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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 30% +1/+1 Counters 10% Aggro 10% Artifacts 10% Commander Matters 10% Good Stuff 10% Insects 10% Sacrifice 10%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3557 Current Rank
#4071 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster's abilities and overall game plan.

Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+52% Synergy $1.55
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+46% Synergy $9.42
Spellweaver Helix Spellweaver Helix
+46% Synergy $2.65
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+46% Synergy $2.14
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+46% Synergy $6.69
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+46% Synergy $1.43
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+43% Synergy $2.45
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+40% Synergy $3.51
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+39% Synergy $6.71
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+39% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster decks.

Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+39% Synergy $0.57
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+38% Synergy $0.14
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+35% Synergy $1.82
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+34% Synergy $1.90
Three Visits Three Visits
+34% Synergy $7.13
Cultivate Cultivate
+25% Synergy $0.48
Beast Within Beast Within
+22% Synergy $0.50
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy $1.10
Putrefy Putrefy
+12% Synergy $0.10
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $3.11

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+38% Synergy $2.42
Magus of the Will Magus of the Will
+33% Synergy $0.22
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+33% Synergy $0.09
Provisions Merchant Provisions Merchant
+19% Synergy $0.15
Pippin, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard
+17% Synergy $0.20
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+16% Synergy $2.76
Rapacious Guest Rapacious Guest
+16% Synergy $0.46
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+7% Synergy $0.42

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster safe.

Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+33% Synergy $0.16
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+30% Synergy $2.98
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+28% Synergy $1.11
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+27% Synergy $0.88
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+23% Synergy $0.70
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+22% Synergy $5.22
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+12% Synergy $0.11
Harrow Harrow
+10% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+1% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster's game plan and control the board.

Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+34% Synergy $4.00
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+33% Synergy $1.83
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+33% Synergy $0.48
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+28% Synergy $0.64
Mouth // Feed Mouth // Feed
+27% Synergy $0.14
Gaea's Will Gaea's Will
+27% Synergy $0.11
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+22% Synergy $0.90
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+19% Synergy $6.48
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.38
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+33% Synergy $0.57
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+33% Synergy $0.22
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+27% Synergy $1.37
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+16% Synergy $8.98

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+26% Synergy $3.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+24% Synergy $1.76

Utility Lands

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

The Shire The Shire
+10% Synergy $2.87
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.10
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-5% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-41% Synergy $1.20

Lands

The mana base foundation for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+31% Synergy $0.50
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+23% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+18% Synergy $0.15
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+15% Synergy $0.24
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+9% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.13
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $12.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.12
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.07
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-3% Synergy $6.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.18
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-9% Synergy $0.15
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-10% Synergy $0.14
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $14.94
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-13% Synergy $0.39
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-19% Synergy $0.26
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-20% Synergy $6.97

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster.

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cultist of the Absolute Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cultist of the Absolute
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Scion of Halaster Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Scion of Halaster
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tymna the Weaver Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tymna the Weaver
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Cultist of the Absolute Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Cultist of the Absolute
Grismold, the Dreadsower Grismold, the Dreadsower
Ravos, Soultender Tana, the Bloodsower Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cloakwood Hermit Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cloakwood Hermit
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Master Chef Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Master Chef
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Shadow Thieves Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Izoni, Center of the Web Izoni, Center of the Web
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Far Traveler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Far Traveler
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
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
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Raised by Giants Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Raised by Giants
Prava of the Steel Legion Ravos, Soultender Prava of the Steel Legion // Ravos, Soultender
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Prava of the Steel Legion Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Prava of the Steel Legion // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Prava of the Steel Legion Tormod, the Desecrator Prava of the Steel Legion // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Inspiring Leader Viconia, Drow Apostate // Inspiring Leader
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
Prava of the Steel Legion Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
Prava of the Steel Legion Thrasios, Triton Hero Prava of the Steel Legion // Thrasios, Triton Hero

Other Available Backgrounds

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

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