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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gamma Grotesque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Captain America, Skybound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Medusa, Inhuman Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Invisible Force Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
79%inclusion100 decks127 decks
73%synergy
Branching Evolution
72%inclusion92 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Hardened Scales
75%inclusion95 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Inspiring Call
73%inclusion93 decks127 decks
63%synergy
All Will Be One
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
62%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
62%inclusion79 decks127 decks
58%synergy
Managorger Hydra
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion86 decks127 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
65%inclusion83 decks127 decks
53%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
61%inclusion78 decks127 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
55%synergy
Damning Verdict
57%inclusion73 decks127 decks
53%synergy
Incubation Druid
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Aura Shards
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Gyre Sage
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
51%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Ouroboroid
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Conclave Mentor
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion57 decks127 decks
21%synergy
The Red Terror
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
40%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Evolution Sage
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Abzan Falconer
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
35%inclusion45 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Taurean Mauler
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Vigor
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Biophagus
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Railway Brawler
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Conclave Sledge-Captain
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
20%synergy
War Elemental
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Evolution Witness
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Fertilid
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Archangel of Thune
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion72 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Dromoka's Command
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Semester's End
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Pledge of Unity
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Invigorating Surge
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
-15%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Germination Practicum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Slime Against Humanity
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Earth's Mightiest Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Season of Gathering
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Emerald Medallion
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Fractal Harness
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tribute to the World Tree
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
51%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
43%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Felidar Retreat
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Doubling Season
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Sphere Grid
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Mayael's Aria
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Loading Zone
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Resourceful Defense
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Keen Sense
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
High Score
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Snake Umbra
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Together Forever
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Greater Good
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Cleric Class
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Gavony Township
62%inclusion79 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Karn's Bastion
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion54 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion107 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion98 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion123 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion119 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion117 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion113 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion112 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion112 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
87%inclusion111 decks127 decks
47%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion103 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Windswept Heath
74%inclusion94 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
73%inclusion93 decks127 decks
43%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
72%inclusion92 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
69%inclusion88 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Spire Garden
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion81 decks127 decks
39%synergy
Taiga
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Savannah
56%inclusion71 decks127 decks
45%synergy
Plateau
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Jungle Shrine
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Cinder Glade
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
-19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
-18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Commercial District
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
7%synergy