mtg animar commander deck EDH | Eldrazi Deck Soul of Elements. Animar, Soul of Elements MTG

As usual, we're looking at ambiguously powerful or fun cards for Commander, and they must be brand-new to Magic --so no reprints on this list

In this format more than any other, reusable removal spells were at a premium, such as Skull Catapult and Stormbind

Granting evasion is valuable in aggressive decks, or those that need their Commander to get through for damage

Secure the Wastes is at instant speed as is Grand Crescendo

Like with infect, the creature has to actually deal the combat damage in order for lifelink to matter

1 Jace, The Mind Sculptor Made History 2010's small set Worldwake had a number of notable cards such as Abyssal Persecutor and Stoneforge Mystic, but none of them can compare to the king of Planeswalkers -- Jace, the Mind Sculptor