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Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
Price tag $0.11

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

#1680 Current Rank
#1632 Last Week
#2033 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 $45.62
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+47% Synergy $8.43
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+33% Synergy $6.68
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+32% Synergy $9.58
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+26% Synergy $5.50

High Synergy Cards

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+82% Synergy $1.82
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+65% Synergy $0.31
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+60% Synergy $0.24
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+59% Synergy $0.64
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+57% Synergy $0.14
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+53% Synergy $5.01
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+52% Synergy $0.30
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+51% Synergy $1.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+33% Synergy $1.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+30% Synergy $0.70

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+28% Synergy $2.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+28% Synergy $94.90
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+28% Synergy $11.08
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+27% Synergy $1034.24
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+21% Synergy $19.93
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+18% Synergy $33.06
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $773.26
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+15% Synergy $241.07
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $114.75
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $47.32

Creatures

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

Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+46% Synergy $1.08
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+45% Synergy $0.45
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+45% Synergy $0.31
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+45% Synergy $0.16
Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+45% Synergy $0.16
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+45% Synergy $44.89
Botanical Brawler Botanical Brawler
+45% Synergy $0.15
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+44% Synergy $2.24
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+40% Synergy $0.53
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+39% Synergy $0.59
Drix Fatemaker Drix Fatemaker
+33% Synergy $0.06
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+32% Synergy $0.54
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+31% Synergy $1.72
Fertilid Fertilid
+30% Synergy $0.11
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+30% Synergy $7.19
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+30% Synergy $0.09
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+30% Synergy $18.54
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+30% Synergy $0.99
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+28% Synergy $6.80
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+28% Synergy $2.14
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+28% Synergy $3.62
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+28% Synergy $1.11
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $2.66
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+28% Synergy $5.34
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+28% Synergy $0.23
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+28% Synergy $1.08
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+28% Synergy $0.08
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.29
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+27% Synergy $0.18
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+27% Synergy $0.15
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+27% Synergy $0.89
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+27% Synergy $0.28
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+27% Synergy $0.32
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+27% Synergy $1.39
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+27% Synergy $0.45
Good-Fortune Unicorn Good-Fortune Unicorn
+26% Synergy $0.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.13
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+24% Synergy $20.12
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+24% Synergy $18.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.16
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+20% Synergy $1.13
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+16% Synergy $6.60
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $45.57
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+16% Synergy $0.55
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+15% Synergy $3.93
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $9.75
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.51
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+13% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.51
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $12.82

Instants

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

Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+47% Synergy $0.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+34% Synergy $0.98
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+31% Synergy $1.56
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+31% Synergy $0.24
Silence Silence
+28% Synergy $6.05
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+27% Synergy $0.12
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+18% Synergy $9.55
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+17% Synergy $0.13
Seedship Impact Seedship Impact
+17% Synergy $0.11
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+16% Synergy $0.03
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+16% Synergy $0.42
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+16% Synergy $0.07
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+16% Synergy $0.13
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+15% Synergy $0.30
Silkguard Silkguard
+15% Synergy $4.33
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+14% Synergy $1.12
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+14% Synergy $22.71
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.28
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+13% Synergy $4.96
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+13% Synergy $1.33
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+12% Synergy $5.09
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+11% Synergy $0.39
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.76
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.71
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $11.09
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.66
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-18% Synergy $0.92

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 $16.15
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+31% Synergy $7.99
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+30% Synergy $0.25
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $11.73
Honor Honor
+17% Synergy $0.18
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+16% Synergy $0.18
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+15% Synergy $0.51
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+15% Synergy $1.48
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+15% Synergy $0.11
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+15% Synergy $0.20
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+15% Synergy $0.35
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+14% Synergy $0.52
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.54
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+11% Synergy $34.42
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $1.19
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+9% Synergy $1.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $0.66
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.35
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.82
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $8.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.31
Cultivate Cultivate
-10% Synergy $0.57
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $2.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+41% Synergy $9.24
Null Rod Null Rod
+32% Synergy $113.78
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+32% Synergy $3.59
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $48.10
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+22% Synergy $60.77
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+17% Synergy $0.13
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+16% Synergy $0.21
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+16% Synergy $29.75
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+15% Synergy $0.71
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+14% Synergy $4.12
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+46% Synergy $0.19
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+41% Synergy $14.86
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+40% Synergy $3.24
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+33% Synergy $1.75
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+30% Synergy $1.53
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+30% Synergy $0.30
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+28% Synergy $5.03
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+17% Synergy $0.16
Bioengineered Future Bioengineered Future
+17% Synergy $0.19
Suppression Field Suppression Field
+16% Synergy $0.77
Root Maze Root Maze
+15% Synergy $4.97
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+15% Synergy $0.42
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+15% Synergy $0.33
Together Forever Together Forever
+14% Synergy $0.18
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.60
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+14% Synergy $1.09
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+13% Synergy $2.68
Master Chef Master Chef
+13% Synergy $0.09
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+13% Synergy $0.93
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $27.89
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $14.15
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $7.79
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $23.45
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $10.45
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+1% Synergy $29.35
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-4% Synergy $1.60
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-5% Synergy $0.37

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 $5.25
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+15% Synergy $0.18
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+13% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+42% Synergy $1.18
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+33% Synergy $14.05
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+23% Synergy $3.99
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+16% Synergy $38.03
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+16% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+15% Synergy $11.10
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy $0.48
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.56
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+14% Synergy $0.12
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $5.49
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.32
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+10% Synergy $3.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $5.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+14% Synergy $29.61
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $0.77
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-3% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.87

Lands

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

Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+53% Synergy $4.16
Brushland Brushland
+52% Synergy $0.77
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+45% Synergy $0.32
Savannah Savannah
+38% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+31% Synergy $40.09
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+31% Synergy $25.79
City of Brass City of Brass
+30% Synergy $21.26
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $2.66
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+25% Synergy $7.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.13
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+25% Synergy $0.36
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+22% Synergy $10.44
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+19% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.20
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+16% Synergy $0.13
Starting Town Starting Town
+16% Synergy $7.82
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+15% Synergy $30.02
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+15% Synergy $3.53
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+14% Synergy $0.28
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+14% Synergy $8.18
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+13% Synergy $1.79
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+13% Synergy $13.05
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+13% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+12% Synergy $31.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $15.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+11% Synergy $15.58
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $36.92
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+11% Synergy $1.19
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+10% Synergy $2.55
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+7% Synergy $6.41
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+4% Synergy $0.11
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.25
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.40
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $13.53
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.56
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.42
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $6.34
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.15
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
-2% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.25
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-17% Synergy $0.16
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-18% Synergy $0.11

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