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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Sword Coast Sailor
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4053 Current Rank
#3231 Last Week

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+100% Synergy $0.08
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
+100% Synergy $0.09
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+100% Synergy $0.09
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+100% Synergy $0.18
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+100% Synergy $0.14
Rampant Rejuvenator Rampant Rejuvenator
+100% Synergy $1.08
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+100% Synergy $0.04
Innocuous Researcher Innocuous Researcher
+100% Synergy $0.08
Furtive Courier Furtive Courier
+100% Synergy $0.04
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+99% Synergy $0.16
World Shaper World Shaper
+99% Synergy $7.47
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+99% Synergy $4.18
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+99% Synergy $0.15
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+99% Synergy $2.28
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+99% Synergy $0.14
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+99% Synergy $0.18
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+98% Synergy $0.15
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+98% Synergy $0.16
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+98% Synergy $0.16
Sentinel of the Nameless City Sentinel of the Nameless City
+98% Synergy $0.44
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+98% Synergy $0.04
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+98% Synergy $1.92
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+96% Synergy $0.21
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+96% Synergy $0.18
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+93% Synergy $0.07
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+93% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+86% Synergy $5.16
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+82% Synergy $0.60
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+81% Synergy $0.19
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+69% Synergy $0.14

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Sword Coast Sailor safe.

Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+100% Synergy $0.07
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+99% Synergy $0.14
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+94% Synergy $0.14
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+94% Synergy $1.47
Double Major Double Major
+91% Synergy $1.40
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+89% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Sword Coast Sailor's game plan and control the board.

Thunderous Debut Thunderous Debut
+100% Synergy $0.11
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+100% Synergy $0.12
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+99% Synergy $1.07
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+99% Synergy $3.46
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+98% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+91% Synergy $0.73
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+63% Synergy $1.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+59% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
+53% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+100% Synergy $0.56
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+99% Synergy $1.65
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+98% Synergy $0.16
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+96% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+78% Synergy $3.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Death's Presence Death's Presence
+100% Synergy $0.32
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+100% Synergy $0.08
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+99% Synergy $1.67
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+99% Synergy $0.06
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+99% Synergy $0.07
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+97% Synergy $8.50
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+96% Synergy $2.42
Propaganda Propaganda
+93% Synergy $2.27

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+96% Synergy $0.40
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+93% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+87% Synergy $4.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+99% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Sword Coast Sailor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+95% Synergy $0.45
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+94% Synergy $0.11
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+81% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+80% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+78% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+75% Synergy $0.09
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+61% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+61% Synergy $0.38
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+59% Synergy $0.17
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+51% Synergy $0.20
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+41% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.06

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Sword Coast Sailor.

Anara, Wolvid Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Halana, Kessig Ranger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kodama of the East Tree Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kodama of the East Tree
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Thrasios, Triton Hero Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Siani, Eye of the Storm Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Thrasios, Triton Hero Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Cloakwood Hermit Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dungeon Delver Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Feywild Visitor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Feywild Visitor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Sword Coast Sailor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dungeon Delver Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dungeon Delver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Shameless Charlatan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Shameless Charlatan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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