Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget Core

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pursue the Past
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill, the Disputant
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Potioner's Trove
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aegis Angel
51%inclusion123 decks242 decks
49%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
46%inclusion112 decks242 decks
42%synergy
Angel of Despair
47%inclusion113 decks242 decks
42%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
43%inclusion103 decks242 decks
41%synergy
Demon of Loathing
42%inclusion101 decks242 decks
40%synergy
Steel Hellkite
39%inclusion95 decks242 decks
37%synergy
Dragon Mage
38%inclusion92 decks242 decks
37%synergy
Angel of Serenity
39%inclusion94 decks242 decks
35%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
38%inclusion92 decks242 decks
34%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
36%inclusion86 decks242 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion120 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Mortify
48%inclusion117 decks242 decks
33%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
40%inclusion98 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
40%inclusion96 decks242 decks
32%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion96 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Read the Bones
37%inclusion90 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
35%inclusion84 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Crackling Doom
33%inclusion80 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
33%inclusion79 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
32%inclusion77 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Piru, the Volatile
30%inclusion73 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Serra's Guardian
30%inclusion72 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
29%inclusion70 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Arbiter of Woe
29%inclusion55 decks191 decks
28%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
29%inclusion69 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Vile Mutilator
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
28%inclusion67 decks242 decks
26%synergy
Harvester of Souls
28%inclusion67 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Karmic Guide
26%inclusion63 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Goremand
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Bogardan Hellkite
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
23%inclusion56 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Finality
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Subjugator Angel
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
21%inclusion51 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Master of Cruelties
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
18%inclusion43 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Oros, the Avenger
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Serra Angel
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Rapacious Dragon
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Sorrows
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Angel
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Crabomination
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Twinmaw Stormbrood
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Dragon
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Angel
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Demanding Dragon
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Resolute Archangel
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Riling Dawnbreaker
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Shrieker
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Black Dragon
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Red Dragon
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
29%inclusion70 decks242 decks
-18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
-37%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion53 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Gods Willing
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Murder
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
-3%synergy
Magmaquake
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Thunder
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Divine Resilience
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Bathe in Light
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Doom Blade
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
-3%synergy
Master Warcraft
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
-22%synergy
Angelic Intervention
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Breathe Your Last
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
-11%synergy
Demand Answers
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Congregate
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Siege Smash
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion64 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Unburial Rites
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Painful Truths
25%inclusion61 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion58 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Syphon Mind
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Earthquake
20%inclusion49 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Ambition's Cost
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
-29%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Diresight
6.0%inclusion14 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion59 decks242 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion49 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Boots of Speed
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Armillary Sphere
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Horn of the Mark
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Warstorm Surge
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Reunion
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Firja's Retribution
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Soul Snare
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Initiative
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Duty
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Tempest
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion68 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
-16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
-8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion191 decks242 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion167 decks242 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion126 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion113 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion109 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion106 decks242 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion74 decks242 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
21%inclusion52 decks242 decks
-19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Mardu Banner
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
-25%synergy
Savai Crystal
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Boros Locket
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Locket
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion242 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion242 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion241 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion191 decks242 decks
-13%synergy
Nomad Outpost
61%inclusion147 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion131 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion105 decks242 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
38%inclusion91 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Scoured Barrens
38%inclusion91 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
36%inclusion87 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Shattered Landscape
33%inclusion81 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion80 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion76 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion74 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion73 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion71 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion71 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion65 decks242 decks
-25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion63 decks242 decks
-11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion53 decks242 decks
-19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion52 decks242 decks
-18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
-33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
19%inclusion46 decks242 decks
-33%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
17%inclusion41 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Akoum Refuge
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Asylum
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
-20%synergy
Canyon Slough
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Mire
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
-4%synergy