The pairing of these two are some of my favorites for commander and I agree, super under utilized. After playing them for awhile, I’ve learned that haste-enabling is the most important as it gives you the most flexibility in play with your creatures (who are typically subject to removal otherwise).

A good budget recommendation I’d have for you is Instill Energy , which lets you untap Alena an additional time each turn, generating more mana. Toralf, God of Fury  ^Flip also lets you sling the additional damage dealt with Halana’s ability directly to the player (or to another creature for a board wipe effect). Xenagos, God of Revels is a must have for for me as you can pump anything in your first main phase, then tap Alena out for a bunch of mana and then let that big creature swing.

I’m so happy to see other people playing these two because they are some of my favorites and I think a really unique Gruul pairing!

Thanks for the advice! Instill Energy seems sweet. I'll have to order one sometime. I actually already have Toralf and Xenagos sitting around, so I'll add them in. Pulled a Timeless Witness and Goblin Anarchomancer from some MH2 stuff I ordered, so I'll add them in and see how they go. Was debating Asceticism as well.

This deck was originally going to be one that I used to introduce my sister to the game, which is why I kinda stuck to a forest monster/beast kind of theme. That kind of theme is why things like Xenagos and Savage Ventmaw weren't in the deck to begin with. More open to upgrading it now, though as she didn't seem too interested. lol

Super cool that you had that Alana/Halena deck on MTGMuddstah! That was one of the videos I watched while doing research for this deck!

Asceticism is great in this deck too - I only have one copy and it's in my Kamahl deck right now, otherwise I'd try to find a spot for it in mine. I was debating Goblin Anarchomancer but haven't gone through with it yet.

Thank you! I actually just filmed another video with MTGMuddstah yesterday with the same deck - I think it played out more in the way I had built the deck, which was fun.

Again, it's so nice to see other people appreciating these commanders.

I have an Asceticism in one of the decks I don't use all that much. I might pull it and add it in here the next time I get around to swapping stuff around.

Can't wait to see the video! Hope you win! lol