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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler: Aggro
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Tavern Brawler
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Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 17% Extra Combats 17% Ramp 17% Tokens 17%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler Aggro game on their own.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+98% Synergy $33.49
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+95% Synergy $1459.07
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+91% Synergy $3.42

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+99% Synergy $1.87
Sarinth Greatwurm Sarinth Greatwurm
+99% Synergy $0.34
Sowing Mycospawn Sowing Mycospawn
+99% Synergy $1.16
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+98% Synergy $1.16
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+98% Synergy $0.25
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+98% Synergy $6.42
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+98% Synergy $5.01
Vibrance Vibrance
+98% Synergy $4.45
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+97% Synergy $14.51
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+97% Synergy $1.25
Leafkin Avenger Leafkin Avenger
+97% Synergy $0.22
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+97% Synergy $5.42
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+96% Synergy $0.29
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+96% Synergy $0.33
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+96% Synergy $3.42
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+96% Synergy $2.47
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+95% Synergy $4.13
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+93% Synergy $7.27
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+92% Synergy $5.89
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+89% Synergy $4.33
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+88% Synergy $3.10
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+82% Synergy $8.31
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+54% Synergy $0.89
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+100% Synergy $12.02

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler's Aggro deck ahead.

Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+98% Synergy $5.59
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+95% Synergy $3.50
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+93% Synergy $8.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+57% Synergy $0.38
Beast Within Beast Within
+47% Synergy $0.46
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+100% Synergy $3.83

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler.

Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+99% Synergy $0.32
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+99% Synergy $0.82
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+98% Synergy $0.55
Wear Down Wear Down
+98% Synergy $0.28
Open the Way Open the Way
+98% Synergy $0.77
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+95% Synergy $0.73
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+91% Synergy $1.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $6.57
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+87% Synergy $1.31
Three Visits Three Visits
+72% Synergy $5.51
Farseek Farseek
+68% Synergy $0.71
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+63% Synergy $2.31
Blessing of Frost Blessing of Frost
+100% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler Aggro decks.

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+99% Synergy $0.74
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+98% Synergy $47.01
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+95% Synergy $0.92
Meekstone Meekstone
+100% Synergy $12.20
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+100% Synergy $0.86
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+100% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler decks.

Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+99% Synergy $31.01
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+98% Synergy $8.40
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+97% Synergy $13.42
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+97% Synergy $1.77
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+96% Synergy $7.61
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+94% Synergy $3.76
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+94% Synergy $2.22
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+89% Synergy $26.85
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+75% Synergy $2.67
War Cadence War Cadence
+100% Synergy $0.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler's Aggro game plan.

Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+97% Synergy $3.41
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+96% Synergy $2.13

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler Aggro decks.

Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+99% Synergy $1.34
Vesuva Vesuva
+98% Synergy $3.47
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+98% Synergy $2.56
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+96% Synergy $24.13
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+96% Synergy $15.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+95% Synergy $39.67
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+80% Synergy $53.40
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+100% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base behind Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler's Aggro decks.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+98% Synergy $0.93
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+96% Synergy $0.66
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+96% Synergy $0.59
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+96% Synergy $33.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+96% Synergy $9.98
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+95% Synergy $0.73
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+93% Synergy $39.06
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+93% Synergy $38.66
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+92% Synergy $33.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+92% Synergy $17.82
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+91% Synergy $36.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+91% Synergy $32.22
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+91% Synergy $7.93
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+90% Synergy $11.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $6.57
Taiga Taiga
+87% Synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+84% Synergy $8.37
Commercial District Commercial District
+81% Synergy $8.42
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+79% Synergy $2.86
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+68% Synergy $17.02
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+64% Synergy $2.20
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+59% Synergy $0.43
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+52% Synergy $7.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler: Aggro.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Skanos Dragonheart Popular Entertainer Skanos Dragonheart // Popular Entertainer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Jeska, Thrice Reborn Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kodama of the East Tree Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree
Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Alena, Kessig Trapper Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Alena, Kessig Trapper // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Skanos Dragonheart Street Urchin Skanos Dragonheart // Street Urchin
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Guild Artisan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Guild Artisan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Skanos Dragonheart Cloakwood Hermit Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Popular Entertainer Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Popular Entertainer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Anara, Wolvid Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
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 Jeska, Thrice Reborn Alena, Kessig Trapper // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
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 Passionate Archaeologist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Popular Entertainer Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Popular Entertainer
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Street Urchin Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Street Urchin
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dragon Cultist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
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 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

Other Available Backgrounds

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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