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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.34

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster Commander Matters game on their own.

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+91% Synergy $3.56

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Commander Matters plan in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Wary Watchdog Wary Watchdog
+99% Synergy $0.21
Wary Thespian Wary Thespian
+99% Synergy $0.15
Faerie Dreamthief Faerie Dreamthief
+99% Synergy $0.28
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+99% Synergy $0.34
Professor of Zoomancy Professor of Zoomancy
+99% Synergy $0.15
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+99% Synergy $0.35
Saber Ants Saber Ants
+99% Synergy $0.37
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+98% Synergy $0.26
Brood Weaver Brood Weaver
+98% Synergy $0.24
Broodspinner Broodspinner
+98% Synergy $0.28
Broodhatch Nantuko Broodhatch Nantuko
+97% Synergy $0.33
Deathcap Cultivator Deathcap Cultivator
+97% Synergy $0.22
Penumbra Spider Penumbra Spider
+97% Synergy $0.27
Nightshade Dryad Nightshade Dryad
+97% Synergy $0.29
Drider Drider
+97% Synergy $0.30
Twin-Silk Spider Twin-Silk Spider
+97% Synergy $0.19
Rotwidow Pack Rotwidow Pack
+97% Synergy $0.36
Millikin Millikin
+97% Synergy $0.23
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+97% Synergy $0.88
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+96% Synergy $0.36
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+96% Synergy $0.34
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+96% Synergy $4.33
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+96% Synergy $2.24
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+96% Synergy $0.35
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+95% Synergy $0.31
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+94% Synergy $0.56
Creakwood Liege Creakwood Liege
+94% Synergy $0.29
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+93% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster's Commander Matters deck ahead.

Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+99% Synergy $0.09
You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+99% Synergy $0.26
Join the Dead Join the Dead
+99% Synergy $0.18
Evolution Charm Evolution Charm
+99% Synergy $0.29
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+99% Synergy $0.19
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+98% Synergy $0.32
Ram Through Ram Through
+97% Synergy $0.55
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+95% Synergy $0.34
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+94% Synergy $0.69
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+93% Synergy $0.29
Harrow Harrow
+91% Synergy $0.32
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+90% Synergy $0.33
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+85% Synergy $0.32
Village Rites Village Rites
+83% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Commander Matters game plan forward for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster.

Hunt for Specimens Hunt for Specimens
+99% Synergy $0.15
Containment Breach Containment Breach
+99% Synergy $0.14
Winding Way Winding Way
+99% Synergy $4.74
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+99% Synergy $0.32
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+98% Synergy $0.29
Pest Summoning Pest Summoning
+98% Synergy $0.15
Regrowth Regrowth
+97% Synergy $0.41
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+96% Synergy $0.30
Unearth Unearth
+95% Synergy $0.53

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Commander Matters strategy in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster decks.

Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+97% Synergy $2.64
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+95% Synergy $0.22
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+94% Synergy $0.38
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+92% Synergy $6.31

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster Commander Matters decks.

Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+99% Synergy $0.21
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+99% Synergy $0.20
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+98% Synergy $0.23
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+97% Synergy $0.96
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+92% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+92% Synergy $0.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+77% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster's Commander Matters strategy.

Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+99% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+95% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+93% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+76% Synergy $0.71
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+75% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster's Commander Matters decks.

Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+95% Synergy $0.31
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+95% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+86% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+79% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+74% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+62% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+56% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

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
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

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
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Master Chef Master Chef
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler