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Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
Price tag $0.20

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

#1890 Current Rank
#2137 Last Week
#2007 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 $41.38
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+47% Synergy $10.94
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+33% Synergy $5.51
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+32% Synergy $9.16
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+26% Synergy $8.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+82% Synergy $3.29
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+65% Synergy $0.38
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+60% Synergy $0.26
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+59% Synergy $1.03
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+57% Synergy $0.22
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+53% Synergy $5.40
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+52% Synergy $0.21
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+51% Synergy $3.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+33% Synergy $1.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+30% Synergy $1.34

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+28% Synergy $4.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+28% Synergy $107.33
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+28% Synergy $10.54
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+27% Synergy $1127.53
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+21% Synergy $23.13
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+18% Synergy $32.65
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $908.23
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+15% Synergy $258.73
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $128.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $50.01

Creatures

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

Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+46% Synergy $1.93
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+45% Synergy $0.39
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+45% Synergy $0.27
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+45% Synergy $0.11
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+45% Synergy $0.15
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+45% Synergy $42.65
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+45% Synergy $0.12
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+44% Synergy $3.07
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+40% Synergy $0.59
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+39% Synergy $0.61
Drix Fatemaker Drix Fatemaker
+33% Synergy $0.13
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+32% Synergy $0.65
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+31% Synergy $1.69
Fertilid Fertilid
+30% Synergy $0.16
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+30% Synergy $8.46
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+30% Synergy $0.21
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+30% Synergy $21.74
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+30% Synergy $1.33
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+28% Synergy $8.03
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+28% Synergy $2.55
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+28% Synergy $3.98
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+28% Synergy $1.66
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $2.29
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+28% Synergy $5.63
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+28% Synergy $0.68
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+28% Synergy $1.10
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+28% Synergy $0.22
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.36
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+27% Synergy $0.28
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+27% Synergy $0.36
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+27% Synergy $1.31
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+27% Synergy $0.35
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+27% Synergy $0.38
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+27% Synergy $1.45
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+27% Synergy $0.42
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+26% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $3.45
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+24% Synergy $21.97
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+24% Synergy $22.03
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.25
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+20% Synergy $1.74
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+16% Synergy $9.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $51.79
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+16% Synergy $0.62
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+15% Synergy $4.37
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $11.05
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.68
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+13% Synergy $0.34
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+12% Synergy $1.09
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $13.35

Instants

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

Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+47% Synergy $0.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+34% Synergy $0.94
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+31% Synergy $1.52
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+31% Synergy $0.32
Silence Silence
+28% Synergy $7.07
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+27% Synergy $0.25
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+18% Synergy $9.75
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+17% Synergy $0.31
Seedship Impact Seedship Impact
+17% Synergy $0.16
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+16% Synergy $0.07
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+16% Synergy $0.44
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+16% Synergy $0.17
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+16% Synergy $0.19
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+15% Synergy $0.33
Silkguard Silkguard
+15% Synergy $4.39
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+14% Synergy $0.53
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+14% Synergy $26.79
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.34
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+13% Synergy $7.99
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+13% Synergy $2.08
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+12% Synergy $7.25
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+11% Synergy $0.40
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.89
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.54
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.34
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $12.94
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-18% Synergy $1.33

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 $18.14
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+31% Synergy $8.44
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+30% Synergy $0.27
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $9.34
Honor Honor
+17% Synergy $0.25
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+16% Synergy $0.26
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+15% Synergy $1.98
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+15% Synergy $2.11
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+15% Synergy $0.12
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+15% Synergy $0.30
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+15% Synergy $0.38
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+14% Synergy $0.61
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.58
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+11% Synergy $37.46
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $0.84
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+9% Synergy $1.57
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $0.91
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.40
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.93
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $8.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-10% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $2.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+41% Synergy $10.99
Null Rod Null Rod
+32% Synergy $119.75
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+32% Synergy $2.77
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $55.09
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+22% Synergy $57.61
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+17% Synergy $0.27
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+16% Synergy $0.33
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $31.54
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+15% Synergy $1.11
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+14% Synergy $4.48
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.47

Enchantments

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

Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+46% Synergy $0.27
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+41% Synergy $10.02
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+40% Synergy $4.22
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+33% Synergy $1.69
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+30% Synergy $1.72
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+30% Synergy $0.36
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+28% Synergy $6.10
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+17% Synergy $0.25
Bioengineered Future Bioengineered Future
+17% Synergy $0.33
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+16% Synergy $0.76
Root Maze Root Maze
+15% Synergy $4.88
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+15% Synergy $0.46
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+15% Synergy $0.39
Together Forever Together Forever
+14% Synergy $0.56
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.72
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+14% Synergy $1.09
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+13% Synergy $2.74
Master Chef Master Chef
+13% Synergy $0.18
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+13% Synergy $1.03
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $29.79
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $14.23
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $7.36
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $25.62
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $11.68
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.32
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $33.68
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-4% Synergy $1.14
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.32

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 $5.40
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+15% Synergy $0.27
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+13% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+42% Synergy $1.92
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+33% Synergy $16.48
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+23% Synergy $5.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+16% Synergy $44.21
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+16% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+15% Synergy $13.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy $0.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.50
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+14% Synergy $0.29
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $6.05
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.37
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+10% Synergy $2.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $5.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+14% Synergy $33.60
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $1.49
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-3% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $0.98
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 $4.70
Brushland Brushland
+52% Synergy $0.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+45% Synergy $0.41
Savannah Savannah
+38% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+31% Synergy $42.22
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+31% Synergy $26.67
City of Brass City of Brass
+30% Synergy $9.01
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $2.29
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+25% Synergy $8.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $3.45
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+25% Synergy $0.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+22% Synergy $11.97
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+19% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.26
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+16% Synergy $0.19
Starting Town Starting Town
+16% Synergy $12.99
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+15% Synergy $34.09
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+15% Synergy $3.66
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.34
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+14% Synergy $11.33
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+13% Synergy $2.23
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+13% Synergy $15.67
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+13% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+12% Synergy $33.53
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $16.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+11% Synergy $18.49
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $46.04
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $0.84
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+10% Synergy $2.60
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+7% Synergy $7.38
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+4% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.43
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.39
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.47
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.32
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $14.96
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.66
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.38
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $6.95
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.20
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.43
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-17% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-18% Synergy $0.19

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Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
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Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Miles Morales
Heroes in a Half Shell Heroes in a Half Shell
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Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Chorus of the Conclave Chorus of the Conclave
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Jermane, Pride of the Circus Jermane, Pride of the Circus
The Boulder, Ready to Rumble The Boulder, Ready to Rumble
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
Spider-Man, Peter Parker Spider-Man, Peter Parker
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Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
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Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
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Shaile, Dean of Radiance Shaile, Dean of Radiance
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Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
Faceless One Master Chef Faceless One // Master Chef
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