Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Budget Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

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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
Garruk's Uprising
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Shore Up
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Chakram Retriever
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Beast Whisperer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Breaching Hippocamp
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Mulldrifter
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Inga and Esika
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Kiora's Follower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Twenty-Toed Toad
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Peregrine Drake
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Keruga, the Macrosage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Genesis Hydra
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Lilysplash Mentor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Timeless Witness
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Dreamdew Entrancer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Snake
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sparring Mummy
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Great Oak Guardian
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Gemrazer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Froghemoth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sunshower Druid
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Skyskipper Duo
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Stunt Double
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Treeguard Duo
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Ancestral Statue
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
The Goose Mother
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Undercover Operative
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Octomancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sludge Monster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Magic Damper
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gift of the Viper
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Burst of Strength
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Call
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
High Stride
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Overprotect
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Polliwallop
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Jump Scare
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Leap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Plasm Capture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Giant Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Spinnerets
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Titanic Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Moment of Valor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Voidslime
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Groundswell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Piracy Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Royal Treatment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Octopus Form
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Neoform
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Wear Down
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Starfall Invocation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Portent of Calamity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Dominance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Longstalk Brawl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bushwhack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phytoburst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Gathering Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rimefire Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fishing Gear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Branching Evolution
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Communal Brewing
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Frogify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Forced Adaptation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unstable Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fisher's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spider Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Loading Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Oakhollow Village
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lilypad Village
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Vista
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Seaside Citadel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Plenty
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bant Panorama
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Blossoming Sands
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy