Edgar Markov (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bloodline Recollector
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Captivating Vampire
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Blood Artist
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Cordial Vampire
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
76%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Indulgent Aristocrat
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Stromkirk Captain
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Diabolic Intent
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Seal
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Champion of Dusk
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Malakir Bloodwitch
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Markov Baron
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Falkenrath Pit Fighter
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Twilight Prophet
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Oathsworn Vampire
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Vampire Socialite
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Clavileño, First of the Blessed
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Insolent Neonate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Forerunner of the Legion
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Vein Ripper
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Drana and Linvala
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bloodghast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Gourmand
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Patron of the Vein
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nocturnus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rabid Attack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Burnt Offering
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Despark
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
New Blood
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Splinter's Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Living Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Door of Destinies
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
39%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Warleader's Call
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Impact Tremors
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Shared Animosity
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Three Tree City
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Arid Mesa
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Scrubland
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Plateau
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Plains
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Savai Triome
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Mountain
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Voldaren Estate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Silent Clearing
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-39%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy