Hazel of the Rootbloom - Synergies

Hazel is a black-green Squirrel Druid that turns any untapped tokens into mana and targets a token at end step, with the two-copy branch reserved for Squirrel targets on resolution.

Changeling / All Types; Rules-Derived Squirrel; Precon CardMaskwood NexusDRC versionView card ->

Native Squirrels, Squirrel producers, and Squirrel payoffs are the cleanest Hazel links. Keep all-types cards and generic token cards visibly separate.

Native Squirrel; Squirrel Payoff; Aristocrats Engine; Verified Combo Piece; Market WatchChatterfang, Squirrel GeneralMH2 versionView card ->Native Squirrel; Squirrel Payoff; Precon Card; Alternate CommanderThe Odd Acorn GangBLC versionView card ->Creates Squirrels; Squirrel Token Target; Native Squirrel TypalChitterspitterMH2 versionView card ->Creates Squirrels; Squirrel Token Target; Verified Combo PieceSquirrel NestDMR versionView card ->Native Squirrel; Squirrel Lord; Squirrel PayoffSquirrel SovereignMH2 versionView card ->Native Squirrel; Food Payoff; Squirrel PayoffCamellia, the SeedmiserBLB versionView card ->Native Squirrel; Squirrel Payoff; Death PayoffValley RotcallerBLB versionView card ->Native Squirrel; Squirrel Payoff; Precon CardHonored DreyleaderBLB versionView card ->Native Squirrel; Combat Draw; Precon CardToski, Bearer of SecretsMKC versionView card ->Native Squirrel; Precon Card; InteractionThornvault ForagerBLB versionView card ->Creates Squirrels; Squirrel Lord; Precon CardDeep Forest HermitMH1 versionView card ->Creates Squirrels; Squirrel Token Target; Precon CardChatterstormMH2 versionView card ->Related Commander; Native Squirrel; Recent Support; Market WatchThe Unbeatable Squirrel GirlMSH versionView card ->Native Squirrel; Recent Support; Squirrel Payoff; Token MultiplierTippy-Toe, Terrific PartnerSLD versionView card ->

Hazel wants token quality and Squirrel identity. Token copies, Squirrel token targets, temporary tokens, and legendary-copy risks need rules notes.

Squirrel Token Target; Verified Combo Piece; Counter PayoffScurry OakPLST versionView card ->Token Copy Source; Squirrel Token Target; Precon CardRootcast ApprenticeshipBLC versionView card ->Token Copy Source; Temporary Token; ETB ContextSaw in HalfBLC versionView card ->Token Copy Source; Premium Copy Target; VehicleEsika's ChariotKHM versionView card ->Token Copy Source; Precon Card; Token MultiplierSecond HarvestBLC versionView card ->Token Copy Source; Legendary Copy Risk; Market WatchHelm of the HostMSC versionView card ->Token Multiplier; Market WatchParallel LivesMAR versionView card ->Token Multiplier; Counter Multiplier; Market WatchDoubling SeasonFDN versionView card ->Token Multiplier; Symmetrical Effect; Market WatchPrimal VigorMAR versionView card ->

Creature tokens, Food, Clues, Treasures, and other tokens can all pay Hazel's mana ability. Tapping artifact tokens this way does not activate or sacrifice them.

Any-Token Fuel; Treasure Source; LifegainProsperous InnkeeperBLC versionView card ->Token Mana Engine; RampJaheira, Friend of the ForestCLB versionView card ->Token Mana Engine; RampCryptolith RiteSOI versionView card ->Draw Engine; Token PayoffIdol of OblivionM3C versionView card ->

Academy Manufactor, Gilded Goose, Tireless Provisioner, and related Food engines overlap with Hazel because they create token material and copy targets.

Any-Token Fuel; Food Engine; Treasure Engine; Ramp; Market WatchTireless ProvisionerLTC versionView card ->Artifact-Token Engine; Food Source; Verified Combo PieceGilded GooseMOC versionView card ->Artifact-Token Engine; Treasure Engine; Mana SinkBootleggers' StashPSNC versionView card ->Artifact-Token Engine; Token Modifier; Precon Card; Verified Combo Piece; Market WatchAcademy ManufactorMH2 versionView card ->Artifact-Token Engine; Food ModifierPeregrin TookLTR versionView card ->Artifact-Token Engine; Food Payoff; Verified Combo PieceGourmand's TalentBLC versionView card ->Artifact-Token Engine; Food Payoff; Verified Combo Piece; Precon CardHazel's BrewmasterBLC versionView card ->

Skullclamp, sacrifice outlets, death payoffs, token-leave payoffs, and recursion make Hazel more than a combat commander.

Native Squirrel; Sacrifice Payoff; Precon CardRavenous SquirrelMH2 versionView card ->Sacrifice Draw; Precon Card; Token Payoff; Market WatchSkullclampBLC versionView card ->Draw Engine; Go-Wide PayoffShamanic RevelationNEC versionView card ->Death Draw; Aristocrats DemandMorbid OpportunistDBL versionView card ->Death Draw; Precon Card; Aristocrats DemandMoldervine ReclamationC21 versionView card ->Sacrifice Draw; Instant-Speed RebuildPlumb the ForbiddenSTX versionView card ->Sacrifice Draw; Treasure SourceDeadly DisputeMAR versionView card ->Death Payoff; Precon Card; Aristocrats DemandZulaport CutthroatBLC versionView card ->Death Payoff; Aristocrats Demand; Market WatchBlood ArtistLCC versionView card ->Token-Leave Payoff; Death Payoff; Market WatchMirkwood BatsLTR versionView card ->Token-Leave Payoff; Precon CardNadier's NightbladePLST versionView card ->Sacrifice Outlet; RecursionWoe StriderTHB versionView card ->Sacrifice Outlet; Mana Ability; Market WatchAshnod's AltarCHR versionView card ->Sacrifice Outlet; Mana Engine; Market WatchPhyrexian AltarUMA versionView card ->Recursion; Sacrifice SynergyVictimizeUSG versionView card ->Death Payoff; Mana SinkSyr Konrad, the GrimPLST versionView card ->

Hazel is the Squirreled Away face commander. Precon cards should be reviewed by plan: typal, copy-value, Food, aristocrats, or combo-forward.

Precon Card; Interaction; Squirrel ContextSwarmyard MassacreBLC versionView card ->

Use Commander Spellbook combo families as evidence, keep human-review lines marked, and exclude off-color Time Sieve packages from public Hazel combo claims.

Verified Combo Piece; Counter EngineIvy Lane DenizenCMR versionView card ->Verified Combo Piece; Token Mana Engine; Market WatchEarthcraftTMP versionView card ->Verified Combo Piece; Death Payoff; Treasure Engine; Market WatchPitiless PlundererFIC versionView card ->

Hazel needs to tap, so haste, protection, untap effects, interaction, mana sinks, lands, exact printings, and Pricing Confidence all matter.

Untap Engine; Mana Sink; Market WatchStaff of DominationCMR versionView card ->Untap Engine; Market WatchSeedborn MuseTDC versionView card ->Haste Enabler; Untap Engine; Market WatchThousand-Year ElixirC13 versionView card ->Untap Engine; RampPatriar's SealPLST versionView card ->Haste Enabler; Protection; Market WatchLightning GreavesDRC versionView card ->Haste Enabler; ProtectionSwiftfoot BootsC14 versionView card ->Protection; Market WatchHeroic InterventionLTC versionView card ->Squirrel Payoff; Protection; Precon ConversionSwarmyardBLC versionView card ->Mana Sink; FinisherExsanguinatePLST versionView card ->Mana Sink; Finisher; Market WatchTorment of HailfirePLST versionView card ->Ramp; Precon UpgradeArcane SignetSOC versionView card ->Ramp; Precon UpgradeTalisman of ResilienceBLC versionView card ->Ramp; Precon UpgradeGolgari SignetCM2 versionView card ->Ramp; Precon UpgradeNature's LoreMSC versionView card ->Ramp; Precon Upgrade; Market WatchThree VisitsWHO versionView card ->