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Halfdane
Price tag $30.34

Legendary CreatureShapeshifter

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2446 Current Rank
#2596 Last Week
#2686 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Halfdane.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Halfdane decks.

Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+28% Synergy $1.33

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Halfdane's abilities and overall game plan.

Evil Twin Evil Twin
+47% Synergy $0.46
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+42% Synergy $3.54
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+37% Synergy $1.44
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+36% Synergy $0.56
Clone Clone
+35% Synergy $0.50
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+35% Synergy $0.55
Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+33% Synergy $0.42
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+33% Synergy $5.92
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+33% Synergy $1.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Halfdane decks.

Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+32% Synergy $2.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+24% Synergy $0.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+17% Synergy $1.93
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+10% Synergy $1.86
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.60
Void Rend Void Rend
+4% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $57.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $53.63
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $61.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $40.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $14.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $98.84
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $48.00
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $45.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Halfdane's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+30% Synergy $4.90
Cemetery Puca Cemetery Puca
+28% Synergy $2.30
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+27% Synergy $0.73
Spark Double Spark Double
+26% Synergy $11.42
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+24% Synergy $4.38
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+23% Synergy $0.18
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+23% Synergy $0.37
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+21% Synergy $11.97
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+20% Synergy $0.13
Body Double Body Double
+20% Synergy $0.12
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+20% Synergy $0.57
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+19% Synergy $28.52
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+19% Synergy $0.48
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+16% Synergy $0.35
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+15% Synergy
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+15% Synergy $0.24
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+14% Synergy $3.77
Hunted Horror Hunted Horror
+14% Synergy $3.10
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+13% Synergy $0.32
Identity Thief Identity Thief
+12% Synergy $0.18
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+12% Synergy $0.21
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+12% Synergy $4.52
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+11% Synergy $1.90
The Ever-Changing 'Dane The Ever-Changing 'Dane
+9% Synergy $0.19
Dakkon Blackblade Dakkon Blackblade
+9% Synergy $2.32
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+8% Synergy $3.63
Duplicant Duplicant
+8% Synergy $0.21
Soul of Eternity Soul of Eternity
+8% Synergy $0.21
Unstable Shapeshifter Unstable Shapeshifter
+8% Synergy $0.82
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+7% Synergy $1.11
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+7% Synergy $19.67
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+7% Synergy $19.37
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+6% Synergy $6.28
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+6% Synergy $13.75
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+6% Synergy $7.80
Mortivore Mortivore
+6% Synergy $0.51
Yargle, Glutton of Urborg Yargle, Glutton of Urborg
+6% Synergy $0.12
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+6% Synergy $0.67
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+6% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+6% Synergy $4.20
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+5% Synergy $1.38
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+5% Synergy $1.88
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+5% Synergy $13.27
Serra Avatar Serra Avatar
+5% Synergy $0.42
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+4% Synergy $2.97
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+4% Synergy $29.73
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+4% Synergy $0.34
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-2% Synergy $21.40
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $46.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Halfdane safe.

Mirrorweave Mirrorweave
+24% Synergy $1.26
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $1.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.29
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.74
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.86
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+6% Synergy $11.64
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+6% Synergy $0.61
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $3.08
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.90
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+4% Synergy $0.16
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+2% Synergy $4.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.27
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $4.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.81
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $13.85
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.29
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $8.08
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.56
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $52.65
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.83

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Halfdane's game plan and control the board.

Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+26% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.29
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+17% Synergy $0.55
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $2.35
Windfall Windfall
+10% Synergy $4.14
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.73
Damn Damn
+9% Synergy $1.10
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+9% Synergy $2.05
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+7% Synergy $0.30
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+7% Synergy $2.01
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $6.67
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.50
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $3.13
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.42
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+5% Synergy $8.47
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+5% Synergy $2.28
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+5% Synergy
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.58
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.24
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.43
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $5.89
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.17
Vindicate Vindicate
+1% Synergy $0.72
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $6.86
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+24% Synergy $11.62
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+20% Synergy $3.75
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.35
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.63
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+11% Synergy $0.53
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+10% Synergy $2.43
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+10% Synergy $2.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.23
The Fire Nation Drill The Fire Nation Drill
+8% Synergy $0.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $41.18
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+7% Synergy $1.79
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $13.88
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $2.39
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.46
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+6% Synergy $15.16
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $7.19
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.18
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.16
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+4% Synergy $2.14
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $13.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $24.06
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $6.34

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Halfdane's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+18% Synergy $0.66
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+15% Synergy $0.86
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $3.28
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+13% Synergy $2.31
Shapeshifter's Marrow Shapeshifter's Marrow
+12% Synergy $0.41
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+10% Synergy $2.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $8.92
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+8% Synergy $0.42
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+7% Synergy
Sleeper's Robe Sleeper's Robe
+7% Synergy $0.43
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.73
No Mercy No Mercy
+6% Synergy $21.00
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.89
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.93
Mirror Mockery Mirror Mockery
+6% Synergy $0.42
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $24.31
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $16.85
Control Magic Control Magic
+5% Synergy $0.75
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $3.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+3% Synergy $7.94
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.55
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $10.99
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $4.58
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+1% Synergy $1.21
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-2% Synergy $0.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $13.23
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $4.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Halfdane to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+9% Synergy $0.55

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+28% Synergy $0.46
Vesuva Vesuva
+20% Synergy $3.95
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+10% Synergy $2.59
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $21.55
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+6% Synergy $34.22
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+6% Synergy $3.11
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $6.96
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $53.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $35.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+17% Synergy $0.87
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+16% Synergy $1.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+10% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+4% Synergy $5.00
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.71
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-14% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-15% Synergy $4.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-20% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Halfdane decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+24% Synergy $4.38
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+12% Synergy $4.32
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+8% Synergy $0.25
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.14
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+7% Synergy $2.86
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $15.20
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.28
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+5% Synergy $12.68
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $5.33
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.15
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $18.51
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+4% Synergy $13.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.20
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.93
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+1% Synergy
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $18.24
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $3.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.17
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.81
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.43
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $21.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.16
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.20
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.18
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-6% Synergy $9.01
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $7.94
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.23
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $16.58
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.68
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $12.50
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-6% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $14.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.12
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $7.17
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.13
Underground River Underground River
-9% Synergy $1.12
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-9% Synergy $0.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-10% Synergy $0.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-13% Synergy $23.91

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halfdane.

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Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ravos, Soultender Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ravos, Soultender // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ravos, Soultender Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
Hidetsugu and Kairi Hidetsugu and Kairi
The Ever-Changing 'Dane The Ever-Changing 'Dane
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sengir, the Dark Baron Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces The Prismatic Piper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // The Prismatic Piper
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Myojin of Seeing Winds Myojin of Seeing Winds
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tymna the Weaver Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tymna the Weaver
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tormod, the Desecrator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tormod, the Desecrator
Obeka, Brute Chronologist Obeka, Brute Chronologist
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured