Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
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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.
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The Ooze
3.6%inclusion3 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
2.4%inclusion2 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Level Up
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancestral Statue
80%inclusion157 decks196 decks
76%synergy
Beast Whisperer
74%inclusion146 decks196 decks
66%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
63%inclusion123 decks196 decks
56%synergy
Hardened Scales
65%inclusion128 decks196 decks
54%synergy
Peregrine Drake
50%inclusion98 decks196 decks
45%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
51%inclusion100 decks196 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion147 decks196 decks
41%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
44%inclusion87 decks196 decks
40%synergy
Mulldrifter
44%inclusion87 decks196 decks
40%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
46%inclusion91 decks196 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Rhythm of the Wild
58%inclusion114 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion98 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion97 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
48%inclusion94 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
46%inclusion90 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Walking Ballista
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
37%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
42%inclusion83 decks196 decks
39%synergy
The Ozolith
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
51%inclusion100 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
34%inclusion67 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Bloom Tender
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
39%inclusion76 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Spellskite
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
32%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion65 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion65 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion63 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
30%inclusion58 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Empath
30%inclusion58 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
30%inclusion58 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Nulldrifter
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
28%inclusion55 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
28%inclusion55 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Primordial Sage
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Reclamation Sage
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
26%inclusion50 decks196 decks
24%synergy
Fauna Shaman
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Apex Devastator
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Wandering Archaic
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Zoanthrope
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Biophagus
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Shrieking Drake
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Wood Elves
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Formidable Speaker
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
15%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Augur of Autumn
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Haywire Mite
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion75 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion63 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Call
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
-13%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Shared Summons
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Trap Essence
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-19%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Snap
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin's Binding
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
-18%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
-17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
-13%synergy
Neoform
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
-17%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-21%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Weird Harvest
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
36%inclusion71 decks196 decks
32%synergy
The Great Henge
35%inclusion69 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion64 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Power Fist
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Branching Evolution
33%inclusion65 decks196 decks
27%synergy
All Will Be One
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion146 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion118 decks196 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion190 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion184 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Island
91%inclusion178 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion173 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
69%inclusion135 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Stomping Ground
65%inclusion128 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Ketria Triome
59%inclusion116 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion115 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion115 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion109 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion102 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion98 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion97 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion91 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion88 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion85 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
42%inclusion82 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
40%inclusion79 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
36%inclusion70 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
33%inclusion65 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Grove
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
1%synergy
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