Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Optimized Birthing Pod

Animar, Soul of Elements
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Kyle Massa
Jun 24, 2026
Kyle Massa
Were the Original 2011 Commander Precon Decks the Best Ever?
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Radagast of Rhosgobel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
96%synergy
Elvish Mystic
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Ancestral Statue
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Walking Ballista
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Birthing Pod
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Peregrine Drake
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Llanowar Elves
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Eternal Witness
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Beast Whisperer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Wandering Archaic
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Mulldrifter
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
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Transit Mage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Spellskite
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Formidable Speaker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Delighted Halfling
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Empath
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Bloom Tender
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Nulldrifter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Destiny Spinner
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Fauna Shaman
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Haywire Mite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Meteor Golem
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Shrieking Drake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Badgermole Cub
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ainok Survivalist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Simian Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Willbender
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Man-o'-War
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Stratus Dancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Primordial Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Arbor Elf
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Vitality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Incubation Druid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wild Cantor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Reclamation Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
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Chord of Calling
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Veil of Summer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Shared Summons
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Kozilek's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Animus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Momentous Fall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Summoner's Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Titan's Presence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Warping Wail
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hustle // Bustle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
All Is Dust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Season of Gathering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Weird Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Natural Order
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloudstone Curio
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
The Great Henge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Blasting Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Project
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Splinter Twin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Aluren
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ceta Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Industrial Advancement
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Song of the Dryads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Zoetic Cavern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Fault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nesting Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-38%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Island
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ketria Triome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rootbound Crag
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Spire Garden
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gruul Turf
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Copperline Gorge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Commercial District
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Thornspire Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Abundant Countryside
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
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