Cards with abilities that are irrelevant on the battlefield are generally written with those abilities above backup so they dont add unnecessary text to your cards
It is common for this card to ramp a 5- or 6-drop well ahead of the curve
a list of 300 specially selected cards from the entire history of Magic: the Gathering
Released in the first wave of official Commander pre-cons, Animar, Soul of Elements made an early name for itself as a powerhouse of Magic: The Gathering's Commander format
Tournament and promo cards are inherently ultra-rare and command insane prices
Damage engines like Impact Tremors, Purphoros, God of the Forge, Goblin Bombardment, Pashalik Mons, and Throne of the God-Pharaoh let you win without even attacking, while Shared Animosity, Coat of Arms, and City on Fire make combat kills very real