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Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Price tag $0.46

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

#1247 Current Rank
#1330 Last Week
#1236 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.

Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+5% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+4% Synergy $5.50
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.87
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+2% Synergy $3.50
Continue? Continue?
+1% Synergy $3.87

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 $0.13
Rune of Protection: White Rune of Protection: White
+56% Synergy $0.18
Glare of Heresy Glare of Heresy
+52% Synergy $0.15
Pentarch Paladin Pentarch Paladin
+46% Synergy $0.48
Story Circle Story Circle
+44% Synergy $0.90
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+40% Synergy $0.20
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+40% Synergy $4.47
Pious Kitsune Pious Kitsune
+38% Synergy $0.14
Earnest Fellowship Earnest Fellowship
+36% Synergy $1.00
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+34% Synergy $14.05

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 $3.52
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+30% Synergy $1.89
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.47
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+17% Synergy $7.40
Land Tax Land Tax
+15% Synergy $15.72
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $0.91
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-3% 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 $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $57.27
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $12.81
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.50
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46

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 $63.84
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+26% Synergy $9.62
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+23% Synergy $0.98
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+22% Synergy $0.91
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+22% Synergy $0.48
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+21% Synergy $16.38
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.39
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+18% Synergy $8.31
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+15% Synergy $5.40
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+14% Synergy $19.74
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+14% Synergy $28.58
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+14% Synergy $1.30
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $9.31
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.35
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+11% Synergy $0.75
Guardian of the Gateless Guardian of the Gateless
+11% Synergy $0.30
Samurai of the Pale Curtain Samurai of the Pale Curtain
+11% Synergy $0.45
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+10% Synergy $2.00
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+9% Synergy $1.09
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+9% Synergy $0.58
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+9% Synergy $0.58
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+9% Synergy $0.93
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
+9% Synergy $3.51
Palace Guard Palace Guard
+9% Synergy $0.07
Kitsune Healer Kitsune Healer
+9% Synergy $0.11
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+8% Synergy $33.14
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.28
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+8% Synergy $0.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $55.72
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+7% Synergy $3.46
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+7% Synergy $0.43
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $3.75
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+6% Synergy $5.09
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+6% Synergy $20.19
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+5% Synergy $0.41
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+5% Synergy $2.78
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+5% Synergy $3.60
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+4% Synergy $28.11
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+4% Synergy $1.80
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+4% Synergy $11.55
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+3% Synergy $22.29
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.41
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.28
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+1% Synergy $0.45
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $2.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.76
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $6.01
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-3% Synergy $1.94
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-4% Synergy $0.56

Instants

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

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+21% Synergy $2.33
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+18% Synergy $0.49
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+11% Synergy $1.12
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.26
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+10% Synergy $2.49
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $8.81
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+8% Synergy $1.22
Oblation Oblation
+8% Synergy $0.55
Condemn Condemn
+8% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.16
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+7% Synergy $7.02
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+6% Synergy $2.85
Riot Control Riot Control
+6% Synergy $0.24
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.55
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $7.31
Tithe Tithe
+5% Synergy $36.69
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.38
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.46
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+4% Synergy $0.74
Abolish Abolish
+4% Synergy $0.59
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.08
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+3% Synergy $5.36
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.27
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $2.28
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+2% Synergy $13.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.55
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $6.81
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-4% Synergy $3.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $21.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $18.26

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 $5.58
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+16% Synergy $2.68
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $3.29
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+10% Synergy $11.31
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+9% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+8% Synergy $0.36
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.33
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+6% Synergy $9.35
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $7.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.59
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.05
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.79
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.41
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+4% Synergy $0.55
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.31
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.55
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $2.68
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.74
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+2% Synergy $1.01
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+1% Synergy $0.65
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $3.49
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.57
Martial Coup Martial Coup
0% Synergy $0.23
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.32

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 $20.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+17% Synergy $39.15
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+16% Synergy $13.64
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $3.17
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+12% Synergy $47.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $7.29
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $1.95
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $10.70
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $1.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.24
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $8.40
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+7% Synergy $5.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.65
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $36.02
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $6.04
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $34.23
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $43.69
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.38
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $44.91
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $5.69
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.57
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+4% Synergy $39.62
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+3% Synergy $14.78
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $11.48
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $10.90
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $2.56
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.06
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+1% Synergy $1.61
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+1% Synergy $0.83
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $6.66
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $23.94
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $28.45
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-3% Synergy $3.70
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-4% Synergy $5.37
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-5% Synergy $6.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $5.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+18% Synergy $4.77
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+13% Synergy $6.22
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+12% Synergy $0.45
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.48
White Ward White Ward
+10% Synergy $0.09
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $29.82
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+8% Synergy $14.43
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+8% Synergy $1.90
Crackdown Crackdown
+8% Synergy $9.15
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.56
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+7% Synergy $8.79
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.55
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+7% Synergy $4.70
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $7.68
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.82
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $1.46
Worship Worship
+6% Synergy $1.11
Solemnity Solemnity
+6% Synergy $11.82
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $3.46
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+5% Synergy $0.22
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.39
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $2.38
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $4.61
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+4% Synergy $0.20
Pariah Pariah
+3% Synergy $1.90
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+2% Synergy $18.20
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+2% Synergy $5.61
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+1% Synergy $0.64
Court of Grace Court of Grace
0% Synergy $2.57
Forge Anew Forge Anew
0% Synergy $4.32
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
0% Synergy $6.56
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $2.26
True Conviction True Conviction
-2% Synergy $4.98
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-2% Synergy $0.49
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-8% Synergy $0.75

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 $11.02
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+11% Synergy $0.33
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.78
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.31

Utility Lands

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

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+14% Synergy $8.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $51.56
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+10% Synergy $17.69
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $9.82
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $10.00
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+9% Synergy $1.78
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.22
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+8% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $4.43
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.31
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.27
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.18
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+5% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $5.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $1.11
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $22.89
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.95
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.08
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.43
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+3% Synergy $12.72
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $39.52
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $12.99
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.27
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $14.14
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.31
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.70
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.54
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.35
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.40
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-11% Synergy $6.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.87
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $5.58
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $10.73
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.50
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.74
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $5.66
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.47
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.40
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $36.86
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.39

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 $0.40
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+8% Synergy $3.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $3.49
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.55
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.76
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.15

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