Dogmeat, Ever Loyal (Commander) - Budget Core

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
All That Glitters
87%inclusion149 decks172 decks
82%synergy
Almost Perfect
81%inclusion139 decks172 decks
78%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
81%inclusion140 decks172 decks
77%synergy
Armory Paladin
78%inclusion135 decks172 decks
76%synergy
Strong Back
80%inclusion137 decks172 decks
76%synergy
Cass, Hand of Vengeance
77%inclusion133 decks172 decks
75%synergy
Rancor
79%inclusion136 decks172 decks
75%synergy
Sticky Fingers
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
74%synergy
Fertile Ground
78%inclusion134 decks172 decks
74%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
76%inclusion131 decks172 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion138 decks172 decks
71%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
78%inclusion134 decks172 decks
72%synergy
Basilisk Collar
77%inclusion133 decks172 decks
72%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion131 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
76%inclusion130 decks172 decks
73%synergy
Wild Growth
75%inclusion129 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
74%inclusion128 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Mister Gutsy
74%inclusion128 decks172 decks
73%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
74%inclusion128 decks172 decks
72%synergy
Break Down
74%inclusion127 decks172 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Brotherhood Outcast
74%inclusion127 decks172 decks
72%synergy
Gunner Conscript
73%inclusion125 decks172 decks
71%synergy
Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ
71%inclusion122 decks172 decks
70%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
70%inclusion121 decks172 decks
69%synergy
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
67%synergy
Super Mutant Scavenger
67%inclusion116 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
62%inclusion106 decks172 decks
61%synergy
Commander Sofia Daguerre
61%inclusion105 decks172 decks
60%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
61%inclusion105 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Cait, Cage Brawler
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
60%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
56%inclusion96 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Moira Brown, Guide Author
55%inclusion95 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Ian the Reckless
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
54%synergy
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Frog Butler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Barret Wallace
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
6.0%inclusion10 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-16%synergy
Pack Leader
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Mazzy, Truesword Paladin
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Spirited Companion
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Inventory Management
74%inclusion127 decks172 decks
70%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion126 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Valorous Stance
73%inclusion125 decks172 decks
70%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-42%synergy
Beast Within
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-22%synergy
Generous Gift
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion118 decks172 decks
44%synergy
Single Combat
67%inclusion115 decks172 decks
64%synergy
Megaton's Fate
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
64%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
-34%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-28%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-38%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Harmonize
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Champion's Helm
74%inclusion127 decks172 decks
67%synergy
Fireshrieker
70%inclusion121 decks172 decks
69%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
70%inclusion120 decks172 decks
67%synergy
Explorer's Scope
69%inclusion119 decks172 decks
67%synergy
Junk Jet
69%inclusion118 decks172 decks
67%synergy
Brass Knuckles
66%inclusion114 decks172 decks
65%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
60%inclusion103 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Short Bow
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Cloak
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Chainsaw
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Samurai's Katana
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Idolized
73%inclusion125 decks172 decks
70%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
72%inclusion124 decks172 decks
70%synergy
Vault 101: Birthday Party
72%inclusion123 decks172 decks
70%synergy
Well Rested
69%inclusion118 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Abundant Growth
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Animal Friend
64%inclusion110 decks172 decks
63%synergy
Acquired Mutation
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
60%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Squirrel Nest
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Ethereal Armor
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Overencumbered
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Dog Umbra
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Buried in the Garden
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Forge Anew
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
50%synergy
Buried Ruin
74%inclusion127 decks172 decks
70%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
70%inclusion120 decks172 decks
68%synergy
Junktown
69%inclusion118 decks172 decks
67%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
65%inclusion111 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Temple of the False God
59%inclusion101 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion144 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion137 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
54%inclusion93 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion172 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion172 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion172 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion164 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
89%inclusion153 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Canopy Vista
83%inclusion143 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion142 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion139 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
80%inclusion138 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Cinder Glade
80%inclusion138 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Abandon
80%inclusion137 decks172 decks
69%synergy
Temple of Triumph
78%inclusion135 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Rootbound Crag
78%inclusion134 decks172 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Plenty
77%inclusion133 decks172 decks
65%synergy
Evolving Wilds
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Mossfire Valley
76%inclusion131 decks172 decks
62%synergy
Path of Ancestry
76%inclusion131 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
76%inclusion130 decks172 decks
67%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
75%inclusion129 decks172 decks
59%synergy
Scattered Groves
74%inclusion128 decks172 decks
66%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
72%inclusion124 decks172 decks
51%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
69%inclusion119 decks172 decks
60%synergy
Ash Barrens
69%inclusion118 decks172 decks
63%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Blossoming Sands
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Fortified Village
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Game Trail
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-14%synergy
Rugged Highlands
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-11%synergy