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Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Price tag $0.56

Legendary CreatureFox Cleric

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1038 Current Rank
#1119 Last Week
#1164 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Eight-and-a-Half-Tails.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Eight-and-a-Half-Tails decks.

Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+2% Synergy $7.96
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+1% Synergy $4.30
The Seriema The Seriema
0% Synergy $1.01
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
-1% Synergy $6.87
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
-3% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Eight-and-a-Half-Tails's abilities and overall game plan.

Circle of Protection: White Circle of Protection: White
+63% Synergy $0.15
Rune of Protection: White Rune of Protection: White
+56% Synergy $0.23
Glare of Heresy Glare of Heresy
+54% Synergy $0.06
Story Circle Story Circle
+44% Synergy $0.78
Pentarch Paladin Pentarch Paladin
+44% Synergy $0.48
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+40% Synergy $3.21
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+39% Synergy $0.19
Earnest Fellowship Earnest Fellowship
+39% Synergy $1.07
Pious Kitsune Pious Kitsune
+38% Synergy $0.16
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+31% Synergy $9.60

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Eight-and-a-Half-Tails decks.

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+30% Synergy $6.05
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+27% Synergy $1.22
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+26% Synergy $0.28
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+21% Synergy $10.41
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+16% Synergy $1.84
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $20.79
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.73
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.26

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $37.00
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $34.30
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+10% Synergy $13.36
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $50.22
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.44

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Eight-and-a-Half-Tails's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+23% Synergy $6.98
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+23% Synergy $0.66
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+22% Synergy $0.61
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+22% Synergy $0.28
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+22% Synergy $68.00
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.71
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.23
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+16% Synergy $4.83
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+16% Synergy $2.90
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+15% Synergy $28.81
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+14% Synergy $1.02
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $5.86
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $16.56
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+12% Synergy $0.71
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+11% Synergy $1.14
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+11% Synergy $0.57
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+10% Synergy $0.19
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+10% Synergy $0.28
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+9% Synergy $0.52
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+9% Synergy $0.49
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+9% Synergy $3.43
Kitsune Healer Kitsune Healer
+9% Synergy $0.17
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+8% Synergy $1.92
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.09
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+8% Synergy $0.51
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+8% Synergy $0.45
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+7% Synergy $37.50
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+7% Synergy $1.84
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+7% Synergy $23.93
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.25
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+6% Synergy $1.44
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.57
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+6% Synergy $16.43
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+6% Synergy $0.44
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+5% Synergy $5.64
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+5% Synergy $1.61
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $2.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $45.59
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $2.46
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $8.40
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+2% Synergy $25.38
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+2% Synergy $0.29
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+2% Synergy $15.25
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.23
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
0% Synergy $0.58
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.17
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-3% Synergy $2.54
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-3% Synergy $0.86
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-3% Synergy $1.50
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $5.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Eight-and-a-Half-Tails safe.

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+20% Synergy $1.36
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+14% Synergy $0.43
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+12% Synergy $0.40
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+11% Synergy $0.90
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+10% Synergy $0.13
Condemn Condemn
+9% Synergy $0.11
Oblation Oblation
+9% Synergy $0.61
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $6.89
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+8% Synergy $0.78
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+7% Synergy $1.56
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.20
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $2.37
Riot Control Riot Control
+6% Synergy $0.24
Tithe Tithe
+6% Synergy $21.78
Abolish Abolish
+6% Synergy $0.55
Gideon's Defeat Gideon's Defeat
+6% Synergy $0.02
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.24
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.73
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.55
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+4% Synergy $0.48
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.17
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.13
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $0.89
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.30
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+3% Synergy $0.20
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $8.17
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $2.29
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.18
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.70
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $4.90
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $4.91
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $17.03
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $8.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Eight-and-a-Half-Tails's game plan and control the board.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+19% Synergy $1.96
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+18% Synergy $1.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.26
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+9% Synergy $9.90
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.60
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $9.03
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $0.77
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $5.77
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+6% Synergy $0.81
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+5% Synergy $0.41
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.38
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+4% Synergy $1.78
Fumigate Fumigate
+4% Synergy $0.30
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.14
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+4% Synergy $2.42
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.79
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.41
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.67
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.24
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.03
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $1.34
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.35
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.21
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $1.74

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+18% Synergy $0.62
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $19.04
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+16% Synergy $35.57
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.24
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+13% Synergy $11.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $5.28
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+11% Synergy $42.43
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $3.12
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+9% Synergy $1.88
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+9% Synergy $7.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.26
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.48
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+8% Synergy $1.23
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $4.54
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $34.22
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.29
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.85
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $5.11
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.27
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.80
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $35.22
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $30.22
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.07
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $36.21
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $15.92
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.79
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+4% Synergy $4.64
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $0.99
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $5.19
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $7.52
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+2% Synergy $3.05
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.76
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.01
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+2% Synergy $2.12
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+1% Synergy $0.71
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+1% Synergy $15.40
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $8.64
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $19.92
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $18.49
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $3.34
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-2% Synergy $3.60
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $3.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $4.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Eight-and-a-Half-Tails's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+16% Synergy $3.09
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $3.61
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.44
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.34
White Ward White Ward
+10% Synergy $0.17
Crackdown Crackdown
+9% Synergy $10.66
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+7% Synergy $10.34
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+7% Synergy $1.04
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $6.59
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+7% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.52
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $24.73
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+6% Synergy $3.36
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $1.15
Worship Worship
+6% Synergy $1.46
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $4.35
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $3.36
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $0.47
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $7.39
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $4.01
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+4% Synergy $0.19
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $18.62
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.28
Pariah Pariah
+3% Synergy $1.39
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $2.38
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+2% Synergy $0.54
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+2% Synergy $4.57
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $5.67
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+1% Synergy $3.17
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-1% Synergy $1.25
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.39
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $4.08
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-2% Synergy $0.27
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $1.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-8% Synergy $5.68

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Eight-and-a-Half-Tails to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+15% Synergy $11.50
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+10% Synergy $0.27
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $6.96
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.00
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-2% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Kor Haven Kor Haven
+11% Synergy $11.12
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+10% Synergy $16.80
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $7.45
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $9.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $35.89
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $6.80
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $7.88
Karoo Karoo
+7% Synergy $1.02
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $0.85
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.09
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $0.89
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $1.08
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.85
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.18
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.64
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.15
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.89
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.17
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+3% Synergy $12.11
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $14.14
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+3% Synergy $4.21
New Benalia New Benalia
+3% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.89
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.35
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.12
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.53
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $10.32
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.59
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.30
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-3% Synergy $0.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $4.66

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.60
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $8.02
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+8% Synergy $4.92
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $4.19
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+7% Synergy $2.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.20
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+4% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.70
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $65.92
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Eight-and-a-Half-Tails decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+8% Synergy $0.33
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+8% Synergy $3.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $0.67
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.18
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.70
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $1.74
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.06

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