Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Budget Hydras

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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MTGStocks
The Goose Mother
93% of 15 decks +88% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
87% of 15 decks +86% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
87% of 15 decks +86% synergy
Genesis Hydra
87% of 15 decks +86% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
86% of 14 decks +84% synergy
Hydroid Krasis
80% of 15 decks +76% synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
73% of 15 decks +73% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
73% of 15 decks +69% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
73% of 15 decks +68% synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
67% of 15 decks +67% synergy
Top Cards
Hardened Scales
73% of 15 decks +63% synergy
Farseek
73% of 15 decks +34% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
67% of 15 decks +56% synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
60% of 15 decks +60% synergy
Hooded Hydra
60% of 15 decks +60% synergy
Hungering Hydra
60% of 15 decks +59% synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
60% of 15 decks +59% synergy
Thunderous Snapper
60% of 15 decks +59% synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
60% of 15 decks +57% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
60% of 15 decks +53% synergy
Creatures
Oran-Rief Hydra
53% of 15 decks +53% synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
53% of 15 decks +53% synergy
Hydra Omnivore
53% of 15 decks +53% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
53% of 15 decks +52% synergy
Managorger Hydra
53% of 15 decks +47% synergy
Heroes' Bane
47% of 15 decks +47% synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
47% of 15 decks +46% synergy
Phytohydra
47% of 15 decks +46% synergy
Ironscale Hydra
47% of 15 decks +46% synergy
Polukranos Reborn
47% of 15 decks +46% synergy
Wildwood Scourge
47% of 15 decks +46% synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
47% of 15 decks +45% synergy
Beast Whisperer
47% of 15 decks +36% synergy
Capricopian
40% of 15 decks +40% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
40% of 15 decks +40% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
40% of 15 decks +38% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
40% of 15 decks +37% synergy
Briar Hydra
33% of 15 decks +33% synergy
Feral Hydra
33% of 15 decks +33% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
33% of 15 decks +29% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
33% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
33% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Honored Hydra
27% of 15 decks +27% synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
27% of 15 decks +27% synergy
Voracious Hydra
27% of 15 decks +26% synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
27% of 15 decks +26% synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
27% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
27% of 15 decks +24% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
27% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Nessian Wilds Ravager
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
20% of 15 decks +20% synergy
Chakram Retriever
20% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Conclave Mentor
20% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
20% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
20% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Inga and Esika
20% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
60% of 15 decks -4% synergy
Gift of the Viper
54% of 13 decks +50% synergy
Bioshift
47% of 15 decks +46% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
47% of 15 decks +45% synergy
Inspiring Call
47% of 15 decks +40% synergy
Path to Exile
47% of 15 decks +3% synergy
Inscription of Abundance
40% of 15 decks +39% synergy
Dawn's Truce
40% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Generous Gift
40% of 15 decks +11% synergy
Counterspell
40% of 15 decks +1% synergy
Invigorating Surge
33% of 15 decks +33% synergy
Keep Safe
27% of 15 decks +26% synergy
Shore Up
27% of 15 decks +26% synergy
Negate
27% of 15 decks +10% synergy
Growth Spiral
20% of 15 decks +6% synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
60% of 15 decks +32% synergy
Cultivate
60% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
57% of 14 decks +55% synergy
Bushwhack
40% of 15 decks +40% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
33% of 15 decks +29% synergy
Explosive Vegetation
27% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Austere Command
27% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Kodama's Reach
27% of 15 decks +3% synergy
Traverse the Outlands
20% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Explore
20% of 15 decks +16% synergy
Nature's Lore
20% of 15 decks -9% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Emerald Medallion
27% of 15 decks +26% synergy
Enchantments
Hydra's Growth
53% of 15 decks +52% synergy
Branching Evolution
47% of 15 decks +42% synergy
Stocking the Pantry
44% of 9 decks +42% synergy
Communal Brewing
44% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
33% of 15 decks +31% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
27% of 15 decks +17% synergy
Colossal Majesty
20% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53% of 15 decks +9% synergy
Restless Vinestalk
27% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Rogue's Passage
27% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Arcane Signet
80% of 15 decks +10% synergy
Thought Vessel
40% of 15 decks +22% synergy
Thran Dynamo
20% of 15 decks +19% synergy
Commander's Sphere
20% of 15 decks +11% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
80% of 15 decks -10% synergy
Seaside Citadel
67% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Canopy Vista
53% of 15 decks +7% synergy
Evolving Wilds
47% of 15 decks +21% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Prairie Stream
47% of 15 decks +1% synergy
Exotic Orchard
47% of 15 decks -8% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
43% of 14 decks +15% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40% of 15 decks +21% synergy
Glacial Fortress
33% of 15 decks -5% synergy
Tranquil Cove
27% of 15 decks +21% synergy
Fortified Village
27% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Temple of Mystery
27% of 15 decks +5% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27% of 15 decks +2% synergy
Blossoming Sands
20% of 15 decks +14% synergy
Thornwood Falls
20% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
20% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Brokers Hideout
20% of 15 decks +7% synergy
Temple of Plenty
20% of 15 decks +1% synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20% of 15 decks +1% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20% of 15 decks -10% synergy