Gonti, Canny Acquisitor (Commander) - Control

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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Bilbo, Thief in the Night
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bilbo, Luckwearer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Studious First-Year
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grave Researcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Changing Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Slither Blade
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
79%synergy
Thief of Sanity
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Heartless Conscription
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Felix Five-Boots
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Thieving Varmint
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Villainous Wealth
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Three Visits
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Changeling Outcast
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Baleful Strix
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Kodama's Reach
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Savvy Trader
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Invisible Stalker
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Trygon Predator
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Hostage Taker
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Grim Hireling
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Shoreline Looter
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Agent of Treachery
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Cephalid Facetaker
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Suspicious Stowaway
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Gudul Lurker
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Nightveil Specter
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Tormented Soul
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Tower Winder
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Siphon Insight
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Putrefy
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Abrupt Decay
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Memory Lapse
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Swift Demise
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Plasm Capture
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Desertion
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Memory Plunder
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Predators' Hour
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Heist
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Bribery
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Dream Harvest
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Extract Brain
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Stolen Goods
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Knowledge Exploitation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Blatant Thievery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Open the Way
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Acquire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Lantern of Insight
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Wand
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Fishing Gear
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mind's Dilation
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Court of Locthwain
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Nature's Will
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Rogue Class
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Exploration
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Bear Umbra
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Druids' Repository
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Field of Dreams
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Island
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Breeding Pool
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Zagoth Triome
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Opulent Palace
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Twilight Mire
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Darkslick Shores
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Overflowing Basin
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Viridescent Bog
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy