Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Core Hydras

Ciel Collins
One Theme Three Techs: Life Gain
Approach one theme from three different angles with this guide to various life gain strategies in Commander.
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Become the Avalanche
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
93% of 99 decks +88% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
84% of 99 decks +83% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
86% of 99 decks +79% synergy
The Goose Mother
83% of 99 decks +78% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
84% of 99 decks +77% synergy
Hungering Hydra
78% of 99 decks +77% synergy
Voracious Hydra
78% of 99 decks +77% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
76% of 99 decks +75% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
74% of 99 decks +73% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
75% of 99 decks +73% synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
78% of 99 decks +65% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
75% of 99 decks +72% synergy
Genesis Hydra
73% of 99 decks +72% synergy
Branching Evolution
72% of 99 decks +66% synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
69% of 99 decks +68% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Farseek
67% of 99 decks +26% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
66% of 99 decks +64% synergy
Inspiring Call
66% of 99 decks +57% synergy
Unbound Flourishing
61% of 99 decks +60% synergy
Creatures
Benevolent Hydra
61% of 99 decks +59% synergy
Thunderous Snapper
60% of 99 decks +59% synergy
Primordial Hydra
59% of 99 decks +58% synergy
Hydra Omnivore
57% of 99 decks +56% synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
57% of 99 decks +56% synergy
Hooded Hydra
55% of 99 decks +54% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
54% of 99 decks +53% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
54% of 99 decks +49% synergy
Protean Hydra
52% of 99 decks +51% synergy
Managorger Hydra
52% of 99 decks +44% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
52% of 99 decks +38% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51% of 99 decks +46% synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
48% of 99 decks +48% synergy
Polukranos Reborn
46% of 99 decks +46% synergy
Wildwood Scourge
44% of 99 decks +44% synergy
Ironscale Hydra
43% of 99 decks +43% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
43% of 99 decks +34% synergy
Mossborn Hydra
41% of 37 decks +39% synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
39% of 99 decks +39% synergy
Phytohydra
38% of 99 decks +38% synergy
Beast Whisperer
37% of 99 decks +26% synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
32% of 99 decks +32% synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
32% of 99 decks +30% synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
31% of 99 decks +31% synergy
Birds of Paradise
30% of 99 decks -1% synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
28% of 99 decks +28% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
28% of 99 decks +18% synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
28% of 36 decks +23% synergy
Capricopian
27% of 99 decks +27% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
25% of 99 decks +22% synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
24% of 99 decks +24% synergy
Feral Hydra
23% of 99 decks +23% synergy
Briar Hydra
20% of 99 decks +20% synergy
Heroes' Bane
20% of 99 decks +20% synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
20% of 99 decks +20% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
20% of 99 decks +17% synergy
Kiora's Follower
20% of 99 decks +16% synergy
Noble Hierarch
20% of 99 decks -5% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
19% of 99 decks +17% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
19% of 99 decks +16% synergy
Chakram Retriever
19% of 99 decks +16% synergy
Llanowar Elves
19% of 99 decks +5% synergy
Inga and Esika
17% of 99 decks +11% synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
17% of 36 decks +14% synergy
Railway Brawler
15% of 99 decks +11% synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
14% of 99 decks +10% synergy
Apex Devastator
13% of 99 decks +9% synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12% of 99 decks -1% synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
11% of 99 decks +11% synergy
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
11% of 99 decks +9% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56% of 99 decks +10% synergy
Beast Within
41% of 99 decks +10% synergy
Counterspell
41% of 99 decks +3% synergy
Heroic Intervention
39% of 99 decks +9% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
36% of 99 decks +35% synergy
Gift of the Viper
34% of 99 decks +32% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
32% of 99 decks +29% synergy
Dawn's Truce
25% of 99 decks +13% synergy
Generous Gift
25% of 99 decks -4% synergy
Growth Spiral
24% of 99 decks +10% synergy
Arcane Denial
23% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Bioshift
22% of 99 decks +22% synergy
Invigorating Surge
21% of 99 decks +21% synergy
Negate
20% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Mutational Advantage
19% of 99 decks +16% synergy
Pongify
14% of 99 decks +10% synergy
Entish Restoration
11% of 99 decks +9% synergy
Silkguard
9% of 99 decks +8% synergy
Shore Up
9% of 99 decks +8% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9% of 99 decks +2% synergy
Nature's Claim
8% of 99 decks +2% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8% of 99 decks -13% synergy
Inscription of Abundance
7% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Stubborn Denial
7% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7% of 99 decks +5% synergy
Ripples of Potential
7% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
6% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Slip Out the Back
6% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Brokers Charm
6% of 99 decks +2% synergy
Akroma's Will
6% of 99 decks -2% synergy
Long River's Pull
6% of 99 decks -4% synergy
Tyvar's Stand
5% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Voidslime
5% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5% of 99 decks -4% synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
60% of 99 decks +19% synergy
Rampant Growth
51% of 99 decks +23% synergy
Wave Goodbye
48% of 99 decks +44% synergy
Kodama's Reach
45% of 99 decks +23% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
38% of 99 decks +37% synergy
Nature's Lore
36% of 99 decks +8% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
34% of 99 decks +30% synergy
Damning Verdict
31% of 99 decks +26% synergy
Three Visits
27% of 99 decks +5% synergy
Traverse the Outlands
20% of 99 decks +20% synergy
Austere Command
19% of 99 decks +9% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18% of 99 decks +14% synergy
Season of Gathering
15% of 99 decks +13% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14% of 99 decks +10% synergy
Explore
10% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Bushwhack
9% of 99 decks +8% synergy
Flare of Cultivation
7% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Farewell
7% of 99 decks -8% synergy
Explosive Vegetation
6% of 99 decks +5% synergy
Visions of Dominance
5% of 99 decks +5% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5% of 99 decks +3% synergy
Starfall Invocation
5% of 99 decks +1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47% of 99 decks +18% synergy
The Ozolith
34% of 99 decks +29% synergy
Lightning Greaves
28% of 99 decks +7% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25% of 99 decks +20% synergy
The Great Henge
18% of 99 decks +11% synergy
Emerald Medallion
16% of 99 decks +15% synergy
Commander's Sphere
11% of 99 decks +3% synergy
Herald's Horn
10% of 99 decks +8% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
8% of 99 decks +7% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Bident of Thassa
6% of 99 decks +2% synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5% of 99 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Hydra's Growth
45% of 99 decks +44% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
42% of 99 decks +34% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
35% of 99 decks +27% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
33% of 99 decks +31% synergy
Elemental Bond
27% of 99 decks +24% synergy
Communal Brewing
24% of 96 decks +16% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
21% of 99 decks +12% synergy
Mirari's Wake
20% of 99 decks +13% synergy
Doubling Season
14% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Resourceful Defense
11% of 99 decks +8% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
11% of 99 decks +7% synergy
Unnatural Growth
10% of 99 decks +8% synergy
Stocking the Pantry
9% of 96 decks +8% synergy
Hadana's Climb
9% of 99 decks +8% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
8% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Monstrous Vortex
8% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Intruder Alarm
8% of 99 decks +2% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7% of 99 decks +5% synergy
Colossal Majesty
6% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Lion Umbra
6% of 99 decks +5% synergy
Primal Empathy
5% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Primal Vigor
5% of 99 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
57% of 99 decks +53% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64% of 99 decks +18% synergy
Rogue's Passage
43% of 99 decks +29% synergy
Karn's Bastion
33% of 99 decks +27% synergy
Gavony Township
31% of 99 decks +24% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
22% of 99 decks +21% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
21% of 99 decks +21% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
21% of 99 decks +20% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17% of 99 decks +13% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10% of 99 decks -6% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Temple of the False God
8% of 99 decks +0% synergy
Oakhollow Village
7% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Command Beacon
6% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6% of 99 decks -12% synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Restless Vinestalk
5% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Lilypad Village
5% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90% of 99 decks +9% synergy
Arcane Signet
69% of 99 decks -2% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
32% of 99 decks +32% synergy
Patriar's Seal
20% of 99 decks +19% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15% of 99 decks +9% synergy
Thought Vessel
15% of 99 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10% of 99 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Unity
9% of 99 decks -3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
9% of 99 decks -5% synergy
Talisman of Progress
8% of 99 decks -4% synergy
Simic Signet
7% of 99 decks -7% synergy
Thran Dynamo
6% of 99 decks +5% synergy
Patchwork Banner
5% of 96 decks +2% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5% of 99 decks -3% synergy
Selesnya Signet
5% of 99 decks -5% synergy
Azorius Signet
5% of 99 decks -9% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93% of 99 decks +3% synergy
Seaside Citadel
64% of 99 decks +11% synergy
Exotic Orchard
62% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
58% of 99 decks +15% synergy
Canopy Vista
55% of 99 decks +9% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
49% of 99 decks +13% synergy
Prairie Stream
47% of 99 decks +2% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41% of 99 decks +16% synergy
Evolving Wilds
40% of 99 decks +16% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
40% of 99 decks -2% synergy
Glacial Fortress
39% of 99 decks -1% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38% of 99 decks +8% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
37% of 99 decks +19% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36% of 99 decks -1% synergy
Breeding Pool
34% of 99 decks -8% synergy
Temple Garden
33% of 99 decks -10% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31% of 99 decks -12% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30% of 99 decks -3% synergy
Sea of Clouds
28% of 99 decks -4% synergy
Brushland
25% of 99 decks +3% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24% of 99 decks +6% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23% of 99 decks +0% synergy
Deserted Beach
20% of 99 decks -1% synergy
Path of Ancestry
19% of 99 decks -2% synergy
Flooded Grove
18% of 99 decks +1% synergy
Temple of Plenty
18% of 99 decks -1% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16% of 99 decks -2% synergy
Myriad Landscape
15% of 99 decks +7% synergy
Temple of Mystery
15% of 99 decks -7% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14% of 99 decks -8% synergy
Windswept Heath
14% of 99 decks -17% synergy
Flooded Strand
13% of 99 decks -17% synergy
Azorius Chancery
12% of 99 decks -6% synergy
Razorverge Thicket
11% of 99 decks +3% synergy
Thornwood Falls
10% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10% of 99 decks -6% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10% of 99 decks -9% synergy
Fabled Passage
9% of 99 decks -1% synergy
Misty Rainforest
9% of 99 decks -20% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
8% of 99 decks +4% synergy
Brokers Hideout
8% of 99 decks -3% synergy
Tropical Island
8% of 99 decks -4% synergy
Fortified Village
8% of 99 decks -4% synergy
Hushwood Verge
7% of 56 decks -3% synergy
Tranquil Cove
7% of 99 decks +1% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
7% of 99 decks -1% synergy
Savannah
7% of 99 decks -5% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
7% of 99 decks -10% synergy
Tangled Islet
6% of 99 decks +1% synergy
Blossoming Sands
6% of 99 decks +0% synergy