Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Lifegain

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
My Precious
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Turbulent Moor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Relic Retriever
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
69%inclusion112 decks162 decks
61%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
68%inclusion110 decks162 decks
60%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
63%inclusion102 decks162 decks
60%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
73%inclusion119 decks162 decks
60%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
64%inclusion103 decks162 decks
57%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
55%inclusion89 decks162 decks
54%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion111 decks162 decks
51%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
50%inclusion81 decks162 decks
47%synergy
Archangel of Thune
45%inclusion73 decks162 decks
44%synergy
Resplendent Angel
43%inclusion69 decks162 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion108 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion94 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion84 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion79 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Drana and Linvala
45%inclusion73 decks162 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion69 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
36%synergy
Serra's Emissary
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Firemane Commando
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Master of Cruelties
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
33%inclusion53 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Despair
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Bishop of Wings
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Angel of Vitality
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Exemplar of Light
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Lord of the Void
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Angel of Destiny
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Balefire Dragon
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Herald of War
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Platinum Angel
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Serenity
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Book of Exalted Deeds
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
12%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Accord
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Windcrag Siege
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Tempest
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Firja's Retribution
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
13%synergy
All-Out Assault
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Cleric Class
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seraph Sanctuary
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
39%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion64 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion150 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion127 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion156 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion153 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion149 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion144 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion83 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion76 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Savai Triome
46%inclusion74 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion74 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Nomad Outpost
45%inclusion73 decks162 decks
-13%synergy
Blood Crypt
44%inclusion71 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
-19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion54 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion53 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
-21%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
-13%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion40 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
-16%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Landscape
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-24%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
-4%synergy