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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.37

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

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

Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.65
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.53
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Fountainport Fountainport
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.96
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.17
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.38
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.45
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.55
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.40

Creatures

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

Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.65
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.53
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.17
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.38
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.40
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+50% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.81
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
Owlbear Owlbear
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Green Dragon Green Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Wandering Troubadour Wandering Troubadour
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.16
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Fang Dragon Fang Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Amethyst Dragon Amethyst Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Carefree Swinemaster Carefree Swinemaster
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.08
Drover Grizzly Drover Grizzly
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.62
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Zilortha, Strength Incarnate Zilortha, Strength Incarnate
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.42
Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.16
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Owlbear Shepherd Owlbear Shepherd
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.17
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.95
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.98
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.88
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.42
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.35
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.56
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.34
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.90
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.20
Anger Anger
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42

Instants

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

Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.25
Band Together Band Together
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.07
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.90
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.24
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.92
Harrow Harrow
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.67
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.38
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.71

Sorceries

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

Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.45
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.24
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+62% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.50
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
You Find a Cursed Idol You Find a Cursed Idol
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.88
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Wild Endeavor Wild Endeavor
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.96
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.19
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.51
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.05
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.45
Farseek Farseek
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.96
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.01
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.67
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.86

Enchantments

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

The Weatherseed Treaty The Weatherseed Treaty
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Oakenform Oakenform
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.59
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.35
From Beyond From Beyond
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.19
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.73
Druid Class Druid Class
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.10
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.45
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.28
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+13% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.63

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan Vol Sarkhan Vol
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.04
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.74
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.67
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.90
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.86

Utility Lands

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

Fountainport Fountainport
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.96
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.55
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.14
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.60
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.70
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.27
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.54
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.25

Lands

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

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+60% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.92
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+16% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+13% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.56
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+5% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.68
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-2% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-19% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist Deck Stats

Based on 2 Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 26
  • Instant 6
  • Sorcery 14
  • Artifact 5
  • Enchantment 10
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 35

Lands: 20 basic, 15 nonbasic

Similar Commanders

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

Siani, Eye of the Storm Tana, the Bloodsower Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tana, the Bloodsower
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tana, the Bloodsower Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Abby, Merciless Soldier Joel, Resolute Survivor Abby, Merciless Soldier // Joel, Resolute Survivor
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // 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
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Amber Gristle O'Maul Inspiring Leader Amber Gristle O'Maul // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Raised by Giants Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Raised by Giants
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy Ghost-Spider, Gwen Stacy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Prava of the Steel Legion Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
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
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Noble Heritage Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Noble Heritage
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Scion of Halaster Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Scion of Halaster
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
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Old Hob, Alleycat Blues Old Hob, Alleycat Blues
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Krark, the Thumbless Prava of the Steel Legion Krark, the Thumbless // Prava of the Steel Legion
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tana, the Bloodsower Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tana, the Bloodsower
Leonardo, Big Brother Leonardo, Big Brother
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Veteran Soldier Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Veteran Soldier
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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