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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.96

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Biogenic Ooze Biogenic Ooze
+100% Synergy $1.95
Black Market Tycoon Black Market Tycoon
+100% Synergy $0.13
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+100% Synergy $0.22
Flameskull Flameskull
+100% Synergy $0.25
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+100% Synergy $0.13
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+100% Synergy $0.34
Pako, Arcane Retriever Pako, Arcane Retriever
+100% Synergy $0.78
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+100% Synergy $0.16
Territorial Kavu Territorial Kavu
+100% Synergy $0.21
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+99% Synergy $0.18
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+99% Synergy $0.57
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+99% Synergy $0.35
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+98% Synergy $0.24
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+98% Synergy $0.12
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+98% Synergy $4.81
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+97% Synergy $0.11
Klothys, God of Destiny Klothys, God of Destiny
+97% Synergy $1.48
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+96% Synergy $0.14
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+96% Synergy $20.81
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+96% Synergy $0.41
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+95% Synergy $3.67
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+83% Synergy $0.52

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist safe.

You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+99% Synergy $0.10
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+98% Synergy $0.34
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+98% Synergy $0.20
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+95% Synergy $0.99
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+94% Synergy $1.00
Big Score Big Score
+91% Synergy $0.70
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+84% Synergy $2.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+56% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.

Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+100% Synergy $0.06
Hazoret's Undying Fury Hazoret's Undying Fury
+100% Synergy $0.18
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+100% Synergy $1.28
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+99% Synergy $0.34
Crack Open Crack Open
+99% Synergy $0.13
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+99% Synergy $0.47
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+98% Synergy $0.30
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+98% Synergy $0.30
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+98% Synergy $0.42
Reap the Past Reap the Past
+98% Synergy $0.32
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+97% Synergy $0.33
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+97% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+97% Synergy $0.38
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+96% Synergy $0.35
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+92% Synergy $0.15
Explore Explore
+86% Synergy $0.19
Farseek Farseek
+71% Synergy $0.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+56% Synergy $1.85
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+56% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
+48% Synergy $0.54

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+98% Synergy $0.79

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teachings of the Kirin Kirin-Touched Orochi Teachings of the Kirin
+100% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+99% Synergy $1.93
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+99% Synergy $0.16
Stimulus Package Stimulus Package
+99% Synergy $0.05
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+99% Synergy $0.07
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+98% Synergy $0.92
Bard Class Bard Class
+98% Synergy $0.53
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+95% Synergy $0.26
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+95% Synergy $5.82
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+59% Synergy $4.24

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+100% Synergy $0.32
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+94% Synergy $1.64

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+98% Synergy $1.01
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+98% Synergy $0.20

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+93% Synergy $0.21
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+74% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+21% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+98% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+83% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+82% Synergy $0.21
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+79% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+76% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+66% Synergy $0.16
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+60% Synergy $0.20
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+31% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Anara, Wolvid Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Alena, Kessig Trapper Halana, Kessig Ranger Alena, Kessig Trapper // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kodama of the East Tree Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alena, Kessig Trapper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tana, the Bloodsower Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tana, the Bloodsower
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Guild Artisan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Guild Artisan
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Popular Entertainer Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Popular Entertainer
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Street Urchin Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Street Urchin
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Tavern Brawler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dragon Cultist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Guild Artisan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Guild Artisan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Tavern Brawler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Jeska, Thrice Reborn Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Krark, the Thumbless Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Krark, the Thumbless
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tana, the Bloodsower Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tana, the Bloodsower
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Cloakwood Hermit Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cloakwood Hermit
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Hardy Outlander Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Hardy Outlander
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Master Chef Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Master Chef
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Raised by Giants Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Raised by Giants
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Krark, the Thumbless Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Krark, the Thumbless
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Dargo, the Shipwrecker

Other Available Backgrounds

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid can also choose from these 27 other backgrounds:

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