Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Budget Optimized +1/+1 Counters

Kyle Massa
Jun 24, 2026
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Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ancestral Statue
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Primordial Sage
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Beast Whisperer
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Peregrine Drake
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Hardened Scales
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Mulldrifter
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Empath
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Zoanthrope
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Nulldrifter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Shrieking Drake
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Broodlord
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Hydra
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Goose Mother
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tender Wildguide
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Aberrant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tyrant Guard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stratus Dancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wood Elves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Transit Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Conduit of Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Meteor Golem
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sister of Silence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Willbender
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Breaker of Armies
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Terastodon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wild Cantor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Farhaven Elf
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Negate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Call
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Auroral Procession
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Autumn's Veil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Gift of the Viper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Shared Summons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trap Essence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Whoosh!
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Weird Harvest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Growth Curve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Primal Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Primal Surge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Explore
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Celestial Reunion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Temur Ascendancy
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Branching Evolution
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Path of Discovery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Immersion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Equilibrium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elemental Bond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Shielding Plax
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Restless Spire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pictures of Spider-Man
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Cinder Glade
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rockfall Vale
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Game Trail
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Mystery
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Abandon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thornwood Falls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-35%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Rugged Highlands
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Copperline Gorge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Command Bridge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-36%synergy