Maralen, Fae Ascendant (Commander) - Budget Elves

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
Melancholic Poet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Titan's Grave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Paradox Gardens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Scarblade's Malice
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
60%synergy
Morcant's Loyalist
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
59%synergy
Glamermite
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
56%synergy
Eclipsed Elf
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
54%synergy
Dawn's Light Archer
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
54%synergy
Dawnhand Eulogist
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Virulent Emissary
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
52%synergy
Lys Alana Dignitary
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
50%synergy
Unforgiving Aim
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Llanowar Elves
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Champions of the Perfect
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Morcant's Eyes
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Glamer Gifter
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Moon-Vigil Adherents
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
45%synergy
Trystan's Command
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Lys Alana Informant
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Moonglove Extractor
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Stoic Grove-Guide
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Safewright Cavalry
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Chomping Changeling
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Reclamation Sage
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
39%synergy
High Perfect Morcant
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Elvish Archdruid
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Selfless Safewright
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Dream Seizer
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Nightmare Sower
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Imperious Perfect
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Vinebred Brawler
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Mischievous Sneakling
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Lathril, Blade of the Elves
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Illusion Spinners
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Dwynen's Elite
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Scarblade Scout
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Gloom Ripper
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Iron-Shield Elf
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Graveshifter
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Mystic
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Creakwood Safewright
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Mutable Explorer
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Trystan, Callous Cultivator
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Priest of Titania
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Farhaven Elf
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Formidable Speaker
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Omni-Changeling
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Lys Alana Huntmaster
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Druid of the Cowl
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Regrower
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Diviner
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Visionary
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Urborg Elf
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Formation
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Springbloom Druid
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Duelist
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Druid
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Thornweald Archer
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Harmonized Crescendo
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Unbury
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Run Away Together
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Blossoming Defense
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Faebloom Trick
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Wild Unraveling
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Tilling
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Spell Stutter
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Blight Rot
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Spell Snare
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtweft Charge
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Dose of Dawnglow
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Identity
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Nameless Inversion
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Swat Away
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Requiting Hex
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Refute
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Fencing
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Eyeblight's Ending
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Peppersmoke
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sultai Charm
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Elven Ambush
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-31%synergy
Beast Within
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-22%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Summons
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Violet Pall
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Convolute
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Rime Chill
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Bloodline Bidding
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Dream Harvest
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-19%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-16%synergy
Assert Perfection
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Distant Melody
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Perfect Intimidation
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Cleansing
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Villainous Wealth
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-34%synergy
Auntie's Sentence
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Harmonize
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Reunion
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Overrun
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Lie in Wait
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Bounty of Skemfar
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Into the Fae Court
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Chart a Course
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Promenade
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Return Upon the Tide
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Bushwhack
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Darkness Descends
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dawn-Blessed Pennant
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Gathering Stone
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Rimefire Torque
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Barbed Bloodletter
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Blossombind
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Fists
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Mornsong Aria
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Noggle the Mind
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Lofty Dreams
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Prowess of the Fair
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Pride of the Perfect
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Abundant Growth
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Feywild Visitor
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Presence of Gond
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Harald Unites the Elves
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Flourishing Defenses
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Parade
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar Kell
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Alchemist's Refuge
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Conclave
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
-35%synergy
Firdoch Core
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Signet
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
-35%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Sultai Banner
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Progenitor's Icon
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Simic Locket
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
-26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
-20%synergy
Jungle Hollow
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Opulent Palace
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
-22%synergy
Thornwood Falls
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
-23%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malady
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-22%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-19%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Uncharted Haven
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Wood
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Skemfar Elderhall
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Mutant Town
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Isle
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy