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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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader players are trying out in Lifegain decks.

Birnin Zana Plaza Birnin Zana Plaza
+97% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+98% Synergy $1.00
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+98% Synergy $3.01
Sam, Loyal Attendant Sam, Loyal Attendant
+97% Synergy $0.40
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+96% Synergy $1.75
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+96% Synergy $0.36
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+95% Synergy $1.40
The Shire The Shire
+95% Synergy $3.75
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+94% Synergy $4.33
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+94% Synergy $16.23

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+13% Synergy $6.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $35.35

Creatures

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

Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+98% Synergy $0.30
The Earth King The Earth King
+98% Synergy $2.08
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+74% Synergy $9.86
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+73% Synergy $5.40
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+72% Synergy $8.41
Honored Dreyleader Honored Dreyleader
+49% Synergy $0.30
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+49% Synergy $0.32
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+49% Synergy $0.21
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+48% Synergy $0.15
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+48% Synergy $1.96
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+46% Synergy $1.67
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+42% Synergy $0.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+25% Synergy $9.85
Glittermonger Glittermonger
+24% Synergy $0.23
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+24% Synergy $11.03
Bristlebud Farmer Bristlebud Farmer
+24% Synergy $1.28
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
+24% Synergy $1.33
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+24% Synergy $0.53
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+24% Synergy $0.16
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+24% Synergy $2.14
Merry, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard
+24% Synergy $0.33
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+24% Synergy $0.41
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+23% Synergy $0.35
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+23% Synergy $0.38
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+23% Synergy $6.16
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
+23% Synergy $0.36
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+22% Synergy $0.67
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+22% Synergy $0.33
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+22% Synergy $0.36
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+22% Synergy $0.45
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+21% Synergy $0.31
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+21% Synergy $6.95
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+21% Synergy $6.52
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+20% Synergy $18.78
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+19% Synergy $0.37
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+19% Synergy $0.63
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.30
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $6.71
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+18% Synergy $0.33
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+18% Synergy $4.26
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+18% Synergy $3.91
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+17% Synergy $5.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $2.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $4.73
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+15% Synergy $0.29
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+13% Synergy $23.43
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $2.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $4.84
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-7% Synergy $4.43
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-10% Synergy $0.67

Instants

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

Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+63% Synergy $2.84
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+48% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+44% Synergy $0.77
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+41% Synergy $0.18
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+41% Synergy $0.33
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+24% Synergy $0.19
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+24% Synergy $0.14
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+23% Synergy $0.21
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+23% Synergy $0.99
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+23% Synergy $0.37
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+22% Synergy $0.33
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.24
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+19% Synergy $0.34
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+19% Synergy $3.72
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+19% Synergy $4.52
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $5.58
Reprieve Reprieve
+18% Synergy $1.95
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+17% Synergy $2.13
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+16% Synergy $1.64
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+16% Synergy $5.05
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+13% Synergy $16.00
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.62
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+73% Synergy $0.27
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+72% Synergy $4.14
Many Partings Many Partings
+72% Synergy $0.23
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+49% Synergy $0.28
Sunfall Sunfall
+49% Synergy $0.65
Cultivate Cultivate
+33% Synergy $0.43
Austere Command Austere Command
+31% Synergy $0.40
Farseek Farseek
+26% Synergy $0.45
Glistening Dawn Glistening Dawn
+24% Synergy $0.24
Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+24% Synergy $0.12
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+24% Synergy $0.24
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+23% Synergy $0.29
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+23% Synergy $2.07
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+21% Synergy $2.66
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+19% Synergy $3.91
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+18% Synergy $4.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.64
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.26
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+8% Synergy $1.38
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.03
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+74% Synergy $0.83
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+73% Synergy $0.37
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+73% Synergy $23.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+65% Synergy $1.99
Lembas Lembas
+49% Synergy $1.82
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+49% Synergy $1.01
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+24% Synergy $0.30
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+24% Synergy $2.41
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+24% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $2.28
Trading Post Trading Post
+24% Synergy $0.26
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+24% Synergy $0.34
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+23% Synergy $2.37
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $15.57
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+20% Synergy $4.63
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $5.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Ninja Pizza Ninja Pizza
+99% Synergy $3.62
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+66% Synergy $10.06
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+48% Synergy $0.73
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+41% Synergy $0.30
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+31% Synergy $1.23
Blighted Burgeoning Blighted Burgeoning
+24% Synergy $0.14
Killer Service Killer Service
+24% Synergy $0.40
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+24% Synergy $0.41
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+24% Synergy $0.36
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+24% Synergy $0.43
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+23% Synergy $0.30
Greater Good Greater Good
+21% Synergy $1.26
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+20% Synergy $0.49
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $0.77
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+20% Synergy $6.10
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $60.42
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+15% Synergy $37.30

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+24% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+48% Synergy $17.64
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+48% Synergy $0.39
Fountainport Fountainport
+47% Synergy $3.01
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+41% Synergy $0.25
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+24% Synergy $1.40
Karoo Karoo
+24% Synergy $1.14
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+24% Synergy $2.26
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+24% Synergy $0.89
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $3.12
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.43
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+23% Synergy $1.04
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+23% Synergy $0.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+22% Synergy $9.73
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+22% Synergy $9.65
War Room War Room
+22% Synergy $5.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $38.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.30
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+19% Synergy $0.21
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+19% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $6.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+16% Synergy $5.59
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.37
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $50.54
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $16.22

Mana Artifacts

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

Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+24% Synergy $1.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+46% Synergy $0.22
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+35% Synergy $16.03
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+34% Synergy $0.31
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+32% Synergy $5.59
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.24
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+24% Synergy $2.75
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+24% Synergy $9.62
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+22% Synergy $4.66
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+22% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+22% Synergy $0.19
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+21% Synergy $0.21
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $6.71
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $0.32
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+18% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $4.73
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.26
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+12% Synergy $6.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.37
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+10% Synergy $4.51
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+8% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+7% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.25
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+6% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.23
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $7.54
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+3% Synergy $0.21
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.89
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-2% Synergy $7.80
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $12.47
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-6% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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