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Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $1.55

Legendary Creature — Human Archer Ranger Zombie Wizard

Halana, Kessig Ranger Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Graveyard 26% Aristocrats 16% Tokens 16% Combo 11% Dredge 5% Lifegain 5% Mill 5% Sacrifice 5% Self-Mill 5% Skeletons 5%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator's abilities and overall game plan.

Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+48% Synergy $1.90
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+46% Synergy $5.95
Victimize Victimize
+44% Synergy $0.48
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+43% Synergy $0.09
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+37% Synergy $0.11
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+36% Synergy $0.39
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+36% Synergy $0.23
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+35% Synergy $1.10
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+32% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+28% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Dread Return Dread Return
+27% Synergy $0.31
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+26% Synergy $0.10
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+26% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
+25% Synergy $0.30
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+24% Synergy $2.76
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+23% Synergy $0.18
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+22% Synergy $0.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+21% Synergy $1.03
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+21% Synergy $1.46
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $2.55

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+12% Synergy $5.02
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $48.88

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Death Baron Death Baron
+26% Synergy $3.69
Egon, God of Death Throne of Death Egon, God of Death
+26% Synergy $0.25
Shambling Shell Shambling Shell
+25% Synergy $0.17
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+25% Synergy $1.27
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+24% Synergy $0.11
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+23% Synergy $1.26
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+21% Synergy $0.20
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+20% Synergy $0.07
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+19% Synergy $1.03
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+19% Synergy $1.66
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+17% Synergy $0.26
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+16% Synergy $0.12
Bloodbriar Bloodbriar
+16% Synergy $0.08
Groundskeeper Groundskeeper
+16% Synergy $0.04
Loaming Shaman Loaming Shaman
+15% Synergy $0.07
Bloodthrone Vampire Bloodthrone Vampire
+15% Synergy $0.25
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+15% Synergy $0.06
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+15% Synergy $0.06
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+15% Synergy $0.25
Deathbonnet Sprout Deathbonnet Hulk Deathbonnet Sprout
+15% Synergy $0.13
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+15% Synergy $0.23
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+15% Synergy $0.35
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+14% Synergy $12.00
Pharika, God of Affliction Pharika, God of Affliction
+14% Synergy $1.90
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
+14% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+14% Synergy $0.08
Viridian Emissary Viridian Emissary
+14% Synergy $0.25
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+12% Synergy $5.92
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+12% Synergy $0.12
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+10% Synergy $0.16
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+9% Synergy $0.23
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+8% Synergy $14.05
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+8% Synergy $16.08
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $1.97
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+6% Synergy $0.43
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+2% Synergy $1.20
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+2% Synergy $1.53
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+1% Synergy $0.40
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+1% Synergy $0.18
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.24
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.48
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
-2% Synergy $0.45
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $11.72

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator safe.

Grim Harvest Grim Harvest
+26% Synergy $0.20
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+20% Synergy $16.95
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+20% Synergy $0.41
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+19% Synergy $0.21
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+14% Synergy $0.24
Gravepurge Gravepurge
+14% Synergy $0.16
Naturalize Naturalize
+13% Synergy $0.12
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+8% Synergy $0.80
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.97
Putrefy Putrefy
-14% Synergy $0.13
Beast Within Beast Within
-17% Synergy $0.86
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-23% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator's game plan and control the board.

Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+25% Synergy $0.04
Forever Young Forever Young
+25% Synergy $0.11
Unearth Unearth
+21% Synergy $0.46
You Find a Cursed Idol You Find a Cursed Idol
+21% Synergy $0.07
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+18% Synergy $0.93
Mutual Destruction Mutual Destruction
+16% Synergy $0.04
Blood Divination Blood Divination
+16% Synergy $0.17
Blood Beckoning Blood Beckoning
+16% Synergy $0.03
Barter in Blood Barter in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.09
Nature's Spiral Nature's Spiral
+15% Synergy $0.09
Adventurous Impulse Adventurous Impulse
+15% Synergy $0.07
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+13% Synergy $5.84
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+13% Synergy $0.14
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.49
Reanimate Reanimate
+8% Synergy $5.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.83
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $1.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-10% Synergy $1.90
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $59.53
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+8% Synergy $4.72
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-16% Synergy $4.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Screams from Within Screams from Within
+21% Synergy $2.26
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+20% Synergy $0.06
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+18% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+18% Synergy $3.20
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+15% Synergy $0.16
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+27% Synergy $1.12
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+18% Synergy $0.15
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $1.15
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+16% Synergy $0.27
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+8% Synergy $0.13
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+7% Synergy $0.11
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $6.87
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $48.67
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $32.58
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $7.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-2% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-9% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-36% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+17% Synergy $0.48
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Bayou Bayou
+5% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.79
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $14.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $8.19
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $18.62
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-8% Synergy $6.18
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-11% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.27
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-14% Synergy $12.43
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-26% Synergy $0.47
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-44% Synergy $0.62

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator.

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tormod, the Desecrator Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tormod, the Desecrator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tormod, the Desecrator Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tormod, the Desecrator
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tana, the Bloodsower Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tana, the Bloodsower
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sengir, the Dark Baron Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ellie, Brick Master Joel, Resolute Survivor Ellie, Brick Master // Joel, Resolute Survivor
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Hardy of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gorm the Great Virtus the Veiled Gorm the Great // Virtus the Veiled
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Halana, Kessig Ranger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Halana, Kessig Ranger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Halana, Kessig Ranger Sengir, the Dark Baron Halana, Kessig Ranger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Miara, Thorn of the Glade Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel