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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader: Lifegain
Price tag $0.44

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 Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Apothecary White Apothecary White
+99% Synergy $4.72
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+99% Synergy $22.17
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+98% Synergy $1.19
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+98% Synergy $1.83
Sam, Loyal Attendant Sam, Loyal Attendant
+97% Synergy $0.37
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+97% Synergy $1.37
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+96% Synergy $0.29
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+96% Synergy $0.55
The Shire The Shire
+96% Synergy $2.58
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+95% Synergy $3.68

Top Cards

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

Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+94% Synergy $8.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+69% Synergy $1.62

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+21% Synergy $125.34
The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $101.75
Farewell Farewell
+12% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $36.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $51.92

Creatures

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

Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+75% Synergy $5.43
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+72% Synergy $6.59
Honored Dreyleader Honored Dreyleader
+66% Synergy $0.19
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+52% Synergy $13.48
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+49% Synergy $0.26
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+49% Synergy $0.19
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+49% Synergy $0.17
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+48% Synergy $1.70
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+48% Synergy $5.79
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+46% Synergy $6.73
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+43% Synergy $0.32
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+41% Synergy $25.79
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
+33% Synergy $1.52
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+32% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.41
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+28% Synergy $2.44
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+27% Synergy $4.94
Glittermonger Glittermonger
+25% Synergy $0.10
Bristlebud Farmer Bristlebud Farmer
+25% Synergy $1.08
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+25% Synergy $0.29
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+25% Synergy $9.40
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+25% Synergy $2.67
Merry, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard
+24% Synergy $0.33
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+24% Synergy $0.98
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+24% Synergy $0.19
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+24% Synergy $0.52
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+24% Synergy $0.34
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+24% Synergy $0.36
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+23% Synergy $0.35
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+23% Synergy $1.16
Banquet Guests Banquet Guests
+23% Synergy $0.32
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+23% Synergy $4.12
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+22% Synergy $11.69
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+22% Synergy $0.16
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+22% Synergy $0.38
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+21% Synergy $8.30
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+21% Synergy $8.31
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+21% Synergy $2.05
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+20% Synergy $1.68
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+20% Synergy $0.34
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+19% Synergy $3.00
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+19% Synergy $4.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+17% Synergy $3.85
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $2.82
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $2.60
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+14% Synergy $21.76
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+14% Synergy $3.10
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $1.38
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.25
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-10% Synergy $0.73

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
+64% Synergy $0.77
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+49% Synergy $0.14
Reprieve Reprieve
+43% Synergy $1.64
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+42% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+39% Synergy $13.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+38% Synergy $0.46
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+32% Synergy $0.30
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+24% Synergy $0.22
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+23% Synergy $0.33
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+23% Synergy $0.88
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.16
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+21% Synergy $0.32
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+20% Synergy $3.30
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+19% Synergy $0.24
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+19% Synergy $4.47
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+17% Synergy $1.84
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+17% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $16.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+73% Synergy $0.26
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+73% Synergy $2.90
Many Partings Many Partings
+72% Synergy $0.32
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+49% Synergy $0.31
Cultivate Cultivate
+33% Synergy $0.30
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+33% Synergy $1.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+30% Synergy $0.94
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+30% Synergy $2.84
Farseek Farseek
+27% Synergy $0.71
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+25% Synergy $0.29
Sunfall Sunfall
+24% Synergy $0.65
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+23% Synergy $2.50
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+21% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+19% Synergy $3.32
Explore Explore
+19% Synergy $0.38
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.42
Harmonize Harmonize
+11% Synergy $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.14
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $2.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+75% Synergy $0.86
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+74% Synergy $0.40
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+67% Synergy $0.92
Lembas Lembas
+49% Synergy $1.56
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+33% Synergy $0.23
Trading Post Trading Post
+25% Synergy $0.35
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+25% Synergy $1.52
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+25% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $2.99
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+24% Synergy $0.30
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+24% Synergy $2.23
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+24% Synergy $1.02
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $15.31
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+21% Synergy $4.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $6.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+59% Synergy $10.03
Killer Service Killer Service
+49% Synergy $0.39
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+49% Synergy $0.52
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+48% Synergy $0.36
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+40% Synergy $38.35
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+33% Synergy $0.41
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+24% Synergy $0.31
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+24% Synergy $0.34
Greater Good Greater Good
+22% Synergy $5.28
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+21% Synergy $0.67
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+20% Synergy $5.48
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $60.85
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+16% Synergy $0.36
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+13% Synergy $3.76
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+12% Synergy $0.97
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+7% Synergy $1.35
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+6% Synergy $1.09

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+24% Synergy $1.85

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+49% Synergy $13.08
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+48% Synergy $0.34
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+42% Synergy $6.78
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+33% Synergy $53.40
Fountainport Fountainport
+31% Synergy $2.76
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+25% Synergy $1.53
Karoo Karoo
+25% Synergy $1.23
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+25% Synergy $0.81
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.37
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+24% Synergy $0.41
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $4.02
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+23% Synergy $10.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+23% Synergy $6.42
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+23% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+22% Synergy $39.67
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
+22% Synergy $1.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+20% Synergy $0.30
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+19% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+18% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+16% Synergy $6.08
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.25
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+25% Synergy $1.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+40% Synergy $16.20
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+36% Synergy $2.36
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+36% Synergy $15.65
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+33% Synergy $2.05
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+32% Synergy $6.15
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+31% Synergy $0.33
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+30% Synergy $7.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.36
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+28% Synergy $2.97
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+25% Synergy $7.20
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $8.75
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+22% Synergy $0.66
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+22% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+22% Synergy $0.39
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+22% Synergy $0.24
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+21% Synergy $0.23
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+20% Synergy $1.68
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $2.82
Savannah Savannah
+13% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.24
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+10% Synergy $0.57
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+9% Synergy $0.29
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+6% Synergy $7.07
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.63
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $11.42
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-8% Synergy $0.26
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $1.20
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-20% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-22% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-23% Synergy $0.08

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
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
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
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
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
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
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Master Chef Master Chef
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler