Shalai and Hallar (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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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Germination Practicum
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Red Terror
82%inclusion144 decks176 decks
80%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
73%inclusion129 decks176 decks
69%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
65%inclusion114 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Managorger Hydra
63%inclusion110 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
65%inclusion115 decks176 decks
59%synergy
Hardened Scales
63%inclusion111 decks176 decks
54%synergy
Gavony Township
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
53%synergy
All Will Be One
58%inclusion102 decks176 decks
53%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
53%inclusion94 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
53%inclusion93 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion135 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Call
60%inclusion106 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Branching Evolution
56%inclusion99 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
56%inclusion98 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
-0%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
52%inclusion92 decks176 decks
48%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
52%inclusion92 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Incubation Druid
52%inclusion91 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Gyre Sage
48%inclusion84 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
War Elemental
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
45%synergy
Walking Ballista
43%inclusion75 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Conclave Mentor
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion68 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Ouroboroid
33%inclusion46 decks139 decks
30%synergy
Abzan Falconer
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Taurean Mauler
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
31%inclusion55 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
30%inclusion52 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Conclave Sledge-Captain
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Evolution Witness
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Scurry Oak
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Vigor
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Biophagus
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Railway Brawler
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Basking Broodscale
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
18%synergy
Warden of the Grove
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Evolution Sage
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Beast Whisperer
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Botanical Brawler
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion81 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion52 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Dromoka's Command
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion23 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Semester's End
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Invigorating Surge
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Signal the Clans
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion70 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion55 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Damning Verdict
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Time of Need
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
46%inclusion81 decks176 decks
41%synergy
The Ozolith
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
36%synergy
The Great Henge
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
1%synergy
The Earth Crystal
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Power Fist
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Mayael's Aria
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Retreat
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Keen Sense
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Together Forever
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Resourceful Defense
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Snake Umbra
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
8.6%inclusion15 decks175 decks
8%synergy
Defense of the Heart
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Level Up
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
High Score
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Greater Good
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
-0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion162 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion140 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion169 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion169 decks176 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion167 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion164 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
57%inclusion101 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion100 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Cinder Glade
52%inclusion91 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
52%inclusion91 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion85 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
47%inclusion83 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion79 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion52 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
-15%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion26 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion24 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-0%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Commercial District
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
6%synergy