Animar, Soul of Elements (Commander) - Budget

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
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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Tam, Mindful First-Year
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Sunderflock
4.7%inclusion11 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
3.5%inclusion8 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
3.5%inclusion8 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
2.6%inclusion6 decks229 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancestral Statue
51%inclusion1.10K decks2.14K decks
47%synergy
Primordial Sage
48%inclusion1.03K decks2.14K decks
46%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
45%inclusion970 decks2.14K decks
41%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
46%inclusion983 decks2.14K decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion998 decks2.14K decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion952 decks2.14K decks
38%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
45%inclusion973 decks2.14K decks
38%synergy
Beast Whisperer
46%inclusion992 decks2.14K decks
37%synergy
Peregrine Drake
42%inclusion895 decks2.14K decks
37%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
37%inclusion798 decks2.14K decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
38%inclusion824 decks2.14K decks
-4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
37%inclusion784 decks2.14K decks
10%synergy
Mulldrifter
36%inclusion761 decks2.14K decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion753 decks2.14K decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
35%inclusion747 decks2.14K decks
20%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
35%inclusion741 decks2.14K decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion691 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Hardened Scales
32%inclusion680 decks2.14K decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion609 decks2.14K decks
-4%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
28%inclusion599 decks2.14K decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Reclamation Sage
28%inclusion590 decks2.14K decks
23%synergy
Meteor Golem
27%inclusion589 decks2.14K decks
26%synergy
Beastcaller Savant
25%inclusion535 decks2.14K decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion528 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
24%inclusion523 decks2.14K decks
19%synergy
Fierce Empath
23%inclusion496 decks2.14K decks
20%synergy
Stratus Dancer
23%inclusion482 decks2.14K decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
21%inclusion449 decks2.14K decks
20%synergy
Den Protector
20%inclusion438 decks2.14K decks
20%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
20%inclusion437 decks2.14K decks
14%synergy
Copper Myr
20%inclusion436 decks2.14K decks
19%synergy
Willbender
20%inclusion435 decks2.14K decks
20%synergy
Ainok Survivalist
20%inclusion431 decks2.14K decks
20%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
20%inclusion428 decks2.14K decks
17%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
20%inclusion419 decks2.14K decks
10%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
19%inclusion417 decks2.14K decks
14%synergy
Zoanthrope
19%inclusion415 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Iron Myr
18%inclusion396 decks2.14K decks
18%synergy
Palladium Myr
18%inclusion378 decks2.14K decks
17%synergy
Vesuvan Shapeshifter
18%inclusion377 decks2.14K decks
17%synergy
Alloy Myr
17%inclusion370 decks2.14K decks
17%synergy
Garruk's Horde
17%inclusion367 decks2.14K decks
17%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
17%inclusion362 decks2.14K decks
11%synergy
Nantuko Vigilante
17%inclusion360 decks2.14K decks
16%synergy
Hooded Hydra
17%inclusion360 decks2.14K decks
16%synergy
Farhaven Elf
17%inclusion359 decks2.14K decks
15%synergy
Bronze Walrus
16%inclusion351 decks2.14K decks
16%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
16%inclusion350 decks2.14K decks
14%synergy
Brine Elemental
16%inclusion340 decks2.14K decks
16%synergy
Icefeather Aven
15%inclusion331 decks2.14K decks
15%synergy
Steel Hellkite
15%inclusion318 decks2.14K decks
10%synergy
Desolation Twin
15%inclusion318 decks2.14K decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion317 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Kheru Spellsnatcher
15%inclusion317 decks2.14K decks
14%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
15%inclusion317 decks2.14K decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion304 decks2.14K decks
-2%synergy
Wood Elves
14%inclusion297 decks2.14K decks
11%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
14%inclusion296 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
14%inclusion293 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Nulldrifter
14%inclusion267 decks1.98K decks
11%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
13%inclusion154 decks1.14K decks
-6%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion287 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Ixidron
13%inclusion285 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
13%inclusion283 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Pathrazer of Ulamog
13%inclusion276 decks2.14K decks
12%synergy
Skyscanner
13%inclusion274 decks2.14K decks
12%synergy
Duplicant
13%inclusion273 decks2.14K decks
11%synergy
Scuttlemutt
13%inclusion271 decks2.14K decks
12%synergy
Broodlord
13%inclusion269 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Ulamog's Crusher
13%inclusion268 decks2.14K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Negate
27%inclusion583 decks2.14K decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion518 decks2.14K decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion375 decks2.14K decks
-14%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion365 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion356 decks2.14K decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Call
15%inclusion324 decks2.14K decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion286 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion266 decks2.14K decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Gift
12%inclusion266 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
12%inclusion249 decks2.14K decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion228 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Trap Essence
11%inclusion227 decks2.14K decks
9%synergy
Rebuild
10%inclusion210 decks2.14K decks
10%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
10%inclusion204 decks2.14K decks
9%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
9.2%inclusion198 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.4%inclusion180 decks2.14K decks
-4%synergy
Temur Charm
6.0%inclusion128 decks2.14K decks
2%synergy
Harrow
5.9%inclusion127 decks2.14K decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.9%inclusion126 decks2.14K decks
-13%synergy
Shared Summons
5.7%inclusion122 decks2.14K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion512 decks2.14K decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion502 decks2.14K decks
-24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion325 decks2.14K decks
-19%synergy
Consuming Tide
11%inclusion245 decks2.14K decks
10%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
10%inclusion204 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Decimate
9.3%inclusion199 decks2.14K decks
5%synergy
Explore
8.5%inclusion181 decks2.14K decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Fissure
8.1%inclusion174 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.8%inclusion167 decks2.14K decks
5%synergy
Reduce to Dreams
7.4%inclusion158 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.3%inclusion157 decks2.14K decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.7%inclusion144 decks2.14K decks
-28%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
6.4%inclusion137 decks2.14K decks
-1%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.2%inclusion118 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Neoform
5.8%inclusion125 decks2.14K decks
1%synergy
Hull Breach
5.1%inclusion110 decks2.14K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
14%inclusion296 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion237 decks2.14K decks
-14%synergy
Panoptic Projektor
7.3%inclusion157 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.2%inclusion155 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
28%inclusion592 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
23%inclusion485 decks2.14K decks
-5%synergy
Impact Tremors
19%inclusion405 decks2.14K decks
12%synergy
Warstorm Surge
18%inclusion394 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion289 decks2.14K decks
12%synergy
Secret Plans
13%inclusion288 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Trail of Mystery
13%inclusion282 decks2.14K decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
12%inclusion259 decks2.14K decks
9%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion207 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
9.5%inclusion203 decks2.14K decks
4%synergy
Equilibrium
9.0%inclusion193 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Future Sight
8.5%inclusion182 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
8.1%inclusion174 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Primal Empathy
8.0%inclusion172 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Bitter Reunion
7.0%inclusion151 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Threats Around Every Corner
6.4%inclusion106 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.14K decks
-4%synergy
They Came from the Pipes
6.2%inclusion104 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
6.2%inclusion132 decks2.14K decks
3%synergy
Ugin's Mastery
5.6%inclusion119 decks2.14K decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.4%inclusion115 decks2.14K decks
-5%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.14K decks
-1%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.14K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
9.1%inclusion195 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.9%inclusion126 decks2.14K decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion648 decks2.14K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion368 decks2.14K decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion228 decks2.14K decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion208 decks2.14K decks
-4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.8%inclusion189 decks2.14K decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.4%inclusion159 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Zoetic Cavern
7.4%inclusion158 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Branch of Vitu-Ghazi
6.6%inclusion142 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion1.27K decks2.14K decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion1.08K decks2.14K decks
-22%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion408 decks2.14K decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion311 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion307 decks2.14K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion268 decks2.14K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion159 decks2.14K decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion148 decks2.14K decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.14K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.9%inclusion127 decks2.14K decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion109 decks2.14K decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion2.13K decks2.14K decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion2.12K decks2.14K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion2.11K decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion1.76K decks2.14K decks
-9%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
69%inclusion1.48K decks2.14K decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion1.22K decks2.14K decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion1.13K decks2.14K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion952 decks2.14K decks
28%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion816 decks2.14K decks
18%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion797 decks2.14K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
35%inclusion752 decks2.14K decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
35%inclusion752 decks2.14K decks
19%synergy
Gruul Turf
32%inclusion676 decks2.14K decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion670 decks2.14K decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion636 decks2.14K decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion604 decks2.14K decks
-14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
28%inclusion602 decks2.14K decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion596 decks2.14K decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion591 decks2.14K decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
26%inclusion564 decks2.14K decks
22%synergy
Rugged Highlands
26%inclusion559 decks2.14K decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion481 decks1.91K decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion527 decks2.14K decks
-15%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion486 decks2.14K decks
-9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion456 decks2.14K decks
16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
21%inclusion445 decks2.14K decks
-18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion419 decks2.14K decks
9%synergy
Game Trail
16%inclusion346 decks2.14K decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion316 decks2.14K decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion292 decks2.14K decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion277 decks2.14K decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion237 decks2.14K decks
-16%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion236 decks2.14K decks
-20%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion226 decks2.14K decks
1%synergy
Blighted Woodland
10%inclusion205 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
9.3%inclusion200 decks2.14K decks
0%synergy
Mossfire Valley
9.2%inclusion198 decks2.14K decks
-1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
8.7%inclusion187 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
8.4%inclusion179 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.7%inclusion165 decks2.14K decks
5%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
7.6%inclusion163 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.5%inclusion160 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.2%inclusion155 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
6.9%inclusion147 decks2.14K decks
6%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
6.7%inclusion143 decks2.14K decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion142 decks2.14K decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.6%inclusion141 decks2.14K decks
2%synergy
Thriving Grove
6.5%inclusion139 decks2.14K decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
5.5%inclusion118 decks2.14K decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.3%inclusion114 decks2.14K decks
3%synergy