Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Upgraded Hydras

Animar, Soul of Elements
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Jun 24, 2026
Kyle Massa
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Steelbane Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Voracious Hydra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Zoanthrope
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Primordial Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Hardened Scales
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Shivan Devastator
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Neverwinter Hydra
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Apocalypse Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Mulldrifter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Warden of the Grove
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Beast Whisperer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The Goose Mother
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Magus Lucea Kane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Managorger Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ancestral Statue
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Deepglow Skate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plaxcaster Frogling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Savageborn Hydra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fathom Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Protean Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Tyrant Guard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Genesis Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vigor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ochre Jelly
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Invigorating Surge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Call
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Fling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Collective Resistance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Cytoshape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burst of Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gaea's Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Bioshift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bite Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Predator's Rapport
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Sheltering Word
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bane's Contingency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Savagery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Growth Curve
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Germination Practicum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Soul Immolation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Study the Classics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shared Roots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Courage in Crisis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Seedcore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bushwhack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Felling Blow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
The Earth Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hunter's Bow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Hydra's Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
All Will Be One
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Level Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Score
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sphere Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Death's Presence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Conclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restless Spire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hostile Desert
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Factory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raging Ravine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cactus Preserve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cavernous Maw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghitu Encampment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dread Statuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frostwalk Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treetop Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lumbering Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crawling Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mobilized District
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stalking Stones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Faceless Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Sol Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-57%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Rockfall Vale
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Spire Garden
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Ketria Triome
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Thornspire Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Abundant Countryside
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hidden Hideout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-35%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Captivating Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Highlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
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