Shalai and Hallar (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Mar 17, 2026
Budget Replacements for Doubling Season in Commander
Doubling Season is one of the most well known cards for Commander players. But it's expensive! Let's look at some cheaper alternatives.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Study the Classics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
77%inclusion109 decks141 decks
71%synergy
Hardened Scales
78%inclusion110 decks141 decks
69%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
65%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
65%synergy
All Will Be One
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
65%synergy
Branching Evolution
70%inclusion98 decks141 decks
63%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
67%inclusion94 decks141 decks
62%synergy
Inspiring Call
72%inclusion101 decks141 decks
61%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
60%inclusion85 decks141 decks
57%synergy
Managorger Hydra
60%inclusion85 decks141 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion99 decks141 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Damning Verdict
60%inclusion85 decks141 decks
56%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
60%inclusion84 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
60%inclusion84 decks141 decks
55%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
60%inclusion84 decks141 decks
56%synergy
Gyre Sage
57%inclusion81 decks141 decks
51%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Incubation Druid
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Aura Shards
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Champion of Lambholt
57%inclusion80 decks141 decks
47%synergy
Conclave Mentor
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
52%inclusion74 decks141 decks
50%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
52%inclusion73 decks141 decks
47%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion68 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
46%inclusion65 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Ouroboroid
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
The Red Terror
45%inclusion64 decks141 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Evolution Sage
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
38%inclusion53 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
37%inclusion52 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Taurean Mauler
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
31%synergy
Biophagus
33%inclusion46 decks141 decks
32%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Vigor
32%inclusion45 decks141 decks
30%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
27%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
28%inclusion40 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Conclave Sledge-Captain
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Railway Brawler
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
20%synergy
War Elemental
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Warden of the Grove
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Evolution Witness
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Botanical Brawler
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Scurry Oak
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Fertilid
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Silkguard
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
-6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Dromoka's Command
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Semester's End
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Invigorating Surge
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Pledge of Unity
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion78 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion61 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion59 decks141 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion49 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion32 decks141 decks
-15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion31 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
21%inclusion30 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
15%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Slime Against Humanity
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Season of Gathering
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Harmonize
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
27%inclusion38 decks141 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
0%synergy
The Earth Crystal
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
13%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Fractal Harness
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tribute to the World Tree
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
49%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
41%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
43%inclusion60 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Felidar Retreat
38%inclusion54 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Season
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Mayael's Aria
26%inclusion36 decks141 decks
22%synergy
Loading Zone
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Sphere Grid
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Resourceful Defense
21%inclusion29 decks141 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
20%inclusion28 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
19%inclusion27 decks141 decks
18%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Keen Sense
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Together Forever
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
-14%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion14 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Cleric Class
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Gavony Township
63%inclusion89 decks141 decks
55%synergy
Karn's Bastion
48%inclusion67 decks141 decks
45%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion56 decks141 decks
24%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion41 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion22 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Ruins
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion120 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion111 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.1%inclusion10 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion137 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion135 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion135 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion128 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
87%inclusion122 decks141 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
85%inclusion120 decks141 decks
42%synergy
Temple Garden
85%inclusion120 decks141 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion109 decks141 decks
38%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
69%inclusion97 decks141 decks
41%synergy
Wooded Foothills
66%inclusion93 decks141 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
65%inclusion92 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Spire Garden
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion90 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion88 decks141 decks
35%synergy
Jungle Shrine
54%inclusion76 decks141 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
51%inclusion72 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Taiga
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
50%inclusion71 decks141 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion63 decks141 decks
-8%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion51 decks141 decks
-13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
34%inclusion48 decks141 decks
-4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion47 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Canopy Vista
31%inclusion44 decks141 decks
-18%synergy
Rockfall Vale
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion43 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
-15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion33 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion26 decks141 decks
-16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion25 decks141 decks
-5%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
17%inclusion24 decks141 decks
11%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion23 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion18 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion15 decks141 decks
6%synergy