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Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.32

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Enchantment Background

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 78% +1/+1 Counters 5% Aggro 3% cEDH 3%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier decks, from early pressure to payoff.

District Mascot District Mascot
+97% Synergy $0.37
General Jarkeld General Jarkeld
+49% Synergy $0.87
Myriad Construct Myriad Construct
+49% Synergy $0.22
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+49% Synergy $0.33
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+49% Synergy $0.39
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+49% Synergy $0.21
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+49% Synergy $0.89
Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+49% Synergy $0.43
Innocuous Researcher Innocuous Researcher
+49% Synergy $0.27
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+49% Synergy $0.37
Bloodspore Thrinax Bloodspore Thrinax
+49% Synergy $0.32
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+49% Synergy $1.20
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+49% Synergy $0.30
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
+49% Synergy $0.28
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+49% Synergy $0.26
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+49% Synergy $12.31
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+48% Synergy $5.03
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+48% Synergy $0.37
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+47% Synergy $5.44
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+47% Synergy $0.35
Sam, Loyal Attendant Sam, Loyal Attendant
+47% Synergy $0.40
Seraphic Steed Seraphic Steed
+47% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+47% Synergy $0.34
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+46% Synergy $0.22
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+46% Synergy $12.20
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+46% Synergy $0.38
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+46% Synergy $0.35
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+45% Synergy $1.27
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+45% Synergy $1.32
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+45% Synergy $0.63
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+45% Synergy $0.36
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+43% Synergy $0.28
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+42% Synergy $41.77
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+42% Synergy $0.31
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+39% Synergy $0.36
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+15% Synergy $0.68

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Lightfoot Technique Lightfoot Technique
+99% Synergy $0.16
Waylay Waylay
+49% Synergy $0.28
Hunter's Ambush Hunter's Ambush
+49% Synergy $0.10
Angelsong Angelsong
+49% Synergy $0.70
Safe Passage Safe Passage
+49% Synergy $0.18
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+49% Synergy $0.23
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+49% Synergy $1.42
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+49% Synergy $0.24
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+48% Synergy $0.20
Naturalize Naturalize
+48% Synergy $0.26
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+48% Synergy $0.31
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+48% Synergy $0.33
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+47% Synergy $2.74
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+47% Synergy $0.42
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+47% Synergy $0.32
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+46% Synergy $6.79
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+45% Synergy $1.69
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+44% Synergy $0.22
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+42% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+41% Synergy $0.34
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+41% Synergy $2.91
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+38% Synergy $1.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier.

Cultivate Cultivate
+58% Synergy $0.34
Seek the Wilds Seek the Wilds
+49% Synergy $0.13
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+49% Synergy $0.15
Saproling Symbiosis Saproling Symbiosis
+49% Synergy $1.65
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+49% Synergy $0.66
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+49% Synergy $0.93
Adventure Awaits Adventure Awaits
+49% Synergy $0.14
Adventurous Impulse Adventurous Impulse
+49% Synergy $0.15
Sunfall Sunfall
+49% Synergy $0.70
Open the Way Open the Way
+48% Synergy $0.60
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+48% Synergy $1.75
Many Partings Many Partings
+47% Synergy $0.31
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+41% Synergy $0.27
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+33% Synergy $1.00
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier +1/+1 Counters decks.

Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+49% Synergy $0.20
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+49% Synergy $0.27
Fractal Harness Fractal Harness
+49% Synergy $0.27
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+49% Synergy $5.62
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+48% Synergy $9.35
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+48% Synergy $0.19
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+41% Synergy $1.25
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+41% Synergy $4.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier decks.

Primal Cocoon Primal Cocoon
+49% Synergy $0.19
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+49% Synergy $0.32
Myth Unbound Myth Unbound
+49% Synergy $3.16
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+49% Synergy $0.36
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+49% Synergy $0.31
Path of Discovery Path of Discovery
+49% Synergy $0.31
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+49% Synergy $0.13
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+49% Synergy $0.35
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+48% Synergy $0.32
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+48% Synergy $0.39
Pacifism Pacifism
+48% Synergy $0.34
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+48% Synergy $0.31
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+48% Synergy $0.38
Master Chef Master Chef
+47% Synergy $0.23
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+46% Synergy $0.33
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+46% Synergy $0.47
True Conviction True Conviction
+46% Synergy $4.92
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+44% Synergy $14.56
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+42% Synergy $0.48
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+42% Synergy $7.72
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+41% Synergy $0.21
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+40% Synergy $38.30
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+36% Synergy $8.97
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+33% Synergy $32.23
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+30% Synergy $0.87

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Ajani, Sleeper Agent Ajani, Sleeper Agent
+49% Synergy $2.38
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+48% Synergy $1.63
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+48% Synergy $1.47
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+48% Synergy $0.42
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+44% Synergy $2.11

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier +1/+1 Counters decks.

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+90% Synergy $5.81
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+49% Synergy $2.17
Fertile Thicket Fertile Thicket
+49% Synergy $0.26
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+47% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+47% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.40
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+25% Synergy $5.27

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+49% Synergy $0.38
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+49% Synergy $0.47
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+49% Synergy $0.24
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+49% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+48% Synergy $4.35
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+31% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+24% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+66% Synergy $0.23
Mirrex Mirrex
+49% Synergy $0.65
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+47% Synergy $0.35
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+46% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.31
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+34% Synergy $0.35
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+32% Synergy $0.29
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+31% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+30% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.34
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+14% Synergy $7.04
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+10% Synergy $2.87
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+4% Synergy $0.29
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+4% Synergy $7.39
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier: +1/+1 Counters.

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
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Prava of the Steel Legion Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Prava of the Steel Legion // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tana, the Bloodsower Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
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
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Veteran Soldier Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Veteran Soldier
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Inspiring Leader Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Inspiring Leader
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Raised by Giants Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Raised by Giants
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cloakwood Hermit Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cloakwood Hermit
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Inspiring Leader Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Noble Heritage Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Noble Heritage
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Krark, the Thumbless Prava of the Steel Legion Krark, the Thumbless // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Far Traveler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Far Traveler
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Acolyte of Bahamut Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Acolyte of Bahamut
Prava of the Steel Legion Thrasios, Triton Hero Prava of the Steel Legion // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tana, the Bloodsower Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // 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
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Master Chef Master Chef
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
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
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler