Like most powerful equipment cards, Animists strength lies in its simplicity
Some are good cards that work better in others decks (Ramos, Dragon Engine), some are good but I feel the replacements can offer more (Territorial Hellkite), and some are just bad here (Dreamstone Hedron)
Consider only the alternative characteristics to determine whether that is an appropriate name to choose
Burning-Tree Shama saw about as much play as the Renegades but is the more limited card
I appreciate that its a scarecrow that interacts with your lands, which fits perfectly with what the creature type often does
He wields guns and rocket launchers, though he discards them for swords during his match with Noel and Serah, who can recruit him into the Paradigm Pack as a Commando upon his defeat