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Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1251 Current Rank
#1086 Last Week
#2095 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Haliya, Ascendant Cadet.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Haliya, Ascendant Cadet decks.

Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+49% Synergy $24.19
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+47% Synergy $7.43
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+33% Synergy $9.21
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+32% Synergy $4.68
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+26% Synergy $6.88

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Haliya, Ascendant Cadet's abilities and overall game plan.

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+82% Synergy $0.81
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+65% Synergy $0.29
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+60% Synergy $0.18
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+59% Synergy $0.49
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+57% Synergy $0.24
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+53% Synergy $4.72
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+52% Synergy $0.31
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+51% Synergy $1.17
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+33% Synergy $1.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+30% Synergy $1.07

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+28% Synergy $5.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+28% Synergy $98.93
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+28% Synergy $13.41
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+27% Synergy $993.06
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+21% Synergy $20.66
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+18% Synergy $32.21
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $703.09
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+15% Synergy $247.96
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $111.13
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $37.07

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Haliya, Ascendant Cadet's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+46% Synergy $1.00
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+45% Synergy $0.41
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+45% Synergy $0.23
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+45% Synergy $0.16
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+45% Synergy $0.05
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+45% Synergy $41.73
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+45% Synergy $0.15
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+44% Synergy $2.50
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+40% Synergy $0.48
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+39% Synergy $0.47
Drix Fatemaker Drix Fatemaker
+33% Synergy $0.04
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+32% Synergy $0.64
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+31% Synergy $0.99
Fertilid Fertilid
+30% Synergy $0.12
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+30% Synergy $6.85
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+30% Synergy $0.21
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+30% Synergy $17.43
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+30% Synergy $1.00
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+28% Synergy $4.74
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+28% Synergy $1.23
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+28% Synergy $3.32
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+28% Synergy $1.31
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $1.90
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+28% Synergy $5.48
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+28% Synergy $0.24
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+28% Synergy $1.75
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+28% Synergy $0.09
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.25
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+27% Synergy $0.16
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+27% Synergy $0.18
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+27% Synergy $0.38
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+27% Synergy $0.28
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+27% Synergy $0.35
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+27% Synergy $1.45
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+27% Synergy $0.49
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+26% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.22
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+24% Synergy $16.65
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+24% Synergy $16.16
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.26
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+20% Synergy $0.98
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+16% Synergy $2.94
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $44.93
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+16% Synergy $0.54
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+15% Synergy $3.84
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $8.40
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.49
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+13% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.39
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $11.60

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Haliya, Ascendant Cadet safe.

Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+47% Synergy $0.22
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+34% Synergy $0.82
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+31% Synergy $0.94
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+31% Synergy $0.27
Silence Silence
+28% Synergy $7.16
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+27% Synergy $0.09
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+18% Synergy $9.63
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+17% Synergy $0.12
Seedship Impact Seedship Impact
+17% Synergy $0.10
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+16% Synergy $0.03
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+16% Synergy $0.32
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+16% Synergy $0.10
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+16% Synergy $0.16
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+15% Synergy $0.24
Silkguard Silkguard
+15% Synergy $3.44
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+14% Synergy $0.42
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+14% Synergy $18.06
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.32
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+13% Synergy $5.03
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+13% Synergy $4.09
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+12% Synergy $5.19
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+11% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.72
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.37
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $10.18
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-18% Synergy $0.76

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Haliya, Ascendant Cadet's game plan and control the board.

Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+44% Synergy $16.58
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+31% Synergy $2.83
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+30% Synergy $0.19
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $5.41
Honor Honor
+17% Synergy $0.14
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+16% Synergy $0.15
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+15% Synergy $0.45
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+15% Synergy $2.11
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+15% Synergy $0.11
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+15% Synergy $0.16
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+15% Synergy $0.24
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+14% Synergy $0.46
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.54
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+11% Synergy $25.25
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $0.89
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+9% Synergy $1.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.76
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.38
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.77
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $6.15
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.25
Cultivate Cultivate
-10% Synergy $0.57
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $1.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+41% Synergy $9.59
Null Rod Null Rod
+32% Synergy $72.52
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+32% Synergy $2.60
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $44.28
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+22% Synergy $64.34
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+17% Synergy $0.37
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+16% Synergy $0.25
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $25.97
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+15% Synergy $0.69
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+14% Synergy $3.09
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Haliya, Ascendant Cadet's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+46% Synergy $0.17
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+41% Synergy $14.14
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+40% Synergy $2.68
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+33% Synergy $1.48
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+30% Synergy $0.99
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+30% Synergy $0.26
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+28% Synergy $5.47
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+17% Synergy $0.09
Bioengineered Future Bioengineered Future
+17% Synergy $0.21
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+16% Synergy $0.88
Root Maze Root Maze
+15% Synergy $5.06
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+15% Synergy $0.38
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+15% Synergy $0.38
Together Forever Together Forever
+14% Synergy $0.19
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.39
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+14% Synergy $1.15
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+13% Synergy $2.34
Master Chef Master Chef
+13% Synergy $0.07
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+13% Synergy $0.88
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $23.68
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $11.19
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $7.40
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $25.56
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $10.21
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.39
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $27.02
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-4% Synergy $2.07
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Haliya, Ascendant Cadet to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+16% Synergy $4.45
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+15% Synergy $0.21
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+13% Synergy $0.68

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+42% Synergy $1.62
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+33% Synergy $16.77
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+23% Synergy $9.53
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+16% Synergy $32.73
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+16% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+15% Synergy $7.95
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy $0.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+14% Synergy $0.07
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $4.92
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.22
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+10% Synergy $0.88
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $4.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+14% Synergy $25.69
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $0.37
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-3% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.45

Lands

The mana base foundation for Haliya, Ascendant Cadet decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+53% Synergy $3.86
Brushland Brushland
+52% Synergy $0.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+45% Synergy $0.23
Savannah Savannah
+38% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+31% Synergy $39.83
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+31% Synergy $24.19
City of Brass City of Brass
+30% Synergy $20.61
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $1.90
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+25% Synergy $4.92
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.22
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+25% Synergy $0.33
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+22% Synergy $8.28
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+19% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.17
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+16% Synergy $0.16
Starting Town Starting Town
+16% Synergy $13.62
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+15% Synergy $25.31
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+15% Synergy $3.01
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+14% Synergy $8.36
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+13% Synergy $2.35
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+13% Synergy $13.62
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+13% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+12% Synergy $32.65
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $12.94
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+11% Synergy $13.06
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $34.58
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $0.89
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+10% Synergy $2.65
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+7% Synergy $12.88
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+4% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.61
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.39
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $14.30
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.42
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $6.77
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.10
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.14
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-17% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-18% Synergy $0.10

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