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Silence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Unfinished Business
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Genji Glove
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Champion's Helm
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Plate
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Hero's Blade
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Power Fist
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Annie Joins Up
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Primal Rage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Bedlam
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Taiga
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Plateau
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Spire of Industry
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Savannah
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Spire Garden
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Rootbound Crag
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Brushland
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Thornspire Verge
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Fortified Village
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Mossfire Valley
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-16%synergy