Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Budget +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.
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Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
59% of 22 decks +42% synergy
Koma, World-Eater
33% of 27 decks +20% synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
32% of 22 decks +29% synergy
High Fae Trickster
22% of 27 decks +9% synergy
Mossborn Hydra
17% of 29 decks +13% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
63% of 137 decks +59% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
67% of 137 decks +56% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
61% of 137 decks +56% synergy
Genesis Hydra
53% of 137 decks +52% synergy
The Goose Mother
54% of 136 decks +49% synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
51% of 137 decks +49% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
48% of 137 decks +46% synergy
Hardened Scales
55% of 137 decks +45% synergy
Branching Evolution
47% of 137 decks +43% synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
45% of 137 decks +42% synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
53% of 137 decks +25% synergy
Cultivate
51% of 137 decks +10% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47% of 137 decks -17% synergy
Inspiring Call
43% of 137 decks +37% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
42% of 137 decks +32% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
41% of 137 decks +34% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
41% of 137 decks +31% synergy
Farseek
41% of 137 decks +2% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
39% of 137 decks +38% synergy
Conclave Mentor
39% of 137 decks +36% synergy
Creatures
Inga and Esika
39% of 137 decks +32% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
38% of 129 decks +36% synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
36% of 137 decks +34% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
36% of 137 decks +26% synergy
Wildwood Scourge
35% of 137 decks +35% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
34% of 137 decks +34% synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
34% of 98 decks +9% synergy
Kiora's Follower
34% of 137 decks +29% synergy
Managorger Hydra
33% of 137 decks +27% synergy
Chakram Retriever
31% of 137 decks +29% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
28% of 137 decks +22% synergy
Skyskipper Duo
27% of 62 decks +25% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
27% of 137 decks +22% synergy
Beast Whisperer
27% of 137 decks +16% synergy
Lilysplash Mentor
27% of 115 decks +24% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
26% of 137 decks +22% synergy
Master Biomancer
26% of 137 decks +22% synergy
Sunshower Druid
26% of 115 decks +25% synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
26% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Hooded Hydra
26% of 137 decks +25% synergy
Thunderous Snapper
25% of 137 decks +24% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
25% of 137 decks +22% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
23% of 137 decks +20% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
22% of 137 decks +21% synergy
Loyal Guardian
22% of 137 decks +21% synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
21% of 136 decks +21% synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
21% of 137 decks +19% synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
20% of 137 decks +20% synergy
Hungering Hydra
20% of 137 decks +19% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20% of 137 decks +10% synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
19% of 137 decks +18% synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
19% of 135 decks +16% synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
18% of 137 decks +16% synergy
Mulldrifter
18% of 137 decks +8% synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
18% of 137 decks +15% synergy
Abzan Falconer
18% of 137 decks +15% synergy
Tender Wildguide
17% of 115 decks +15% synergy
Altered Ego
17% of 137 decks +16% synergy
Foundation Breaker
17% of 137 decks +14% synergy
Treeguard Duo
16% of 98 decks +15% synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
16% of 137 decks +15% synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
16% of 137 decks +14% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
15% of 137 decks +15% synergy
Long River Lurker
15% of 113 decks +14% synergy
Froghemoth
15% of 137 decks +14% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
15% of 137 decks +13% synergy
Evolution Sage
15% of 137 decks +8% synergy
Mockingbird
14% of 104 decks +6% synergy
Hivespine Wolverine
14% of 105 decks +13% synergy
Capricopian
14% of 137 decks +14% synergy
Instants
Gift of the Viper
38% of 126 decks +34% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
34% of 131 decks +32% synergy
Growth Spiral
34% of 137 decks +20% synergy
Path to Exile
34% of 137 decks -10% synergy
Counterspell
31% of 137 decks -8% synergy
Generous Gift
29% of 137 decks +0% synergy
Negate
26% of 137 decks +10% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
24% of 137 decks +23% synergy
Long River's Pull
22% of 113 decks +3% synergy
Shore Up
22% of 137 decks +21% synergy
Polliwallop
19% of 105 decks +18% synergy
Invigorating Surge
15% of 137 decks +15% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
15% of 137 decks +12% synergy
Beast Within
15% of 137 decks -19% synergy
Overprotect
13% of 104 decks +11% synergy
Bioshift
13% of 137 decks +13% synergy
Slip Out the Back
13% of 137 decks +11% synergy
Dazzling Denial
13% of 62 decks +8% synergy
Brokers Charm
12% of 137 decks +7% synergy
Dawn's Truce
12% of 113 decks -8% synergy
Seized from Slumber
12% of 34 decks +11% synergy
Run Away Together
12% of 137 decks +10% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10% of 137 decks +6% synergy
Mutational Advantage
10% of 131 decks +6% synergy
Entish Restoration
8% of 136 decks +6% synergy
Inscription of Abundance
8% of 137 decks +8% synergy
Parting Gust
8% of 113 decks +3% synergy
Stubborn Denial
7% of 137 decks +6% synergy
Horrid Vigor
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Crumb and Get It
7% of 98 decks +5% synergy
Peerless Recycling
7% of 113 decks -10% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7% of 136 decks -4% synergy
Gaea's Gift
7% of 137 decks +6% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6% of 113 decks +1% synergy
Bant Charm
6% of 137 decks -4% synergy
Burst of Strength
5% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Keep Safe
5% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Brokers Confluence
5% of 137 decks +2% synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
35% of 137 decks +24% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
31% of 129 decks +29% synergy
Kodama's Reach
28% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Monstrous Emergence
16% of 32 decks +14% synergy
Wear Down
15% of 115 decks -3% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13% of 137 decks +9% synergy
Explore
12% of 137 decks +8% synergy
Requisition Raid
12% of 131 decks +8% synergy
Starfall Invocation
11% of 113 decks +3% synergy
Traverse the Outlands
10% of 137 decks +10% synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
10% of 62 decks +5% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Wave Goodbye
8% of 132 decks +4% synergy
Splash Portal
8% of 104 decks +6% synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
7% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7% of 130 decks +4% synergy
Time Wipe
7% of 137 decks +1% synergy
Nature's Lore
7% of 137 decks -23% synergy
Bushwhack
6% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Urban Evolution
6% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6% of 137 decks +1% synergy
Season of Gathering
5% of 113 decks +1% synergy
Visions of Dominance
5% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Heaped Harvest
14% of 98 decks +12% synergy
Emerald Medallion
8% of 137 decks +7% synergy
Short Bow
8% of 50 decks +5% synergy
Lightning Greaves
7% of 137 decks -15% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5% of 137 decks -1% synergy
Enchantments
Stocking the Pantry
22% of 98 decks +20% synergy
Hydra's Growth
22% of 137 decks +21% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
19% of 113 decks +6% synergy
Wild Growth
15% of 137 decks +2% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
15% of 135 decks +12% synergy
Communal Brewing
13% of 98 decks -5% synergy
Monstrous Vortex
13% of 129 decks +10% synergy
Intruder Alarm
13% of 137 decks +7% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
13% of 130 decks +11% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13% of 39 decks -2% synergy
Hunter's Talent
12% of 115 decks +11% synergy
Primal Empathy
12% of 137 decks +10% synergy
Felidar Retreat
12% of 137 decks +7% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10% of 137 decks +0% synergy
Together Forever
9% of 137 decks +6% synergy
Wizard Class
9% of 137 decks +2% synergy
Forced Adaptation
7% of 137 decks +7% synergy
Colossal Majesty
7% of 137 decks +6% synergy
Frogify
7% of 137 decks +6% synergy
Unnatural Growth
7% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Master Chef
6% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Resourceful Defense
5% of 137 decks +2% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Moag
5% of 136 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42% of 137 decks -2% synergy
Oakhollow Village
28% of 115 decks +25% synergy
Rogue's Passage
28% of 137 decks +14% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18% of 137 decks +14% synergy
Lilypad Village
16% of 115 decks +14% synergy
Gavony Township
12% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Karn's Bastion
9% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Nesting Grounds
7% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Temple of the False God
7% of 137 decks -1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71% of 137 decks -10% synergy
Arcane Signet
69% of 137 decks -1% synergy
Thought Vessel
23% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Simic Signet
18% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Unity
13% of 137 decks +2% synergy
Fellwar Stone
13% of 137 decks -0% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 137 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10% of 137 decks -2% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Azorius Signet
9% of 137 decks -6% synergy
Patchwork Banner
9% of 104 decks +4% synergy
Talisman of Progress
8% of 137 decks -3% synergy
Patriar's Seal
6% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Selesnya Signet
6% of 137 decks -6% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
86% of 137 decks -4% synergy
Seaside Citadel
58% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Prairie Stream
52% of 137 decks +6% synergy
Canopy Vista
50% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Evolving Wilds
48% of 137 decks +23% synergy
Exotic Orchard
47% of 137 decks -7% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
38% of 129 decks +9% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37% of 137 decks -2% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34% of 137 decks +15% synergy
Temple of Mystery
32% of 137 decks +10% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
30% of 137 decks +14% synergy
Path of Ancestry
28% of 137 decks +8% synergy
Temple of Plenty
26% of 137 decks +8% synergy
Glacial Fortress
26% of 137 decks -12% synergy
Fortified Village
23% of 137 decks +10% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
22% of 137 decks -8% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20% of 137 decks +1% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
20% of 137 decks -15% synergy
Flooded Grove
19% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Thornwood Falls
17% of 137 decks +10% synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17% of 137 decks +9% synergy
Brokers Hideout
16% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15% of 137 decks +0% synergy
Port Town
15% of 137 decks +2% synergy
Blossoming Sands
14% of 137 decks +8% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13% of 137 decks -4% synergy
Thriving Isle
12% of 137 decks +7% synergy
Overflowing Basin
12% of 131 decks +1% synergy
Myriad Landscape
12% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12% of 137 decks -8% synergy
Tranquil Cove
11% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Krosan Verge
11% of 137 decks +0% synergy
Azorius Chancery
10% of 137 decks -9% synergy
Brushland
10% of 137 decks -10% synergy
Ash Barrens
9% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Thriving Heath
9% of 137 decks +4% synergy
Tangled Islet
9% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Abandoned Campground
8% of 48 decks +7% synergy
Uncharted Haven
8% of 137 decks +7% synergy
Thriving Grove
8% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Bant Panorama
8% of 137 decks +0% synergy
Scattered Groves
8% of 137 decks -0% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
8% of 137 decks -16% synergy
Simic Guildgate
7% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Opal Palace
7% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
7% of 137 decks +3% synergy
Seachrome Coast
7% of 137 decks +0% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6% of 137 decks +2% synergy
Razorverge Thicket
5% of 137 decks -2% synergy