Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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Quandrix Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Germination Practicum
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Growth Curve
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Studious First-Year
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
1%synergy
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Beast Whisperer
66%inclusion127 decks192 decks
57%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
46%inclusion89 decks192 decks
42%synergy
Hardened Scales
52%inclusion99 decks192 decks
41%synergy
The Great Henge
49%inclusion94 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
42%inclusion80 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
45%inclusion86 decks192 decks
38%synergy
The Ozolith
44%inclusion84 decks192 decks
37%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
56%inclusion108 decks192 decks
36%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
43%inclusion83 decks192 decks
36%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
39%inclusion74 decks192 decks
36%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
66%inclusion126 decks192 decks
31%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
56%inclusion107 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion87 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
44%inclusion84 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
39%inclusion74 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Mulldrifter
36%inclusion70 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
36%inclusion69 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion69 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion66 decks192 decks
27%synergy
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Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
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Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion65 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Primordial Sage
33%inclusion63 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Peregrine Drake
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Biophagus
31%inclusion60 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Eternal Witness
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
30%inclusion58 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Ancestral Statue
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion56 decks192 decks
25%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion53 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Apex Devastator
27%inclusion51 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Nulldrifter
26%inclusion50 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
26%inclusion49 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
23%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Zoanthrope
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
21%inclusion41 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Reclamation Sage
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Wandering Archaic
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Tyrant Guard
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Devastator
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
16%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Conduit of Ruin
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Broodlord
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Void Winnower
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Wood Elves
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
12%synergy
It That Betrays
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
-9%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Call
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion28 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-17%synergy
Negate
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Binding
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Trap Essence
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
-18%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
-13%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion52 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
-14%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
-17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
-15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Hull Breach
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
All Is Dust
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
0%synergy
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Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
32%inclusion61 decks192 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion59 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
19%inclusion36 decks192 decks
15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
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Guardian Project
24%inclusion46 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Branching Evolution
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion31 decks184 decks
14%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion27 decks192 decks
13%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion26 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion19 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
-4%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Equilibrium
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion75 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion74 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
37%inclusion71 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion21 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Eye of Ugin
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.2%inclusion10 decks192 decks
5%synergy
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Sol Ring
58%inclusion112 decks192 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion104 decks192 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion14 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-5%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion183 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion182 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion182 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion179 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion160 decks192 decks
35%synergy
Stomping Ground
82%inclusion158 decks192 decks
35%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion147 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion143 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion137 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Ketria Triome
70%inclusion134 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion127 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion121 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Spire Garden
59%inclusion113 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Tropical Island
55%inclusion106 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Taiga
55%inclusion105 decks192 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion105 decks192 decks
26%synergy
Volcanic Island
54%inclusion103 decks192 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion94 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
39%inclusion74 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
-13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion72 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion62 decks192 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion55 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion54 decks192 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion50 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion49 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion44 decks192 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion43 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion39 decks192 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion38 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
-23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Commercial District
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion25 decks192 decks
-14%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
3%synergy
Abundant Countryside
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion23 decks192 decks
4%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
11%inclusion22 decks192 decks
7%synergy
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