Contrast this with Merfolk Branchwalker, where both options are good: About 40% of the time its sort of a Silvergill Adept
They're one of the few creature types in Magic, including merfolk and elves, with just too much synergy
Dont forget that some of these cards will have been handled by excited kids, and while most will have been lovingly looked after, there will be some that have been passed around the playground from time to time as their owners made some important memories
For example, Red Luffy/Red Zoro/Red Whitebeard cannot be used with 3 red colors, but Red Luffy/Red Green Luffy/Red Black Garp can be used with 1 red, 1 red green, and 1 red black
The cost-reduction ability of Animist's Might doesn't change its mana cost or mana value, only the total cost you pay