Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Expensive Hydras

DougY
Aug 2, 2024
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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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Unbound Flourishing
100% of 13 decks +100% synergy
Voracious Hydra
100% of 13 decks +99% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
100% of 13 decks +98% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
100% of 13 decks +97% synergy
Hydroid Krasis
100% of 13 decks +96% synergy
The Ozolith
100% of 13 decks +95% synergy
The Great Henge
100% of 13 decks +93% synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
92% of 13 decks +92% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
92% of 13 decks +92% synergy
Primordial Hydra
92% of 13 decks +92% synergy
Top Cards
Lifeblood Hydra
92% of 13 decks +92% synergy
Branching Evolution
92% of 13 decks +88% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
92% of 13 decks +88% synergy
Protean Hydra
85% of 13 decks +84% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
85% of 13 decks +84% synergy
Hungering Hydra
85% of 13 decks +84% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
85% of 13 decks +80% synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
77% of 13 decks +76% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
77% of 13 decks +76% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
77% of 13 decks +70% synergy
Creatures
Mistcutter Hydra
69% of 13 decks +69% synergy
Ironscale Hydra
62% of 13 decks +61% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
62% of 13 decks +58% synergy
The Goose Mother
62% of 13 decks +56% synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
54% of 13 decks +54% synergy
Hydra Omnivore
54% of 13 decks +53% synergy
Genesis Hydra
54% of 13 decks +53% synergy
Biophagus
54% of 13 decks +53% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
54% of 13 decks +50% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
54% of 13 decks +47% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
54% of 13 decks +45% synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
46% of 13 decks +46% synergy
Polukranos Reborn
46% of 13 decks +46% synergy
Thunderous Snapper
46% of 13 decks +46% synergy
Beast Whisperer
46% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Llanowar Elves
46% of 13 decks +32% synergy
Noble Hierarch
46% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
38% of 13 decks +38% synergy
Hooded Hydra
38% of 13 decks +38% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
38% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
38% of 13 decks +36% synergy
Managorger Hydra
38% of 13 decks +33% synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
31% of 13 decks +31% synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
31% of 13 decks +27% synergy
Railway Brawler
31% of 13 decks +24% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
31% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Phytohydra
23% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Birds of Paradise
23% of 13 decks -6% synergy
Instants
Teferi's Protection
77% of 13 decks +58% synergy
Heroic Intervention
77% of 13 decks +46% synergy
Akroma's Will
62% of 13 decks +53% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54% of 13 decks +39% synergy
Path to Exile
54% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54% of 13 decks -10% synergy
Inspiring Call
46% of 13 decks +40% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Overprotect
43% of 7 decks +40% synergy
Gift of the Viper
33% of 12 decks +29% synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
31% of 13 decks +31% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
31% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Ripples of Potential
31% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Groundswell
23% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Giant Growth
23% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Wrap in Vigor
23% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Silkguard
23% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Mana Drain
23% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
69% of 13 decks +65% synergy
Damning Verdict
69% of 13 decks +64% synergy
Three Visits
54% of 13 decks +32% synergy
Nature's Lore
54% of 13 decks +25% synergy
Cultivate
38% of 13 decks -3% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
33% of 12 decks +31% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
31% of 13 decks +27% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
23% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
23% of 13 decks +19% synergy
Farseek
23% of 13 decks -16% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Skullspore Nexus
46% of 13 decks +45% synergy
Lightning Greaves
46% of 13 decks +25% synergy
Mithril Coat
38% of 13 decks +34% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
38% of 13 decks +33% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31% of 13 decks +1% synergy
Emerald Medallion
23% of 13 decks +22% synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
64% of 11 decks +49% synergy
Hardened Scales
62% of 13 decks +52% synergy
Doubling Season
54% of 13 decks +47% synergy
Elemental Bond
46% of 13 decks +43% synergy
Hydra's Growth
38% of 13 decks +38% synergy
Smothering Tithe
38% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
31% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
31% of 13 decks +24% synergy
Resourceful Defense
23% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
23% of 13 decks +18% synergy
Guardian Project
23% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Mirari's Wake
23% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
85% of 13 decks +68% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
69% of 13 decks +51% synergy
Rogue's Passage
62% of 13 decks +48% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54% of 13 decks +39% synergy
Reliquary Tower
54% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
46% of 13 decks +42% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38% of 13 decks +37% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
38% of 13 decks +37% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
31% of 13 decks +24% synergy
Oakhollow Village
25% of 12 decks +22% synergy
Ancient Tomb
23% of 13 decks +17% synergy
Gavony Township
23% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
46% of 13 decks -34% synergy
Arcane Signet
31% of 13 decks -39% synergy
Lands
Tundra
100% of 13 decks +88% synergy
Tropical Island
100% of 13 decks +88% synergy
Savannah
100% of 13 decks +88% synergy
Breeding Pool
100% of 13 decks +57% synergy
Temple Garden
100% of 13 decks +56% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100% of 13 decks +55% synergy
Command Tower
100% of 13 decks +10% synergy
Flooded Strand
92% of 13 decks +64% synergy
Misty Rainforest
92% of 13 decks +63% synergy
Windswept Heath
92% of 13 decks +63% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
85% of 13 decks +51% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
85% of 13 decks +47% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
77% of 13 decks +53% synergy
Sea of Clouds
77% of 13 decks +44% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
77% of 13 decks +31% synergy
Deserted Beach
69% of 13 decks +48% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
62% of 13 decks +39% synergy
Exotic Orchard
54% of 13 decks +0% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
38% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
38% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Seaside Citadel
38% of 13 decks -15% synergy
Cavern of Souls
31% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
31% of 13 decks +23% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
31% of 13 decks -3% synergy
Glacial Fortress
31% of 13 decks -6% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
23% of 13 decks +20% synergy
Wooded Foothills
23% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23% of 13 decks +16% synergy
Mana Confluence
23% of 13 decks +15% synergy
City of Brass
23% of 13 decks +15% synergy
Fabled Passage
23% of 13 decks +13% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23% of 13 decks -6% synergy