Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Optimized Cascade

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Kyle Massa
Jun 24, 2026
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Samut, Hazoret's Champion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Radagast of Rhosgobel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Beast Whisperer
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Apex Devastator
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Ancestral Statue
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Empath
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Mulldrifter
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Bloom Tender
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Delighted Halfling
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Elvish Mystic
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
38%synergy
The Great Henge
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
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Imperial Recruiter
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Nulldrifter
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Eternal Witness
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Peregrine Drake
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Formidable Speaker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Shrieking Drake
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Eshki, Temur's Roar
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Primordial Sage
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Bane of Progress
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Great Whale
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Wood Elves
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Transit Mage
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Bloodbraid Elf
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Void Winnower
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Fauna Shaman
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Invigorating Surge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Shared Summons
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Octopus Form
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Temur Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Evolution Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Harrow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Band Together
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Prizefight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Run Amok
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Double Major
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ugin's Binding
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Signal the Clans
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Neoform
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-35%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Road of Return
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Spitting Image
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Genesis Wave
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Planar Gate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Temur Ascendancy
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Defense of the Heart
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Elemental Bond
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Steely Resolve
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Song of Creation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mirri's Guile
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Asceticism
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Death's Presence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Seal of Removal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Taiga
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Spire Garden
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
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