Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Core X Spells

Kyle Massa
Jun 24, 2026
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hydroid Krasis
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Zoanthrope
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Hardened Scales
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Magus Lucea Kane
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Branching Evolution
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
The Earth Crystal
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Garruk's Uprising
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Inspiring Call
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Beast Whisperer
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Shivan Devastator
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Sporocyst
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Goose Mother
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Voracious Hydra
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Biophagus
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Primordial Hydra
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Broodlord
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Mawloc
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Tervigon
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Hungering Hydra
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Aberrant
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Managorger Hydra
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Ouroboroid
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Apocalypse Hydra
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Nexos
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Tyrant Guard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Exocrine
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Tyranid Prime
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Primordial Sage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Protean Hydra
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Termagant Swarm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Nulldrifter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Eshki, Temur's Roar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Broodguard Elite
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Hooded Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Endless One
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Invigorating Surge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Trap Essence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Harrow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Starstorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Temur Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ram Through
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Binding
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Curve
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wave Goodbye
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Hull Breach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lessons from Life
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Soul Immolation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shared Roots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Visions of Dominance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
The Great Henge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
All Will Be One
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Hydra's Growth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Death's Presence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Level Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline Immersion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Greater Good
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Ruins
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Nesting Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Glade
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Ketria Triome
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Game Trail
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Gruul Turf
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Abandon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Spire Garden
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-22%synergy