Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Budget

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
1.9%inclusion3 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
1.9%inclusion3 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Level Up
1.3%inclusion2 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
1.3%inclusion2 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Utrom Scientists
0.7%inclusion1 decks147 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancestral Statue
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.17K decks
47%synergy
Primordial Sage
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.17K decks
45%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
45%inclusion983 decks2.17K decks
41%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
47%inclusion1.02K decks2.17K decks
40%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
46%inclusion989 decks2.17K decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion983 decks2.17K decks
37%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion958 decks2.17K decks
37%synergy
Beast Whisperer
46%inclusion1K decks2.17K decks
37%synergy
Peregrine Drake
41%inclusion894 decks2.17K decks
36%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
38%inclusion814 decks2.17K decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
39%inclusion851 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
38%inclusion819 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Mulldrifter
36%inclusion786 decks2.17K decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion777 decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion771 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
35%inclusion757 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion706 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Hardened Scales
31%inclusion679 decks2.17K decks
20%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
29%inclusion621 decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion617 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Reclamation Sage
28%inclusion605 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Meteor Golem
26%inclusion571 decks2.17K decks
25%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
25%inclusion544 decks2.17K decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion539 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Fierce Empath
24%inclusion522 decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
24%inclusion519 decks2.17K decks
18%synergy
Stratus Dancer
22%inclusion487 decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
22%inclusion467 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
21%inclusion452 decks2.17K decks
18%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
21%inclusion446 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Den Protector
20%inclusion440 decks2.17K decks
20%synergy
Willbender
20%inclusion439 decks2.17K decks
20%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion438 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Ainok Survivalist
20%inclusion435 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
20%inclusion426 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Copper Myr
19%inclusion420 decks2.17K decks
18%synergy
Zoanthrope
19%inclusion415 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Iron Myr
18%inclusion382 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Vesuvan Shapeshifter
17%inclusion378 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
17%inclusion368 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Nantuko Vigilante
17%inclusion360 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Hooded Hydra
16%inclusion357 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Farhaven Elf
16%inclusion356 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Palladium Myr
16%inclusion352 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Alloy Myr
16%inclusion352 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Garruk's Horde
16%inclusion348 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Brine Elemental
16%inclusion343 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
16%inclusion342 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion341 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
15%inclusion335 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Icefeather Aven
15%inclusion332 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion319 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Bronze Walrus
15%inclusion317 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Kheru Spellsnatcher
15%inclusion317 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Desolation Twin
14%inclusion313 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
14%inclusion178 decks1.25K decks
-5%synergy
Wood Elves
14%inclusion307 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
14%inclusion302 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Nulldrifter
14%inclusion287 decks2.09K decks
11%synergy
Steel Hellkite
14%inclusion296 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
13%inclusion289 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Ixidron
13%inclusion281 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
13%inclusion280 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
12%inclusion271 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
12%inclusion269 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Thousand Winds
12%inclusion263 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Voidmage Apprentice
12%inclusion263 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
12%inclusion263 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Broodlord
12%inclusion262 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Chromeshell Crab
12%inclusion260 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Negate
28%inclusion602 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion524 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
18%inclusion381 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion380 decks2.17K decks
-14%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion352 decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Call
15%inclusion318 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion309 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion267 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Gift
12%inclusion260 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
11%inclusion241 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion235 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Trap Essence
11%inclusion229 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
9.0%inclusion196 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Rebuild
8.6%inclusion186 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion180 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
8.2%inclusion178 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.3%inclusion137 decks2.17K decks
-13%synergy
Shared Summons
5.9%inclusion127 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Temur Charm
5.7%inclusion124 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Harrow
5.7%inclusion123 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion525 decks2.17K decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion506 decks2.17K decks
-24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion332 decks2.17K decks
-18%synergy
Consuming Tide
10%inclusion227 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Decimate
9.2%inclusion200 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
9.2%inclusion200 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Explore
8.4%inclusion182 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.7%inclusion168 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.7%inclusion167 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Temporal Fissure
7.2%inclusion156 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.17K decks
-28%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.4%inclusion130 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Reduce to Dreams
6.3%inclusion137 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion136 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Neoform
5.9%inclusion127 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
13%inclusion292 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion255 decks2.17K decks
-13%synergy
Panoptic Projektor
7.0%inclusion152 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.9%inclusion129 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
27%inclusion593 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
24%inclusion510 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion385 decks2.17K decks
11%synergy
Warstorm Surge
17%inclusion366 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion291 decks2.17K decks
12%synergy
Secret Plans
13%inclusion290 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Trail of Mystery
13%inclusion283 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
12%inclusion262 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Branching Evolution
10%inclusion213 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Equilibrium
9.1%inclusion198 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.4%inclusion183 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.6%inclusion164 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Future Sight
7.3%inclusion159 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Efficient Construction
7.1%inclusion153 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.7%inclusion145 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Threats Around Every Corner
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
They Came from the Pipes
6.2%inclusion110 decks1.78K decks
6%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
5.9%inclusion129 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.9%inclusion128 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
5.6%inclusion121 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
5.5%inclusion120 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.1%inclusion111 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.0%inclusion109 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
8.9%inclusion192 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.7%inclusion124 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion637 decks2.17K decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion386 decks2.17K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion238 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion218 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.8%inclusion191 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Zoetic Cavern
7.5%inclusion162 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.3%inclusion158 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
6.3%inclusion137 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
61%inclusion1.32K decks2.17K decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion1.13K decks2.17K decks
-20%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion417 decks2.17K decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
15%inclusion315 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion306 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion273 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.6%inclusion164 decks2.17K decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion150 decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion143 decks2.17K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.1%inclusion132 decks2.17K decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion111 decks2.17K decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion2.16K decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion2.15K decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion2.14K decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.78K decks2.17K decks
-9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
69%inclusion1.49K decks2.17K decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion1.21K decks2.17K decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion1.12K decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion935 decks2.17K decks
26%synergy
Temple of Mystery
37%inclusion808 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion798 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
35%inclusion750 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Abandon
34%inclusion734 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Gruul Turf
31%inclusion668 decks2.17K decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion650 decks2.17K decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion630 decks2.17K decks
15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion628 decks2.17K decks
-13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion614 decks2.17K decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
28%inclusion607 decks2.17K decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion584 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
26%inclusion574 decks2.17K decks
22%synergy
Rugged Highlands
26%inclusion563 decks2.17K decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion511 decks2.03K decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion542 decks2.17K decks
-15%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion507 decks2.17K decks
-8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion470 decks2.17K decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
21%inclusion466 decks2.17K decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion402 decks2.17K decks
8%synergy
Game Trail
16%inclusion346 decks2.17K decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion308 decks2.17K decks
-12%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion299 decks2.17K decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion292 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion247 decks2.17K decks
-16%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion239 decks2.17K decks
-20%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion233 decks2.17K decks
1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion209 decks2.17K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.4%inclusion203 decks2.17K decks
0%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
8.7%inclusion188 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.6%inclusion186 decks2.17K decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.6%inclusion186 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.8%inclusion170 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
6.7%inclusion146 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion143 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.17K decks
6%synergy
Thriving Grove
6.5%inclusion142 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.3%inclusion137 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.3%inclusion137 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
6.3%inclusion137 decks2.17K decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
6.0%inclusion131 decks2.17K decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
5.6%inclusion121 decks2.17K decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
5.4%inclusion117 decks2.17K decks
-4%synergy