# Mayael the Anima Mayael the Anima represents a particular moment in Magic design when five-color legends were still relatively uncommon. As a mythic rare from Shards of Alara, she embodies the set's wedge-focused identity while offering something broader in scope. Collectors appreciate her for being a genuinely playable commander that doesn't require obscure synergies to function—her ability to cheat large creatures into play has maintained steady appeal across formats and casual tables alike. The nonfoil and foil versions both see collector interest, though foils command modest premiums typical of older mythics. She's neither chase-rare nor forgotten, occupying that middle ground where casual players and format enthusiasts maintain steady demand.