Helga, Skittish Seer
Chakram Retriever
Venser, Shaper Savant

  Played with this combo

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Venser in hand.
Helga and Chakram Retriever on the battlefield.
Helga has power 4 or greater and does not have summoning sickness.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Helga by tapping it, adding at least that can only be spent to cast creature spell with mana value 4 or greater or with x in their mana cost.
2
Cast Venser by paying its mana cost.
3
Helga and Chakram Retriever trigger.
4
Resolve the Helga trigger, causing you to draw a card, gain 1 life, and put a +1/+1 counter on Helga.
5
Resolve the Chakram Retriever trigger, causing you to untap Helga.
6
When Venser enters the battlefield, it triggers, returning it from the battlefield to your hand.
7
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite card draw
Near-infinite lifegain
Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Infinite draw triggers
Near-infinite storm count
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on Helga
Near-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana cost

  Combo Metadata

1149
DECKS
0.23%
OF 496701 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 2585
MOST PLAYED OF 34804 COMBOS

{ }  Commander Bracket Information

In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
1-2

Exhibition and Core

(no 2-card combos)
Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3

Upgraded

(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5

Optimized and CEDH

(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
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Helga, Skittish Seer
10.75% of 10690 decks 1149 decks
New Cards
Magic Damper
9% of 382 decks +8% synergy
Ouroboroid
7% of 187 decks +4% synergy
Yuna, Grand Summoner
7% of 499 decks -4% synergy
The Earth Crystal
6% of 430 decks -3% synergy
Starfield Vocalist
5% of 187 decks +3% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chulane, Teller of Tales
83% of 1149 decks +73% synergy
Inga and Esika
77% of 1149 decks +71% synergy
Beast Whisperer
78% of 1149 decks +67% synergy
Intruder Alarm
72% of 1149 decks +66% synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
65% of 1149 decks +62% synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
61% of 1149 decks +58% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
61% of 1149 decks +55% synergy
Mystic Snake
58% of 1149 decks +54% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
58% of 1149 decks +53% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
56% of 1149 decks +53% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62% of 1149 decks -2% synergy
Birds of Paradise
61% of 1149 decks +28% synergy
Mulldrifter
59% of 1149 decks +50% synergy
Noble Hierarch
54% of 1149 decks +29% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
50% of 1149 decks +37% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
50% of 1149 decks +35% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
48% of 1149 decks +45% synergy
Nulldrifter
48% of 1149 decks +45% synergy
Foundation Breaker
45% of 1149 decks +42% synergy
Silverback Elder
45% of 1149 decks +42% synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
29% of 1149 decks +18% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28% of 1149 decks +14% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
24% of 1149 decks +19% synergy
Worldly Tutor
23% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
Food Chain
13% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
Force of Will
12% of 1149 decks +6% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12% of 1149 decks +11% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
Natural Order
7% of 1149 decks +6% synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
55% of 1149 decks +49% synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
50% of 1149 decks +46% synergy
Timeless Witness
44% of 1149 decks +42% synergy
Delighted Halfling
42% of 1149 decks +31% synergy
Kiora's Follower
41% of 1149 decks +37% synergy
High Fae Trickster
41% of 954 decks +36% synergy
Llanowar Elves
40% of 1149 decks +27% synergy
Hydroid Krasis
38% of 1149 decks +34% synergy
Great Oak Guardian
38% of 1149 decks +37% synergy
Solitude
38% of 1149 decks +35% synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
37% of 1149 decks +30% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34% of 1149 decks +25% synergy
Elvish Mystic
34% of 1149 decks +22% synergy
Subtlety
33% of 1149 decks +32% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
33% of 1149 decks +30% synergy
Apex Devastator
33% of 1149 decks +29% synergy
Spark Double
33% of 1149 decks +30% synergy
Peregrine Drake
32% of 1149 decks +28% synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
32% of 1149 decks +31% synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
31% of 1149 decks +29% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
31% of 1149 decks +27% synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
31% of 1149 decks +25% synergy
Bloom Tender
31% of 1149 decks +20% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
30% of 1149 decks +26% synergy
Sister of Silence
28% of 1149 decks +28% synergy
Ancestral Statue
28% of 1149 decks +28% synergy
Breaching Hippocamp
28% of 1149 decks +28% synergy
Transcendent Dragon
28% of 686 decks +27% synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
28% of 1149 decks +27% synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
27% of 1149 decks +26% synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
26% of 1149 decks +19% synergy
Galadriel, Light of Valinor
26% of 1149 decks +22% synergy
Emiel the Blessed
24% of 1149 decks +19% synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
24% of 676 decks +23% synergy
Stunt Double
23% of 1149 decks +23% synergy
Mockingbird
23% of 1149 decks +14% synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
23% of 1149 decks +22% synergy
Frilled Mystic
22% of 1149 decks +20% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22% of 1149 decks +19% synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
22% of 1149 decks +19% synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
22% of 1149 decks +18% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
21% of 1149 decks +18% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
21% of 1149 decks +10% synergy
Murkfiend Liege
20% of 1149 decks +19% synergy
Karametra, God of Harvests
19% of 1149 decks +16% synergy
Faeburrow Elder
18% of 1149 decks +7% synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
18% of 1149 decks +17% synergy
Keruga, the Macrosage
18% of 1149 decks +16% synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
18% of 951 decks +13% synergy
Walking Ballista
17% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41% of 1149 decks -6% synergy
Beast Within
39% of 1149 decks +9% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Heroic Intervention
24% of 1149 decks -6% synergy
Counterspell
24% of 1149 decks -13% synergy
Eladamri's Call
24% of 1149 decks +14% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24% of 1149 decks +17% synergy
Arcane Denial
24% of 1149 decks +7% synergy
Generous Gift
23% of 1149 decks -4% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23% of 1149 decks +0% synergy
Shore Up
22% of 1149 decks +21% synergy
Sink into Stupor
18% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
18% of 1149 decks +16% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17% of 1149 decks +2% synergy
Teferi's Protection
17% of 1149 decks +0% synergy
Swan Song
17% of 1149 decks +1% synergy
Pongify
16% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13% of 1149 decks +3% synergy
Negate
13% of 1149 decks -3% synergy
Chord of Calling
11% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Dawn's Truce
10% of 1149 decks -1% synergy
Mana Drain
9% of 1149 decks -1% synergy
Dovin's Veto
9% of 1149 decks -8% synergy
Akroma's Will
9% of 1149 decks +0% synergy
Force of Negation
8% of 1149 decks +3% synergy
Silence
8% of 1149 decks +3% synergy
Entish Restoration
7% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
Flusterstorm
7% of 1149 decks +3% synergy
Inspiring Call
7% of 1149 decks -4% synergy
Gift of the Viper
6% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Veil of Summer
6% of 1149 decks +3% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Pact of Negation
6% of 1149 decks +2% synergy
Stubborn Denial
5% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5% of 1149 decks +2% synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
25% of 1149 decks +20% synergy
Cultivate
24% of 1149 decks -16% synergy
Neoform
23% of 1149 decks +18% synergy
Farseek
23% of 1149 decks -19% synergy
Nature's Lore
20% of 1149 decks -8% synergy
Kodama's Reach
18% of 1149 decks -4% synergy
Three Visits
17% of 1149 decks -7% synergy
Rampant Growth
16% of 1149 decks -12% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13% of 1149 decks +11% synergy
Austere Command
12% of 1149 decks +2% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12% of 1149 decks +9% synergy
Finale of Devastation
12% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
Farewell
11% of 1149 decks -5% synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10% of 1149 decks +6% synergy
Wave Goodbye
8% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7% of 1149 decks +0% synergy
Season of Gathering
6% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Supreme Verdict
6% of 1149 decks -5% synergy
Damning Verdict
6% of 1149 decks -3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
20% of 1149 decks +13% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20% of 1149 decks -8% synergy
Lightning Greaves
18% of 1149 decks -3% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
14% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
The Ozolith
10% of 1149 decks +3% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
8% of 1149 decks +2% synergy
The One Ring
7% of 1149 decks +1% synergy
Cloudstone Curio
5% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
40% of 1149 decks +34% synergy
Wild Growth
28% of 1149 decks +16% synergy
Hardened Scales
28% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
26% of 1149 decks +17% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
18% of 1149 decks +16% synergy
Rhystic Study
17% of 1149 decks -4% synergy
Branching Evolution
16% of 1149 decks +9% synergy
Freed from the Real
13% of 1149 decks +10% synergy
Mystic Remora
12% of 1149 decks +0% synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12% of 1149 decks +9% synergy
Guardian Project
11% of 1149 decks +3% synergy
Smothering Tithe
10% of 1149 decks -7% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10% of 1149 decks +2% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Monstrous Vortex
10% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
9% of 1149 decks +0% synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
Pemmin's Aura
5% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Sylvan Library
5% of 1149 decks -2% synergy
Elemental Bond
5% of 1149 decks +2% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
5% of 1149 decks +1% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42% of 1149 decks -2% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
39% of 1149 decks +34% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26% of 1149 decks +12% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
Ancient Tomb
10% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Mistrise Village
8% of 686 decks +2% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Rogue's Passage
8% of 1149 decks -6% synergy
Gavony Township
7% of 1149 decks -1% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6% of 1149 decks +1% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
55% of 1149 decks -27% synergy
Arcane Signet
40% of 1149 decks -31% synergy
Patriar's Seal
15% of 1149 decks +13% synergy
Thought Vessel
11% of 1149 decks -9% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10% of 1149 decks +4% synergy
Lotus Petal
9% of 1149 decks +6% synergy
Chrome Mox
9% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
Herd Heirloom
7% of 681 decks +5% synergy
Fellwar Stone
7% of 1149 decks -7% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6% of 1149 decks -5% synergy
Mox Diamond
6% of 1149 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Progress
5% of 1149 decks -6% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
Exotic Orchard
73% of 1149 decks +17% synergy
Breeding Pool
66% of 1149 decks +23% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65% of 1149 decks +21% synergy
Temple Garden
65% of 1149 decks +21% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
60% of 1149 decks +30% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59% of 1149 decks +22% synergy
Windswept Heath
58% of 1149 decks +26% synergy
Flooded Strand
56% of 1149 decks +25% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
52% of 1149 decks +10% synergy
Misty Rainforest
51% of 1149 decks +21% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51% of 1149 decks +18% synergy
Sea of Clouds
50% of 1149 decks +18% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46% of 1149 decks +2% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46% of 1149 decks +24% synergy
Brushland
45% of 1149 decks +21% synergy
Glacial Fortress
39% of 1149 decks -4% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
37% of 1149 decks -2% synergy
Seaside Citadel
35% of 1149 decks -18% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33% of 1149 decks +7% synergy
Canopy Vista
32% of 1149 decks -14% synergy
Prairie Stream
31% of 1149 decks -15% synergy
City of Brass
31% of 1149 decks +23% synergy
Waterlogged Grove
25% of 1149 decks +19% synergy
Wooded Foothills
25% of 1149 decks +18% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22% of 1149 decks -1% synergy
Horizon Canopy
22% of 1149 decks +17% synergy
Mana Confluence
21% of 1149 decks +14% synergy
Tropical Island
21% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Polluted Delta
20% of 1149 decks +13% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
20% of 1149 decks +16% synergy
Savannah
20% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Tundra
19% of 1149 decks +7% synergy
Flooded Grove
19% of 1149 decks +0% synergy
Deserted Beach
19% of 1149 decks -2% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
19% of 1149 decks +1% synergy
Razorverge Thicket
17% of 1149 decks +9% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17% of 1149 decks +10% synergy
Marsh Flats
17% of 1149 decks +10% synergy
Hedge Maze
16% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
Seachrome Coast
16% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15% of 1149 decks +8% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14% of 1149 decks +7% synergy
Temple of Mystery
14% of 1149 decks -8% synergy
Path of Ancestry
14% of 1149 decks -10% synergy
Hushwood Verge
13% of 1036 decks +3% synergy
Lush Portico
13% of 1149 decks +3% synergy
Evolving Wilds
12% of 1149 decks -14% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12% of 1149 decks -6% synergy
Scalding Tarn
12% of 1149 decks +5% synergy
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