As a seasoned Magic: The Gathering (MTG) player with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must admit that the Animated Army preconstructed deck has piqued my interest. With its unique theme of artifact vehicles and tokens, it presents an intriguing challenge.
The upcoming MTG release, Bloomburrow from Wizards of the Coast, comes with four prepared commander decks. Among them is the Animated Army deck, headed by Bello, Bard of the Brambles. This deck specializes in bringing artifacts and enchantments to life, enabling Bello to turn non-creature artifacts or enchantments into a horde of creatures.
The query remains open: will Animated Army prove to be a formidable commander deck for Magic: The Gathering with this entire deck list revealed?
MTG Animated Army Commander Deck
Starting August 2, 2024, Magic: The Gathering’s Bloomburrow commander decks from the preconstructed series will hit local game stores. Prices may vary among different stores, ranging approximately between $47 and $50.
As a fellow gamer eagerly looking forward to the new Bloomburrow preconstructed decks, let me share some exciting insights about the upcoming Animated Army deck!
Commander
Each prepacked deck usually includes two commander cards. Currently, we know only one of them as the main commander.
Bello, Bard of the Brambles
In the world of MTG Animated Army, gameplay centered around Bello, Bard of the Brambles, will be heavily influenced by his unique abilities. As a three-color commander with a cost of one generic, one red, and one green mana, Bello holds the power to transform artifacts and enchantments into living creatures.
While managing their turn, any non-equipment artifact or enchantment without an aura that the controller possesses and bears a mana value of 4 or more transforms into a 4/4 Elemental creature with Indestructible, Haste, and the ability: whenever it deals combat damage to a player, its controller draws a card.
If a player strategically employs Bello, the Enchanted Bard, there’s a risk he may become ineffective or even unfunctional in their deck. However, for Animated Land owners, utilizing Bello brings significant benefits. Their artifacts and enchantments come to life as creatures during their turn, granting them the flexibility to fully harness their power. Moreover, since their Elemental creatures possess Indestructible, they can avoid direct confrontations with opponents. Lastly, an abundance of Elemental creatures dealing damage to a player results in easy acquisition of additional cards, enhancing the potential for a card advantage.
Creatures and Other Spells in MTG Animated Army Deck
Here are the creatures and other spells coming to MTG Animated Army in no particular order.
Llanowar Loamspeaker
In simpler terms, Llanowar is a creature that costs two fees, one generic and one green. With its first ability, you add an extra mana of any color to your pool. For its second ability, you can transform a land under your control into a 3/3 Elemental creature with haste until the end of the turn. This new creature remains a land as well. However, you can only trigger this second ability as a sorcery.
Lotus Cobra
A Two-Cost Creature named Lotus Cobra has a Landfall ability. When a land is put into your control from your deck or hand, gain an additional mana of any color.
Sakura-Tribe Elder
The Elder from the Sakura Tribe is a creature that costs two tokens to play, one being generic and the other green. When this creature is sacrificed, its controller can find a basic land card in their deck, put it onto the battlefield with a tap, and then reshuffle their library.
Trailtracker Scout
A Trailtracker Scout is a creature that costs two units of mana (one can be of any color) to summon. When this creature taps, it provides an additional mana of any color. Also, every time you’ve spent 8 mana in total during your turn (by casting spells), you can return a permanent card from your graveyard back into your hand.
Wandertale Mentor
When you spend four mana in total to cast a spell with Wandertale Mentor’s controller, place a +1/+1 counter on it. Wandertale Mentor is a creature that costs two mana (one red and one green).
Burnished Hart
Paying three mana of any kind unleashes the power of Burnished Hart, a three-cost artifact creature with an ability. Once activated, sacrifice Hart in the process: Explore your deck for as many as two basic land cards, bring them into play with their tap symbols showing, then reshuffle the library.
Grumgully, the Generous
In simpler terms, Grumgully the Benevolent is a creature that costs three different colored mana to summon. For every non-Human creature you have on the battlefield, this legendary being bestows an extra bonus of +1/+1 counters upon them.
Prosperous Bandit
As a dedicated gamer, I’d describe Prosperous Bandit like this: This three-cost creature (two generic and one red) of mine boasts First Strike and an intriguing new ability named Offspring. When casting Offspring (an additional one generic cost is payable), a 1/1 token replica of Prosperous Bandit gets created as it enters the battlefield. To top it off, whenever my Prosperous Bandit deals combat damage to an opponent, Treasure tokens get generated equal in number!
Brightcap Badger
As a gamer, I can describe Brightcap Badger like this: “Brightcap Badger is a creature with a cost of four, consisting of three generic and one green mana. When I cast its Adventure spell, which costs two generic and one green, I get to create two 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens. After exiling Brightcap Badger, I can cast it again from the exile zone. Meanwhile, Fungi and Saprolings under my control have a tapped ability that adds one green mana to my pool. To top it off, at the end of each turn, I automatically generate a new 1/1 green Saproling token.”
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
As a seasoned Magic: The Gathering player with years of experience under my belt, I can’t help but be thrilled about the latest addition to our deck-building arsenal: Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma. This legendary beast is not for the faint-hearted, boasting a hefty four-cost tag (that’s three generic and one green mana for those new to the game). But fear not, my fellow strategists, for this behemoth comes with some seriously enticing abilities that make it more than worth the investment.
Teapot Slinger
As a gamer, I can tell you that the Teapot Slinger is a creature with a cost of four to summon it onto the battlefield (three of those being generic and one being red mana). This fierce character comes equipped with the Menace ability. Whenever I find myself able to invest a total of four mana points during my turn, the Teapot Slinger retaliates by dealing 2 points of damage to each opponent in the game.
Evercoat Ursine
Evercoat Ursine is a creature with a cost of five (four being common and one green), featuring Trample. This creature comes with an ability called Hideaway, which lets you hide up to three cards when it’s cast. When Evercoat Ursine deals damage to opponents during combat, if there are any exiled cards associated with it, you have the option to cast one of them for free.
Garruk’s Packleader
As a passionate Garruk supporter, I’d describe it this way: When I cast Garruk’s Packleader for five mana (four from the pool and one green), an amazing thing happens. Every time another creature with a power of 3 or more enters my battlefield, I get to draw a card as if it’s a reward straight from the magic of the forest!
Grothama, All-Devouring
As a dedicated fan, I’d describe Grothama, All-Devouring in this way: “Grothama, the Devourer, is a legendary creature that costs five mana (three from my pool and two green). Other creatures I control have the ability: whenever they attack, I can make them engage Grothama. When Grothama gets removed from the battlefield during my turn, each player receives cards based on the damage inflicted to it this turn by our respective sources.”
Pyreswipe Hawk
The five-cost Pyreswipe Hawk is a flying and hastily charged creature with a cost of three generic and two red mana. It gains additional attributes whenever it takes part in an attack: its size and power are boosted by the highest mana value among the artifacts you currently manage. Additionally, upon expending six mana (which occurs when you spend your sixth chunk of mana during a turn), you gain control over a target artifact as long as Pyreswipe Hawk is under your command.
Tendershoot Dryad
The five-cost Tendershoot Dryad, which requires four generic and one green mana to summon, comes with the ability Ascend. In the course of each upkeep, a 1/1 Green Saproling token with a +2/+2 enhancement for every Saproling you control under your command (provided that you have the city’s blessing) will materialize.
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
The legendary creature Wildsear, named Scouring Maw, requires five mana (three of which are generic, one red, and one green) to be summoned. It has the Trample ability. Whenever you cast an enchantment card from your hand, you’ll exile cards from the top of your library until you find a nonland card with a cost lower than yours. You have the option to then cast that card without paying its mana cost. The exiled cards are shuffled back into your library in a random order afterwards.
Etali, Primal Storm
When Etali, Primal Storm attacks, both players must reveal a card from their hand at the top of their deck. You can then cast any number of spells from these revealed cards for free.
Kodama of the East Tree
When you bring a new permanent into play from under your control, without using this ability, you have the option to instantly add a permanent from your hand with an equal or lower cost to the battlefield as well, at no extra charge, thanks to Kodama of the East Tree’s Reach ability. (Cost: 6 – 4 generic and 2 green mana, Legendary Creature)
Rampaging Baloths
When a land joins your battlefield, unleash the fury of a six-cost creature (two of which are green). This Baloth comes with Trample. Plus, it brings forth an ability: whenever a land becomes yours, you’re given the chance to summon a 4/4 green Beast token.
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
Ghalta, Primal Hunger is a 12-cost (10 generic and two green) legendary creature with Trample. This spell costs X less to cast, where X is the total power of creatures you control.
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
As a long-time Magic: The Gathering player with a strong affinity for red and green spells, I’m absolutely thrilled about the addition of Domri, Anarch of Bolas to my deck! This three-cost planeswalker, with one generic, one red, and one green mana requirement, brings quite an impactful presence to the battlefield.
Abrade
Abrade is a two-cost (one generic and one red) instant spell.
Choose one:
• Abrade deals 3 damage to target creature.
• Destroy target artifact.
Explore
As a seasoned Magic: The Gathering player with years of experience under my belt, I can tell you that “Explore” is a versatile sorcery spell that comes with a two-cost tag, consisting of one generic and one green mana. This means that you can cast it as soon as you have the required mana resources.
Farseek
As a gamer, I can tell you that Farseek is a spell I can cast for two mana, one of which must be green. With this magic ability, I search deep within my deck for a Plains, Island, Swamp, or Mountain card. Once I find it, I bring it into the game, with it entering tapped as a result. After placing it on the battlefield, I make sure to shuffle my library back up, ready for my next move.
Rampant Growth
A “Rampant Growth” spell costs you two things to cast: one colorless token and one green resource. Look through your collection of cards and find a fundamental land card. Place this card on the battlefield with the upside-down side showing after putting it there, then mix your library back together.
Starstorm
As a seasoned Magic: The Gathering player with over a decade of experience under my belt, I’ve come across many intriguing cards in my time. Among them, Starstorm is one that stands out for its unique mechanics. This instant spell comes with a base cost of two red mana, but here’s the twist: it also requires you to pay an additional cost equal to X, where X represents the amount of generic mana you’re willing to part with. Now, I’ve faced some challenging financial situations in my life, but nothing quite compares to the moment when I have to decide how much mana to invest in casting Starstorm. It’s a thrilling dilemma that adds another layer of strategy to the game.
Beast Within
With just a three-cost (two Colorless and one Green mana), you can cast the Instant spell “Beast Within.” This action destroys a permanent that’s under an opponent’s control. In response, the controller of the targeted permanent will also generate a new 3/3 Green Beast creature token.
Chaos Warp
As a seasoned Magic: The Gathering player with years of experience under my belt, I can tell you that Chaos Warp is an intriguing red instant spell that adds an element of surprise to any strategy. With a reasonable cost of three mana (two generic and one red), it’s not overly expensive yet packs quite the punch.
Cultivate
As a long-time Magic: The Gathering player with years of experience under my belt, I’ve come to appreciate the intricacies of the game and the strategic depth it offers. With that in mind, let me explain how to use one of its enchantments, “Cultivate.”
Big Score
With a cost of four (three generic and one red), Big Score is an instant spell you can use. To cast it, discard a card as an extra requirement. In return, receive two new cards for yourself and generate two Treasure tokens.
Decimate
As a long-time Magic: The Gathering player with a strong affinity for strategic gameplay and intricate deck building, I find decimate to be an awe-inspiring four-cost sorcery spell. With its hefty requirement of two generic, one red, and one green mana, this powerful enchantment is not for the faint of heart.
Harmonize
Harmonize is a four-cost (two generic and two green) sorcery spell. Draw three cards.
Blasphemous Act
The “Blasphemous Act” spell is a sorcery that requires nine mana to be cast, with eight of those being generic and one being red. For every creature present on the battlefield, the cost to cast this spell reduces by one generic mana. Once cast, “Blasphemous Act” inflicts 13 points of damage onto each creature in play.
Garruk’s Uprising
If Garruk’s Uprising is cast as a three-cost enchantment spell (two of which are generic and one is green), the following occurs: Once it hits the battlefield, if you have a creature with a power level of 4 or more, you will be rewarded with drawing a card. Creatures you control now possess the ability to trample – allowing them to distribute any excess combat damage dealt to their opponents rather than being blocked by leftover defense. Moreover, every time you summon a new creature with a power of 4 or above, another card is added to your hand.
Alchemist’s Talent
Alchemist’s Talent is a four-cost (three generic and one red) enchantment class.
When Alchemist’s Talent enters, create two tapped Treasure tokens.
one generic and one red: Level 2
Treasures you control have “Tap: Sacrifice this artifact: Add two mana of any one color.”
four generic and one red: Level 3
Each time you use a spell, if mana from a Treasure was utilized for its casting, this class inflicts damage on every opponent, equivalent to the mana cost of the spell.
Greater Good
An enchantment costs four mana (two of which are generic and two are green): The Greater Good. By offering up a creature you control, you’ll draw cards equivalent to the sacrificed creature’s power. Afterward, you must discard three cards from your hand.
Outpost Siege
Outpost Siege is a four-cost (three generic and one red) enchantment spell.
As Outpost Siege enters the battlefield, choose Khans or Dragons.
At the start of your turn, remove the top card from your library and set it aside. During this turn only, you have the option to play this card.
Whenever one of your creatures departs from the battlefield, Outpost Siege inflicts 1 damage upon a chosen target.
Path of Discovery
For every creature you summon under your ownership, this four-cost enchantment (with three generic and one green fee) triggers. It causes the creature to embark on an exploration journey (Reveal the top card of your library. If it’s a land card, add it to your hand. If not, give the creature a +1/+1 counter and put the card back into your library or send it to your graveyard instead).
Berserkers’ Onslaught
With a cost of five (three common and two red), the Berserker’s Rage enchantment breathes new life into your attacking creatures. Equipped beasts will now deliver two rounds of damage with each attack.
Gratuitous Violence
With a cost of five (two colorless and three red mana), this enchantment is called “Excessive Force.” Whenever a creature under your control inflicts damage on a permanent or a player, the harm dealt is doubled.
Rain of Riches
Five-cost enchantment (three generic and two red): Rain of Riches. Upon entering the battlefield, this spell generates two Treasure tokens. The initial spell you cast during each turn, for which Treasure mana was utilized in its payment, comes with a cascade ability. (Upon casting the spell, remove cards from the top of your library until a nonland card is exiled. You can then cast it without paying its mana cost. Place the excavated cards back into your library in a haphazard order.)
Thickest in the Thicket
The “Thickest in the Thicket” enchantment costs five mana (three of which are generic and two are green). Once cast upon a target creature, it receives X +1/+1 counters, with X being the creature’s power. At the end of your turn, if you have control over the creature with the greatest power or those tied for it, you will be able to draw two cards.
Unnatural Growth
At the start of each combat, your creatures get a boost. For a total cost of five mana (one of any color and four green), you can enchant a target. This enhancement doubles the power and toughness of every creature you have until the end of the turn.
Primeval Bounty
A six-cost enchantment, Primeval Bounty, comes with five generic and one green mana requirements. When you cast a spell to summon a creature, in its wake appears a 3/3 Green Beast token, gifted to you. For noncreature spells, the targeted creature under your control receives three +1/+1 counters, enhancing its power and toughness. Furthermore, every time a land joins the battlefield under your command, a natural boost of 3 life points is yours to keep.
Sunbird’s Invocation
With a cost of six (five common and one red), Sunbird’s Invocation is an enchantment that can be cast as a spell. Every time you play a spell from your hand, look at the top X cards of your deck, with X being the mana value of the cast spell. You have the option to cast a spell whose mana value or less is among those revealed without paying its cost. The remaining cards go back to the bottom of your deck in a random order.
Warstorm Surge
With a cost of six (five common and one red), “Warstorm Surge” is an enchantment spell that you can cast. For each creature that joins your side of the battlefield, it will inflict damage on a target, equal to the creature’s power.
Sol Ring
The Sol Ring is an artifact with a cost of only one generic mana to cast. Once placed on the battlefield and tapped, it provides two colorless mana as an ability.
Arcane Signet
The Arcane Signet is a two-cost artifact with no specific type or subtype. It grants the ability to tap it and produce one mana of any color found in your commander’s color identity.
Fellwar Stone
As a passionate Magic: The Gathering fan, I’d describe the Fellwar Stone like this: This two-cost artifact is something I always keep in my hand during games. When I tap it, I gain the ability to tap into one mana of any color from a land my opponent controls. It’s an unexpected yet incredibly useful advantage!
Gruul Signet
The Gruul Signet is a two-component artifact with a cost of two generic mana. When tapped, it provides one mana of each color, red and green, at the expense of paying one mana of any type to activate its ability.
Mind Stone
The Mind Stone is an artifact spell that costs only two generic mana to cast. Once it’s on the battlefield and tapped, it provides one colorless mana. By tapping it again and spending one additional generic mana, you can sacrifice the Mind Stone to draw a card.
Talisman of Impulse
As a passionate fan, I’d describe the Talisman of Impulse as follows: This two-cost artifact spell provides me with two generic mana crystals in my hand. However, it comes with a price – its first ability can tap to deliver an additional mana of either red or green hue. But, be warned, tapping it also inflicts one point of damage upon myself.
Thought Vessel
With Vessel being a two-cost artifact spell requiring two generic mana, and you having no limit to the number of cards in your hand, this card offers an additional ability when tapped: it provides one colorless mana.
Esika’s Chariot
The legendary artifact vehicle, Esika’s Chariot, requires four resources (three of which are generic and one is green) to be summoned. It also necessitates a Crew of 4 to be assigned upon entering the battlefield. Upon arrival, two 2/2 green Cat creature tokens are produced. Whenever Esika’s Chariot engages in an attack, a token identical to a token you own is generated.
Hedron Archive
As a gamer, I can describe Hedron Archive in this way: This four-cost artifact spell provides me with two colorless mana each time I tap it while it’s untapped. For just two more generic mana, I can choose to sacrifice Hedron Archive and, in return, I get to draw two new cards.
Thran Dynamo
As a devoted fan, I’d describe Thran Dynamo in this way: This four-cost artifact equipment of mine provides me with an impressive capability. When tapped, it generously offers three mana of any color in my pool.
Gilded Lotus
The “Gilded Lotus” is an artifact spell that costs five mana to cast (five mana of any kind). Once placed on the battlefield and tapped, it provides three mana in any single color of your choice.
Bootleggers’ Stash
A “Bootleggers’ Stash” costs six units of mana to cast (five regular and one green). With this artifact in play, lands under your control produce a Treasure token when they’re tapped.
Rolling Hamsphere
The “Rolling Hamsphere,” a seven-cost artifact with a crew requirement of three, comes equipped with a +1/+1 boost for every Hamster under your control. With each attack it launches, this vehicle generates three 1/1 red Hamster tokens. Following the assault, Rolling Hamsphere inflicts X damage on any target, X being the number of Hamsters you currently have in play.
Spine of Ish Sah
The seven-cost artifact called Spine of Ish Sah comes with an ability: when it joins the battlefield, you can destroy a permanent of your choice. When this artifact is moved from the battlefield to your graveyard, it returns to your hand instead.
Lands
As for the lands in the MTG Animated Army precon deck, it should have a total of 38 lands.
That’s it for this guide on the full deck list of MTG Animated Army. Check out more MTG guides.
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