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Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Price tag $0.45

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

#1136 Current Rank
#1238 Last Week
#1218 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 $0.09
Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+1% Synergy $0.19
Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
0% Synergy $0.19
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
-2% Synergy $0.61
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-3% Synergy $22.78

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 $0.13
Rune of Protection: White Rune of Protection: White
+56% Synergy $0.18
Glare of Heresy Glare of Heresy
+53% Synergy $0.09
Pentarch Paladin Pentarch Paladin
+46% Synergy $0.52
Story Circle Story Circle
+44% Synergy $0.85
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+40% Synergy $0.17
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+40% Synergy $4.07
Pious Kitsune Pious Kitsune
+39% Synergy $0.14
Earnest Fellowship Earnest Fellowship
+37% Synergy $0.98
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+33% Synergy $12.83

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 $5.87
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+30% Synergy $1.96
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+23% Synergy $0.46
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $4.80
Land Tax Land Tax
+14% Synergy $25.67
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.23
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $4.41

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy $32.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $50.17
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $11.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $7.45
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $106.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70

Creatures

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

Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+25% Synergy $9.26
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+25% Synergy $67.38
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+23% Synergy $0.95
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+22% Synergy $0.43
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+21% Synergy $15.71
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+21% Synergy $0.96
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.38
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+18% Synergy $7.88
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+14% Synergy $28.55
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+14% Synergy $6.00
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $17.44
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+13% Synergy $1.40
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+12% Synergy $10.54
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.66
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+11% Synergy $0.45
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+10% Synergy $2.09
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+10% Synergy $0.29
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+9% Synergy $0.62
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+9% Synergy $0.64
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+9% Synergy $3.34
Kitsune Healer Kitsune Healer
+9% Synergy $0.11
Palace Guard Palace Guard
+9% Synergy $0.07
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+8% Synergy $31.98
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+8% Synergy $1.04
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.25
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+8% Synergy $0.59
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+8% Synergy $0.54
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+8% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $54.22
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+7% Synergy $5.31
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+7% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.27
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.44
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+5% Synergy $6.84
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+5% Synergy $21.24
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+5% Synergy $2.12
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $4.71
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $3.75
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+4% Synergy $31.50
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+4% Synergy $2.52
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+3% Synergy $20.81
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.35
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $9.79
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.22
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
0% Synergy $0.69
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.44
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-2% Synergy $4.59
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-3% Synergy $1.19
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $7.08
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-4% Synergy $3.56

Instants

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

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+21% Synergy $3.44
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+16% Synergy $0.48
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+11% Synergy $0.79
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+10% Synergy $0.17
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+10% Synergy $2.38
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+9% Synergy $2.68
Oblation Oblation
+9% Synergy $0.56
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $7.41
Condemn Condemn
+8% Synergy $0.24
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.90
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $3.61
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+7% Synergy $4.97
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.87
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $7.51
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.19
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+5% Synergy $1.39
Tithe Tithe
+5% Synergy $27.64
Abolish Abolish
+5% Synergy $0.52
Gideon's Defeat Gideon's Defeat
+5% Synergy $0.04
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.38
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+4% Synergy $0.75
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.12
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.26
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $4.05
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $2.16
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $12.04
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.37
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $8.67
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $4.30
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $18.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $15.46

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 $4.39
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $2.09
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+12% Synergy $3.05
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+10% Synergy $9.90
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.60
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $9.28
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $6.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.43
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.02
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.90
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.39
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+4% Synergy $0.55
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.47
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.62
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+3% Synergy $0.94
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $3.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.72
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.08
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.24
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.47
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+19% Synergy $0.59
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $19.86
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+16% Synergy $40.13
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+16% Synergy $14.47
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $3.99
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+12% Synergy $49.85
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $8.56
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $2.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $4.70
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+9% Synergy $9.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.30
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.38
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $8.92
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $39.49
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+7% Synergy $5.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.62
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $5.29
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $33.61
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $39.43
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $5.90
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $44.70
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+4% Synergy $36.49
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $14.83
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $11.36
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $10.82
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $7.50
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $2.50
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $0.91
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+1% Synergy $1.93
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+1% Synergy $0.98
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy $5.29
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $7.93
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $20.36
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $28.23
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.61
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-4% Synergy $4.35
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-4% Synergy $5.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $2.00
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $5.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+17% Synergy $4.79
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $4.46
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+11% Synergy $0.48
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.41
White Ward White Ward
+10% Synergy $0.11
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+8% Synergy $12.53
Crackdown Crackdown
+8% Synergy $9.38
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $2.76
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $28.99
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+7% Synergy $1.91
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+7% Synergy $2.62
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $7.53
Worship Worship
+7% Synergy $1.11
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $8.76
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $1.19
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.79
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $1.16
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+6% Synergy $0.27
Solemnity Solemnity
+6% Synergy $12.48
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $5.70
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+5% Synergy $0.19
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $5.05
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $2.83
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+4% Synergy $0.20
Pariah Pariah
+3% Synergy $2.27
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+2% Synergy $17.47
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+2% Synergy $4.82
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+1% Synergy $5.12
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.62
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
0% Synergy $6.43
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-1% Synergy $2.34
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $4.88
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $4.84
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-2% Synergy $0.41
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $2.55

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
+13% Synergy $12.60
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+12% Synergy $0.31
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.46
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.87
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.59

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+13% Synergy $22.56
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+11% Synergy $15.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $44.23
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $8.97
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $8.35
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $7.13
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.28
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $7.66
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $1.00
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $8.92
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.28
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.22
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+5% Synergy $0.77
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $6.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.28
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.89
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.06
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.23
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.71
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.48
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+3% Synergy $12.62
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $13.00
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.18
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $13.92
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $37.51
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.26
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $5.29
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.44
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $1.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $6.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+20% Synergy $3.61
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $9.72
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $5.06
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.88
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+7% Synergy $3.84
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.59
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.88
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $34.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.25
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.44

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 $0.39
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+8% Synergy $3.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.44
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.20

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