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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $0.48

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%
View Average Decklist All Elves Commanders

Top Cards

The staple cards most Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader Elves decks run as their core.

Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+98% Synergy $0.38

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
+8% Synergy $45.85

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 $1.79
Cloakwood Swarmkeeper Cloakwood Swarmkeeper
+74% Synergy $0.19
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+74% Synergy $8.32
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+74% Synergy $2.02
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+74% Synergy $3.83
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+74% Synergy $12.99
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+72% Synergy $1.95
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
+69% Synergy $5.72
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+69% Synergy $12.78
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+68% Synergy $0.39
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+58% Synergy $9.08
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+53% Synergy $5.30
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+49% Synergy $0.22
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+49% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+49% Synergy $20.83
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+49% Synergy $6.74
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+49% Synergy $4.49
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
+48% Synergy $0.37
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+48% Synergy $7.59
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+47% Synergy $1.94
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+46% Synergy $17.02
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+45% Synergy $0.43
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+45% Synergy $3.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+43% Synergy $0.31
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+43% Synergy $0.37
Oakhame Adversary Oakhame Adversary
+24% Synergy $0.24
Heritage Druid Heritage Druid
+24% Synergy $3.63
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+24% Synergy $3.38
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+24% Synergy $23.93
Brawn Brawn
+24% Synergy $0.45
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+24% Synergy $0.28
Owlbear Cub Owlbear Cub
+24% Synergy $1.19
Pollenbright Druid Pollenbright Druid
+24% Synergy $0.22
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+23% Synergy $15.42
Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+23% Synergy $0.28
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+23% Synergy $2.45
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+23% Synergy $0.27
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+23% Synergy $5.09
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+23% Synergy $2.95
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+22% Synergy $1.14
Tolsimir Wolfblood Tolsimir Wolfblood
+22% Synergy $1.36
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+21% Synergy $11.27
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+21% Synergy $0.21
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+21% Synergy $0.42
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+20% Synergy $6.50
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+19% Synergy $33.53
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+19% Synergy $0.28
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+19% Synergy $0.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+18% Synergy $0.29
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+15% Synergy $7.89

Instants

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

Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+74% Synergy $0.44
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+74% Synergy $1.14
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+74% Synergy $6.56
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+74% Synergy $6.73
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+65% Synergy $5.32
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+40% Synergy $0.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+38% Synergy $17.60
Wirewood Pride Wirewood Pride
+24% Synergy $0.24
Wild Shape Wild Shape
+24% Synergy $0.25
Naturalize Naturalize
+23% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+23% Synergy $3.33
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+22% Synergy $0.86
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+22% Synergy $0.37
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+21% Synergy $0.32
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+21% Synergy $0.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+20% Synergy $0.69
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+19% Synergy $0.31
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $4.58
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+18% Synergy $1.31
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+17% Synergy $0.25
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+16% Synergy $0.17
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.65
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+11% Synergy $0.19
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $9.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $0.88
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.94

Sorceries

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

Hunting Triad Hunting Triad
+74% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+74% Synergy $8.99
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+57% Synergy $1.55
Farseek Farseek
+50% Synergy $0.46
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+48% Synergy $1.34
Nature's Spiral Nature's Spiral
+24% Synergy $0.18
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+24% Synergy $0.28
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+24% Synergy $2.21
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+23% Synergy $0.29
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+23% Synergy $0.57
Regrowth Regrowth
+23% Synergy $0.49
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+23% Synergy $0.97
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+21% Synergy $11.06
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+21% Synergy $2.99
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+21% Synergy $0.36
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+21% Synergy $0.29
Overrun Overrun
+20% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+19% Synergy $2.23
Explore Explore
+18% Synergy $0.19
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+18% Synergy $2.53
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+16% Synergy $1.06
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+0% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+59% Synergy $4.10
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+46% Synergy $5.75
Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+24% Synergy $0.38
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+24% Synergy $0.67
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+24% Synergy $3.25

Enchantments

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+67% Synergy $0.31
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+47% Synergy $0.37
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+41% Synergy $11.43
Arboreal Alliance Arboreal Alliance
+24% Synergy $0.42
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+24% Synergy $0.64
Epic Struggle Epic Struggle
+24% Synergy $9.38
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+24% Synergy $1.70
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+23% Synergy $0.45
Boseiju Reaches Skyward Branch of Boseiju Boseiju Reaches Skyward
+23% Synergy $0.24
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+23% Synergy $2.59
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+23% Synergy $0.34
Druid Class Druid Class
+23% Synergy $1.25
Lignify Lignify
+22% Synergy $1.15
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+21% Synergy $6.81
Greater Good Greater Good
+21% Synergy $1.56
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+20% Synergy $1.24
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+20% Synergy $4.67
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+17% Synergy $13.66
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $63.93
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+14% Synergy $14.69
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+14% Synergy $39.68
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+14% Synergy $15.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+13% Synergy $27.56
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+13% Synergy $7.03
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+12% Synergy $0.58
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+8% Synergy $35.16

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien of the Arkbow Vivien of the Arkbow
+24% Synergy $1.78
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+24% Synergy $2.65
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+23% Synergy $2.63
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+23% Synergy $0.29
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+23% Synergy $3.84
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+19% Synergy $0.26

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
+24% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+47% Synergy $12.76
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+31% Synergy $16.76
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.54
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+23% Synergy $1.15
The Shire The Shire
+20% Synergy $2.34
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $0.38
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $29.95
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+17% Synergy $2.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Gatewatch Beacon Gatewatch Beacon
+24% Synergy $0.32
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+24% Synergy $4.00
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+24% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+44% Synergy $12.38
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+38% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+30% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+21% Synergy $0.33
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+21% Synergy $0.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+14% Synergy $0.64
Brushland Brushland
+13% Synergy $1.52
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+11% Synergy $5.90
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+10% Synergy $16.55
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+8% Synergy $0.30
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+6% Synergy $7.12
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+4% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.30
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+3% Synergy $0.25
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.90
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+2% Synergy $6.71
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $0.32
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-7% Synergy $0.37
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-9% Synergy $0.28
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-16% Synergy $0.79

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
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
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
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Far Traveler Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Far Traveler
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Cloakwood Hermit Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cloakwood Hermit

Other Available Backgrounds

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

Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Master Chef Master Chef
Haunted One Haunted One
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
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
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