Shalai and Hallar (Commander) - Expensive Core

Tyler Bucks
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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Emil, Vastlands Roamer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Germination Practicum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
79%inclusion106 decks134 decks
73%synergy
Hardened Scales
78%inclusion104 decks134 decks
68%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
71%inclusion95 decks134 decks
65%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
69%inclusion93 decks134 decks
65%synergy
Branching Evolution
70%inclusion94 decks134 decks
64%synergy
All Will Be One
66%inclusion89 decks134 decks
62%synergy
Inspiring Call
72%inclusion96 decks134 decks
62%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
65%inclusion87 decks134 decks
61%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
61%inclusion82 decks134 decks
57%synergy
Gavony Township
63%inclusion85 decks134 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion90 decks134 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
65%inclusion87 decks134 decks
53%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
61%inclusion82 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Damning Verdict
59%inclusion79 decks134 decks
55%synergy
Gyre Sage
58%inclusion78 decks134 decks
52%synergy
Managorger Hydra
58%inclusion78 decks134 decks
55%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
58%inclusion78 decks134 decks
55%synergy
Incubation Druid
57%inclusion77 decks134 decks
50%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion77 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Aura Shards
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Kalonian Hydra
57%inclusion76 decks134 decks
54%synergy
Conclave Mentor
53%inclusion71 decks134 decks
49%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
53%inclusion71 decks134 decks
49%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
52%inclusion70 decks134 decks
43%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
52%inclusion70 decks134 decks
47%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion69 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
51%inclusion69 decks134 decks
49%synergy
Ouroboroid
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
50%inclusion67 decks134 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion67 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
46%inclusion62 decks134 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion61 decks134 decks
22%synergy
The Red Terror
45%inclusion60 decks134 decks
43%synergy
Evolution Sage
41%inclusion55 decks134 decks
36%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
36%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
38%synergy
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
37%inclusion50 decks134 decks
35%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
37%inclusion50 decks134 decks
36%synergy
Abzan Falconer
37%inclusion50 decks134 decks
33%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
36%inclusion48 decks134 decks
33%synergy
Biophagus
35%inclusion47 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Vigor
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
30%synergy
Taurean Mauler
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
28%inclusion38 decks134 decks
26%synergy
Railway Brawler
28%inclusion38 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Conclave Sledge-Captain
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
24%inclusion32 decks134 decks
22%synergy
War Elemental
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Evolution Witness
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Warden of the Grove
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Beast Whisperer
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Scurry Oak
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion73 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion64 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Silkguard
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion15 decks123 decks
4%synergy
Dromoka's Command
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Semester's End
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Invigorating Surge
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Pledge of Unity
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
4%synergy
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5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion74 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion74 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion62 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion56 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
-16%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Requisition Raid
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Slime Against Humanity
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Study the Classics
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-9%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion42 decks134 decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
27%inclusion36 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Tribute to the World Tree
55%inclusion74 decks134 decks
50%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
46%inclusion62 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
46%inclusion57 decks124 decks
42%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
40%inclusion54 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Felidar Retreat
38%inclusion51 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Doubling Season
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
20%synergy
Mayael's Aria
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
22%synergy
Loading Zone
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
22%inclusion30 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Sphere Grid
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Resourceful Defense
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
17%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Keen Sense
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
-11%synergy
Together Forever
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Snake Umbra
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Communal Brewing
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Hydra's Growth
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Cleric Class
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
High Score
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Parallel Lives
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion63 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion58 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion57 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Ruins
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion114 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion105 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion131 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion126 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion126 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion121 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
89%inclusion119 decks134 decks
48%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion118 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion118 decks134 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion106 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
72%inclusion97 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion94 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
70%inclusion94 decks134 decks
40%synergy
Spire Garden
66%inclusion89 decks134 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion88 decks134 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
65%inclusion87 decks134 decks
40%synergy
Savannah
53%inclusion71 decks134 decks
42%synergy
Taiga
51%inclusion69 decks134 decks
41%synergy
Jungle Shrine
51%inclusion69 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion60 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
-16%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion43 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
30%inclusion40 decks134 decks
-20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion34 decks134 decks
-18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion26 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
-18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
7%synergy