Sword of the Animist
Commander Masters 616 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 616
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
Equipped creature gets +1/+1.
Whenever equipped creature attacks, you may search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
Equip 2 generic mana
The blade glows only for Zendikar's chosen.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Sword of the Animist on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Sword of the Animist was originally introduced in the 2015 Magic Origins set as an efficient equipment card designed to help green-aligned decks ramp for land resources. Its mechanical identity focuses on the exploration of the natural world, allowing a creature to search the library for a basic land card whenever it attacks. The design leans into the thematic fantasy of an artifact that channels the raw, formative power of the landscape itself to bolster a player's development.
This specific printing originates from the Commander Masters set released in 2023, which served as a premium showcase for some of the most impactful cards in the Commander format. The artwork was contributed by Daniel Ljunggren, whose long-standing collaboration with Wizards of the Coast is characterized by detailed, high-fantasy illustrations. In this rendition, Ljunggren emphasizes the sword's integration with nature, maintaining the card's status as a staple utility piece sought by players for its consistent performance in long-form multiplayer games.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Sword of the Animist
Sword of the Animist is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander Masters 616 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Sword of the Animist on collecto.rs?
Sword of the Animist doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Sword of the Animist?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Sword of the Animist catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Sword of the Animist is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
