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Animar, Soul of Elements is a mythic Legendary Creature — Elemental from 2X2 (2X2) costing {G}{U}{R}. Current price: $10.54 USD. Legal in Commander.

Animar, Soul of Elements MTG card

Animar, Soul of Elements

Legendary Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Protection from white and from black Whenever you cast a creature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on Animar. Creature spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on Animar.

Card Stats

1/1 mythic CMC: 3.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Filip Burburan
Protection

Market Prices

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$10.54
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TCGPlayer
$19.04
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Card Kingdom
$14.99
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$27.99
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Cardmarket
€9.90
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€18.53
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Animar, Soul of Elements? Basics

Animar, Soul of Elements is a Legendary Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Protection from white and from black Whenever you cast a creature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on Animar. Creature spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on Animar."

How much mana does Animar, Soul of Elements cost to cast? Basics

Animar, Soul of Elements has a mana cost of {G}{U}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Animar, Soul of Elements's mana cost of {G}{U}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Animar, Soul of Elements has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Animar, Soul of Elements's current oracle text is: "Protection from white and from black Whenever you cast a creature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on Animar. Creature spells you cast cost {1} less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on Animar."

What is the current price of Animar, Soul of Elements? Pricing

The current market price for Animar, Soul of Elements is approximately $10.54 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $19.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €9.9 EUR.

Where can I buy Animar, Soul of Elements? Pricing

You can purchase Animar, Soul of Elements from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Animar, Soul of Elements normal: $10.54 | foil: $19.04

Is Animar, Soul of Elements legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Animar, Soul of Elements in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Animar, Soul of Elements legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Animar, Soul of Elements in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Animar, Soul of Elements legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Animar, Soul of Elements is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Animar, Soul of Elements legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Animar, Soul of Elements in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Animar, Soul of Elements legal in Legacy? Legality

Animar, Soul of Elements is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Animar, Soul of Elements legal in Vintage? Legality

Animar, Soul of Elements is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Animar, Soul of Elements legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Animar, Soul of Elements in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Animar, Soul of Elements from? Details

This printing of Animar, Soul of Elements is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 171.

Animar, Soul of Elements may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Animar, Soul of Elements's rarity? Details

Animar, Soul of Elements is a mythic card in 2X2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Animar, Soul of Elements? Details

Animar, Soul of Elements was illustrated by Filip Burburan.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Animar, Soul of Elements's power and toughness? Details

Animar, Soul of Elements is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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