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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.44

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4589 Current Rank
#4532 Past 2 Years
15 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 53% of decks $1.35
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $11.49
Spellweaver Helix Spellweaver Helix
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $3.06
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $2.76
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+46% Synergy in 54% of decks $8.97
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.79
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+43% Synergy in 47% of decks $5.75
Cemetery Prowler Cemetery Prowler
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $6.00
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+39% Synergy in 42% of decks $6.37
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36

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 in 40% of decks $0.41
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.28
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+35% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.91
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+34% Synergy in 60% of decks $2.03
Three Visits Three Visits
+34% Synergy in 53% of decks $5.20
Cultivate Cultivate
+25% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+22% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.69
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.93
Putrefy Putrefy
+12% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.30
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.25

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 in 46% of decks $4.40
Magus of the Will Magus of the Will
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.15
Provisions Merchant Provisions Merchant
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Pippin, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.41
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.67
Rapacious Guest Rapacious Guest
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.66
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+7% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.85

Instants

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

Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.63
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+28% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.67
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+27% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.66
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+22% Synergy in 31% of decks $5.48
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+12% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Harrow Harrow
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30

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 in 39% of decks $7.40
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+33% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.38
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.06
Mouth // Feed Mouth // Feed
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.23
Gaea's Will Gaea's Will
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.23
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.68
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+19% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.31
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.58
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+33% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.16
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.52
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.62
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.90

Enchantments

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

Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+26% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.84

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 in 27% of decks $2.30

Utility Lands

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

The Shire The Shire
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-5% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-41% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.21

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 in 40% of decks $0.41
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+23% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+18% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.31
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+15% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.48
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+9% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy in 27% of decks $15.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.17
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+2% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.10
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-3% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.24
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-8% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.47
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-9% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-10% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.39
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-13% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.75
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-19% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.82
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-20% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.00

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster Deck Stats

Based on 15 Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 17
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 25
  • Artifact 8
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 34

Lands: 34 basic, 0 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
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
Ravos, Soultender Tana, the Bloodsower Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
Grismold, the Dreadsower Grismold, the Dreadsower
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
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
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
The Odd Acorn Gang The Odd Acorn Gang
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

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
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Haunted One Haunted One
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Master Chef Master Chef
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