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Land Animation Commander decks
Land Animation shows up as a main archetype for 24 Commander commanders. It is mostly played in green and Simic. Its most characteristic cards are Yedora, Grave Gardener, Sylvan Advocate, Sylvan Awakening: not the most-played cards in the format, but the ones that appear in these decks far above what is normal for the same colors.
Cards that define the archetype
Ranked by how much MORE they are played inside the archetype than in the rest of Commander. Generic staples (Sol Ring, Arcane Signet…) fall out for exactly that reason: they are played everywhere equally.
| Card | Commanders | Avg. inclusion | Excess |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yedora, Grave Gardener | 3 | 46% | +99 pts |
| Sylvan Advocate | 3 | 60% | +99 pts |
| Sylvan Awakening | 3 | 48% | +99 pts |
| Embodiment of Insight | 3 | 56% | +99 pts |
| Nissa, Who Shakes the World | 3 | 51% | +96 pts |
| Azusa, Lost but Seeking | 3 | 44% | +90 pts |
| Explore | 3 | 46% | +85 pts |
| Sakura-Tribe Elder | 3 | 41% | +84 pts |
| Kodama's Reach | 3 | 55% | +54 pts |
Commanders for Land Animation
Ranked by how central this archetype is to their decks and by how played each commander is, according to EDHREC data.
By color identity
Green
Blue · Green
Red · Green
White · Red · Green
White · Green
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What is the best commander for a Land Animation deck?
The most-built commanders for this archetype are Jolrael, Voice of Zhalfir, Tatyova, Steward of Tides, Jolrael, Empress of Beasts. EDH Optimizer has the full list of 24 commanders with their recommended cards, ranked by how central Land Animation is to their decks.
Which cards are must-haves in a Land Animation deck?
The three most characteristic are Yedora, Grave Gardener, Sylvan Advocate, Sylvan Awakening. They are not the most-played cards in the format, but the ones that appear far more inside this archetype than in the rest of Commander — which is what actually makes them essential here.
What colors is Land Animation played in?
The most common color identities are Green, Blue · Green, Red · Green. The "By color identity" section groups the commanders and links to the best cards for each combination.
How much does a Land Animation deck cost?
It depends on the price cap PER CARD you set. Each commander page lists the best cards in three tiers (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.