Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Core Angels

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
Moment of Reckoning
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Silverquill, the Disputant
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
64%synergy
Angel of Despair
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Master of Cruelties
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Angel of Serenity
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Balefire Dragon
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Aegis Angel
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Lord of the Void
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Drana and Linvala
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Serra's Emissary
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Firemane Commando
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Harvester of Souls
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Steel Hellkite
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Karmic Guide
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Demon of Loathing
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Dragon Mage
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Sower of Discord
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Vile Mutilator
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Basandra, Battle Seraph
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Subjugator Angel
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Platinum Angel
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mortify
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Crackling Doom
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Continue?
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Eviction
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Earthquake
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Boots of Speed
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Tempest
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
21%synergy
All-Out Assault
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Court of Grace
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Renewal
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Savai Triome
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Silence
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Landscape
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Tainted Field
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Champions
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Spectator Seating
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Badlands
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy