Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Expensive 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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Boseiju, Who Endures
89% of 19 decks +71% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
84% of 19 decks +61% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
63% of 19 decks +58% synergy
Delighted Halfling
68% of 19 decks +56% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
68% of 19 decks +54% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68% of 19 decks +54% synergy
Invasion of Ikoria
53% of 19 decks +50% synergy
Walking Ballista
53% of 19 decks +50% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53% of 19 decks +49% synergy
Noble Hierarch
74% of 19 decks +48% synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
74% of 19 decks +45% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68% of 19 decks +5% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
60% of 15 decks +44% synergy
Chrome Mox
58% of 19 decks +54% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
58% of 19 decks +42% synergy
Esper Sentinel
58% of 19 decks +41% synergy
Rhystic Study
58% of 19 decks +35% synergy
Mox Diamond
53% of 19 decks +50% synergy
Finale of Devastation
53% of 19 decks +46% synergy
Mystic Remora
53% of 19 decks +40% synergy
Creatures
Elvish Mystic
53% of 19 decks +40% synergy
Misthollow Griffin
47% of 19 decks +47% synergy
Solitude
47% of 19 decks +44% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
47% of 19 decks +44% synergy
Bloom Tender
47% of 19 decks +36% synergy
Mockingbird
47% of 17 decks +38% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
42% of 19 decks +35% synergy
Witch Enchanter
42% of 19 decks +33% synergy
Ancestral Statue
37% of 19 decks +37% synergy
Chakram Retriever
37% of 19 decks +35% synergy
Hydroid Krasis
37% of 19 decks +33% synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
37% of 19 decks +33% synergy
Grand Abolisher
37% of 19 decks +30% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
37% of 19 decks +28% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
32% of 19 decks +29% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
32% of 19 decks +28% synergy
Arbor Elf
32% of 19 decks +26% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
32% of 19 decks +26% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
32% of 19 decks +25% synergy
Railway Brawler
32% of 19 decks +25% synergy
Inga and Esika
32% of 19 decks +25% synergy
Mulldrifter
32% of 19 decks +21% synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
32% of 19 decks +16% synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
26% of 19 decks +25% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
26% of 19 decks +24% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
26% of 19 decks +24% synergy
Silverback Elder
26% of 19 decks +24% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
26% of 19 decks +24% synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
26% of 19 decks +23% synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
26% of 19 decks +23% synergy
Nulldrifter
26% of 19 decks +22% synergy
Emiel the Blessed
26% of 19 decks +21% synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
26% of 19 decks +21% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26% of 19 decks +16% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
26% of 19 decks +16% synergy
Beast Whisperer
26% of 19 decks +16% synergy
Seedborn Muse
26% of 19 decks +16% synergy
Subtlety
21% of 19 decks +20% synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
21% of 19 decks +20% synergy
Temur Sabertooth
21% of 19 decks +19% synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
21% of 19 decks +19% synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
21% of 19 decks +19% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
21% of 19 decks +18% synergy
Foundation Breaker
21% of 19 decks +18% synergy
Apex Devastator
21% of 19 decks +18% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
21% of 19 decks +18% synergy
Danny Pink
21% of 19 decks +17% synergy
Kiora's Follower
21% of 19 decks +17% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
21% of 19 decks +17% synergy
Galadriel, Light of Valinor
21% of 19 decks +16% synergy
Instants
Enlightened Tutor
53% of 19 decks +36% synergy
Force of Will
47% of 19 decks +41% synergy
Eladamri's Call
47% of 19 decks +35% synergy
Worldly Tutor
47% of 19 decks +35% synergy
Mental Misstep
42% of 19 decks +39% synergy
Pact of Negation
42% of 19 decks +39% synergy
Silence
42% of 19 decks +38% synergy
Force of Negation
42% of 19 decks +37% synergy
Chord of Calling
42% of 19 decks +36% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42% of 19 decks +25% synergy
Path to Exile
42% of 19 decks -1% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
37% of 19 decks +34% synergy
Flusterstorm
37% of 19 decks +33% synergy
Swan Song
37% of 19 decks +23% synergy
Crop Rotation
32% of 19 decks +27% synergy
Mystical Tutor
32% of 19 decks +24% synergy
Sink into Stupor
32% of 19 decks +23% synergy
Veil of Summer
26% of 19 decks +23% synergy
Mana Drain
26% of 19 decks +16% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21% of 19 decks +19% synergy
Heroic Intervention
21% of 19 decks -10% synergy
Counterspell
21% of 19 decks -17% synergy
Chain of Vapor
16% of 19 decks +15% synergy
Snap
16% of 19 decks +13% synergy
Archdruid's Charm
16% of 19 decks +12% synergy
Gift of the Viper
16% of 19 decks +12% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16% of 19 decks +9% synergy
Akroma's Will
16% of 19 decks +8% synergy
Beast Within
16% of 19 decks -18% synergy
Sorceries
Green Sun's Zenith
26% of 19 decks +22% synergy
Neoform
26% of 19 decks +21% synergy
Farseek
26% of 19 decks -13% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
21% of 19 decks +16% synergy
Damning Verdict
21% of 19 decks +16% synergy
Three Visits
21% of 19 decks -0% synergy
Nature's Lore
21% of 19 decks -8% synergy
Sylvan Tutor
16% of 19 decks +15% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
47% of 19 decks +41% synergy
The Great Henge
21% of 19 decks +14% synergy
Cloudstone Curio
16% of 19 decks +14% synergy
The Ozolith
16% of 19 decks +11% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
16% of 19 decks +10% synergy
Lightning Greaves
16% of 19 decks -6% synergy
Enchantments
Food Chain
47% of 19 decks +46% synergy
Intruder Alarm
37% of 19 decks +31% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
37% of 19 decks +22% synergy
Carpet of Flowers
26% of 19 decks +23% synergy
Blind Obedience
26% of 19 decks +23% synergy
Branching Evolution
21% of 19 decks +17% synergy
Hardened Scales
21% of 19 decks +11% synergy
Hydra's Growth
16% of 19 decks +15% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
16% of 19 decks +11% synergy
Sylvan Library
16% of 19 decks +6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
21% of 19 decks +19% synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
16% of 19 decks +10% synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47% of 19 decks +43% synergy
Ancient Tomb
37% of 19 decks +30% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
32% of 19 decks +15% synergy
Reliquary Tower
32% of 19 decks -12% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21% of 19 decks +15% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95% of 19 decks +14% synergy
Arcane Signet
58% of 19 decks -12% synergy
Lotus Petal
47% of 19 decks +44% synergy
Fellwar Stone
37% of 19 decks +24% synergy
Mana Vault
26% of 19 decks +23% synergy
Mana Crypt
21% of 19 decks +15% synergy
Patriar's Seal
16% of 19 decks +14% synergy
Mox Amber
16% of 19 decks +13% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16% of 19 decks +4% synergy
Thought Vessel
16% of 19 decks -2% synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
100% of 19 decks +88% synergy
Temple Garden
100% of 19 decks +56% synergy
Savannah
95% of 19 decks +83% synergy
Windswept Heath
95% of 19 decks +65% synergy
Breeding Pool
95% of 19 decks +51% synergy
Command Tower
95% of 19 decks +5% synergy
Tundra
89% of 19 decks +78% synergy
Flooded Strand
89% of 19 decks +61% synergy
Misty Rainforest
89% of 19 decks +60% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84% of 19 decks +40% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68% of 19 decks +31% synergy
Mana Confluence
63% of 19 decks +55% synergy
City of Brass
63% of 19 decks +55% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
63% of 19 decks +29% synergy
Polluted Delta
53% of 19 decks +46% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
53% of 19 decks +45% synergy
Sea of Clouds
53% of 19 decks +20% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
53% of 19 decks +7% synergy
Marsh Flats
47% of 19 decks +41% synergy
Wooded Foothills
47% of 19 decks +41% synergy
Arid Mesa
37% of 19 decks +30% synergy
Scalding Tarn
37% of 19 decks +30% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32% of 19 decks +28% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
26% of 19 decks -8% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21% of 19 decks -8% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
21% of 19 decks -17% synergy
Exotic Orchard
21% of 19 decks -33% synergy
Cavern of Souls
16% of 19 decks +13% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16% of 19 decks +13% synergy
Horizon Canopy
16% of 19 decks +11% synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16% of 19 decks +9% synergy
Reflecting Pool
16% of 19 decks +9% synergy
Hedge Maze
16% of 19 decks +3% synergy
Brushland
16% of 19 decks -4% synergy
Glacial Fortress
16% of 19 decks -21% synergy
Seaside Citadel
16% of 19 decks -37% synergy