Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Budget Core

Background image for The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wildvine Pummeler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Primordial Sage
60%inclusion125 decks210 decks
57%synergy
Ancestral Statue
60%inclusion126 decks210 decks
56%synergy
Peregrine Drake
55%inclusion115 decks210 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion111 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Meteor Golem
42%inclusion89 decks210 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
42%inclusion89 decks210 decks
38%synergy
Garruk's Horde
35%inclusion74 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
42%inclusion89 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Walrus
34%inclusion71 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Cloud of Faeries
39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Beast Whisperer
38%inclusion80 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Copper Myr
34%inclusion71 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion70 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Stratus Dancer
32%inclusion68 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Iron Myr
32%inclusion68 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Impact Tremors
32%inclusion67 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Palladium Myr
31%inclusion66 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Artisan of Kozilek
31%inclusion66 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Alloy Myr
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Skyscanner
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Steel Hellkite
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Scuttlemutt
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Willbender
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Ainok Survivalist
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion59 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Den Protector
28%inclusion59 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Thought Monitor
28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Opaline Unicorn
28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Vesuvan Shapeshifter
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Nantuko Vigilante
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Icefeather Aven
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Circuit Mender
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Duplicant
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Myr Kinsmith
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Mulldrifter
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Brine Elemental
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Clockwork Fox
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Transplant Theorist
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Hooded Hydra
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Farhaven Elf
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Cradle Clearcutter
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Scrapyard Recombiner
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Ruin Grinder
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Ixidron
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Kheru Spellsnatcher
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Thousand Winds
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Masticore
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Hurkyl's Recall
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Rebuild
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
-18%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-27%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
-22%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Trap Essence
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Invigorating Surge
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Call
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Temur Charm
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Consuming Tide
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Temporal Fissure
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
-20%synergy
Reduce to Dreams
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
-19%synergy
Farseek
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-38%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Explore
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirrorworks
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Panoptic Projektor
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Warstorm Surge
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Rising of the Day
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Secret Plans
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Trail of Mystery
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Future Sight
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Bitter Reunion
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Equilibrium
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Threats Around Every Corner
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Primal Empathy
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
They Came from the Pipes
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion80 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Zoetic Cavern
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
40%inclusion84 decks210 decks
-43%synergy
Arcane Signet
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
-36%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Signet
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion209 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion209 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion208 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion163 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
73%inclusion153 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion134 decks210 decks
36%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
55%inclusion115 decks210 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion105 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion92 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion91 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Gruul Turf
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Mystery
40%inclusion84 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Abandon
39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion74 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
35%inclusion74 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Highlands
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Ash Barrens
28%inclusion59 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Cinder Glade
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Blighted Woodland
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Brokers Hideout
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
-20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
-27%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
-28%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-29%synergy
Flooded Grove
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Naya Panorama
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Bant Panorama
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Jund Panorama
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Grixis Panorama
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-19%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
1%synergy