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Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Price tag $0.35

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

#1312 Current Rank
#1282 Last Week
#1190 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
+5% Synergy $0.26
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $21.33
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
-2% Synergy $2.96
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-5% Synergy $3.36
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-9% Synergy $2.40

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
+64% Synergy $0.16
Rune of Protection: White Rune of Protection: White
+56% Synergy $0.18
Glare of Heresy Glare of Heresy
+54% Synergy $0.03
Pentarch Paladin Pentarch Paladin
+46% Synergy $0.56
Story Circle Story Circle
+45% Synergy $0.82
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+40% Synergy $0.18
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+39% Synergy $3.47
Earnest Fellowship Earnest Fellowship
+39% Synergy $1.03
Pious Kitsune Pious Kitsune
+38% Synergy $0.16
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+32% Synergy $7.43

Top Cards

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

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+31% Synergy $4.69
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+28% Synergy $1.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+25% Synergy $0.20
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+16% Synergy $1.89
Land Tax Land Tax
+15% Synergy $20.00
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $42.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.71
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.96
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.89

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+13% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $44.01
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $11.24
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $46.24
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $91.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88

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 $8.17
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+24% Synergy $66.56
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+23% Synergy $0.66
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+22% Synergy $0.37
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+21% Synergy $9.19
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.39
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+21% Synergy $0.58
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.22
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+17% Synergy $5.65
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+15% Synergy $5.58
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+14% Synergy $28.07
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $7.05
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+13% Synergy $0.94
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $16.58
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.39
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+11% Synergy $2.18
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+11% Synergy $0.49
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+10% Synergy $0.13
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+10% Synergy $0.23
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+9% Synergy $0.59
Palace Guard Palace Guard
+9% Synergy $0.07
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+9% Synergy $3.36
Kitsune Healer Kitsune Healer
+9% Synergy $0.16
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+8% Synergy $0.88
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.08
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+8% Synergy $0.58
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+8% Synergy $0.55
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+7% Synergy $34.43
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+7% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+6% Synergy $2.98
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.41
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+6% Synergy $0.32
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+5% Synergy $16.65
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+5% Synergy $0.63
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+5% Synergy $2.47
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.40
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+4% Synergy $2.57
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+4% Synergy $5.17
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $28.65
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.26
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+2% Synergy $17.34
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+2% Synergy $8.72
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+1% Synergy $0.17
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+1% Synergy $0.55
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.79
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-3% Synergy $2.17
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-3% Synergy $0.47
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-3% Synergy $2.79
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-3% Synergy $4.06

Instants

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

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+20% Synergy $2.97
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+16% Synergy $0.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+11% Synergy $0.90
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+10% Synergy $0.06
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+10% Synergy $0.60
Condemn Condemn
+9% Synergy $0.13
Oblation Oblation
+9% Synergy $0.60
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $6.19
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+8% Synergy $0.91
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $2.75
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+7% Synergy $2.79
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.19
Riot Control Riot Control
+6% Synergy $0.19
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.26
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.62
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $1.95
Tithe Tithe
+5% Synergy $23.38
Abolish Abolish
+5% Synergy $0.51
Gideon's Defeat Gideon's Defeat
+5% Synergy $0.03
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+4% Synergy $0.56
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.31
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.15
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $1.71
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.25
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.14
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $9.59
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $3.67
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.82
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.61
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $6.73
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $3.79
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.79
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $7.50
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $14.89
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $9.22

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 $3.20
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $1.87
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.70
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.23
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+9% Synergy $8.65
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.45
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+7% Synergy $7.66
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $0.90
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $5.95
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.83
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.27
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+4% Synergy $0.45
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.38
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+3% Synergy $1.82
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.18
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.06
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.47
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+3% Synergy $0.72
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $3.39
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.78
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.23
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.20
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.11
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.22

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 $17.47
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+17% Synergy $37.91
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+14% Synergy $12.32
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.34
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+12% Synergy $43.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $5.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $3.70
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $2.52
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+9% Synergy $7.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.19
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $11.86
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $5.86
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+7% Synergy $5.78
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.96
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $36.41
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.33
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $5.65
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $32.04
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.34
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $38.64
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+4% Synergy $32.48
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $13.50
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+4% Synergy $9.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $34.01
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+4% Synergy $7.19
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.55
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $8.73
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.57
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.38
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+1% Synergy $3.34
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+1% Synergy $0.77
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+1% Synergy $12.56
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $9.33
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $17.53
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $19.89
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.81
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-4% Synergy $3.83
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $3.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $3.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+17% Synergy $3.70
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $3.54
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.35
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.39
White Ward White Ward
+10% Synergy $0.17
Crackdown Crackdown
+8% Synergy $10.11
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $1.80
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $26.05
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+7% Synergy $10.31
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+7% Synergy $0.87
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $6.76
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $7.94
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $1.59
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+6% Synergy $1.75
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $1.08
Worship Worship
+6% Synergy $1.47
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+6% Synergy $0.14
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $4.41
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $0.69
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+5% Synergy $0.19
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $8.03
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $2.24
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $2.23
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $16.35
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.24
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.06
Pariah Pariah
+2% Synergy $1.50
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.65
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+1% Synergy $4.03
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $5.66
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+1% Synergy $3.47
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-1% Synergy $1.80
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.84
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $4.27
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-2% Synergy $0.31
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.96

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 $12.09
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+11% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+3% Synergy $7.38
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+2% Synergy $0.90
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.33

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+12% Synergy $18.39
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+11% Synergy $13.56
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $7.19
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $6.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $38.24
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.71
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $7.73
Karoo Karoo
+7% Synergy $1.09
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $0.87
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $4.92
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $1.27
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.78
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.39
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.11
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.30
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.15
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+3% Synergy $13.12
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.10
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.23
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.09
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $14.85
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $34.91
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $10.25
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.20
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $4.47
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.68
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $3.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $4.96
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $9.68
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.48
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+7% Synergy $3.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.83
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+4% Synergy $0.27
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $25.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.21
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.34

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 $3.31
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.61
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.08

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