Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Expensive 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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Seminar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Humble Defector
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
75%synergy
Role Reversal
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
68%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
69%inclusion80 decks116 decks
66%synergy
Nine Lives
67%inclusion78 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Bazaar Trader
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Hithlain Rope
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
63%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
62%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
62%synergy
Akroan Horse
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
56%synergy
Paradox Haze
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
55%synergy
Gilded Drake
57%inclusion66 decks116 decks
56%synergy
Puca's Mischief
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
53%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
55%inclusion53 decks97 decks
53%synergy
Shifting Grift
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Steel Golem
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
42%synergy
Coveted Falcon
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Rust Elemental
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Cadets
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Grid Monitor
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
The Second Doctor
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Windborn Muse
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Cinder Giant
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
19%synergy
The Locust God
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Daring Thief
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Body of Knowledge
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Spawnbroker
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Clever Impersonator
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
The Council of Four
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Wall of Denial
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Flumph
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Soulless Jailer
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Loxodon Peacekeeper
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
-20%synergy
Wrong Turn
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Sudden Substitution
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Brand
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Reins of Power
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Borders
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Everybody Lives!
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Oblation
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Harmless Offering
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Fractured Identity
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Cultural Exchange
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Donate
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Political Trickery
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Legerdemain
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Modify Memory
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Scrambleverse
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Switcheroo
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Leave // Chance
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Minds Aglow
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Warp World
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Crown of Doom
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Jinxed Idol
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Jinxed Choker
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Venser's Journal
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Recording
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Ring
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Jinxed Ring
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Knowledge Pool
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Contested Game Ball
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Avarice Totem
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Meekstone
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Temple Bell
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Statecraft
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Aggressive Mining
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Transcendence
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Solitary Confinement
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Opulence
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Moderation
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Mirrormade
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Grasp of Fate
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of Safety
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Thought Lash
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Island Sanctuary
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Share the Spoils
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Form of the Dragon
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Mana Flare
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Light
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Oblivion Ring
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Detention Sphere
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Wild Research
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Delaying Shield
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Smoke
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Possibility Storm
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Solemnity
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Oath of Lieges
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Exchange of Words
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Hive Mind
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Custody Battle
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Wild Evocation
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Homeward Path
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Maze of Ith
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Kher Keep
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Contested War Zone
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion99 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion90 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion66 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Pentad Prism
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion113 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Island
95%inclusion110 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion109 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion108 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
82%inclusion95 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion93 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion91 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion91 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion80 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion80 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion78 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Tundra
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Plateau
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Volcanic Island
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Rainbow Vale
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
-20%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Perilous Landscape
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
3%synergy