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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $0.47

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 75% Elves 3% Lifegain 3% Bears 2% Treasure 2%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader's Elves builds — cards that lean hardest into the Elves theme.

Cloakwood Swarmkeeper Cloakwood Swarmkeeper
+79% Synergy $0.17
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+78% Synergy $0.28
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+74% Synergy $16.23
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+73% Synergy $0.33
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+71% Synergy $0.30
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+63% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader Elves game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $48.18

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Elves plan in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+99% Synergy $1.56
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+59% Synergy $12.55
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+59% Synergy $2.04
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+59% Synergy $12.41
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+59% Synergy $3.43
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+57% Synergy $1.78
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+57% Synergy $1.51
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+55% Synergy $2.26
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+55% Synergy $6.11
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+44% Synergy $8.68
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+39% Synergy $0.17
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+39% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+39% Synergy $22.26
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+39% Synergy $7.29
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+39% Synergy $4.76
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+39% Synergy $0.27
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+39% Synergy $0.66
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+38% Synergy $4.84
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
+38% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+37% Synergy $6.58
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+36% Synergy $15.86
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+35% Synergy $0.48
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+34% Synergy $4.33
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+34% Synergy $0.24
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+33% Synergy $0.38
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+29% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+28% Synergy $2.02
Elderleaf Mentor Elderleaf Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.15
Oakhame Adversary Oakhame Adversary
+19% Synergy $0.30
Heritage Druid Heritage Druid
+19% Synergy $3.44
Owlbear Owlbear
+19% Synergy $0.22
Drizzt Do'Urden Drizzt Do'Urden
+19% Synergy $0.40
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+19% Synergy $21.33
Brawn Brawn
+19% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Loamspeaker Llanowar Loamspeaker
+19% Synergy $0.26
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+18% Synergy $7.97
Drover Grizzly Drover Grizzly
+18% Synergy $0.20
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+18% Synergy $2.46
Kudo, King Among Bears Kudo, King Among Bears
+18% Synergy $0.35
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+18% Synergy $4.22
Wilt-Leaf Liege Wilt-Leaf Liege
+18% Synergy $0.14
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+17% Synergy $0.67
Tolsimir Wolfblood Tolsimir Wolfblood
+17% Synergy $1.34
Seraphic Steed Seraphic Steed
+17% Synergy $0.30
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+16% Synergy $11.08
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+15% Synergy $1.40
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+15% Synergy $2.89
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+14% Synergy $27.36
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+14% Synergy $0.40
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+13% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader's Elves deck ahead.

Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+59% Synergy $0.47
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+59% Synergy $1.30
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+59% Synergy $6.46
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+59% Synergy $6.77
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+51% Synergy $5.05
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+32% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+31% Synergy $0.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+23% Synergy $16.00
Wirewood Pride Wirewood Pride
+19% Synergy $0.23
Wild Shape Wild Shape
+19% Synergy $0.25
Strength of the Coalition Strength of the Coalition
+19% Synergy $0.05
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+19% Synergy $0.19
Naturalize Naturalize
+18% Synergy $0.25
Get Lost Get Lost
+17% Synergy $3.36
Disenchant Disenchant
+17% Synergy $0.09
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+17% Synergy $1.15
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+17% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+17% Synergy $0.38
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+17% Synergy $0.37
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+17% Synergy $0.33
Harrow Harrow
+17% Synergy $0.32
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.70
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+14% Synergy $0.34
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+13% Synergy $5.58
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+13% Synergy $1.25
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+12% Synergy $2.13
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.77
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $20.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.35
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Elves game plan forward for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader.

Hunting Triad Hunting Triad
+59% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+59% Synergy $8.34
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+38% Synergy $1.53
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+36% Synergy $2.66
Farseek Farseek
+36% Synergy $0.45
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+19% Synergy $0.18
Nature's Spiral Nature's Spiral
+19% Synergy $0.20
You Meet in a Tavern You Meet in a Tavern
+19% Synergy $0.20
Viewpoint Synchronization Viewpoint Synchronization
+19% Synergy $0.35
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+19% Synergy $0.30
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+19% Synergy $1.84
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.29
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+18% Synergy $0.75
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+18% Synergy $0.26
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+18% Synergy $0.41
Regrowth Regrowth
+18% Synergy $0.41
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+18% Synergy $0.96
Many Partings Many Partings
+17% Synergy $0.23
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+16% Synergy $11.12
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+16% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+16% Synergy $0.31
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+15% Synergy $0.23
Overrun Overrun
+15% Synergy $0.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $1.53
Explore Explore
+13% Synergy $0.21
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+13% Synergy $4.16
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+11% Synergy $1.20
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.88
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.33
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader Elves decks.

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+43% Synergy $4.52
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+36% Synergy $4.55
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+19% Synergy $0.35
Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+19% Synergy $0.41
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+19% Synergy $1.01
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+19% Synergy $3.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $4.67
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $1.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Elves strategy in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader decks.

Druid Class Druid Class
+38% Synergy $2.23
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+37% Synergy $0.34
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+31% Synergy $10.06
Arboreal Alliance Arboreal Alliance
+19% Synergy $0.55
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+19% Synergy $0.70
Epic Struggle Epic Struggle
+19% Synergy $8.54
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+19% Synergy $0.30
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+19% Synergy $0.39
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+19% Synergy $1.55
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+18% Synergy $0.54
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+18% Synergy $0.25
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+18% Synergy $1.91
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.35
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+18% Synergy $0.39
Lignify Lignify
+17% Synergy $1.40
Greater Good Greater Good
+16% Synergy $1.26
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $6.14
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+15% Synergy $1.28
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+15% Synergy $3.96
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+12% Synergy $13.58
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $60.42
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+10% Synergy $37.30
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $13.16
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $14.22
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $26.02
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+8% Synergy $5.72
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+7% Synergy $0.50
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $34.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader's Elves game plan.

Vivien of the Arkbow Vivien of the Arkbow
+19% Synergy $1.87
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+19% Synergy $2.82
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+18% Synergy $3.18
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+18% Synergy $3.98
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+18% Synergy $0.27
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $2.16

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader Elves build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Moag Bloomwielder Dryads Invasion of Moag
+19% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader Elves decks.

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+37% Synergy $11.79
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+21% Synergy $16.22
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.40
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+18% Synergy $1.04
The Shire The Shire
+15% Synergy $3.75
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+14% Synergy $0.42
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+12% Synergy $28.42
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+11% Synergy $2.57
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader's Elves strategy.

Gatewatch Beacon Gatewatch Beacon
+19% Synergy $0.38
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+19% Synergy $4.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+19% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader's Elves decks.

Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+29% Synergy $12.47
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+28% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.23
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+18% Synergy $0.21
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+17% Synergy $0.38
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+16% Synergy $0.21
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+16% Synergy $0.33
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+16% Synergy $0.39
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $1.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.37
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+5% Synergy $16.03
Brushland Brushland
+3% Synergy $1.55
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+2% Synergy $6.34
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $5.59
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.24
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.89
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.31
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-5% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-6% Synergy $0.33
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $7.54
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $0.32
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-14% Synergy $0.25
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-16% Synergy $0.34
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-19% Synergy $4.51

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader: Elves.

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
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
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Prava of the Steel Legion Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Prava of the Steel Legion // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Prava of the Steel Legion Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Veteran Soldier Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Veteran Soldier
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Inspiring Leader Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Inspiring Leader
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tana, the Bloodsower Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tana, the Bloodsower
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
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cloakwood Hermit Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cloakwood Hermit
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Raised by Giants Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Raised by Giants
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Inspiring Leader Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Noble Heritage Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Noble Heritage
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Krark, the Thumbless Prava of the Steel Legion Krark, the Thumbless // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Far Traveler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Far Traveler
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Acolyte of Bahamut Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Acolyte of Bahamut
Prava of the Steel Legion Thrasios, Triton Hero Prava of the Steel Legion // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tana, the Bloodsower Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris

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
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Master Chef Master Chef
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
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
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler