Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Hydras

DougY
Aug 2, 2024
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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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Quilled Greatwurm
100% of 6 decks +73% synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
73% of 11 decks +55% synergy
Mossborn Hydra
68% of 19 decks +64% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12% of 24 decks -4% synergy
Hushwood Verge
12% of 24 decks -7% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
95% of 154 decks +91% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
85% of 154 decks +85% synergy
Hungering Hydra
83% of 154 decks +83% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
82% of 154 decks +81% synergy
Voracious Hydra
82% of 154 decks +81% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
81% of 154 decks +80% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
84% of 154 decks +80% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
83% of 152 decks +80% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
81% of 154 decks +79% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
84% of 154 decks +78% synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
80% of 154 decks +69% synergy
The Goose Mother
79% of 154 decks +74% synergy
Branching Evolution
76% of 154 decks +72% synergy
Genesis Hydra
69% of 154 decks +69% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
69% of 154 decks +67% synergy
Primordial Hydra
68% of 154 decks +67% synergy
Unbound Flourishing
67% of 154 decks +66% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
67% of 147 decks +65% synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
65% of 154 decks +65% synergy
Creatures
Protean Hydra
62% of 154 decks +62% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
62% of 154 decks +62% synergy
Hooded Hydra
56% of 154 decks +56% synergy
Thunderous Snapper
56% of 154 decks +55% synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
55% of 154 decks +54% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55% of 154 decks +51% synergy
Hydra Omnivore
51% of 154 decks +51% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
50% of 147 decks +44% synergy
Ironscale Hydra
50% of 154 decks +50% synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
49% of 154 decks +49% synergy
Managorger Hydra
49% of 154 decks +43% synergy
Polukranos Reborn
45% of 154 decks +45% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
42% of 154 decks +31% synergy
Wildwood Scourge
41% of 154 decks +40% synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
40% of 154 decks +39% synergy
Phytohydra
40% of 154 decks +39% synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
39% of 154 decks +39% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
36% of 154 decks +27% synergy
Beast Whisperer
35% of 154 decks +24% synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
32% of 154 decks +31% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
31% of 154 decks +28% synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
31% of 154 decks +30% synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
29% of 154 decks +27% synergy
Birds of Paradise
29% of 154 decks -0% synergy
Capricopian
28% of 154 decks +28% synergy
Noble Hierarch
25% of 154 decks -0% synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
25% of 154 decks +24% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
23% of 154 decks +13% synergy
Llanowar Elves
23% of 154 decks +9% synergy
Feral Hydra
22% of 154 decks +22% synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
20% of 69 decks -3% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
20% of 154 decks +18% synergy
Railway Brawler
19% of 152 decks +13% synergy
Briar Hydra
18% of 154 decks +18% synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
18% of 154 decks +14% synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
18% of 154 decks +17% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
18% of 154 decks +15% synergy
Heroes' Bane
16% of 154 decks +16% synergy
Biophagus
16% of 154 decks +15% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
15% of 154 decks +13% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
15% of 154 decks +12% synergy
Kiora's Follower
14% of 154 decks +10% synergy
Chakram Retriever
14% of 154 decks +12% synergy
Inga and Esika
14% of 154 decks +7% synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
13% of 154 decks -2% synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
11% of 154 decks +11% synergy
Apex Devastator
11% of 154 decks +7% synergy
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
11% of 152 decks +8% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10% of 69 decks -2% synergy
Conclave Mentor
9% of 154 decks +6% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
64% of 154 decks +20% synergy
Inspiring Call
60% of 154 decks +53% synergy
Heroic Intervention
48% of 154 decks +17% synergy
Beast Within
44% of 154 decks +11% synergy
Counterspell
42% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Gift of the Viper
40% of 133 decks +36% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
36% of 154 decks +35% synergy
Dawn's Truce
34% of 114 decks +14% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
29% of 154 decks +26% synergy
Generous Gift
27% of 154 decks -2% synergy
Arcane Denial
26% of 154 decks +10% synergy
Growth Spiral
19% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Mutational Advantage
18% of 152 decks +15% synergy
Invigorating Surge
18% of 154 decks +18% synergy
Teferi's Protection
18% of 154 decks -0% synergy
Negate
17% of 154 decks +0% synergy
Bioshift
16% of 154 decks +16% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16% of 154 decks -7% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14% of 154 decks +7% synergy
Silkguard
13% of 154 decks +12% synergy
Akroma's Will
13% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Pongify
12% of 154 decks +7% synergy
Mana Drain
12% of 154 decks +2% synergy
Entish Restoration
10% of 154 decks +8% synergy
Overprotect
9% of 74 decks +7% synergy
Slip Out the Back
9% of 154 decks +7% synergy
Ripples of Potential
9% of 154 decks +6% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9% of 154 decks -6% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8% of 154 decks -10% synergy
Shore Up
8% of 154 decks +7% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
6% of 154 decks +6% synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6% of 154 decks +6% synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Inscription of Abundance
6% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Stubborn Denial
6% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
6% of 154 decks +3% synergy
Nature's Claim
6% of 154 decks -1% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6% of 154 decks -5% synergy
Dovin's Veto
6% of 154 decks -12% synergy
Long River's Pull
5% of 114 decks -12% synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
63% of 154 decks +24% synergy
Cultivate
58% of 154 decks +17% synergy
Wave Goodbye
54% of 154 decks +50% synergy
Rampant Growth
51% of 154 decks +23% synergy
Kodama's Reach
44% of 154 decks +21% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
43% of 141 decks +41% synergy
Damning Verdict
40% of 154 decks +35% synergy
Nature's Lore
40% of 154 decks +11% synergy
Three Visits
36% of 154 decks +14% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
31% of 154 decks +27% synergy
Season of Gathering
21% of 114 decks +17% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19% of 154 decks +15% synergy
Austere Command
18% of 154 decks +7% synergy
Traverse the Outlands
15% of 154 decks +14% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14% of 154 decks +10% synergy
Explore
7% of 154 decks +3% synergy
Farewell
7% of 154 decks -8% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7% of 149 decks +4% synergy
Bushwhack
6% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5% of 152 decks +4% synergy
Starfall Invocation
5% of 114 decks -2% synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
47% of 154 decks +42% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45% of 154 decks +16% synergy
The Great Henge
34% of 154 decks +28% synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
33% of 154 decks +27% synergy
Lightning Greaves
32% of 154 decks +10% synergy
Emerald Medallion
19% of 154 decks +18% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
13% of 154 decks +12% synergy
Herald's Horn
10% of 154 decks +8% synergy
Bident of Thassa
8% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Mithril Coat
8% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
6% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Rhonas's Monument
5% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
58% of 114 decks +45% synergy
Communal Brewing
42% of 69 decks +25% synergy
Hydra's Growth
40% of 154 decks +39% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
40% of 154 decks +33% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
27% of 154 decks +25% synergy
Elemental Bond
27% of 154 decks +24% synergy
Doubling Season
23% of 154 decks +16% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
22% of 154 decks +12% synergy
Mirari's Wake
18% of 154 decks +9% synergy
Stocking the Pantry
17% of 69 decks +15% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14% of 154 decks +10% synergy
Resourceful Defense
14% of 154 decks +11% synergy
Intruder Alarm
11% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Smothering Tithe
10% of 154 decks -9% synergy
Hadana's Climb
9% of 154 decks +8% synergy
Guardian Project
9% of 154 decks +1% synergy
Rhystic Study
9% of 154 decks -14% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8% of 154 decks +6% synergy
Monstrous Vortex
8% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Unnatural Growth
8% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
7% of 149 decks +5% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Primal Vigor
7% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Lion Umbra
7% of 137 decks +5% synergy
Hunter's Talent
5% of 119 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
49% of 154 decks +47% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65% of 154 decks +21% synergy
Rogue's Passage
42% of 154 decks +28% synergy
Karn's Bastion
28% of 154 decks +22% synergy
Gavony Township
27% of 154 decks +19% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
23% of 154 decks +21% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
19% of 154 decks +18% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
18% of 154 decks +16% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15% of 154 decks +11% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14% of 154 decks +11% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14% of 154 decks -4% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11% of 154 decks -3% synergy
Three Tree City
10% of 119 decks +4% synergy
Oakhollow Village
8% of 119 decks +6% synergy
Command Beacon
8% of 154 decks +6% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Temple of the False God
6% of 154 decks -1% synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
6% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Arcane Signet
70% of 154 decks -0% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
33% of 154 decks +33% synergy
Patriar's Seal
17% of 154 decks +15% synergy
Thought Vessel
17% of 154 decks -1% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Commander's Sphere
10% of 154 decks +0% synergy
Talisman of Unity
9% of 154 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9% of 154 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Progress
8% of 154 decks -3% synergy
Patchwork Banner
7% of 74 decks +2% synergy
Simic Signet
6% of 154 decks -9% synergy
Azorius Signet
5% of 154 decks -10% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94% of 154 decks +3% synergy
Seaside Citadel
62% of 154 decks +9% synergy
Exotic Orchard
58% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54% of 154 decks +15% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50% of 154 decks +12% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
49% of 154 decks +14% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
47% of 154 decks +23% synergy
Canopy Vista
47% of 154 decks +1% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46% of 154 decks +1% synergy
Prairie Stream
45% of 154 decks -0% synergy
Temple Garden
45% of 154 decks +1% synergy
Breeding Pool
44% of 154 decks +1% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44% of 154 decks -1% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42% of 154 decks +8% synergy
Glacial Fortress
41% of 154 decks +3% synergy
Sea of Clouds
40% of 154 decks +7% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
36% of 137 decks +8% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Evolving Wilds
34% of 154 decks +9% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31% of 154 decks +8% synergy
Brushland
25% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Deserted Beach
25% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Windswept Heath
24% of 154 decks -6% synergy
Flooded Strand
23% of 154 decks -6% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21% of 154 decks +3% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20% of 154 decks +0% synergy
Misty Rainforest
19% of 154 decks -10% synergy
Tropical Island
17% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Savannah
17% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Path of Ancestry
16% of 154 decks -4% synergy
Tundra
16% of 154 decks +4% synergy
Temple of Plenty
14% of 154 decks -4% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14% of 154 decks -5% synergy
Myriad Landscape
14% of 154 decks +5% synergy
Temple of Mystery
14% of 154 decks -8% synergy
Flooded Grove
13% of 154 decks -2% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
11% of 154 decks +7% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11% of 154 decks +2% synergy
Cavern of Souls
9% of 154 decks +6% synergy
Razorverge Thicket
9% of 154 decks +2% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
9% of 154 decks +1% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
8% of 154 decks +1% synergy
Fabled Passage
8% of 154 decks -2% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8% of 154 decks -9% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8% of 154 decks -10% synergy
Azorius Chancery
8% of 154 decks -10% synergy
Thornwood Falls
7% of 154 decks +0% synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7% of 154 decks -1% synergy
Seachrome Coast
6% of 154 decks -0% synergy
Krosan Verge
6% of 154 decks -4% synergy