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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.29

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.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#5016 Current Rank

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Creatures

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

Chittering Dispatcher Chittering Dispatcher
+99% Synergy $2.50
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+99% Synergy $2.37
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+98% Synergy $0.54
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+97% Synergy $5.29
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+93% Synergy $2.27
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+50% Synergy $0.63
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+50% Synergy $0.38
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.53
Owlbear Owlbear
+50% Synergy $0.26
Green Dragon Green Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.20
Wandering Troubadour Wandering Troubadour
+50% Synergy $0.19
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.30
Fang Dragon Fang Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.22
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.23
Amethyst Dragon Amethyst Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.22
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.25
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+50% Synergy $0.24
Undercellar Myconid Undercellar Myconid
+50% Synergy $0.23
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+50% Synergy $0.24
Carefree Swinemaster Carefree Swinemaster
+50% Synergy $0.13
Drover Grizzly Drover Grizzly
+50% Synergy $0.11
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+49% Synergy $1.66
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+49% Synergy $0.12
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+49% Synergy $0.37
Zilortha, Strength Incarnate Zilortha, Strength Incarnate
+49% Synergy $0.40
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+49% Synergy $3.56
Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll
+49% Synergy $0.20
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+49% Synergy $0.26
Silvanus's Invoker Silvanus's Invoker
+49% Synergy $0.18
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+49% Synergy $0.13
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+49% Synergy $0.42
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+49% Synergy $0.29
Owlbear Shepherd Owlbear Shepherd
+49% Synergy $0.19
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+48% Synergy $6.48
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+48% Synergy $4.91
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+48% Synergy $2.01
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+48% Synergy $0.87
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+48% Synergy $5.55
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+48% Synergy $0.29
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+47% Synergy $13.99
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+47% Synergy $0.30
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+47% Synergy $1.19
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+47% Synergy $0.40
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+47% Synergy $0.45
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+46% Synergy $0.36
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+46% Synergy $0.30
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+45% Synergy $6.97
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+44% Synergy $10.41
Anger Anger
+43% Synergy $0.45
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+24% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+50% Synergy $5.35
Band Together Band Together
+49% Synergy $0.08
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+49% Synergy $0.30
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+49% Synergy $0.23
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+48% Synergy $6.28
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+45% Synergy $2.49
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+44% Synergy $3.10
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+43% Synergy $11.27
Harrow Harrow
+40% Synergy $0.37
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy $0.82
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $14.68
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.52

Sorceries

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

Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+99% Synergy $0.26
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+98% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+95% Synergy $0.94
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+90% Synergy $0.68
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+82% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+62% Synergy $2.39
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+50% Synergy $0.18
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+50% Synergy $0.22
You Find a Cursed Idol You Find a Cursed Idol
+50% Synergy $0.22
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+50% Synergy $0.11
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+49% Synergy $3.09
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+49% Synergy $0.43
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+49% Synergy $0.40
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+49% Synergy $0.30
Wild Endeavor Wild Endeavor
+49% Synergy $0.36
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+49% Synergy $0.79
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+48% Synergy $0.52
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+48% Synergy $1.33
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+48% Synergy $0.30
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+42% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+39% Synergy $7.72
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+39% Synergy $0.93
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+26% Synergy $3.86
Farseek Farseek
+21% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.87
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+48% Synergy $9.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+46% Synergy $6.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+45% Synergy $0.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.95

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 $0.36
Oakenform Oakenform
+50% Synergy $0.21
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
+50% Synergy $0.16
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
+50% Synergy $0.13
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+49% Synergy $1.15
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+49% Synergy $5.32
From Beyond From Beyond
+49% Synergy $2.12
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+49% Synergy $0.19
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+49% Synergy $0.21
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+49% Synergy $0.26
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+48% Synergy $0.38
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+48% Synergy $0.79
Druid Class Druid Class
+48% Synergy $2.06
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+48% Synergy $0.39
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+48% Synergy $0.38
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+47% Synergy $2.63
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+46% Synergy $8.07
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+45% Synergy $0.30
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+13% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan Vol Sarkhan Vol
+50% Synergy $4.30
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+49% Synergy $2.34
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+46% Synergy $3.89
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+44% Synergy $1.84
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+39% Synergy $1.06

Utility Lands

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

Fountainport Fountainport
+99% Synergy $3.44
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+94% Synergy $4.00
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+49% Synergy $1.98
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+48% Synergy $0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+47% Synergy $2.49
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+45% Synergy $0.26
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+43% Synergy $0.34
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+41% Synergy $1.36
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.29
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+10% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+48% Synergy $0.37
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+48% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+48% Synergy $4.08
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+46% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $0.98

Lands

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

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+60% Synergy $0.34
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+49% Synergy $0.55
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+42% Synergy $0.40
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+32% Synergy $0.22
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+28% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+26% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy $0.82
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+16% Synergy $0.28
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+13% Synergy $0.46
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+5% Synergy $2.20
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.23
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-2% Synergy $1.10
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-19% Synergy $0.28

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
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Master Chef Master Chef
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
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
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler