Mayael the Anima
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Legendary Creature — Elf Shaman

Naya big creatures that ramps hard, then digs five cards deep with Mayael to put power 5 or greater threats straight into play.
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For {3}{R}{G}{W} and a tap, Mayael looks at the top five cards of your library and lets you put a creature with power 5 or greater from among them onto the battlefield. The rest go to the bottom in any order. It is a six-mana activation, so the deck ramps hard with mana creatures and land search, then fills most of its creature slots with big bodies so each activation hits. Top-of-library manipulation helps set up the next look.
In the recorded games, Wood Elves, Lotus Cobra and Green Sun's Zenith, often grabbing Dryad Arbor early, sped up the first activation. Terror of the Peaks off Mayael was a turning point, dealing damage for every creature that followed. Genesis Wave, Defense of the Heart and Survival of the Fittest with Greater Good gave other ways to deploy threats and refill. Guild Feud forced fights that cleared boards. The weak points were variance and timing. Some activations whiffed on key turns, board wipes reset the creatures, and opponents stole threats, as when Gilded Drake swapped for a Vorinclex.
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Fan Request Scramble | Commander VS | Damia vs Mayael vs Rubinia vs Old One Eye
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Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH | Atraxa v Be'lakor v Mayael v Intet | Ep. 14
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EDH Commander Gameplay [Deutsch] | Salt Wars #02
MTG Commander Gameplay | Mayael, Tiamat, Kodama and Halana, Erebos | EP43
Kethis v Mayael v Krenko v Arcades | K&F E6 | @BoosterTutor & The Possibility Storm | EDH Gameplay
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Mayael vs Rielle vs Kess vs Rograkh/Silas | CEDH Gameplay
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Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mayael the Anima decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Mayael the Anima's abilities and overall game plan.
Terastodon
Archetype of Endurance
Elvish Piper
Worldspine Wurm
Seedborn Muse
Lurking PredatorsTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mayael the Anima decks.
Terastodon
Archetype of Endurance
Elvish Piper
Garruk's Uprising
Cultivate
Farseek
Swords to PlowsharesGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse
Worldly Tutor
Ancient Tomb
Farewell
Aura Shards
Teferi's Protection
Smothering Tithe
Enlightened TutorCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Mayael the Anima's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Worldspine Wurm
Seedborn Muse
Godsire
Terror of the Peaks
Soul of the Harvest
Serra's Emissary
Nyxbloom Ancient
Knotvine Mystic
Bloom Tender
Balefire Dragon
Druid of the Anima
Woodfall Primus
Fanatic of Rhonas
Stonehoof Chieftain
Blightsteel Colossus
Aurora Awakener
Birds of Paradise
Vigor
Archon of Valor's Reach
Void Winnower
Vaultborn Tyrant
Angel of the Ruins
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Llanowar Elves
Verdant Sun's Avatar
Craterhoof Behemoth
Elvish Mystic
Avacyn's Pilgrim
Apex AltisaurInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mayael the Anima safe.
Worldly Tutor
Naya Charm
Smuggler's Surprise
Congregation at Dawn
Krosan Grip
Beast Within
Return of the Wildspeaker
Noxious Revival
Entish Restoration
Boros Charm
Nature's Claim
Eladamri's Call
Teferi's Protection
Harrow
Deflecting Swat
Chaos Warp
Flawless Maneuver
Stroke of Midnight
Enlightened Tutor
Heroic Intervention
Generous Gift
Path to Exile
Akroma's WillSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Mayael the Anima's game plan and control the board.
Skyshroud Claim
Kodama's Reach
Last March of the Ents
Selvala's Stampede
Tooth and Nail
Three Visits
Titanic Ultimatum
Explosive Vegetation
Austere Command
Nature's Lore
Rampant Growth
Turntimber Symbiosis
Hull Breach
Wrath of God
Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Green Sun's Zenith
Rishkar's Expertise
Traverse the Outlands
Tempt with Discovery
Genesis Wave
Farewell
Overwhelming Stampede
Migration Path
Explore
Stump Stomp
Bala Ged Recovery
Harmonize
Finale of Devastation
Decimate
Shamanic Revelation
Blasphemous ActUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Scroll Rack
Quicksilver Amulet
Monster Manual
Illusionist's Bracers
The Great Henge
Rings of Brighthearth
Lightning Greaves
Sensei's Divining Top
Doors of Durin
Battlemage's Bracers
Thousand-Year Elixir
Swiftfoot BootsEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Mayael the Anima's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Lurking Predators
Mayael's Aria
Mirari's Wake
Warstorm Surge
Rhythm of the Wild
Defense of the Heart
Sylvan Library
Fires of Yavimaya
Where Ancients Tread
Mirri's Guile
Elemental Bond
Greater Good
Sneak Attack
Colossal Majesty
Cream of the Crop
Asceticism
Wilderness Reclamation
Hunting Grounds
Monstrous Vortex
Aura Shards
Utopia Sprawl
Guardian Project
Exploration
Wild Growth
Smothering TithePlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Mayael the Anima to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal HunterUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mosswort Bridge
Homeward Path
Temple of the False God
Kessig Wolf Run
Spinerock Knoll
Castle Garenbrig
Ancient Tomb
Yavimaya Hollow
Contested Cliffs
Bonders' Enclave
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Boseiju, Who Endures
Slayers' Stronghold
Reliquary Tower
Rogue's PassageMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gruul Signet
Selesnya Signet
Obelisk of Naya
Boros Signet
Thran Dynamo
Chromatic Lantern
Herd Heirloom
Talisman of Impulse
Talisman of Unity
Fellwar Stone
Commander's Sphere
Talisman of Conviction
Sol Ring
Arcane SignetLands
The mana base foundation for Mayael the Anima decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Stomping Ground
Temple Garden
Sacred Foundry
Wooded Foothills
Selesnya Sanctuary
Rootbound Crag
Sunpetal Grove
Naya Panorama
Arid Mesa
Windswept Heath
Gruul Turf
Reflecting Pool
Temple of Abandon
Boros Garrison
Jetmir's Garden
Taiga
Savannah
Temple of Plenty
Spire Garden
Plateau
Krosan Verge
Jungle Shrine
Bountiful Promenade
Temple of Triumph
Commercial District
Lush Portico
Mana Confluence
Karplusan Forest
Spectator Seating
Sheltering Landscape
Mountain
Forest
Plains
Rockfall Vale
Fire-Lit Thicket
Fabled Passage
Cinder Glade
Command Tower
Terramorphic Expanse
Myriad Landscape
Overgrown Farmland
Canopy Vista
Rugged Prairie
Sundown Pass
Clifftop Retreat
Evolving Wilds
Brushland
Battlefield Forge
Exotic Orchard
Path of AncestryMayael the Anima Deck Stats
Based on 4,068 Mayael the Anima decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
- Creature 35
- Instant 6
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 7
- Enchantment 7
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 35 |
| Instant | 6 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 7 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 16 basic, 20 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 598 |
| 2024-11 | 707 |
| 2024-12 | 560 |
| 2025-01 | 710 |
| 2025-02 | 560 |
| 2025-03 | 588 |
| 2025-04 | 626 |
| 2025-05 | 672 |
| 2025-06 | 693 |
| 2025-07 | 659 |
| 2025-08 | 657 |
| 2025-09 | 731 |
| 2025-10 | 602 |
| 2025-11 | 704 |
| 2025-12 | 714 |
| 2026-01 | 713 |
| 2026-02 | 596 |
| 2026-03 | 664 |
| 2026-04 | 705 |
| 2026-05 | 666 |
| 2026-06 | 644 |
| 2026-07 | 741 |
| 2026-08 | 802 |
| 2026-09 | 797 |
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