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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Germination Practicum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Ozolith
79%inclusion108 decks136 decks
73%synergy
Hardened Scales
76%inclusion104 decks136 decks
67%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
69%inclusion94 decks136 decks
64%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
70%inclusion95 decks136 decks
64%synergy
Branching Evolution
70%inclusion95 decks136 decks
63%synergy
All Will Be One
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
61%synergy
Inspiring Call
71%inclusion97 decks136 decks
61%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
63%inclusion85 decks136 decks
58%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
60%inclusion82 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Gavony Township
63%inclusion86 decks136 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion94 decks136 decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
65%inclusion88 decks136 decks
52%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
60%inclusion82 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Damning Verdict
58%inclusion79 decks136 decks
54%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
58%inclusion79 decks136 decks
55%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
57%inclusion78 decks136 decks
54%synergy
Gyre Sage
57%inclusion77 decks136 decks
50%synergy
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion76 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion76 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion42 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Managorger Hydra
56%inclusion76 decks136 decks
53%synergy
Incubation Druid
55%inclusion75 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
54%inclusion73 decks136 decks
45%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
53%inclusion72 decks136 decks
49%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
53%inclusion72 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Conclave Mentor
51%inclusion70 decks136 decks
47%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
51%inclusion69 decks136 decks
45%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
51%inclusion69 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
50%inclusion68 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Ouroboroid
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
44%inclusion60 decks136 decks
41%synergy
The Red Terror
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
40%inclusion54 decks136 decks
36%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
38%synergy
Evolution Sage
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
37%synergy
Abzan Falconer
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
35%inclusion48 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Biophagus
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Taurean Mauler
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
31%inclusion42 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Vigor
31%inclusion42 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion40 decks136 decks
27%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Railway Brawler
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Conclave Sledge-Captain
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
19%synergy
War Elemental
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Evolution Witness
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Warden of the Grove
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Beast Whisperer
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Scurry Oak
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion76 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion54 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Silkguard
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Dromoka's Command
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Semester's End
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Surge
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Pledge of Unity
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Continue?
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion74 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
46%inclusion62 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion57 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion44 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
-16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Requisition Raid
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Slime Against Humanity
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Season of Gathering
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Study the Classics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Harmonize
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
3%synergy
The Earth Crystal
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Emerald Medallion
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Fractal Harness
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tribute to the World Tree
53%inclusion72 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
42%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
43%inclusion59 decks136 decks
42%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Retreat
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Doubling Season
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Loading Zone
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Mayael's Aria
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Sphere Grid
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Resourceful Defense
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Keen Sense
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-13%synergy
High Score
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Together Forever
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
10%inclusion12 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Communal Brewing
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Greater Good
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Cleric Class
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Parallel Lives
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Death's Presence
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
42%inclusion57 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Ruins
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion107 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion132 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion129 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion129 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion124 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
89%inclusion121 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion119 decks136 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion119 decks136 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion108 decks136 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion96 decks136 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
70%inclusion95 decks136 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
69%inclusion94 decks136 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion91 decks136 decks
40%synergy
Spire Garden
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Jungle Shrine
54%inclusion73 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
54%inclusion73 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Taiga
52%inclusion71 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Plateau
51%inclusion70 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion60 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
-15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Canopy Vista
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
-18%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
-17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
-19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
-2%synergy