Animar Soul of Elements Goldfishing Playtest | SPEWING CREATURES ONTO THE BATTLEFIELD

Goldfishing my non-combo value-generator Commander deck helmed by Animar Soul of Elements. The deck aims to power out an aggressive board state early and win via combat alpha strikes. The deck is quite fast if Animar stays in play and is able to assemble a lethal board state by turn 6. Deck Tech:    • Animar Soul of Elements Commander Deck Tec...   $100 Budget Animar Deck Tech: [PENDING] Link to deck on TappedOut: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/anima... Link to deck on Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/oCDj-j... Link to article listing the most common colors in EDH: https://infinite.tcgplayer.com/articl... If you enjoy this type of content, please consider leaving a like on the video and subscribing. My social media links can be found below. #mtg #commander #edh #magicthegatheringonline #animar ------------------------------------------- All socials and email: linktr.ee/saltyproductions Support me on Patreon!   / saltyproductionshd   Join my Discord!   / discord   X/Twitter:   / salty_tweets   MTG decklists on TappedOut: https://tappedout.net/users/o0Brillia... MTG decklists on Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/o0Bril... ------------------------------------------- Salty Productions is a channel that is focused on providing interesting and thought-provoking content with a heavy emphasis on games and comedic entertainment. ------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:42 Post-Brew Changes 00:01:58 Game 1 00:11:08 Game 2 00:18:44 Game 3 00:24:19 Conclusion Animar, Soul of Elements is one of the most iconic and versatile commanders in Magic: The Gathering, known for its ability to facilitate explosive creature-based strategies. Since its release in the original Commander set in 2011, Animar has been a favorite among players who enjoy aggressive, combo-oriented gameplay. History and Development From its inception, Animar stood out as a unique and powerful option for Commander decks, with its three-color identity (Temur: blue, red, and green) and its ability to grow stronger with each creature cast. This growth not only makes Animar a formidable threat in combat but also allows it to reduce the cost of future creature spells, leading to cascading plays that overwhelm opponents. Over the years, Animar has been the cornerstone of several archetypes, including creature combo decks, tribal themes like Eldrazi or Elementals, and even competitive builds that can win the game as early as turn three or four. Synergies Animar's ability to put +1/+1 counters on itself every time a creature is cast is the heart of its synergy. This mechanic pairs exceptionally well with creatures that are either free or have reduced costs, such as Peregrine Drake or Phyrexian Metamorph. The cost reduction effect makes Animar a natural fit for decks running large colorless creatures like the Eldrazi titans (Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger, Kozilek, Butcher of Truth), as their high casting costs can be significantly mitigated. Additionally, cards like Cloudstone Curio enable infinite combos with Animar, where creatures can be bounced and recast repeatedly to generate infinite mana, damage, or other effects. Deckbuilding Techniques When building around Animar, it's essential to focus on a mix of low-cost creatures that help build up Animar's counters quickly and high-impact creatures that can take advantage of the cost reduction. Mana dorks like Llanowar Elves and Elvish Mystic are invaluable for accelerating your game plan. Protection spells like Swiftfoot Boots and Lightning Greaves are crucial for keeping Animar safe, as it is often the centerpiece of your strategy. Additionally, card draw engines like Soul of the Harvest and Beast Whisperer ensure you never run out of gas, allowing you to keep casting creatures and building Animar's power. Given its potential for fast, explosive plays, Animar is a commander that rewards strategic deckbuilding and skillful play, capable of delivering a knockout punch to opponents in the blink of an eye. Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a popular collectible card game created by Richard Garfield and first released by Wizards of the Coast in 1993. It combines strategy, fantasy, and storytelling in a richly immersive game where players assume the roles of powerful spellcasters known as Planeswalkers. Each player builds a deck of cards representing magical spells, creatures, and artifacts, using them to battle opponents in a competition to reduce their life total to zero. The game is played using a variety of card types including lands which provide mana to cast spells, creatures that are used to attack and defend, and instants and sorceries which produce powerful one-time effects.