Animar, Soul of Elements
Animar, Soul of Elements Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Animar, Soul of Elements is $30.56 (PLST #A25-196), and the most expensive is $100.37 (2X2 #470, Inverted, Etched). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $30.56, up 3.5% over 7 days, down 5.6% over 30 days, down 22.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $44.24 (2026).
Animar, Soul of Elements Printings & Prices
Animar, Soul of Elements has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in foil, nonfoil and etched finishes, including borderless and inverted treatments.
Sell Animar, Soul of Elements: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $57.00 cash for 2X2 #470 (Etched); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #470 | Etched | $57.00 | $94.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #196 | Foil | $51.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #171 | Foil | $22.00 | $54.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #A25-196 | Nonfoil | $18.50 | $32.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #171 | Nonfoil | $18.50 | $32.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1891 | Foil | $18.00 | $39.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | OCMD #181 | Foil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
Animar, Soul of Elements Rules Text & Legality
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.
Animar, Soul of Elements is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Animar, Soul of Elements Rulings
- Mar 16, 2018 Animar's triggered ability resolves before the creature spell that causes it to trigger. The ability will resolve even if that spell is countered.
- Mar 16, 2018 Animar's triggered ability triggers only when a creature spell is cast, after costs are paid. The counter put on Animar for a creature spell won't affect the cost of that creature spell, only future ones.
- Mar 16, 2018 To determine the total cost of a creature spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the creature remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Animar, Soul of Elements has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #171 | 2022-07-08 | Mythic | Standard |
| 2X2 #171 | 2022-07-08 | Mythic | Standard |
| 2X2 #470 | 2022-07-08 | Mythic | Inverted |
| PLST #A25-196 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard |
| SLD #1891 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| A25 #196 | 2018-03-16 | Mythic | Standard |
| A25 #196 | 2018-03-16 | Mythic | Standard |
| OCMD #181 | 2011-06-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| CMD #181 | 2011-06-17 | Mythic | Standard |
2X2 #171 
PLST #A25-196 
SLD #1891 
A25 #196 
OCMD #181 
CMD #181 Animar, Soul of Elements in Commander
Animar, Soul of Elements is the #2,341 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.
Animar, Soul of Elements FAQ
How much is Animar, Soul of Elements worth?
Animar, Soul of Elements is worth about $30.56 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $30.56 to $100.37 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Animar, Soul of Elements legal in Commander?
Yes — Animar, Soul of Elements is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Animar, Soul of Elements been reprinted?
Yes — Animar, Soul of Elements has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Animar, Soul of Elements expensive?
Animar, Soul of Elements holds a $30.56 price because even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.