Kaalia of the Vast (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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Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Master of Cruelties
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Drana and Linvala
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Lord of the Void
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Balefire Dragon
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Serra's Emissary
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Angel of Despair
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Platinum Angel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sower of Discord
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Angel of Serenity
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Harvester of Souls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirster
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Resplendent Angel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sire of Insanity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Giantfall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
The Spot's Portal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Armageddon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Vindicate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Day of Black Sun
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Tempest
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sneak Attack
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mornsong Aria
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Greed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Debtors' Knell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
True Conviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Search for Dagger
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Savai Triome
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy