Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Counters

DougY
Aug 2, 2024
Top 10 Free Spells
There's no free lunch in Commander, unless you're talking about free spells, that is. Doug shows us alternative costs and tricks of the trade when you're short on mana value.
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Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
75% of 4 decks +60% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
50% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
44% of 27 decks +29% synergy
High Fae Trickster
43% of 7 decks +34% synergy
Hushwood Verge
29% of 41 decks +5% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Garruk's Uprising
62% of 200 decks +57% synergy
Hydroid Krasis
60% of 200 decks +56% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
62% of 200 decks +52% synergy
Hardened Scales
58% of 200 decks +49% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
55% of 200 decks +45% synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
47% of 200 decks +45% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
46% of 200 decks +44% synergy
Beast Whisperer
54% of 200 decks +44% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
44% of 200 decks +41% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
44% of 200 decks +41% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58% of 200 decks -5% synergy
Path to Exile
48% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Inga and Esika
48% of 200 decks +40% synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
47% of 129 decks +17% synergy
Birds of Paradise
47% of 200 decks +18% synergy
Farseek
46% of 200 decks +7% synergy
Branching Evolution
45% of 200 decks +41% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
44% of 200 decks +39% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
43% of 169 decks +28% synergy
Chakram Retriever
41% of 200 decks +39% synergy
Creatures
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
38% of 200 decks +32% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
38% of 200 decks +29% synergy
The Goose Mother
38% of 200 decks +32% synergy
Railway Brawler
36% of 199 decks +29% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
36% of 191 decks +29% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
36% of 200 decks +32% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
35% of 199 decks +32% synergy
Noble Hierarch
35% of 200 decks +9% synergy
Silverback Elder
34% of 200 decks +32% synergy
Mulldrifter
32% of 200 decks +21% synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
29% of 200 decks +26% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
28% of 200 decks +25% synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
28% of 200 decks +26% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
26% of 200 decks +24% synergy
Voracious Hydra
25% of 200 decks +24% synergy
Galadriel, Light of Valinor
25% of 200 decks +20% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
25% of 129 decks +9% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
24% of 200 decks +24% synergy
Genesis Hydra
24% of 200 decks +23% synergy
Apex Devastator
24% of 200 decks +21% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24% of 200 decks +13% synergy
Nulldrifter
23% of 196 decks +18% synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
22% of 200 decks +21% synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22% of 195 decks +16% synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
22% of 200 decks +20% synergy
Witch Enchanter
22% of 195 decks +13% synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
21% of 200 decks +20% synergy
Kiora's Follower
21% of 200 decks +17% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
20% of 200 decks +20% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
20% of 200 decks +19% synergy
Mockingbird
20% of 138 decks +11% synergy
Hungering Hydra
20% of 200 decks +19% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
20% of 200 decks +18% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
20% of 200 decks +19% synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
20% of 200 decks +18% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
20% of 200 decks +16% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
19% of 200 decks +3% synergy
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
19% of 199 decks +16% synergy
Delighted Halfling
18% of 200 decks +6% synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Rip, Spawn Hunter
18% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
18% of 200 decks +15% synergy
Foundation Breaker
17% of 200 decks +14% synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
16% of 200 decks +10% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
16% of 191 decks +14% synergy
Thunderous Snapper
14% of 200 decks +14% synergy
Primordial Hydra
14% of 200 decks +13% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14% of 200 decks +9% synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
13% of 199 decks +11% synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
13% of 200 decks +11% synergy
Instants
Beast Within
37% of 200 decks +3% synergy
Counterspell
34% of 200 decks -5% synergy
Heroic Intervention
31% of 200 decks +0% synergy
Dawn's Truce
31% of 169 decks +8% synergy
Generous Gift
30% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Inspiring Call
25% of 200 decks +19% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20% of 200 decks -3% synergy
Gift of the Viper
18% of 180 decks +14% synergy
Teferi's Protection
17% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
16% of 200 decks +15% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16% of 200 decks +13% synergy
Growth Spiral
15% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Worldly Tutor
14% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Sink into Stupor
13% of 193 decks +4% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12% of 200 decks -2% synergy
Negate
12% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Long River's Pull
12% of 169 decks -9% synergy
Slip Out the Back
12% of 200 decks +10% synergy
Akroma's Will
12% of 200 decks +4% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12% of 200 decks -6% synergy
Shore Up
11% of 200 decks +10% synergy
Mutational Advantage
11% of 199 decks +7% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Stubborn Denial
10% of 200 decks +9% synergy
Swan Song
10% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10% of 200 decks -8% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9% of 200 decks +8% synergy
Entish Restoration
9% of 200 decks +7% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9% of 200 decks +6% synergy
Ripples of Potential
9% of 200 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Denial
9% of 200 decks -7% synergy
Eladamri's Call
8% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Mana Drain
8% of 200 decks -2% synergy
Pongify
8% of 200 decks +3% synergy
Polliwallop
7% of 140 decks +6% synergy
Bioshift
6% of 200 decks +6% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6% of 200 decks +3% synergy
Chord of Calling
6% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Dovin's Veto
6% of 200 decks -13% synergy
Overprotect
6% of 138 decks +3% synergy
Silkguard
6% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
36% of 200 decks -5% synergy
Wave Goodbye
31% of 200 decks +27% synergy
Nature's Lore
31% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Rampant Growth
30% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Three Visits
27% of 200 decks +6% synergy
Kodama's Reach
26% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Season of Gathering
21% of 169 decks +15% synergy
Damning Verdict
20% of 200 decks +14% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18% of 200 decks +15% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16% of 200 decks +12% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
15% of 186 decks +13% synergy
Farewell
14% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Austere Command
14% of 200 decks +3% synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
13% of 54 decks +6% synergy
Finale of Devastation
11% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Starfall Invocation
8% of 169 decks -1% synergy
Last March of the Ents
8% of 200 decks +3% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8% of 200 decks +0% synergy
Supreme Verdict
8% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Requisition Raid
7% of 199 decks +2% synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6% of 200 decks +3% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6% of 193 decks +3% synergy
Splash Portal
5% of 138 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36% of 200 decks +7% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
28% of 200 decks +22% synergy
Lightning Greaves
27% of 200 decks +5% synergy
The Great Henge
22% of 200 decks +15% synergy
The Ozolith
21% of 200 decks +16% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
10% of 200 decks +7% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
8% of 200 decks +7% synergy
The One Ring
6% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
28% of 200 decks +22% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
25% of 200 decks +15% synergy
Communal Brewing
22% of 129 decks -1% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
20% of 200 decks +14% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
20% of 200 decks +17% synergy
Guardian Project
16% of 200 decks +7% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
15% of 196 decks +13% synergy
Unbound Flourishing
13% of 200 decks +13% synergy
Rhystic Study
12% of 200 decks -11% synergy
Monstrous Vortex
12% of 186 decks +9% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
12% of 200 decks +7% synergy
Hydra's Growth
10% of 200 decks +10% synergy
Wild Growth
10% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Stocking the Pantry
9% of 129 decks +5% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Mirari's Wake
8% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Mystic Remora
8% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Freed from the Real
8% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Elemental Bond
8% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Smothering Tithe
7% of 200 decks -12% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Doubling Season
6% of 200 decks -0% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Raised by Giants
6% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Food Chain
6% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Wizard Class
6% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Resourceful Defense
6% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60% of 200 decks +16% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Rogue's Passage
21% of 200 decks +7% synergy
Gavony Township
20% of 200 decks +11% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16% of 200 decks +12% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14% of 200 decks +13% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14% of 200 decks +10% synergy
Oakhollow Village
12% of 172 decks +10% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11% of 200 decks +10% synergy
Karn's Bastion
10% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Lilypad Village
9% of 172 decks +7% synergy
Nesting Grounds
8% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Ancient Tomb
8% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Temple of the False God
8% of 200 decks -0% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
6% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78% of 200 decks -3% synergy
Arcane Signet
66% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Patriar's Seal
20% of 200 decks +19% synergy
Thought Vessel
18% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13% of 200 decks +7% synergy
Fellwar Stone
12% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Commander's Sphere
9% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Unity
8% of 200 decks -3% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7% of 200 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Progress
7% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Simic Signet
6% of 200 decks -9% synergy
Chrome Mox
6% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Exotic Orchard
56% of 200 decks +2% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55% of 200 decks +17% synergy
Seaside Citadel
54% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Breeding Pool
48% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
48% of 200 decks +18% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48% of 200 decks +10% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46% of 200 decks +13% synergy
Temple Garden
46% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Canopy Vista
44% of 200 decks -2% synergy
Glacial Fortress
42% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42% of 200 decks -3% synergy
Prairie Stream
40% of 200 decks -5% synergy
Sea of Clouds
39% of 200 decks +6% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
38% of 200 decks +14% synergy
Brushland
34% of 200 decks +15% synergy
Windswept Heath
34% of 200 decks +5% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
34% of 186 decks +4% synergy
Flooded Strand
32% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32% of 200 decks +13% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28% of 200 decks +6% synergy
Misty Rainforest
28% of 200 decks -2% synergy
Evolving Wilds
26% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Deserted Beach
24% of 200 decks +3% synergy
Flooded Grove
20% of 200 decks +6% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Fabled Passage
17% of 200 decks +6% synergy
Path of Ancestry
17% of 200 decks -3% synergy
Hedge Maze
14% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14% of 200 decks -5% synergy
Temple of Mystery
14% of 200 decks -7% synergy
Razorverge Thicket
14% of 200 decks +7% synergy
Tropical Island
13% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Temple of Plenty
12% of 200 decks -6% synergy
Tundra
12% of 200 decks +0% synergy
Savannah
12% of 200 decks -0% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
12% of 200 decks +8% synergy
City of Brass
11% of 200 decks +3% synergy
Lush Portico
11% of 200 decks -2% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11% of 200 decks -5% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11% of 200 decks -8% synergy
Seachrome Coast
10% of 200 decks +4% synergy
Brokers Hideout
10% of 200 decks -3% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10% of 200 decks -4% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
9% of 200 decks +1% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
9% of 200 decks +0% synergy
Overflowing Basin
9% of 200 decks -2% synergy
Fortified Village
9% of 200 decks -4% synergy