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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.62

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Passionate Archaeologist
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Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Biogenic Ooze Biogenic Ooze
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Black Market Tycoon Black Market Tycoon
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Flameskull Flameskull
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Pako, Arcane Retriever Pako, Arcane Retriever
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.83
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Territorial Kavu Territorial Kavu
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27

Creatures

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

Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.01
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.42
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Klothys, God of Destiny Klothys, God of Destiny
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.97
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $24.88
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.48
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.65
Biogenic Ooze Biogenic Ooze
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Black Market Tycoon Black Market Tycoon
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Flameskull Flameskull
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Pako, Arcane Retriever Pako, Arcane Retriever
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.83
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Territorial Kavu Territorial Kavu
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28

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 in 100% of decks $0.19
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.50
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.24
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.42
Big Score Big Score
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.49
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.99
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.98

Sorceries

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

Apex of Power Apex of Power
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.26
Crack Open Crack Open
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.66
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.08
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.61
Reap the Past Reap the Past
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.52
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Explore Explore
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Farseek Farseek
+71% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.01
Cultivate Cultivate
+48% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Hazoret's Undying Fury Hazoret's Undying Fury
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.79

Enchantments

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

Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.37
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Stimulus Package Stimulus Package
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Bard Class Bard Class
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.82
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.88
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+59% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.67
Teachings of the Kirin Kirin-Touched Orochi Teachings of the Kirin
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Planeswalkers

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

Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.90
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.18
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+74% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+21% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.27

Lands

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

Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+76% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.10
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+66% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+60% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+31% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist Deck Stats

Based on 1 Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 22
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 20
  • Artifact 5
  • Enchantment 10
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 31

Lands: 18 basic, 13 nonbasic

Similar Commanders

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

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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
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tana, the Bloodsower Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tana, the Bloodsower
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

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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Haunted One Haunted One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Master Chef Master Chef
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
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
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
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler