Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Hydras

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wistfulness
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Adept Watershaper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
95%inclusion133 decks140 decks
90%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
82%inclusion115 decks140 decks
80%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
78%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
77%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Voracious Hydra
76%inclusion106 decks140 decks
75%synergy
Hungering Hydra
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
75%inclusion105 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
74%inclusion103 decks140 decks
73%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
72%inclusion101 decks140 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Branching Evolution
79%inclusion111 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Hardened Scales
77%inclusion108 decks140 decks
58%synergy
The Goose Mother
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion99 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Primordial Hydra
64%inclusion90 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
63%synergy
Genesis Hydra
61%inclusion86 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Inspiring Call
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
60%inclusion84 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Herald of Secret Streams
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
53%inclusion74 decks140 decks
52%synergy
Protean Hydra
53%inclusion74 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Managorger Hydra
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Hooded Hydra
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Thunderous Snapper
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Beast Whisperer
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Polukranos Reborn
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Yuna, Grand Summoner
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Ouroboroid
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Noble Hierarch
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Phytohydra
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Inga and Esika
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Chakram Retriever
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Railway Brawler
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Warden of the Grove
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Kiora's Follower
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Apex Devastator
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Feral Hydra
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Broodguard Elite
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion56 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Gift of the Viper
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Invigorating Surge
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-16%synergy
Bioshift
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Overprotect
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Wave Goodbye
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Damning Verdict
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Season of Gathering
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Explore
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
16%synergy
The Great Henge
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Medallion
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
17%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
The Earth Crystal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Simic Ascendancy
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Hydra's Growth
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Loading Zone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Elemental Bond
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Mirari's Wake
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Communal Brewing
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Resourceful Defense
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Guardian Project
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Karn's Bastion
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Gavony Township
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Oakhollow Village
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Herd Heirloom
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion136 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion132 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion128 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion87 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
60%inclusion84 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion73 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion58 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Tropical Island
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
3%synergy