App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Price tag $0.41

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

#1467 Current Rank
#1502 Last Week
#1256 Past 2 Years

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.

Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+6% Synergy $0.29
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+4% Synergy $2.16
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
0% Synergy $2.14
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
0% Synergy $4.72

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
+62% Synergy $0.12
Rune of Protection: White Rune of Protection: White
+55% Synergy $0.21
Glare of Heresy Glare of Heresy
+52% Synergy $0.16
Pentarch Paladin Pentarch Paladin
+46% Synergy $0.48
Story Circle Story Circle
+44% Synergy $1.06
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+40% Synergy $0.17
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+40% Synergy $4.54
Pious Kitsune Pious Kitsune
+38% Synergy $0.13
Earnest Fellowship Earnest Fellowship
+36% Synergy $1.14
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+34% Synergy $13.69

Top Cards

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

Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+30% Synergy $2.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+30% Synergy $4.72
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $4.55
Land Tax Land Tax
+15% Synergy $13.49
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+0% Synergy $1.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-1% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $58.09
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $14.61
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.17
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $108.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+27% Synergy $61.43
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+27% Synergy $10.94
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+23% Synergy $1.22
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+22% Synergy $0.53
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+22% Synergy $1.78
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+21% Synergy $17.59
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.43
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+19% Synergy $8.04
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+15% Synergy $4.85
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+14% Synergy $1.67
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+14% Synergy $20.60
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+13% Synergy $30.29
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $9.19
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.37
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+11% Synergy $0.82
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+10% Synergy $0.45
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+10% Synergy $0.32
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+10% Synergy $2.32
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+9% Synergy $0.87
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+9% Synergy $1.68
Palace Guard Palace Guard
+9% Synergy $0.11
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+9% Synergy $3.64
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+9% Synergy $0.63
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+8% Synergy $0.58
Kitsune Healer Kitsune Healer
+8% Synergy $0.13
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+8% Synergy $31.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $59.32
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.33
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+7% Synergy $0.32
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+7% Synergy $0.43
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+7% Synergy $3.44
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+6% Synergy $21.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $3.93
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+6% Synergy $4.94
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.44
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.07
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+5% Synergy $3.71
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+4% Synergy $31.14
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+3% Synergy $1.97
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+3% Synergy $12.35
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.37
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+3% Synergy $22.85
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.40
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+1% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.11
Soul Warden Soul Warden
0% Synergy $3.99
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $6.30
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-2% Synergy $3.23
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-3% Synergy $0.47

Instants

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

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+20% Synergy $2.14
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+18% Synergy $0.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+11% Synergy $1.07
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.32
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+9% Synergy $2.91
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+8% Synergy $1.76
Oblation Oblation
+8% Synergy $0.62
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $10.00
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.33
Condemn Condemn
+7% Synergy $0.26
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+6% Synergy $7.71
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $3.12
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.58
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.38
Tithe Tithe
+4% Synergy $37.45
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $5.10
Abolish Abolish
+4% Synergy $0.64
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.67
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+4% Synergy $0.83
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.42
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.11
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $6.58
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $0.31
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $3.06
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $12.85
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $1.79
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $7.79
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+0% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $7.35
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-4% Synergy $4.08
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $22.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $15.93

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 $6.00
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+16% Synergy $5.02
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+12% Synergy $3.91
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+10% Synergy $11.82
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.82
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+6% Synergy $8.64
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $4.62
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.42
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.12
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.73
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.67
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.36
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.42
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+3% Synergy $0.60
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+2% Synergy $4.94
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.33
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.92
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $2.81
Fumigate Fumigate
+1% Synergy $0.30
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.28
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.69
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+0% Synergy $4.19
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.39
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Distorting Lens Distorting Lens
+19% Synergy $0.69
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $19.23
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+17% Synergy $14.06
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+16% Synergy $39.40
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $3.53
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+12% Synergy $46.47
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $5.78
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $2.62
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $11.19
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $1.26
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $9.18
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $17.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.75
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+6% Synergy $5.14
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $34.43
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $30.98
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+5% Synergy $6.04
Grindstone Grindstone
+5% Synergy $13.47
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.44
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $47.41
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+4% Synergy $0.57
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $5.37
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $45.61
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+4% Synergy $0.26
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+3% Synergy $41.06
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+3% Synergy $12.74
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $12.22
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $9.50
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+1% Synergy $2.69
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+1% Synergy $1.35
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+1% Synergy $1.61
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+0% Synergy $1.01
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy $6.50
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $6.27
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $24.31
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $26.88
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-3% Synergy $5.50
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-4% Synergy $7.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $6.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+18% Synergy $6.60
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $7.19
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+11% Synergy $0.50
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+10% Synergy $0.57
White Ward White Ward
+9% Synergy $0.11
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+8% Synergy $2.27
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+8% Synergy $12.14
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $28.00
Crackdown Crackdown
+7% Synergy $9.27
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $7.72
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.64
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+6% Synergy $5.34
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $1.04
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $9.15
Worship Worship
+6% Synergy $1.09
Solemnity Solemnity
+6% Synergy $10.30
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $1.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $4.03
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.28
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+4% Synergy $0.24
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $6.38
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $7.32
Pariah Pariah
+3% Synergy $2.19
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+3% Synergy $0.19
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.35
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+1% Synergy $5.61
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+1% Synergy $18.46
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+0% Synergy $0.68
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+0% Synergy $2.93
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+0% Synergy $4.28
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+0% Synergy $6.35
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $2.39
True Conviction True Conviction
-1% Synergy $5.04
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-1% Synergy $0.51
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $0.60

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 $11.54
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+10% Synergy $0.39
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+2% Synergy $8.52
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+14% Synergy $4.72
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $51.37
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+10% Synergy $18.86
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $11.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $12.90
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $1.21
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.17
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $2.47
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.52
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.31
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+5% Synergy $0.46
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $5.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.70
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.91
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.33
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.50
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+2% Synergy $13.86
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.38
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.29
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $15.65
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $13.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $5.74
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.34
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.80
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-1% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.94
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-3% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-10% Synergy $6.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.59
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $11.98
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $5.73
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.25
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.88
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $7.75
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.34
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.08
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+0% Synergy $35.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.13
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10

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 $0.35
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+8% Synergy $4.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $1.79
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+0% Synergy $4.19
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+0% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.11
Plains Plains
-8% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Eight-and-a-Half-Tails.