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Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Price tag $0.18

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

#1209 Current Rank
#1338 Last Week
#1175 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.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $2.21
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+2% Synergy $9.86
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+1% Synergy $0.25
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+1% Synergy $11.74
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-8% Synergy $0.51

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 $0.16
Rune of Protection: White Rune of Protection: White
+56% Synergy $0.21
Glare of Heresy Glare of Heresy
+53% Synergy $0.05
Pentarch Paladin Pentarch Paladin
+44% Synergy $0.53
Story Circle Story Circle
+44% Synergy $0.61
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+39% Synergy $3.31
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+39% Synergy $0.13
Earnest Fellowship Earnest Fellowship
+38% Synergy $1.07
Pious Kitsune Pious Kitsune
+38% Synergy $0.16
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+31% Synergy $10.22

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 $4.88
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+28% Synergy $1.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+25% Synergy $0.28
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+16% Synergy $1.64
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $22.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $41.79
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.68
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $36.64
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+10% Synergy $13.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $50.09
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95

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 $7.95
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+23% Synergy $0.67
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+23% Synergy $67.21
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+22% Synergy $0.56
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.61
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+21% Synergy $10.08
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.20
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+17% Synergy $5.29
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+15% Synergy $30.27
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+15% Synergy $8.35
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+14% Synergy $1.05
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $7.03
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $16.04
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.79
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+11% Synergy $1.79
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+11% Synergy $0.52
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+10% Synergy $0.11
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+10% Synergy $0.28
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+9% Synergy $0.61
Palace Guard Palace Guard
+9% Synergy $0.07
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+9% Synergy $3.42
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.09
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+8% Synergy $0.50
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+8% Synergy $0.50
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+8% Synergy $0.37
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+7% Synergy $37.11
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+7% Synergy $1.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+6% Synergy $2.08
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.46
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+6% Synergy $1.34
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+6% Synergy $0.44
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+5% Synergy $16.91
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+5% Synergy $5.25
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $1.47
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+5% Synergy $24.76
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+4% Synergy $1.54
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+3% Synergy $2.33
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $8.95
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+2% Synergy $25.39
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+2% Synergy $0.26
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+2% Synergy $17.48
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+1% Synergy $0.25
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
0% Synergy $0.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.13
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-3% Synergy $3.55
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-3% Synergy $0.66
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-3% Synergy $2.50
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $5.13

Instants

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

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+20% Synergy $1.38
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+15% Synergy $0.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+11% Synergy $0.63
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+10% Synergy $0.09
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+10% Synergy $0.39
Condemn Condemn
+9% Synergy $0.12
Oblation Oblation
+9% Synergy $0.62
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $8.01
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+8% Synergy $0.71
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+7% Synergy $2.61
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.36
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $2.51
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.24
Riot Control Riot Control
+6% Synergy $0.25
Tithe Tithe
+6% Synergy $22.63
Abolish Abolish
+6% Synergy $0.55
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $7.66
Gideon's Defeat Gideon's Defeat
+5% Synergy $0.02
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.23
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+4% Synergy $0.45
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.16
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.13
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $1.44
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.30
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $4.17
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $9.20
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.40
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.43
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.69
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $4.41
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $6.95
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $17.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $8.91

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 $3.16
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $1.70
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.26
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+9% Synergy $10.23
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.44
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+8% Synergy $9.01
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $6.27
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.81
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.77
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.22
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.21
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+4% Synergy $1.95
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+4% Synergy $0.41
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.15
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+4% Synergy $1.27
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.72
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.63
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.52
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $3.33
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+2% Synergy $1.02
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $2.14
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.24
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.22
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+18% Synergy $0.59
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $17.29
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+17% Synergy $32.02
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+14% Synergy $11.46
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.02
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+12% Synergy $42.00
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $5.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $2.70
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $2.26
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+9% Synergy $7.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.33
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $5.14
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $36.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $1.06
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+7% Synergy $5.57
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.34
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $5.78
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $29.61
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $39.31
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $15.81
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.12
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $36.97
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.17
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+4% Synergy $6.50
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.59
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $6.90
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $8.52
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.52
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.10
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+2% Synergy $11.54
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+1% Synergy $5.74
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+1% Synergy $0.75
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $9.06
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $18.76
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $19.62
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $5.40
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-4% Synergy $5.02
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $3.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $3.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+16% Synergy $3.00
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+11% Synergy $3.74
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.36
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.38
White Ward White Ward
+10% Synergy $0.18
Crackdown Crackdown
+9% Synergy $10.03
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $1.50
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+7% Synergy $9.32
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+7% Synergy $0.97
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $6.75
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+7% Synergy $0.17
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $24.39
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $2.97
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.54
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+6% Synergy $2.19
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $1.08
Worship Worship
+6% Synergy $1.37
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $5.21
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $0.51
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+5% Synergy $0.17
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $8.60
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $3.48
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+4% Synergy $0.20
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $16.11
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.27
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $2.50
Pariah Pariah
+2% Synergy $1.53
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $5.78
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.60
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+1% Synergy $4.21
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+1% Synergy $3.63
Court of Grace Court of Grace
0% Synergy $2.23
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.35
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $4.01
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-2% Synergy $0.27
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $1.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-8% Synergy $6.55

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 $11.69
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+11% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.04
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+2% Synergy $0.64
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-2% Synergy $0.91

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+11% Synergy $16.79
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+11% Synergy $12.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $7.61
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $9.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $39.21
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.98
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.09
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $7.63
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $0.79
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $3.03
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.07
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $1.24
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.65
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.90
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.47
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+3% Synergy $12.19
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $13.61
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+3% Synergy $4.91
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.29
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.09
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.16
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $6.83
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $11.40
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.99
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.72
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.87
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $4.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.55
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+8% Synergy $5.28
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $8.70
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.64
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+7% Synergy $2.74
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.16
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.06
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+4% Synergy $0.27
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $64.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.13
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.04
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.49

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 $3.18
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.16
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $0.72
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $4.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.69
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.05

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