Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counter Theme

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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MTGStocks
Hydroid Krasis
89% of 80 decks +85% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
78% of 80 decks +74% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
77% of 79 decks +74% synergy
Branching Evolution
76% of 80 decks +73% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
71% of 80 decks +70% synergy
Hardened Scales
76% of 80 decks +67% synergy
The Ozolith
71% of 80 decks +67% synergy
Voracious Hydra
66% of 80 decks +66% synergy
The Great Henge
71% of 80 decks +65% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
69% of 80 decks +65% synergy
Top Cards
Innkeeper's Talent
74% of 62 decks +58% synergy
Heroic Intervention
71% of 80 decks +40% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
65% of 80 decks +63% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
62% of 80 decks +53% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61% of 80 decks -2% synergy
Primordial Hydra
60% of 80 decks +60% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57% of 80 decks +54% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
56% of 80 decks +51% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
56% of 80 decks +47% synergy
Birds of Paradise
56% of 80 decks +28% synergy
Creatures
Lifeblood Hydra
54% of 80 decks +53% synergy
Railway Brawler
53% of 79 decks +46% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
52% of 75 decks +45% synergy
Hungering Hydra
51% of 80 decks +51% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
51% of 80 decks +49% synergy
The Goose Mother
51% of 80 decks +46% synergy
Noble Hierarch
49% of 80 decks +23% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
48% of 80 decks +47% synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
46% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
46% of 80 decks +46% synergy
Beast Whisperer
46% of 80 decks +36% synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
40% of 80 decks +38% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
40% of 80 decks +37% synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
39% of 80 decks +36% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
39% of 80 decks +30% synergy
Protean Hydra
36% of 80 decks +36% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
35% of 80 decks +33% synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
35% of 80 decks +33% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
34% of 80 decks +30% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
32% of 80 decks +32% synergy
Hydra Omnivore
32% of 80 decks +32% synergy
Genesis Hydra
30% of 80 decks +29% synergy
Managorger Hydra
30% of 80 decks +25% synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
29% of 80 decks +29% synergy
Biophagus
29% of 80 decks +27% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
29% of 80 decks +23% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
28% of 75 decks +26% synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28% of 80 decks +23% synergy
Ironscale Hydra
26% of 80 decks +26% synergy
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
23% of 79 decks +20% synergy
Thunderous Snapper
22% of 80 decks +22% synergy
Silverback Elder
22% of 80 decks +20% synergy
Inga and Esika
22% of 80 decks +16% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
22% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
21% of 80 decks +21% synergy
Chakram Retriever
21% of 80 decks +20% synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
20% of 79 decks +17% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
20% of 80 decks +18% synergy
Galadriel, Light of Valinor
20% of 80 decks +15% synergy
Llanowar Elves
19% of 80 decks +4% synergy
Polukranos Reborn
18% of 80 decks +17% synergy
Hooded Hydra
18% of 80 decks +17% synergy
Delighted Halfling
18% of 80 decks +5% synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
16% of 80 decks +16% synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
16% of 80 decks +16% synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
15% of 80 decks +13% synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
15% of 80 decks +13% synergy
Jacked Rabbit
15% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
14% of 76 decks +8% synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
14% of 79 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56% of 80 decks +14% synergy
Teferi's Protection
49% of 80 decks +30% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45% of 80 decks +22% synergy
Inspiring Call
38% of 80 decks +32% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38% of 80 decks +23% synergy
Akroma's Will
36% of 80 decks +28% synergy
Mana Drain
36% of 80 decks +26% synergy
Beast Within
36% of 80 decks +2% synergy
Counterspell
32% of 80 decks -6% synergy
Dawn's Truce
29% of 62 decks +3% synergy
Gift of the Viper
27% of 70 decks +23% synergy
Worldly Tutor
25% of 80 decks +13% synergy
Ripples of Potential
22% of 80 decks +19% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20% of 80 decks +13% synergy
Mutational Advantage
19% of 79 decks +15% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
18% of 80 decks +15% synergy
Generous Gift
16% of 80 decks -13% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
15% of 80 decks +13% synergy
Slip Out the Back
14% of 80 decks +12% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14% of 80 decks +11% synergy
Pongify
14% of 80 decks +9% synergy
Swan Song
14% of 80 decks -0% synergy
Arcane Denial
14% of 80 decks -2% synergy
Long River's Pull
11% of 62 decks -15% synergy
Silkguard
10% of 80 decks +9% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10% of 80 decks +7% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10% of 80 decks -7% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9% of 80 decks -3% synergy
Growth Spiral
8% of 80 decks -6% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8% of 80 decks -10% synergy
Overprotect
7% of 44 decks +4% synergy
Stony Strength
6% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
6% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Negate
6% of 80 decks -10% synergy
Dovin's Veto
6% of 80 decks -13% synergy
Sorceries
Rootcast Apprenticeship
60% of 5 decks +45% synergy
Farseek
54% of 80 decks +15% synergy
Nature's Lore
49% of 80 decks +20% synergy
Wave Goodbye
48% of 80 decks +43% synergy
Damning Verdict
48% of 80 decks +42% synergy
Three Visits
48% of 80 decks +26% synergy
Cultivate
26% of 80 decks -15% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
21% of 80 decks +18% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
21% of 72 decks +18% synergy
Rampant Growth
19% of 80 decks -10% synergy
Season of Gathering
18% of 62 decks +11% synergy
Farewell
15% of 80 decks +0% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
14% of 80 decks +10% synergy
Kodama's Reach
14% of 80 decks -10% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12% of 80 decks +10% synergy
Requisition Raid
10% of 79 decks +5% synergy
Finale of Devastation
10% of 80 decks +3% synergy
Splash Portal
7% of 44 decks +5% synergy
Austere Command
6% of 80 decks -5% synergy
Wear Down
6% of 65 decks -19% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32% of 80 decks +3% synergy
Lightning Greaves
31% of 80 decks +10% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
20% of 80 decks +19% synergy
Emerald Medallion
11% of 80 decks +11% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
10% of 80 decks +8% synergy
Mithril Coat
8% of 80 decks +3% synergy
The One Ring
6% of 80 decks -0% synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
45% of 80 decks +45% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
41% of 80 decks +31% synergy
Doubling Season
39% of 80 decks +32% synergy
Communal Brewing
37% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
34% of 80 decks +28% synergy
Hydra's Growth
29% of 80 decks +28% synergy
Rhystic Study
24% of 80 decks +0% synergy
Guardian Project
22% of 80 decks +14% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
21% of 80 decks +18% synergy
Elemental Bond
20% of 80 decks +17% synergy
Smothering Tithe
20% of 80 decks +1% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19% of 80 decks +14% synergy
Resourceful Defense
15% of 80 decks +12% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14% of 80 decks +11% synergy
Mirari's Wake
14% of 80 decks +4% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12% of 80 decks +10% synergy
Intruder Alarm
11% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Well Rested
10% of 80 decks +9% synergy
Mystic Remora
8% of 80 decks -5% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6% of 80 decks +3% synergy
Wizard Class
6% of 80 decks +0% synergy
Aura Shards
6% of 80 decks -4% synergy
Lion Umbra
6% of 72 decks +4% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
5% of 76 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
34% of 80 decks +32% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65% of 80 decks +22% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
60% of 80 decks +43% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
54% of 80 decks +35% synergy
Gavony Township
44% of 80 decks +36% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
42% of 80 decks +39% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39% of 80 decks +24% synergy
Rogue's Passage
30% of 80 decks +16% synergy
Karn's Bastion
26% of 80 decks +20% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
24% of 80 decks +22% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16% of 80 decks +10% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14% of 80 decks +12% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14% of 80 decks +12% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12% of 80 decks +7% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11% of 80 decks +8% synergy
Ancient Tomb
11% of 80 decks +5% synergy
Oakhollow Village
11% of 65 decks +8% synergy
Three Tree City
9% of 65 decks +3% synergy
Nesting Grounds
8% of 80 decks +4% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
6% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Shifting Woodland
5% of 75 decks +1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80% of 80 decks -1% synergy
Arcane Signet
69% of 80 decks -0% synergy
Thought Vessel
20% of 80 decks +3% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
18% of 80 decks +17% synergy
Fellwar Stone
15% of 80 decks +2% synergy
Patriar's Seal
12% of 80 decks +11% synergy
Mana Crypt
11% of 80 decks +4% synergy
Talisman of Progress
9% of 80 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9% of 80 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Unity
8% of 80 decks -4% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91% of 80 decks +1% synergy
Tropical Island
86% of 80 decks +74% synergy
Breeding Pool
85% of 80 decks +42% synergy
Tundra
85% of 80 decks +73% synergy
Savannah
84% of 80 decks +72% synergy
Temple Garden
79% of 80 decks +34% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79% of 80 decks +34% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
79% of 80 decks +32% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71% of 80 decks +34% synergy
Flooded Strand
66% of 80 decks +38% synergy
Misty Rainforest
66% of 80 decks +37% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
65% of 80 decks +31% synergy
Sea of Clouds
61% of 80 decks +28% synergy
Windswept Heath
60% of 80 decks +31% synergy
Exotic Orchard
52% of 80 decks -1% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
46% of 80 decks +23% synergy
Seaside Citadel
46% of 80 decks -7% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44% of 80 decks +7% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
39% of 80 decks +16% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
35% of 80 decks +2% synergy
Glacial Fortress
30% of 80 decks -6% synergy
Deserted Beach
28% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Canopy Vista
20% of 80 decks -25% synergy
Prairie Stream
20% of 80 decks -26% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18% of 80 decks -12% synergy
Flooded Grove
16% of 80 decks +3% synergy
Brushland
16% of 80 decks -3% synergy
Reflecting Pool
15% of 80 decks +8% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Path of Ancestry
14% of 80 decks -6% synergy
Scalding Tarn
12% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Mana Confluence
12% of 80 decks +4% synergy
Lush Portico
12% of 80 decks -1% synergy
Hedge Maze
12% of 80 decks -1% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11% of 80 decks +4% synergy
Fabled Passage
11% of 80 decks +1% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11% of 80 decks -7% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
11% of 72 decks -21% synergy
Prismatic Vista
10% of 80 decks +5% synergy
Arid Mesa
10% of 80 decks +3% synergy
Polluted Delta
10% of 80 decks +3% synergy
Cavern of Souls
9% of 80 decks +6% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
9% of 80 decks +5% synergy
Wooded Bastion
9% of 80 decks +4% synergy
Marsh Flats
9% of 80 decks +2% synergy
Wooded Foothills
9% of 80 decks +2% synergy
City of Brass
9% of 80 decks +0% synergy
Meticulous Archive
9% of 80 decks -2% synergy