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Halfdane
Price tag $32.64

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

#2740 Current Rank
#2730 Last Week
#2765 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Halfdane.

New Cards

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

End of the Hunt End of the Hunt
+4% Synergy $0.19
Fractalize Fractalize
+4% Synergy $0.15
Tester of the Tangential Tester of the Tangential
+4% Synergy $0.09
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+4% Synergy $0.51
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Evil Twin Evil Twin
+45% Synergy $0.46
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+41% Synergy $4.33
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+38% Synergy $2.61
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+35% Synergy $0.58
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+35% Synergy $0.56
Clone Clone
+33% Synergy $0.57
Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+33% Synergy $0.55
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+33% Synergy $5.01
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+31% Synergy $2.15
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+30% Synergy $1.77

Top Cards

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

Spark Double Spark Double
+26% Synergy $10.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+23% Synergy $1.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+16% Synergy $2.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $3.67
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+9% Synergy $0.86
Void Rend Void Rend
+7% Synergy $0.68
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.11
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $72.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $66.59
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $37.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $60.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $129.20
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $58.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $58.52

Creatures

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

Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+28% Synergy $4.67
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+27% Synergy $0.83
Cemetery Puca Cemetery Puca
+26% Synergy $2.56
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+22% Synergy $0.39
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+21% Synergy $18.47
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+21% Synergy $0.23
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy $33.18
Body Double Body Double
+20% Synergy $0.31
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+19% Synergy $6.52
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+19% Synergy $0.56
Woolly Razorback Woolly Razorback
+19% Synergy $0.52
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+18% Synergy $0.24
Hunted Horror Hunted Horror
+17% Synergy $4.07
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+17% Synergy $3.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.31
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+16% Synergy $0.35
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+15% Synergy
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+14% Synergy $0.37
Identity Thief Identity Thief
+14% Synergy $0.23
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+13% Synergy $0.31
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+12% Synergy $2.02
The Ever-Changing 'Dane The Ever-Changing 'Dane
+12% Synergy $0.21
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+12% Synergy $0.23
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+11% Synergy $5.69
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+9% Synergy $4.74
Dakkon Blackblade Dakkon Blackblade
+9% Synergy $2.51
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.32
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+8% Synergy $1.88
Unstable Shapeshifter Unstable Shapeshifter
+8% Synergy $0.89
Duplicant Duplicant
+8% Synergy $0.30
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+7% Synergy $5.53
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+7% Synergy $10.18
Soul of Eternity Soul of Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.35
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+7% Synergy $1.14
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+7% Synergy $7.95
Mortivore Mortivore
+7% Synergy $0.57
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+6% Synergy $7.37
Serra Avatar Serra Avatar
+6% Synergy $0.56
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+6% Synergy $1.29
Quicksilver Gargantuan Quicksilver Gargantuan
+6% Synergy $0.52
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+5% Synergy $3.04
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+5% Synergy $1.01
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+5% Synergy $0.88
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+4% Synergy $1.97
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+4% Synergy $2.17
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+3% Synergy $0.47
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+3% Synergy $30.29
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-2% Synergy $10.12
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $59.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-8% Synergy $17.59

Instants

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

Mirrorweave Mirrorweave
+22% Synergy $1.28
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $2.05
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.72
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $0.50
Darkness Darkness
+6% Synergy $23.86
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+6% Synergy $0.61
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.39
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+5% Synergy $6.97
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+4% Synergy $0.25
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+4% Synergy $7.43
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $3.63
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.90
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $4.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.27
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.20
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $1.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $6.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.00

Sorceries

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

Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+22% Synergy $0.32
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.75
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+14% Synergy $0.36
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+12% Synergy $2.61
Reanimate Reanimate
+9% Synergy $8.19
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy $4.94
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $2.47
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.91
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+6% Synergy $5.31
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+6% Synergy $0.36
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+6% Synergy $2.18
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $2.81
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $3.67
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.50
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+4% Synergy $8.64
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.29
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.73
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+22% Synergy $11.25
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+22% Synergy $5.42
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.25
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+14% Synergy $0.59
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+10% Synergy $3.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $30.98
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+9% Synergy $0.60
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+8% Synergy $3.32
The Fire Nation Drill The Fire Nation Drill
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $12.74
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+6% Synergy $1.89
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.57
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+6% Synergy $12.15
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.61
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $1.44
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $8.10
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $26.88
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $12.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.44
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $39.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.78

Enchantments

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

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+15% Synergy $1.98
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+15% Synergy $2.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $4.22
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+13% Synergy $3.60
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+11% Synergy $2.70
Shapeshifter's Marrow Shapeshifter's Marrow
+11% Synergy $0.36
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+7% Synergy $0.38
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+7% Synergy $2.14
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $12.00
Control Magic Control Magic
+6% Synergy $0.90
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+6% Synergy $1.07
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+6% Synergy
Sleeper's Robe Sleeper's Robe
+6% Synergy $0.58
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $13.49
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $26.10
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $17.18
Mirror Mockery Mirror Mockery
+5% Synergy $0.44
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+5% Synergy $0.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+4% Synergy $5.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $4.72
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+3% Synergy $18.46
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $19.84
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $1.19
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.00
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.66
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $19.62

Planeswalkers

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

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+7% Synergy $0.51

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.38
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+26% Synergy $0.56
Vesuva Vesuva
+19% Synergy $3.18
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+10% Synergy $2.37
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $21.70
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+5% Synergy $3.58
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $39.40
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $1.21
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+1% Synergy $0.46
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.94
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $63.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+18% Synergy $1.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+15% Synergy $4.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+9% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.20
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-13% Synergy $1.62
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-13% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-18% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+19% Synergy $6.52
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $5.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.30
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.23
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+6% Synergy $1.77
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $18.47
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.38
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+5% Synergy $15.40
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+5% Synergy $4.25
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $6.71
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $28.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $11.03
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy $3000.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.50
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $16.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-1% Synergy $0.34
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $10.60
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $12.03
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $15.62
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.24
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-5% Synergy $0.53
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.21
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.37
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.41
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-7% Synergy $0.24
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $1.47
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $10.77
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $8.37
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-10% Synergy $9.90
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-10% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-12% Synergy $16.02
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $18.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-15% Synergy $31.86

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