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Halfdane
Price tag $30.49

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

#2869 Current Rank
#3330 Last Week
#2748 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
+11% Synergy $1.04
The Cloning of Shredder The Cloning of Shredder
+6% Synergy $3.21
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+3% Synergy $0.36
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+3% Synergy $4.41

High Synergy Cards

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

Evil Twin Evil Twin
+48% Synergy $0.47
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+42% Synergy $3.26
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+39% Synergy $2.46
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+37% Synergy $0.59
Clone Clone
+35% Synergy $0.54
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+35% Synergy $0.58
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+35% Synergy $2.30
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+33% Synergy $2.41
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+32% Synergy $4.65
Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+32% Synergy $0.50

Top Cards

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

Generous Gift Generous Gift
+24% Synergy $1.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+21% Synergy $2.03
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $2.09
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+10% Synergy $2.28
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.91
Void Rend Void Rend
+5% Synergy $0.47
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $62.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $51.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $58.42
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $63.69
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $7.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $111.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $32.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $52.78
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+30% Synergy $4.28
Cemetery Puca Cemetery Puca
+28% Synergy $2.34
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+28% Synergy $0.65
Spark Double Spark Double
+26% Synergy $13.10
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $5.80
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+22% Synergy $16.84
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+22% Synergy $0.37
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+21% Synergy $31.14
Body Double Body Double
+21% Synergy $0.33
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+20% Synergy $0.28
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+20% Synergy $0.24
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+20% Synergy $0.55
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+18% Synergy $0.48
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+16% Synergy $3.52
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+16% Synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+15% Synergy $0.43
Hunted Horror Hunted Horror
+15% Synergy $2.68
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+14% Synergy $0.25
Identity Thief Identity Thief
+12% Synergy $0.24
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+12% Synergy $0.44
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+12% Synergy $2.36
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+11% Synergy $4.64
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+11% Synergy $0.22
Dakkon Blackblade Dakkon Blackblade
+10% Synergy $2.30
The Ever-Changing 'Dane The Ever-Changing 'Dane
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.33
Unstable Shapeshifter Unstable Shapeshifter
+8% Synergy $0.77
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+7% Synergy $4.01
Duplicant Duplicant
+7% Synergy $0.23
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+7% Synergy $11.19
Soul of Eternity Soul of Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+6% Synergy $1.65
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+6% Synergy $10.51
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+6% Synergy $17.38
Mortivore Mortivore
+6% Synergy $0.52
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+6% Synergy $8.29
Canyon Crawler Canyon Crawler
+6% Synergy $0.11
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+6% Synergy $0.82
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+5% Synergy $3.28
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+5% Synergy $6.07
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+5% Synergy $12.48
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+5% Synergy $0.61
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+4% Synergy $2.41
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+4% Synergy $3.66
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+4% Synergy $1.96
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+3% Synergy $28.33
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+3% Synergy $0.42
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+3% Synergy $3.19
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $26.90
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Mirrorweave Mirrorweave
+24% Synergy $1.27
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $1.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.35
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.93
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.72
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+6% Synergy $0.31
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+5% Synergy $7.97
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.78
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+5% Synergy $0.54
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+4% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.37
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+2% Synergy $5.40
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $4.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.65
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.20
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $11.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $50.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.05
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.06
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.38

Sorceries

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

Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+25% Synergy $0.32
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.40
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+17% Synergy $0.44
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $2.66
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $8.55
Windfall Windfall
+10% Synergy $5.37
Damn Damn
+8% Synergy $2.18
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.09
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+8% Synergy $3.28
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+7% Synergy $0.38
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+7% Synergy $2.07
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $3.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.77
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.36
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.57
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+4% Synergy $9.47
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.26
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.26
Vindicate Vindicate
-1% Synergy $0.88
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $7.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+22% Synergy $10.91
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+20% Synergy $4.84
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $3.24
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+12% Synergy $0.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.28
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+10% Synergy $3.99
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+9% Synergy $2.72
The Fire Nation Drill The Fire Nation Drill
+9% Synergy $0.31
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $39.36
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+8% Synergy $2.40
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+8% Synergy $0.55
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $14.83
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $2.47
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+6% Synergy $12.24
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.87
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.46
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $7.86
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $40.21
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $14.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.56
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.23
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.56

Enchantments

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

Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $3.69
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+16% Synergy $1.03
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+16% Synergy $1.03
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+12% Synergy $2.54
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+11% Synergy $2.70
Shapeshifter's Marrow Shapeshifter's Marrow
+11% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $10.63
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+7% Synergy $0.42
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+7% Synergy
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.86
Sleeper's Robe Sleeper's Robe
+7% Synergy $0.45
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+6% Synergy $2.52
No Mercy No Mercy
+6% Synergy $24.12
Mirror Mockery Mirror Mockery
+6% Synergy $0.43
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $5.86
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $25.63
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+5% Synergy $17.47
Control Magic Control Magic
+5% Synergy $0.79
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+4% Synergy $8.60
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+4% Synergy $4.62
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+4% Synergy $13.11
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $13.43
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $29.01
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.32
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-2% Synergy $0.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $16.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $4.79

Planeswalkers

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

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+7% Synergy $0.63

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.39
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+28% Synergy $0.48
Vesuva Vesuva
+19% Synergy $3.30
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+9% Synergy $2.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $21.06
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $8.35
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+6% Synergy $2.80
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $35.53
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $1.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $52.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $24.44

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+19% Synergy $1.10
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+17% Synergy $0.83
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+10% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.30
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $6.02
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.55
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-12% Synergy $2.96
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-12% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-18% Synergy $0.76

Lands

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

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $5.80
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+11% Synergy $4.99
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $16.38
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.39
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+7% Synergy $4.11
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+6% Synergy $13.41
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.22
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+5% Synergy $24.76
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $6.20
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.40
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.35
Scrubland Scrubland
+4% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+4% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $3.72
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $13.90
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $4.49
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $26.20
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $9.37
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.29
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.85
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-1% Synergy $0.29
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.50
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.35
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-4% Synergy $14.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.22
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.32
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.25
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-6% Synergy $12.24
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $7.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.83
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.29
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $8.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $19.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-7% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.23
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $1.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-9% Synergy $0.25
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $26.47

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