Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Kyle Massa
Jun 24, 2026
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Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ancestral Statue
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
83%synergy
Beast Whisperer
64%inclusion90 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Primordial Sage
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Peregrine Drake
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Mulldrifter
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Llanowar Elves
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Empath
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Hardened Scales
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Walking Ballista
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Reclamation Sage
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Eternal Witness
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Nulldrifter
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Fauna Shaman
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Willbender
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Stratus Dancer
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Meteor Golem
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Shrieking Drake
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Ainok Survivalist
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Wood Elves
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Iron Myr
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Copper Myr
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Den Protector
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Zoanthrope
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Augur of Autumn
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Haywire Mite
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Apex Devastator
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Wild Cantor
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Genesis Hydra
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Voidmage Apprentice
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Vesuvan Shapeshifter
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Farhaven Elf
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Alloy Myr
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Brine Elemental
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Destiny Spinner
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Icefeather Aven
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Skyscanner
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Negate
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Call
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Shared Summons
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-20%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Signal the Clans
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Autumn's Veil
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Trap Essence
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Rebuild
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Neoform
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
-29%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-21%synergy
Weird Harvest
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-24%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Growth Curve
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Trail of Mystery
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Secret Plans
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Equilibrium
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Zoetic Cavern
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Forge of Heroes
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
-21%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion140 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion140 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion139 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion126 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Grove
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Gruul Turf
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Rugged Highlands
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-32%synergy
Game Trail
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-37%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Copperline Gorge
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-25%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Sodden Verdure
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-37%synergy
Ketria Triome
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-33%synergy