Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Core Aggro

Animar, Soul of Elements
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Alex Wicker
May 28, 2026
Alex Wicker
Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
This week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
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Improvisation Capstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Beast Whisperer
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Hardened Scales
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Branching Evolution
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Temur Ascendancy
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mulldrifter
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Primordial Sage
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ancestral Statue
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Reclamation Sage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Apex Devastator
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
The Goose Mother
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Peregrine Drake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Empath
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wood Elves
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Magus Lucea Kane
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Devastator
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Hungering Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Zoanthrope
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sporocyst
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Nulldrifter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Voracious Hydra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Primordial Hydra
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Acidic Slime
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Genesis Hydra
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Farhaven Elf
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Tyrant Guard
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Silver Myr
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vigor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Palladium Myr
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Strength of Will
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Starstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Plasm Capture
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Temur Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Invigorating Surge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Nature
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Binding
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Decimate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Hull Breach
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Explore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Become the Avalanche
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Power Fist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Hadana's Climb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Death's Presence
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
All Will Be One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Asceticism
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Master Chef
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Triple Triad
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Roar of Endless Song
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Rockfall Vale
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Abandon
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Opal Palace
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Game Trail
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Steam Vents
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Countryside
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Breeding Pool
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-37%synergy
Spire Garden
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Highlands
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
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