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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
Price tag $0.09

Legendary CreatureElf Druid

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3526 Current Rank
#3254 Last Week
#4318 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Halsin, Emerald Archdruid.

Background Cards

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid can choose any of these 27 backgrounds.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid decks.

Cactuar Cactuar
+66% Synergy $0.15
Coliseum Behemoth Coliseum Behemoth
+66% Synergy $0.11
Sazh's Chocobo Sazh's Chocobo
+63% Synergy $1.72
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+63% Synergy $3.45
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+53% Synergy $5.32

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Halsin, Emerald Archdruid's abilities and overall game plan.

Many Partings Many Partings
+74% Synergy $0.11
Rise of the Varmints Rise of the Varmints
+62% Synergy $0.07
Ambassador Oak Ambassador Oak
+62% Synergy $0.04
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+50% Synergy $0.11
Curious Pair Curious Pair
+50% Synergy $0.08
Druid of the Emerald Grove Druid of the Emerald Grove
+50% Synergy $0.07
Scaled Herbalist Scaled Herbalist
+49% Synergy $0.09
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+49% Synergy $0.21
Thallid Germinator Thallid Germinator
+49% Synergy $0.12
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+49% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Halsin, Emerald Archdruid decks.

Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+49% Synergy $0.18
Sporemound Sporemound
+47% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $977.12

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Halsin, Emerald Archdruid's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+37% Synergy $0.28
Inspiring Bard Inspiring Bard
+37% Synergy $0.06
Humbler of Mortals Humbler of Mortals
+37% Synergy $0.04
Sylvan Shepherd Sylvan Shepherd
+37% Synergy $0.06
Tireless Hauler Dire-Strain Brawler Tireless Hauler
+37% Synergy $0.05
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+37% Synergy $0.04
Highspire Artisan Highspire Artisan
+37% Synergy $0.04
Owlbear Owlbear
+35% Synergy $0.14
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+34% Synergy $0.27
Glittermonger Glittermonger
+25% Synergy $0.07
Pheres-Band Raiders Pheres-Band Raiders
+25% Synergy $0.10
Carefree Swinemaster Carefree Swinemaster
+25% Synergy $0.04
Yavimaya Sapherd Yavimaya Sapherd
+25% Synergy $0.05
Jewel Thief Jewel Thief
+25% Synergy $0.15
Bulette Bulette
+25% Synergy $0.03
Cloakwood Swarmkeeper Cloakwood Swarmkeeper
+25% Synergy $0.08
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+25% Synergy $0.08
Gnoll Hunter Gnoll Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.03
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+25% Synergy $3.07
Dire Wolf Prowler Dire Wolf Prowler
+25% Synergy $0.06
Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.30
Byway Courier Byway Courier
+25% Synergy $0.10
Jade Mage Jade Mage
+24% Synergy $0.12
Galewind Moose Galewind Moose
+24% Synergy $0.08
Circle of the Land Druid Circle of the Land Druid
+24% Synergy $0.15
Grazing Gladehart Grazing Gladehart
+24% Synergy $0.20
Groundskeeper Groundskeeper
+24% Synergy $0.38
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+23% Synergy $1.85
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+23% Synergy $2.81
Ochre Jelly Ochre Jelly
+23% Synergy $0.33
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+21% Synergy $2.97
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+19% Synergy $1.32
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+18% Synergy $0.20
High-Rise Sawjack High-Rise Sawjack
+12% Synergy $0.03
Leafcrown Dryad Leafcrown Dryad
+12% Synergy $0.06
Sporoloth Ancient Sporoloth Ancient
+12% Synergy $0.11
Colossal Dreadmaw Colossal Dreadmaw
+12% Synergy $0.04
Tuinvale Treefolk Tuinvale Treefolk
+12% Synergy $0.06
Hollowhenge Overlord Hollowhenge Overlord
+12% Synergy $6.85
Skola Grovedancer Skola Grovedancer
+12% Synergy $0.08
Nimble Mongoose Nimble Mongoose
+12% Synergy $0.04
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+11% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+10% Synergy $6.60
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+9% Synergy $5.68
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+8% Synergy $0.29
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.10
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.23
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+6% Synergy $11.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-13% Synergy $0.11

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Halsin, Emerald Archdruid safe.

Bestow Greatness Bestow Greatness
+49% Synergy $0.03
Plummet Plummet
+37% Synergy $0.02
Choose Your Weapon Choose Your Weapon
+24% Synergy $0.13
You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+23% Synergy $0.13
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+22% Synergy $0.30
Prizefight Prizefight
+21% Synergy $0.14
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+13% Synergy $0.97
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+12% Synergy $0.05
Pistus Strike Pistus Strike
+12% Synergy $0.12
Wolf Strike Wolf Strike
+12% Synergy $0.05
Leeching Bite Leeching Bite
+12% Synergy $0.13
Gold Rush Gold Rush
+12% Synergy $0.10
Massive Might Massive Might
+12% Synergy $0.08
Ambuscade Ambuscade
+12% Synergy $0.04
Witch's Web Witch's Web
+12% Synergy $0.03
Wild Onslaught Wild Onslaught
+12% Synergy $0.04
Hunter's Mark Hunter's Mark
+12% Synergy $0.04
Stinging Shot Stinging Shot
+12% Synergy $0.03
Crash the Ramparts Crash the Ramparts
+12% Synergy $0.02
Wild Shape Wild Shape
+12% Synergy $0.08
Forced Landing Forced Landing
+12% Synergy $0.03
Tawnos's Tinkering Tawnos's Tinkering
+12% Synergy $0.04
Mammoth Growth Mammoth Growth
+12% Synergy $0.05
Defend the Celestus Defend the Celestus
+12% Synergy $0.04
Pippin's Bravery Pippin's Bravery
+12% Synergy $0.05
Clip Wings Clip Wings
+12% Synergy $0.08
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+12% Synergy $0.07
Gift of Strength Gift of Strength
+12% Synergy $0.07
Reclaim Reclaim
+11% Synergy $0.11
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $0.36
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+10% Synergy $0.04
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+10% Synergy $0.10
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+10% Synergy $0.22
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.59
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.14
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+9% Synergy $1.80
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+8% Synergy $1.09
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.08
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+1% Synergy $0.72
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+1% Synergy $3.45
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-5% Synergy $0.08
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-34% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Halsin, Emerald Archdruid's game plan and control the board.

Reclaiming Vines Reclaiming Vines
+37% Synergy $0.09
Call of the Herd Call of the Herd
+37% Synergy $0.13
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+36% Synergy $0.10
Shadowbeast Sighting Shadowbeast Sighting
+25% Synergy $0.03
Nature's Spiral Nature's Spiral
+24% Synergy $0.16
Howl of the Night Pack Howl of the Night Pack
+23% Synergy $0.19
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+15% Synergy $0.40
Cathartic Parting Cathartic Parting
+12% Synergy $0.04
Venture Forth Venture Forth
+12% Synergy $0.32
Hunt the Weak Hunt the Weak
+12% Synergy $0.06
Seek the Wilds Seek the Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.21
Spider Food Spider Food
+12% Synergy $0.11
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.12
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+12% Synergy $0.08
Ice Storm Ice Storm
+12% Synergy $2.33
Struggle for Skemfar Struggle for Skemfar
+12% Synergy $0.03
Chatter of the Squirrel Chatter of the Squirrel
+12% Synergy $0.22
Vengeful Regrowth Vengeful Regrowth
+12% Synergy $0.18
You Meet in a Tavern You Meet in a Tavern
+12% Synergy $0.06
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+12% Synergy $0.17
Lay of the Land Lay of the Land
+12% Synergy $0.08
Slime Molding Slime Molding
+12% Synergy $0.12
Tumbleweed Rising Tumbleweed Rising
+12% Synergy $0.05
Dubious Challenge Dubious Challenge
+12% Synergy $0.09
Long Rest Long Rest
+12% Synergy $0.12
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+11% Synergy $0.09
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+11% Synergy $0.06
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+11% Synergy $0.06
Seek the Horizon Seek the Horizon
+11% Synergy $0.13
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+11% Synergy $0.49
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+9% Synergy $0.37
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+5% Synergy $15.30
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.83
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+1% Synergy $0.78
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-2% Synergy $15.80
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.69
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-25% Synergy $1.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+25% Synergy $5.78
Rosethorn Halberd Rosethorn Halberd
+25% Synergy $0.03
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+25% Synergy $1.18
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+24% Synergy $0.11
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+24% Synergy $0.72
Instrument of the Bards Instrument of the Bards
+24% Synergy $0.20
Ent-Draught Basin Ent-Draught Basin
+12% Synergy $0.06
Stuffed Bear Stuffed Bear
+12% Synergy $0.05
Bramble Armor Bramble Armor
+12% Synergy $0.04
Trading Post Trading Post
+12% Synergy $0.38
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+12% Synergy $0.08
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+12% Synergy $0.06
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+12% Synergy $1.84
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $5.37
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+12% Synergy $0.29
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+11% Synergy $0.95
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+11% Synergy $1.42
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $17.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $5.02
Power Fist Power Fist
+8% Synergy $9.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.30
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-28% Synergy $1.93

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Halsin, Emerald Archdruid's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Arachnoform Arachnoform
+37% Synergy $0.05
Wolfkin Bond Wolfkin Bond
+37% Synergy $0.05
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+37% Synergy $0.08
Sheltering Boughs Sheltering Boughs
+37% Synergy $0.03
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+36% Synergy $0.09
Favor of the Woods Favor of the Woods
+25% Synergy $0.05
Night Soil Night Soil
+24% Synergy $1.36
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+24% Synergy $0.13
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+22% Synergy $2.04
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+20% Synergy $27.88
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.51
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $24.05
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+12% Synergy $0.24
Glittering Frost Glittering Frost
+12% Synergy $0.06
Howl of the Hunt Howl of the Hunt
+12% Synergy $0.06
Blighted Burgeoning Blighted Burgeoning
+12% Synergy $0.06
Twists and Turns Mycoid Maze Twists and Turns
+12% Synergy $0.11
Dual Nature Dual Nature
+12% Synergy $2.09
Omenpath Journey Omenpath Journey
+12% Synergy $1.82
Arachnus Web Arachnus Web
+12% Synergy $0.09
Leyline of Lifeforce Leyline of Lifeforce
+12% Synergy $5.98
Nature's Embrace Nature's Embrace
+12% Synergy $0.08
Leyline of Vitality Leyline of Vitality
+12% Synergy $2.16
Moldervine Cloak Moldervine Cloak
+12% Synergy $0.04
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+12% Synergy $3.00
Beastmaster's Magemark Beastmaster's Magemark
+12% Synergy $0.07
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+12% Synergy $0.93
Master Chef Master Chef
+10% Synergy $0.09
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+9% Synergy $7.59
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $0.88
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+8% Synergy $1.18
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+6% Synergy $0.28
Druid Class Druid Class
+6% Synergy $1.69
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+2% Synergy $3.43
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+2% Synergy $7.81
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
0% Synergy $0.12
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-2% Synergy $3.39
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-10% Synergy $10.46
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-11% Synergy $1.74
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Halsin, Emerald Archdruid to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+12% Synergy $1.62
Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+10% Synergy $0.56
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $1.28

Utility Lands

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

Fertile Thicket Fertile Thicket
+36% Synergy $0.09
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+34% Synergy $0.13
Oakhollow Village Oakhollow Village
+12% Synergy $0.30
Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+12% Synergy $0.17
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+12% Synergy $0.19
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.20
The Shire The Shire
+9% Synergy $0.89
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.63
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $19.02
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.73
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $34.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-25% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+24% Synergy $1.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.16
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.17
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $4.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+61% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+51% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+32% Synergy $0.22
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+21% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.18
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+12% Synergy $0.17
Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+12% Synergy $0.10
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+12% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.15
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+11% Synergy $0.15
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+7% Synergy $0.47
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $6.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.11

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