Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Expensive X Spells

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
100% of 1 decks +63% synergy
Shriekwood Devourer
100% of 1 decks +98% synergy
Hushwood Verge
50% of 2 decks +26% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voracious Hydra
100% of 4 decks +99% synergy
Hydroid Krasis
100% of 4 decks +96% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
100% of 4 decks +96% synergy
Hardened Scales
100% of 4 decks +90% synergy
Creatures
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
75% of 4 decks +75% synergy
Genesis Hydra
75% of 4 decks +74% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
75% of 4 decks +74% synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
75% of 4 decks +73% synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
75% of 4 decks +73% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
75% of 4 decks +72% synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
75% of 4 decks +72% synergy
Railway Brawler
75% of 4 decks +68% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
75% of 4 decks +66% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
75% of 4 decks +65% synergy
Protean Hydra
50% of 4 decks +50% synergy
Hungering Hydra
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Primordial Hydra
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Sporocyst
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Silverback Elder
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Gyre Sage
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50% of 4 decks +40% synergy
Beast Whisperer
50% of 4 decks +40% synergy
Delighted Halfling
50% of 4 decks +38% synergy
Noble Hierarch
50% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Birds of Paradise
50% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Mockingbird
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Mr. Foxglove
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Ravener
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Phytohydra
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Broodlord
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Ironscale Hydra
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Clamavus
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Tyrant Guard
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Pridemalkin
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Pathbreaker Ibex
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Wildwood Scourge
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Palinchron
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Thunderous Snapper
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Instants
Mutational Advantage
75% of 4 decks +71% synergy
Counterspell
75% of 4 decks +37% synergy
Mana Drain
50% of 4 decks +40% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50% of 4 decks +27% synergy
Beast Within
50% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Path to Exile
50% of 4 decks +7% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50% of 4 decks -14% synergy
Congregation at Dawn
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Slip Out the Back
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Entish Restoration
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Ripples of Potential
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Gift of the Viper
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Akroma's Will
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Eladamri's Call
25% of 4 decks +13% synergy
Worldly Tutor
25% of 4 decks +13% synergy
Negate
25% of 4 decks +9% synergy
Teferi's Protection
25% of 4 decks +7% synergy
Dawn's Truce
25% of 4 decks +2% synergy
Generous Gift
25% of 4 decks -4% synergy
Heroic Intervention
25% of 4 decks -6% synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
75% of 4 decks +70% synergy
Nature's Lore
75% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Farseek
75% of 4 decks +36% synergy
Wave Goodbye
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Enshrined Memories
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Exponential Growth
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Ecological Appreciation
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Visions of Dominance
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Basri's Solidarity
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Bushwhack
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Sylvan Tutor
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Requisition Raid
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Season of Gathering
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Three Visits
25% of 4 decks +4% synergy
Cultivate
25% of 4 decks -16% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
75% of 4 decks +69% synergy
The Great Henge
75% of 4 decks +68% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Lightning Greaves
50% of 4 decks +28% synergy
Emerald Medallion
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Contagion Engine
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
The Ozolith
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Inspiring Statuary
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
75% of 4 decks +70% synergy
Hydra's Growth
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Branching Evolution
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Elfhame Sanctuary
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Grafted Growth
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Well Rested
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Raised by Giants
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Unnatural Growth
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Monstrous Vortex
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Elemental Bond
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Overgrowth
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Doubling Season
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Guardian Project
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Mirari's Wake
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Fertile Ground
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Mystic Remora
25% of 4 decks +13% synergy
Wild Growth
25% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
25% of 4 decks +11% synergy
Rhystic Study
25% of 4 decks +2% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Garenbrig
75% of 4 decks +73% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
75% of 4 decks +71% synergy
Gavony Township
75% of 4 decks +67% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Karn's Bastion
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50% of 4 decks +33% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50% of 4 decks +32% synergy
Reliquary Tower
50% of 4 decks +7% synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Oakhollow Village
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Nesting Grounds
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Shifting Woodland
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Rogue's Passage
25% of 4 decks +11% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25% of 4 decks +11% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75% of 4 decks -6% synergy
Patriar's Seal
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Arcane Signet
50% of 4 decks -20% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Chrome Mox
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Commander's Sphere
25% of 4 decks +15% synergy
Lands
Tundra
100% of 4 decks +88% synergy
Tropical Island
100% of 4 decks +88% synergy
Savannah
100% of 4 decks +88% synergy
Breeding Pool
100% of 4 decks +57% synergy
Temple Garden
100% of 4 decks +56% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75% of 4 decks +30% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
75% of 4 decks +29% synergy
Command Tower
75% of 4 decks -15% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Seaside Citadel
50% of 4 decks -3% synergy
Wooded Bastion
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Mystic Gate
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Mana Confluence
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
City of Brass
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Fabled Passage
25% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Meticulous Archive
25% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Lush Portico
25% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Flooded Grove
25% of 4 decks +11% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25% of 4 decks +8% synergy
Temple of Plenty
25% of 4 decks +7% synergy
Azorius Chancery
25% of 4 decks +6% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25% of 4 decks +6% synergy
Brushland
25% of 4 decks +5% synergy
Deserted Beach
25% of 4 decks +4% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
25% of 4 decks +2% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25% of 4 decks +1% synergy
Flooded Strand
25% of 4 decks -4% synergy
Misty Rainforest
25% of 4 decks -4% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25% of 4 decks -4% synergy
Windswept Heath
25% of 4 decks -5% synergy
Sea of Clouds
25% of 4 decks -8% synergy
Canopy Vista
25% of 4 decks -20% synergy
Exotic Orchard
25% of 4 decks -29% synergy