In 2011, five Precon Commander decks were introduced, with each deck built around an MtG Commander and a specific mechanical theme
Although control is seldom a top tier deck in the format, the three-mana Planeswalker is extremely well positioned right now given the plethora of Cascade decks, which he simply shuts down with his static ability
Animar, Soul of Elements has always been a powerful general that stood the test of time very well
Theres a simple joy to spotting the strange versions of characters you know and love in a different form, with the added bonus of trying to build a deck around them
Incinerate replacing Lightning Bolt was hugely unpopular, as was Abyssal Specter replacing hypnotic Specter
Cards featuring in new archetypes Food is not the only new kid on the block, and a flurry of Modern Horizons 2 cards are seeing play in completely new decks or are revitalizing old archetypes fallen out of favour