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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage
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Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+50% Synergy $0.14
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+49% Synergy $0.87
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+48% Synergy $0.17
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+48% Synergy $1.97
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+47% Synergy $3.45
Bellowing Tanglewurm Bellowing Tanglewurm
+25% Synergy $0.49
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+25% Synergy $10.19
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+25% Synergy $16.77
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+25% Synergy $4.50
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+25% Synergy $10.44
Katsumasa, the Animator Katsumasa, the Animator
+25% Synergy $0.24
Kaysa Kaysa
+25% Synergy $3.53
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+25% Synergy $0.59
Meng Huo, Barbarian King Meng Huo, Barbarian King
+25% Synergy $79.17
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+25% Synergy $1.60
Paragon of Eternal Wilds Paragon of Eternal Wilds
+25% Synergy $0.12
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+25% Synergy $0.75
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+25% Synergy $0.31
Sphinx of the Chimes Sphinx of the Chimes
+25% Synergy $0.19
Converter Beast Converter Beast
+25% Synergy $0.07
Biomathematician Biomathematician
+25% Synergy $0.04
Troublemaker Ouphe Troublemaker Ouphe
+25% Synergy $0.13
Embodiment of Spring Embodiment of Spring
+25% Synergy $0.06
Brawn Brawn
+24% Synergy $0.51
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+24% Synergy $8.88
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+24% Synergy $2.34
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+24% Synergy $2.14
Printlifter Ooze Printlifter Ooze
+24% Synergy $0.18
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning
+24% Synergy $0.11
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+24% Synergy $0.09
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+24% Synergy $0.20
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+23% Synergy $2.30
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+23% Synergy $0.31
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+23% Synergy $0.44
Biowaste Blob Biowaste Blob
+23% Synergy $0.37
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+22% Synergy $0.55
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+22% Synergy $3.25
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $5.92
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+21% Synergy $8.57
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+21% Synergy $2.04
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+19% Synergy $0.22
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+18% Synergy $0.16
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+18% Synergy $4.93
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+18% Synergy $0.75
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+18% Synergy $0.14
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+10% Synergy $3.27
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $7.12
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+9% Synergy $2.60
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.62
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.18

Instants

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

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+37% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+27% Synergy $1.93
Intrude on the Mind Intrude on the Mind
+25% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+25% Synergy $0.25
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+25% Synergy $0.06
Tale's End Tale's End
+24% Synergy $2.03
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+24% Synergy $0.52
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+24% Synergy $0.33
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $0.16
Radstorm Radstorm
+24% Synergy $4.00
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+24% Synergy $0.20
Negate Negate
+23% Synergy $0.24
See Double See Double
+23% Synergy $0.61
Wash Away Wash Away
+23% Synergy $0.54
Blur Blur
+23% Synergy $0.33
Displace Displace
+23% Synergy $0.44
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+23% Synergy $0.28
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+21% Synergy $0.77
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+20% Synergy $0.42
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+20% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+19% Synergy $1.96
Double Major Double Major
+16% Synergy $1.80
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $0.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $7.56
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+12% Synergy $3.11
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $45.55
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $40.86

Sorceries

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

Farseek Farseek
+52% Synergy $0.49
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+49% Synergy $1.87
Open the Way Open the Way
+48% Synergy $3.81
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+45% Synergy $2.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+40% Synergy $5.29
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+37% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
+27% Synergy $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
+27% Synergy $7.89
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+25% Synergy $0.21
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+25% Synergy $0.28
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+25% Synergy $0.17
Eyes of Gitaxias Eyes of Gitaxias
+25% Synergy $0.06
Leyline Invocation Leyline Invocation
+25% Synergy $0.06
Fractal Summoning Fractal Summoning
+25% Synergy $0.07
Glistening Dawn Glistening Dawn
+25% Synergy $0.14
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+24% Synergy $0.09
Wash Out Wash Out
+24% Synergy $0.38
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+24% Synergy $0.09
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+24% Synergy $0.05
Body of Research Body of Research
+23% Synergy $0.67
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+22% Synergy $0.18
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+22% Synergy $2.43
Regrowth Regrowth
+21% Synergy $0.46
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+21% Synergy $1.04
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+20% Synergy $0.61
Ravenform Ravenform
+20% Synergy $0.19
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $30.36
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+17% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+17% Synergy $1.99
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+17% Synergy $0.50
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+13% Synergy $1.24
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+50% Synergy $2.47
Spellweaver Helix Spellweaver Helix
+50% Synergy $2.66
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+25% Synergy $45.20
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+25% Synergy $31.46
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
+25% Synergy $17.48
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+25% Synergy $0.51
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+25% Synergy $3.85
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+25% Synergy $0.15
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+25% Synergy $0.91
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+25% Synergy $1.14
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+25% Synergy $15.85
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+24% Synergy $3.79
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+24% Synergy $0.33
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+24% Synergy $22.17
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+24% Synergy $1.31
Sequence Engine Sequence Engine
+24% Synergy $0.15
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+24% Synergy $1.43
Geometric Nexus Geometric Nexus
+24% Synergy $0.18
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+22% Synergy $1.88
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+20% Synergy $0.15
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+19% Synergy $50.14
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+18% Synergy $10.07

Enchantments

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

Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+47% Synergy $13.26
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+40% Synergy $31.84
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+39% Synergy $3.25
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.33
Dream Tides Dream Tides
+25% Synergy $0.37
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+25% Synergy $0.34
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+25% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+25% Synergy $0.25
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+25% Synergy $0.51
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+25% Synergy $0.32
Blighted Burgeoning Blighted Burgeoning
+25% Synergy $0.10
Tangled Skyline Tangled Skyline
+25% Synergy $0.08
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+25% Synergy $2.38
City of Death City of Death
+24% Synergy $0.81
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+24% Synergy $0.71
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+24% Synergy $0.30
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+23% Synergy $1.35
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+23% Synergy $0.70
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+22% Synergy $4.19
Asceticism Asceticism
+21% Synergy $6.75
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+21% Synergy $2.56
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+18% Synergy $10.69
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+15% Synergy $7.55
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+10% Synergy $1.98
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $53.63

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+25% Synergy $4.36
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+25% Synergy $1.28
Kasmina, Enigma Sage Kasmina, Enigma Sage
+24% Synergy $0.91
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+23% Synergy $1.24

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+28% Synergy $12.91
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+24% Synergy $0.35
The Shire The Shire
+23% Synergy $2.59
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+20% Synergy $2.91
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+19% Synergy $0.36
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+19% Synergy $1.36
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+18% Synergy $1069.36
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+18% Synergy $6.45
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+16% Synergy $98.84
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $1.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $5.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $20.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $38.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+25% Synergy $0.16
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+24% Synergy $0.29
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+24% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $0.88
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+22% Synergy $3.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+36% Synergy $0.12
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+31% Synergy $12.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.12
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+17% Synergy $0.25
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+17% Synergy $0.39
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+16% Synergy $15.87
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+15% Synergy $0.42
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $16.58
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+15% Synergy $26.93
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+15% Synergy $23.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+15% Synergy $9.96
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $14.36
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+13% Synergy $1.05
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+12% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+11% Synergy $0.25
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+11% Synergy
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+8% Synergy $0.14
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+7% Synergy $10.03
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+7% Synergy $0.05
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $7.14
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+5% Synergy $1.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.40
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.17
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $25.95
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.23
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-15% Synergy $0.73
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-28% Synergy $0.29

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage.

Siani, Eye of the Storm Tana, the Bloodsower Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tana, the Bloodsower
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Prava of the Steel Legion Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Raised by Giants Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Raised by Giants
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tana, the Bloodsower Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Abby, Merciless Soldier Joel, Resolute Survivor Abby, Merciless Soldier // Joel, Resolute Survivor
Prava of the Steel Legion Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Prava of the Steel Legion // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cloakwood Hermit Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cloakwood Hermit
Amber Gristle O'Maul Inspiring Leader Amber Gristle O'Maul // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Noble Heritage Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Noble Heritage
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Scion of Halaster Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Scion of Halaster
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Prava of the Steel Legion Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tymna the Weaver Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tymna the Weaver
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
The Third Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Third Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Prava of the Steel Legion Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Dungeon Delver Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Dungeon Delver
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Feywild Visitor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Feywild Visitor
Prava of the Steel Legion Thrasios, Triton Hero Prava of the Steel Legion // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach

Other Available Backgrounds

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Master Chef Master Chef
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor