Edgar Markov (Commander) - Expensive 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
Scheming Silvertongue
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cordial Vampire
90%inclusion327 decks365 decks
79%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
86%inclusion315 decks365 decks
76%synergy
Captivating Vampire
87%inclusion316 decks365 decks
76%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
82%inclusion298 decks365 decks
72%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
79%inclusion290 decks365 decks
67%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
75%inclusion273 decks365 decks
66%synergy
Blood Artist
83%inclusion304 decks365 decks
65%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
74%inclusion270 decks365 decks
65%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
74%inclusion270 decks365 decks
64%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
75%inclusion272 decks365 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
77%inclusion280 decks365 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion256 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
68%inclusion250 decks365 decks
61%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
68%inclusion249 decks365 decks
55%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion246 decks365 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion244 decks365 decks
57%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
66%inclusion242 decks365 decks
59%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
65%inclusion236 decks365 decks
58%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
63%inclusion231 decks365 decks
56%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
61%inclusion222 decks365 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion132 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
-19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
-13%synergy
Necropotence
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
61%inclusion221 decks365 decks
52%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
59%inclusion216 decks365 decks
51%synergy
Markov Baron
57%inclusion209 decks365 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Prophet
54%inclusion197 decks365 decks
47%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
54%inclusion172 decks321 decks
46%synergy
Champion of Dusk
51%inclusion186 decks365 decks
45%synergy
Vampire Socialite
50%inclusion184 decks365 decks
45%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
50%inclusion181 decks365 decks
43%synergy
Viscera Seer
49%inclusion178 decks365 decks
35%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
45%inclusion166 decks365 decks
40%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
42%inclusion155 decks365 decks
34%synergy
Patron of the Vein
38%inclusion139 decks365 decks
33%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
36%inclusion133 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
36%inclusion130 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
36%inclusion130 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Rakish Heir
35%inclusion126 decks365 decks
30%synergy
Roaming Throne
31%inclusion114 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
29%inclusion105 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
29%inclusion100 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
28%inclusion104 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
28%inclusion104 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Vein Ripper
28%inclusion104 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Olivia, Crimson Bride
28%inclusion102 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
28%inclusion101 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
28%inclusion101 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
26%inclusion95 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
26%inclusion95 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
26%inclusion95 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Drana and Linvala
25%inclusion92 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
25%inclusion90 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
24%inclusion89 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
22%inclusion81 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
22%inclusion80 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
22%inclusion79 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
22%inclusion79 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
21%inclusion78 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
21%inclusion67 decks319 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
20%inclusion74 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Bloodghast
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
19%inclusion71 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
16%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
18%inclusion67 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
18%inclusion65 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Blood Seeker
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion193 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion185 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion112 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
26%inclusion95 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion86 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion86 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
21%inclusion76 decks365 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
17%inclusion63 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion44 decks353 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Despark
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Stinging Study
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
-9%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Urge to Feed
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Utter End
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
New Blood
43%inclusion156 decks365 decks
38%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion120 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
33%inclusion120 decks365 decks
29%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
-12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
27%inclusion97 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion67 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Blood Tribute
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
-12%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion27 decks319 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
44%inclusion159 decks365 decks
37%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion122 decks365 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
28%inclusion102 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Banner of Kinship
24%inclusion78 decks319 decks
21%synergy
Door of Destinies
23%inclusion83 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Incubator
22%inclusion80 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Coat of Arms
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion61 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
-23%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
-24%synergy
Gathering Stone
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion157 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Shared Animosity
43%inclusion157 decks365 decks
36%synergy
Exquisite Blood
42%inclusion155 decks365 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion115 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion106 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Warleader's Call
27%inclusion100 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Legion's Landing
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion93 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
21%inclusion75 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion67 decks365 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion60 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Cover of Darkness
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion45 decks353 decks
7%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
13%inclusion35 decks276 decks
10%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
48%inclusion176 decks365 decks
42%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
20%inclusion74 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.5%inclusion14 decks214 decks
-3%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion214 decks365 decks
45%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion184 decks355 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
51%inclusion187 decks365 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion133 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion126 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion58 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion29 decks276 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
-13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion333 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion290 decks365 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion119 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion116 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion103 decks353 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion102 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion96 decks365 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion63 decks365 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion58 decks365 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion349 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion345 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion331 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion322 decks365 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion314 decks365 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion296 decks365 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion287 decks365 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
74%inclusion270 decks365 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion268 decks365 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion262 decks365 decks
40%synergy
Savai Triome
70%inclusion256 decks365 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion251 decks365 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
68%inclusion248 decks365 decks
58%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion246 decks365 decks
36%synergy
Voldaren Estate
63%inclusion231 decks365 decks
55%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion214 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion198 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion180 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
47%inclusion170 decks365 decks
34%synergy
Badlands
44%inclusion162 decks365 decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion159 decks365 decks
-9%synergy
Plateau
41%inclusion151 decks365 decks
29%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
41%inclusion150 decks365 decks
33%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
39%inclusion143 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion143 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion142 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion131 decks365 decks
-17%synergy
Nomad Outpost
35%inclusion129 decks365 decks
-23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion126 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion105 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion93 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
24%inclusion84 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion80 decks365 decks
-19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion63 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion63 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion62 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion62 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
-21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion54 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
11%synergy