Edgar Markov (Commander) - Budget Optimized Aristocrats

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
Scheming Silvertongue
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lorehold Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stromkirk Captain
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Captivating Vampire
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Cordial Vampire
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Blood Artist
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Twilight Prophet
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Markov Baron
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Vampire Socialite
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Champion of Dusk
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Patron of the Vein
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Bloodghast
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
High-Society Hunter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Rakish Heir
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Strefan, Maurer Progenitor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Drana and Linvala
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Vein Ripper
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Sergeant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Tithe Drinker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Vampires' Vengeance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Flashback
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
24%synergy
New Blood
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tribute
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Withering Curse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
End the Festivities
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Killing Wave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Splinter's Technique
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Herald's Horn
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Door of Destinies
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Gathering Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Rites
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Shared Animosity
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Warleader's Call
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Legion's Landing
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
March of the Canonized
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Announcement
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Intangible Virtue
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Boon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Nomad Outpost
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Voldaren Estate
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Landscape
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Peak
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Luxury Suite
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy