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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Germination Practicum
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Red Terror
82%inclusion135 decks164 decks
80%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
74%inclusion122 decks164 decks
70%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
66%inclusion108 decks164 decks
64%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
66%inclusion109 decks164 decks
60%synergy
Managorger Hydra
63%inclusion103 decks164 decks
60%synergy
All Will Be One
59%inclusion97 decks164 decks
54%synergy
Hardened Scales
63%inclusion103 decks164 decks
54%synergy
Gavony Township
62%inclusion101 decks164 decks
53%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
54%inclusion88 decks164 decks
51%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
54%inclusion88 decks164 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion128 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
62%inclusion101 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Call
60%inclusion99 decks164 decks
50%synergy
Branching Evolution
55%inclusion90 decks164 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion90 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
54%inclusion89 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
52%inclusion86 decks164 decks
48%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
52%inclusion85 decks164 decks
43%synergy
Incubation Druid
51%inclusion84 decks164 decks
44%synergy
Gyre Sage
48%inclusion79 decks164 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
War Elemental
47%inclusion77 decks164 decks
46%synergy
Walking Ballista
45%inclusion73 decks164 decks
42%synergy
Conclave Mentor
43%inclusion70 decks164 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion64 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion63 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Good-Fortune Unicorn
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
30%synergy
Abzan Falconer
32%inclusion53 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Taurean Mauler
32%inclusion52 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Ouroboroid
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
28%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Conclave Sledge-Captain
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Scurry Oak
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Evolution Witness
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Vigor
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Railway Brawler
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Biophagus
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Warden of the Grove
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Basking Broodscale
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Beast Whisperer
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Evolution Sage
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Botanical Brawler
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion77 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
35%inclusion57 decks164 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion52 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Chord of Calling
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Dromoka's Command
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Silkguard
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Semester's End
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Signal the Clans
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
43%inclusion71 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion67 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion65 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion50 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Damning Verdict
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Time of Need
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
8.5%inclusion14 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
45%inclusion74 decks164 decks
40%synergy
The Ozolith
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion45 decks164 decks
15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
-15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Power Fist
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
45%inclusion73 decks164 decks
42%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
31%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
30%synergy
Mayael's Aria
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
25%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion40 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
-10%synergy
Keen Sense
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Together Forever
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Snake Umbra
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Resourceful Defense
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Level Up
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Light of Promise
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Greater Good
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
26%inclusion43 decks164 decks
23%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion41 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion36 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-11%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion152 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion132 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion158 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion158 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion156 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion155 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Stomping Ground
57%inclusion93 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion93 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
55%inclusion91 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
53%inclusion87 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
52%inclusion85 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
51%inclusion84 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Shrine
49%inclusion81 decks164 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion79 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion78 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion74 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
41%inclusion67 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
37%inclusion61 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
35%inclusion58 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion55 decks164 decks
-9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion54 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion51 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion49 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
29%inclusion48 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion48 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
28%inclusion46 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion44 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Mossfire Valley
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
-14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion33 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion30 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Savannah
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion27 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
-6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Abandon
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
6%synergy