Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Optimized Hydras

Animar, Soul of Elements
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Jun 24, 2026
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Steelbane Hydra
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Shivan Devastator
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Hardened Scales
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Genesis Hydra
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Ancestral Statue
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
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Voracious Hydra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Apocalypse Hydra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Savageborn Hydra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Spellskite
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Primordial Hydra
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Peregrine Drake
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Studious First-Year
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Primordial Sage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Wistfulness
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Great Forest Druid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloom Tender
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Zoanthrope
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Hungering Hydra
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Magus Lucea Kane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Mulldrifter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Goobbue Gardener
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Starwinder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Drix Fatemaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Broodguard Elite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ouroboroid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Fling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Call
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Temur Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Dispute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Planar Genesis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Collective Resistance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Shared Summons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unwind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Triumph of the Hordes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Wave Goodbye
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hull Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Neoform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Body of Research
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Dolmen Gate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
All Will Be One
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Level Up
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Score
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Loading Zone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Reunion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Emblem of the Warmind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fervor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Communal Brewing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Witness Protection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Defense of the Heart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-32%synergy
Arcane Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-55%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Cinder Glade
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Game Trail
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Rockfall Vale
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Stomping Ground
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Sodden Verdure
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Taiga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Ketria Triome
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-24%synergy
Rugged Highlands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thornspire Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
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