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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $0.51

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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Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+21% Synergy $5.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $39.51

Creatures

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

Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+99% Synergy $7.95
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+98% Synergy $5.03
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+98% Synergy $2.10
Sam, Loyal Attendant Sam, Loyal Attendant
+97% Synergy $0.40
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+96% Synergy $1.48
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+96% Synergy $0.33
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+95% Synergy $1.32
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+94% Synergy $3.85
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+94% Synergy $9.75
Honored Dreyleader Honored Dreyleader
+66% Synergy $0.31
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+66% Synergy $0.28
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+65% Synergy $0.17
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+65% Synergy $0.15
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+64% Synergy $1.72
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+63% Synergy $6.90
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+43% Synergy $7.76
Glittermonger Glittermonger
+33% Synergy $0.28
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+33% Synergy $3.36
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+33% Synergy $9.60
Bristlebud Farmer Bristlebud Farmer
+32% Synergy $1.04
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
+32% Synergy $1.42
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+32% Synergy $0.48
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+32% Synergy $0.12
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+32% Synergy $1.25
Merry, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard
+32% Synergy $0.31
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+32% Synergy $0.40
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+32% Synergy $0.32
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+32% Synergy $0.36
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+31% Synergy $4.60
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+31% Synergy $1.04
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+31% Synergy $3.30
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+31% Synergy $0.36
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+30% Synergy $0.39
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+30% Synergy $0.34
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+29% Synergy $9.08
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+29% Synergy $6.77
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+29% Synergy $6.42
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+29% Synergy $1.27
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+28% Synergy $0.34
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $1.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+26% Synergy $4.06
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+26% Synergy $3.08
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+26% Synergy $0.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $3.58
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $2.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+24% Synergy $2.95
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+22% Synergy $21.37
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $2.17
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.38

Instants

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

Generous Gift Generous Gift
+68% Synergy $0.69
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+55% Synergy $1.00
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+32% Synergy $0.22
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+32% Synergy $0.18
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+31% Synergy $0.31
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+31% Synergy $0.30
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+31% Synergy $1.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+30% Synergy $14.29
Beast Within Beast Within
+29% Synergy $0.46
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+29% Synergy $0.23
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+28% Synergy $3.16
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+27% Synergy $0.22
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+27% Synergy $5.05
Reprieve Reprieve
+26% Synergy $1.31
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+25% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+25% Synergy $0.34
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+19% Synergy $1.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

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

Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+66% Synergy $0.12
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+65% Synergy $0.26
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+64% Synergy $2.58
Many Partings Many Partings
+64% Synergy $0.31
Farseek Farseek
+43% Synergy $0.53
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+32% Synergy $0.22
Sunfall Sunfall
+32% Synergy $0.70
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+31% Synergy $1.75
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+29% Synergy $2.92
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+27% Synergy $3.58
Cultivate Cultivate
+25% Synergy $0.34
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+16% Synergy $1.00
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.46
Three Visits Three Visits
+13% Synergy $4.60
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
0% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+98% Synergy $0.39
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+98% Synergy $22.19
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+66% Synergy $0.84
Lembas Lembas
+66% Synergy $1.41
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+58% Synergy $1.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $2.46
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+33% Synergy $0.29
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+33% Synergy $2.00
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+33% Synergy $0.14
Trading Post Trading Post
+32% Synergy $0.33
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+32% Synergy $0.59
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+32% Synergy $0.30
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+32% Synergy $2.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+31% Synergy $14.95
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $3.50
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $4.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+98% Synergy $0.55
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+58% Synergy $7.72
Killer Service Killer Service
+32% Synergy $0.39
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.37
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+32% Synergy $0.18
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+32% Synergy $0.38
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+32% Synergy $0.27
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+31% Synergy $0.33
Greater Good Greater Good
+30% Synergy $1.71
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+29% Synergy $0.59
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+28% Synergy $5.44
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+24% Synergy $0.21
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+24% Synergy $56.88
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+23% Synergy $38.30
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+14% Synergy $0.87

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+32% Synergy $1.63

Utility Lands

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

The Shire The Shire
+95% Synergy $3.69
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+65% Synergy $16.99
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+33% Synergy $0.79
Karoo Karoo
+32% Synergy $1.13
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+32% Synergy $1.73
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+32% Synergy $0.75
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+32% Synergy $3.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+31% Synergy $0.39
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+31% Synergy $0.36
Fountainport Fountainport
+31% Synergy $2.95
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+31% Synergy $7.41
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+30% Synergy $10.62
War Room War Room
+30% Synergy $2.87
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+30% Synergy $43.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+29% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+28% Synergy $0.23
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+27% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+26% Synergy $0.29
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+25% Synergy $6.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+24% Synergy $5.54
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+23% Synergy $0.29
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+21% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+16% Synergy $49.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+14% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+33% Synergy $1.86
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+14% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+52% Synergy $14.43
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+48% Synergy $4.82
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+44% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+35% Synergy $0.27
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+33% Synergy $8.55
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+32% Synergy $2.37
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+30% Synergy $3.79
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+30% Synergy $7.04
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+30% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+30% Synergy $0.17
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+29% Synergy $0.29
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $1.22
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+27% Synergy $2.87
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+24% Synergy $2.95
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+20% Synergy $7.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.31
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+18% Synergy $0.35
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+15% Synergy $0.29
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+14% Synergy $0.28
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+11% Synergy $2.94
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+6% Synergy $7.01
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $10.13
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+0% Synergy $0.29
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+0% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.34
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-21% Synergy $0.27

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
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Inspiring Leader Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Noble Heritage Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Noble Heritage
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
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
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

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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