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Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Price tag $0.50

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

#1401 Current Rank
#1439 Last Week
#1211 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.

Spiral into Solitude Spiral into Solitude
+1% Synergy $0.12
Evershrike's Gift Evershrike's Gift
+1% Synergy $0.18
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+1% Synergy $0.17
Wanderbrine Preacher Wanderbrine Preacher
+1% Synergy $0.11
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
-1% Synergy $1.36

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 $0.29
Rune of Protection: White Rune of Protection: White
+56% Synergy $0.18
Glare of Heresy Glare of Heresy
+53% Synergy $0.04
Pentarch Paladin Pentarch Paladin
+45% Synergy $0.51
Story Circle Story Circle
+45% Synergy $0.82
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+40% Synergy $0.17
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+40% Synergy $3.66
Pious Kitsune Pious Kitsune
+38% Synergy $0.15
Earnest Fellowship Earnest Fellowship
+38% Synergy $1.03
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+32% Synergy $7.61

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 $5.73
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+28% Synergy $1.66
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+26% Synergy $0.25
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.41
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+16% Synergy $4.31
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $24.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.87
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.84

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $48.00
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $10.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $47.42
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84

Creatures

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

Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+24% Synergy $9.67
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+24% Synergy $0.71
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+24% Synergy $67.53
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+22% Synergy $0.34
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+21% Synergy $9.76
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+21% Synergy $0.68
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.23
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+17% Synergy $7.07
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+15% Synergy $5.66
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+14% Synergy $29.73
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $16.89
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+13% Synergy $0.92
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+12% Synergy $8.86
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.50
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+11% Synergy $0.51
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+10% Synergy $1.98
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+10% Synergy $0.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.20
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+9% Synergy $0.62
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+9% Synergy $0.10
Palace Guard Palace Guard
+9% Synergy $0.07
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+9% Synergy $3.40
Kitsune Healer Kitsune Healer
+9% Synergy $0.13
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+8% Synergy $1.08
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+8% Synergy $0.54
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+8% Synergy $0.45
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+8% Synergy $0.60
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+7% Synergy $37.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $46.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.23
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+6% Synergy $3.66
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.49
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+6% Synergy $0.31
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+5% Synergy $17.38
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+5% Synergy $1.88
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.75
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+4% Synergy $5.23
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+4% Synergy $2.30
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $2.87
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $29.70
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.34
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+3% Synergy $18.93
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.22
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+2% Synergy $10.14
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
0% Synergy $0.64
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $2.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.77
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-3% Synergy $0.60
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $4.47
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-4% Synergy $2.97

Instants

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

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+20% Synergy $2.80
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+16% Synergy $0.47
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+10% Synergy $1.08
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+10% Synergy $0.12
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+10% Synergy $1.56
Oblation Oblation
+9% Synergy $0.57
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $6.37
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+8% Synergy $1.31
Condemn Condemn
+8% Synergy $0.15
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $3.07
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+7% Synergy $3.50
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.32
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.35
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.84
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.35
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.21
Tithe Tithe
+5% Synergy $24.29
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+5% Synergy $1.36
Abolish Abolish
+5% Synergy $0.49
Gideon's Defeat Gideon's Defeat
+5% Synergy $0.03
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+4% Synergy $0.85
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.14
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $1.53
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.27
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.10
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $3.84
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $11.01
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.46
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.44
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $7.77
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $4.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $17.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $14.64

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
+20% Synergy $5.09
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $2.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $2.73
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+10% Synergy $10.03
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.52
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $8.47
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $0.96
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $5.73
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.43
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.93
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+4% Synergy $0.48
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.21
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.34
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+4% Synergy $0.57
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+3% Synergy $3.13
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.97
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+3% Synergy $0.80
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.79
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.73
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.82
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.13
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+18% Synergy $0.61
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $18.25
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+16% Synergy $37.16
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+15% Synergy $13.27
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $2.24
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+12% Synergy $44.79
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $6.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $4.74
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $2.18
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+9% Synergy $8.89
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+9% Synergy $6.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.23
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.36
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+7% Synergy $5.45
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.73
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $41.18
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $7.07
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $31.79
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.39
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $34.49
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $5.07
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.68
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $40.10
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $13.88
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+4% Synergy $9.80
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+3% Synergy $29.79
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $11.05
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $7.22
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $2.84
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+2% Synergy $2.14
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.18
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy $4.12
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
0% Synergy $0.85
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $10.31
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $19.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $24.06
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.04
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-5% Synergy $4.13
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-5% Synergy $3.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $4.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+16% Synergy $4.67
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $3.69
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.38
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.42
White Ward White Ward
+10% Synergy $0.12
Crackdown Crackdown
+8% Synergy $9.59
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $2.10
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $28.55
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+7% Synergy $12.01
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+7% Synergy $1.45
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $6.97
Worship Worship
+7% Synergy $1.29
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $8.49
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $1.10
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+6% Synergy $2.47
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.72
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $0.91
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+6% Synergy $0.16
Solemnity Solemnity
+6% Synergy $9.05
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $6.31
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+5% Synergy $0.18
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $2.96
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $2.72
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+4% Synergy $0.24
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+2% Synergy $16.85
Pariah Pariah
+2% Synergy $1.90
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+2% Synergy $3.65
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+1% Synergy $4.88
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.64
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
0% Synergy $6.06
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-1% Synergy $2.24
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.92
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.90
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-1% Synergy $0.42
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $1.79

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
+14% Synergy $12.54
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+12% Synergy $0.27
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.08
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+3% Synergy $7.43
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.58

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+12% Synergy $19.58
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+10% Synergy $14.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $7.91
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $6.96
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $45.08
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $6.11
Karoo Karoo
+7% Synergy $1.16
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $1.13
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $8.46
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $5.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.06
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $0.72
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.13
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.82
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.55
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.46
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+3% Synergy $13.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.18
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.28
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.07
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $15.64
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.94
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $11.66
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.16
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $4.57
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $0.82
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.59
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $4.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.30
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $4.70
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $8.99
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.53
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+7% Synergy $2.56
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.18
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.29
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.20
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.53
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+5% Synergy $0.40
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.88
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $3.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $31.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.04
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+8% Synergy $3.83
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.97
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.32
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.44
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.77
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.20

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