Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - +1/+1 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.
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Luminous Rebuke
100% of 13 decks +7% synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
90% of 128 decks +63% synergy
Apothecary Stomper
79% of 24 decks +31% synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
71% of 198 decks +54% synergy
Koma, World-Eater
39% of 243 decks +26% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
78% of 1373 decks +74% synergy
Hardened Scales
75% of 1373 decks +65% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
69% of 1373 decks +64% synergy
Branching Evolution
67% of 1373 decks +63% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
70% of 1373 decks +59% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
62% of 1373 decks +57% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
53% of 1358 decks +50% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
52% of 1373 decks +49% synergy
The Goose Mother
53% of 1371 decks +48% synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
50% of 1373 decks +48% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Path to Exile
56% of 1373 decks +12% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
56% of 1373 decks +47% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
56% of 1184 decks +43% synergy
Beast Whisperer
54% of 1373 decks +44% synergy
Farseek
52% of 1373 decks +13% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
50% of 1373 decks +41% synergy
Inspiring Call
48% of 1373 decks +41% synergy
Cultivate
48% of 1373 decks +6% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
47% of 1373 decks +44% synergy
Creatures
Twenty-Toed Toad
46% of 912 decks +21% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
46% of 1373 decks +43% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
46% of 1336 decks +39% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
44% of 1373 decks +42% synergy
Birds of Paradise
43% of 1373 decks +14% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
43% of 1373 decks +42% synergy
Inga and Esika
43% of 1373 decks +36% synergy
Railway Brawler
43% of 1358 decks +37% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
43% of 1373 decks +41% synergy
Voracious Hydra
42% of 1373 decks +41% synergy
Chakram Retriever
39% of 1373 decks +37% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
39% of 1373 decks +37% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
38% of 1373 decks +32% synergy
Genesis Hydra
37% of 1373 decks +36% synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
35% of 1373 decks +33% synergy
Hungering Hydra
34% of 1373 decks +33% synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
33% of 1369 decks +31% synergy
Noble Hierarch
32% of 1373 decks +7% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
32% of 1373 decks +31% synergy
Silverback Elder
31% of 1373 decks +28% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
30% of 1373 decks +30% synergy
Primordial Hydra
28% of 1373 decks +28% synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
26% of 1373 decks +24% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
26% of 1336 decks +24% synergy
Galadriel, Light of Valinor
26% of 1369 decks +21% synergy
Kiora's Follower
26% of 1373 decks +21% synergy
High Fae Trickster
24% of 243 decks +11% synergy
Managorger Hydra
23% of 1373 decks +17% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
22% of 1373 decks +20% synergy
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
22% of 1362 decks +19% synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
21% of 1373 decks +20% synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
21% of 1373 decks +19% synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
21% of 1373 decks +19% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20% of 912 decks +7% synergy
Apex Devastator
20% of 1373 decks +17% synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
20% of 328 decks +11% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
19% of 1373 decks +19% synergy
Mulldrifter
18% of 1373 decks +8% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
18% of 1373 decks +15% synergy
Hooded Hydra
18% of 1373 decks +17% synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
18% of 1367 decks +2% synergy
Thunderous Snapper
17% of 1373 decks +17% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
17% of 1373 decks +14% synergy
Protean Hydra
17% of 1373 decks +16% synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
17% of 1373 decks +16% synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17% of 258 decks +12% synergy
Armasaur Guide
17% of 24 decks +4% synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
17% of 1346 decks +11% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16% of 1373 decks +6% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16% of 1373 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41% of 1373 decks +2% synergy
Heroic Intervention
40% of 1373 decks +9% synergy
Beast Within
39% of 1373 decks +5% synergy
Dawn's Truce
32% of 1184 decks +11% synergy
Generous Gift
30% of 1373 decks +1% synergy
Gift of the Viper
28% of 1263 decks +24% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
20% of 1364 decks +18% synergy
Teferi's Protection
19% of 1373 decks +0% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17% of 1373 decks +14% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17% of 1373 decks -6% synergy
Negate
16% of 1373 decks +0% synergy
Mutational Advantage
16% of 1362 decks +12% synergy
Arcane Denial
15% of 1373 decks -1% synergy
Growth Spiral
15% of 1373 decks +1% synergy
Fleeting Flight
14% of 29 decks +2% synergy
Akroma's Will
14% of 1373 decks +5% synergy
Long River's Pull
12% of 1184 decks -6% synergy
Ripples of Potential
12% of 1366 decks +9% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12% of 1373 decks -6% synergy
Slip Out the Back
12% of 1373 decks +9% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11% of 1373 decks +4% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11% of 1373 decks -4% synergy
Shore Up
10% of 1373 decks +9% synergy
Mana Drain
9% of 1373 decks -1% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9% of 1373 decks +7% synergy
Stubborn Denial
9% of 1373 decks +8% synergy
Overprotect
8% of 965 decks +6% synergy
Dovin's Veto
8% of 1373 decks -10% synergy
Worldly Tutor
8% of 1373 decks -4% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8% of 1369 decks +5% synergy
Polliwallop
8% of 972 decks +6% synergy
Entish Restoration
8% of 1371 decks +5% synergy
Bioshift
8% of 1373 decks +7% synergy
Silkguard
8% of 1373 decks +7% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7% of 1371 decks -4% synergy
Pongify
7% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Invigorating Surge
6% of 1373 decks +6% synergy
Sink into Stupor
6% of 1342 decks -2% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5% of 1373 decks +2% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5% of 1373 decks -12% synergy
Sorceries
Wave Goodbye
37% of 1366 decks +33% synergy
Nature's Lore
36% of 1373 decks +7% synergy
Rampant Growth
35% of 1373 decks +7% synergy
Kodama's Reach
31% of 1373 decks +7% synergy
Three Visits
28% of 1373 decks +7% synergy
Damning Verdict
27% of 1373 decks +22% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
25% of 1303 decks +23% synergy
Season of Gathering
22% of 1184 decks +17% synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
21% of 500 decks +17% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17% of 1373 decks +13% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
17% of 1373 decks +13% synergy
Austere Command
16% of 1373 decks +6% synergy
Farewell
12% of 1373 decks -3% synergy
Requisition Raid
9% of 1358 decks +5% synergy
Starfall Invocation
7% of 1184 decks -1% synergy
Monstrous Emergence
7% of 267 decks +6% synergy
Wear Down
7% of 1198 decks -11% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7% of 1373 decks +2% synergy
Supreme Verdict
6% of 1373 decks -5% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6% of 1373 decks -1% synergy
Traverse the Outlands
6% of 1373 decks +5% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6% of 1342 decks +3% synergy
Splash Portal
5% of 965 decks +4% synergy
Finale of Devastation
5% of 1373 decks -2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42% of 1373 decks +12% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
40% of 1373 decks +35% synergy
The Ozolith
36% of 1373 decks +31% synergy
The Great Henge
28% of 1373 decks +22% synergy
Lightning Greaves
25% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
10% of 1369 decks +9% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
9% of 1373 decks +7% synergy
Short Bow
9% of 420 decks +6% synergy
Emerald Medallion
7% of 1373 decks +6% synergy
Enchantments
Brokers Ascendancy
38% of 1373 decks +28% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
36% of 1373 decks +30% synergy
Communal Brewing
28% of 912 decks +9% synergy
Unbound Flourishing
25% of 1373 decks +25% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
20% of 1369 decks +18% synergy
Intruder Alarm
20% of 1373 decks +14% synergy
Hydra's Growth
18% of 1373 decks +17% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
16% of 292 decks +2% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
16% of 1373 decks +11% synergy
Doubling Season
13% of 1373 decks +6% synergy
Guardian Project
12% of 1373 decks +4% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
11% of 1369 decks +9% synergy
Elemental Bond
11% of 1373 decks +8% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
11% of 1347 decks +8% synergy
Stocking the Pantry
10% of 912 decks +7% synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
10% of 198 decks +7% synergy
Monstrous Vortex
10% of 1294 decks +7% synergy
Rhystic Study
9% of 1373 decks -14% synergy
Wizard Class
8% of 1373 decks +1% synergy
Smothering Tithe
8% of 1373 decks -10% synergy
Felidar Retreat
8% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7% of 1369 decks +4% synergy
Mirari's Wake
7% of 1373 decks -2% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7% of 1373 decks -3% synergy
Resourceful Defense
7% of 1373 decks +4% synergy
Wild Growth
6% of 1373 decks -7% synergy
Freed from the Real
6% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Unnatural Growth
5% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Hunter's Talent
5% of 1198 decks +4% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61% of 1373 decks +17% synergy
Gavony Township
32% of 1373 decks +24% synergy
Rogue's Passage
27% of 1373 decks +13% synergy
Karn's Bastion
20% of 1373 decks +14% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16% of 1373 decks -3% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
16% of 1373 decks +14% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14% of 1373 decks +12% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14% of 1373 decks +10% synergy
Oakhollow Village
13% of 1208 decks +11% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13% of 1373 decks +9% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12% of 1373 decks -3% synergy
Temple of the False God
7% of 1373 decks -0% synergy
Lilypad Village
7% of 1208 decks +5% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7% of 1373 decks -1% synergy
Nesting Grounds
6% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
5% of 1373 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80% of 1373 decks -0% synergy
Arcane Signet
71% of 1373 decks +1% synergy
Thought Vessel
21% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Patriar's Seal
15% of 1373 decks +14% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10% of 1373 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Unity
9% of 1373 decks -2% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
9% of 1373 decks -4% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
9% of 1373 decks +9% synergy
Talisman of Progress
8% of 1373 decks -3% synergy
Simic Signet
8% of 1373 decks -8% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6% of 1373 decks -2% synergy
Azorius Signet
5% of 1373 decks -10% synergy
Commander's Sphere
5% of 1373 decks -4% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92% of 1373 decks +2% synergy
Exotic Orchard
59% of 1373 decks +4% synergy
Seaside Citadel
58% of 1373 decks +4% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55% of 1373 decks +16% synergy
Canopy Vista
49% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46% of 1373 decks +1% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45% of 1373 decks +11% synergy
Prairie Stream
45% of 1373 decks -1% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
43% of 1373 decks +5% synergy
Breeding Pool
42% of 1373 decks -1% synergy
Temple Garden
41% of 1373 decks -3% synergy
Glacial Fortress
40% of 1373 decks +2% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
39% of 1373 decks +15% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39% of 1373 decks +9% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
38% of 1373 decks -6% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
35% of 1373 decks +1% synergy
Sea of Clouds
33% of 1373 decks +0% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
32% of 1294 decks +3% synergy
Brushland
28% of 1373 decks +8% synergy
Windswept Heath
28% of 1373 decks -2% synergy
Flooded Strand
27% of 1373 decks -2% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26% of 1373 decks +3% synergy
Evolving Wilds
25% of 1373 decks -0% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25% of 1373 decks +5% synergy
Hushwood Verge
24% of 391 decks +3% synergy
Misty Rainforest
23% of 1373 decks -6% synergy
Flooded Grove
21% of 1373 decks +6% synergy
Path of Ancestry
20% of 1373 decks +0% synergy
Deserted Beach
20% of 1373 decks -1% synergy
Temple of Mystery
18% of 1373 decks -3% synergy
Temple of Plenty
17% of 1373 decks -2% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16% of 1373 decks -3% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15% of 1373 decks -1% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15% of 391 decks -3% synergy
Fabled Passage
13% of 1373 decks +2% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12% of 1373 decks -7% synergy
Fortified Village
12% of 1373 decks -1% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11% of 1373 decks -8% synergy
Lush Portico
10% of 1364 decks -2% synergy
Hedge Maze
10% of 1364 decks -3% synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10% of 1373 decks +2% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10% of 1373 decks -6% synergy
Brokers Hideout
9% of 1373 decks -4% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
9% of 1373 decks -8% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
9% of 1373 decks +5% synergy
Port Town
9% of 1373 decks -5% synergy
Tropical Island
8% of 1373 decks -4% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
8% of 1373 decks -0% synergy
Razorverge Thicket
8% of 1373 decks +2% synergy
Tundra
8% of 1373 decks -4% synergy