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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 50% Tokens 50%

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 // Criminal Past's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+99% Synergy $8.71
Mintstrosity Mintstrosity
+99% Synergy $0.13
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+99% Synergy $6.92
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+99% Synergy $4.38
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+99% Synergy $0.95
Tukatongue Thallid Tukatongue Thallid
+99% Synergy $0.19
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+98% Synergy $0.28
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+98% Synergy $0.31
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+98% Synergy $3.80
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
+97% Synergy $0.32
Brood Weaver Brood Weaver
+97% Synergy $0.15
Brawn Brawn
+96% Synergy $0.53
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+95% Synergy $0.32
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+93% Synergy $3.99
Vinereap Mentor Vinereap Mentor
+93% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+91% Synergy $7.35
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+89% Synergy $14.88
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+88% Synergy $0.24
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+86% Synergy $2.14
Blisterpod Blisterpod
+100% Synergy $0.11
Brindle Shoat Brindle Shoat
+100% Synergy $0.08
Caldaia Guardian Caldaia Guardian
+100% Synergy $0.17
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+100% Synergy $0.12
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+100% Synergy $0.07
Discordant Piper Discordant Piper
+100% Synergy $0.09
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+100% Synergy $0.13
Eldrazi Repurposer Eldrazi Repurposer
+100% Synergy $0.25
Gleaming Barrier Gleaming Barrier
+100% Synergy $0.12
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+100% Synergy $0.32
Homicide Investigator Homicide Investigator
+100% Synergy $0.14
Myr Sire Myr Sire
+100% Synergy $0.19
Nezumi Linkbreaker Nezumi Linkbreaker
+100% Synergy $0.20
Termagant Swarm Termagant Swarm
+100% Synergy $1.65

Instants

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

Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+98% Synergy $1.13
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+93% Synergy $0.25
Village Rites Village Rites
+83% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+81% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+90% Synergy $0.39
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+86% Synergy $0.50
Farseek Farseek
+82% Synergy $0.71
Three Visits Three Visits
+81% Synergy $9.41

Utility Artifacts

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

The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+100% Synergy $11.85

Enchantments

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

Attrition Attrition
+99% Synergy $19.85
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+99% Synergy $0.11
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+98% Synergy $0.36
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+97% Synergy $3.57
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+97% Synergy $0.77
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+97% Synergy $0.65
Curse of Clinging Webs Curse of Clinging Webs
+96% Synergy $2.92
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+95% Synergy $5.36
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+95% Synergy $0.17
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+87% Synergy $0.34
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+100% Synergy $0.17
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+100% Synergy $0.77

Planeswalkers

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

Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+95% Synergy $4.46
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
+93% Synergy $1.32

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+97% Synergy $5.81
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+96% Synergy $3.80
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+95% Synergy $0.31
High Market High Market
+91% Synergy $1.31
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+87% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+86% Synergy $23.12
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+82% Synergy $46.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+95% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+94% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+75% Synergy $0.28
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+71% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+94% Synergy $0.47
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+86% Synergy $11.04
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+80% Synergy $0.60
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+79% Synergy $5.05
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+79% Synergy $14.90
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+78% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+73% Synergy $0.29
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+71% Synergy $8.25
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+68% Synergy $0.39
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+60% Synergy $4.23
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+57% Synergy $0.32
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+55% Synergy $8.77
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

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

Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cloakwood Hermit Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cloakwood Hermit
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Master Chef Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Master Chef
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Cultist of the Absolute Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cloakwood Hermit Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cloakwood Hermit
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Master Chef Viconia, Drow Apostate // Master Chef
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tana, the Bloodsower Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tana, the Bloodsower
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cultist of the Absolute Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cultist of the Absolute
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cloakwood Hermit Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Shadow Thieves Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Kodama of the East Tree Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kodama of the East Tree // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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