Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Budget Optimized Birthing Pod

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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Eldritch Evolution
100% of 9 decks +95% synergy
Neoform
100% of 9 decks +94% synergy
Chakram Retriever
78% of 9 decks +75% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
67% of 9 decks +64% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
78% of 9 decks +63% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
67% of 9 decks +63% synergy
Emiel the Blessed
67% of 9 decks +61% synergy
Inga and Esika
67% of 9 decks +60% synergy
Birds of Paradise
89% of 9 decks +58% synergy
Misthollow Griffin
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Top Cards
Noble Hierarch
78% of 9 decks +52% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Elvish Mystic
67% of 9 decks +54% synergy
Subtlety
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Timeless Witness
56% of 9 decks +53% synergy
Solitude
56% of 9 decks +53% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
56% of 9 decks +53% synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
56% of 9 decks +52% synergy
Peregrine Drake
56% of 9 decks +51% synergy
Intruder Alarm
56% of 9 decks +50% synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
78% of 9 decks +56% synergy
Food Chain
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Natural Order
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Worldly Tutor
44% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44% of 9 decks +30% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
33% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Seedborn Muse
33% of 9 decks +23% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Creatures
Disciple of Freyalise
56% of 9 decks +51% synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
56% of 9 decks +49% synergy
Witch Enchanter
56% of 9 decks +49% synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
56% of 9 decks +48% synergy
Mulldrifter
56% of 9 decks +45% synergy
Beast Whisperer
56% of 9 decks +45% synergy
Llanowar Elves
56% of 9 decks +41% synergy
Gemrazer
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Great Oak Guardian
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Stunt Double
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
44% of 9 decks +43% synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
44% of 9 decks +43% synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
44% of 9 decks +42% synergy
Nulldrifter
44% of 9 decks +41% synergy
Spark Double
44% of 9 decks +41% synergy
Walking Ballista
44% of 9 decks +41% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
44% of 9 decks +40% synergy
Mockingbird
44% of 9 decks +38% synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
44% of 9 decks +37% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
44% of 9 decks +34% synergy
Delighted Halfling
44% of 9 decks +34% synergy
High Fae Trickster
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Sister of Silence
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
33% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33% of 9 decks +31% synergy
Mystic Snake
33% of 9 decks +30% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
33% of 9 decks +29% synergy
Arbor Elf
33% of 9 decks +29% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Bloom Tender
33% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Eternal Witness
33% of 9 decks +17% synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Palinchron
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Ancestral Statue
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Loyal Guardian
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Temur Sabertooth
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Bane of Progress
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Cloud of Faeries
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Foundation Breaker
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Deadeye Navigator
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Railway Brawler
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Instants
Beast Within
56% of 9 decks +24% synergy
Chord of Calling
44% of 9 decks +39% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44% of 9 decks +37% synergy
Arcane Denial
44% of 9 decks +27% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44% of 9 decks +23% synergy
Path to Exile
44% of 9 decks -1% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Pongify
33% of 9 decks +29% synergy
Eladamri's Call
33% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Heroic Intervention
33% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Flare of Denial
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Veil of Summer
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Opt
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Strix Serenade
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Mystical Tutor
22% of 9 decks +16% synergy
Brainstorm
22% of 9 decks +13% synergy
Counterspell
22% of 9 decks -16% synergy
Invigorate
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Summoner's Pact
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Jwari Disruption
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Loran's Escape
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Shore Up
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Delay
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Consider
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Force of Vigor
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Cloudshift
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Snap
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Flusterstorm
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Silence
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Crop Rotation
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Ephemerate
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Sink into Stupor
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Eerie Interlude
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Perch Protection
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Mana Drain
11% of 9 decks +1% synergy
Swan Song
11% of 9 decks -4% synergy
Negate
11% of 9 decks -5% synergy
Dovin's Veto
11% of 9 decks -5% synergy
Teferi's Protection
11% of 9 decks -6% synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Ponder
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Finale of Devastation
22% of 9 decks +15% synergy
Three Visits
22% of 9 decks +0% synergy
Rampant Growth
22% of 9 decks -5% synergy
Farseek
22% of 9 decks -18% synergy
Split Up
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Visions of Dominance
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Open the Way
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Flare of Cultivation
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Wrath of God
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Explore
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Wargate
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Kodama's Reach
11% of 9 decks -11% synergy
Nature's Lore
11% of 9 decks -17% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Lotus Petal
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
The One Ring
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
The Great Henge
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11% of 9 decks -18% synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
56% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
44% of 9 decks +35% synergy
Carpet of Flowers
33% of 9 decks +30% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Mystic Remora
33% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Birthing Ritual
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Deafening Silence
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Rhystic Study
22% of 9 decks +0% synergy
Defense of the Heart
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Blind Obedience
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Elven Chorus
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Mirari's Wake
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Sylvan Library
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Guardian Project
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Smothering Tithe
11% of 9 decks -7% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
44% of 9 decks +41% synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
44% of 9 decks +40% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22% of 9 decks +17% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Reliquary Tower
22% of 9 decks -23% synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Lotus Field
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Oakhollow Village
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Shifting Woodland
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11% of 9 decks -3% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11% of 9 decks -7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78% of 9 decks -3% synergy
Arcane Signet
44% of 9 decks -26% synergy
Talisman of Progress
22% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
22% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Simic Signet
22% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Misleading Signpost
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Patriar's Seal
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Selesnya Signet
11% of 9 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Unity
11% of 9 decks -1% synergy
Fellwar Stone
11% of 9 decks -3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
78% of 9 decks +56% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
78% of 9 decks +47% synergy
Windswept Heath
67% of 9 decks +35% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
67% of 9 decks +29% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67% of 9 decks +24% synergy
Temple Garden
67% of 9 decks +23% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67% of 9 decks +23% synergy
Exotic Orchard
67% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Polluted Delta
56% of 9 decks +49% synergy
Brushland
56% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Misty Rainforest
56% of 9 decks +26% synergy
Flooded Strand
56% of 9 decks +25% synergy
Sea of Clouds
56% of 9 decks +23% synergy
Breeding Pool
56% of 9 decks +13% synergy
Horizon Canopy
44% of 9 decks +40% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Botanical Sanctum
33% of 9 decks +29% synergy
Waterlogged Grove
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Marsh Flats
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Wooded Foothills
33% of 9 decks +26% synergy
Seachrome Coast
33% of 9 decks +26% synergy
City of Brass
33% of 9 decks +25% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33% of 9 decks -9% synergy
Arid Mesa
22% of 9 decks +16% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
22% of 9 decks +15% synergy
Razorverge Thicket
22% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Meticulous Archive
22% of 9 decks +13% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22% of 9 decks -1% synergy
Evolving Wilds
22% of 9 decks -2% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22% of 9 decks -3% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22% of 9 decks -14% synergy
Glacial Fortress
22% of 9 decks -19% synergy
Prairie Stream
22% of 9 decks -23% synergy
Canopy Vista
22% of 9 decks -24% synergy
Seaside Citadel
22% of 9 decks -31% synergy
Thriving Heath
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Thriving Isle
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Thriving Grove
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Scalding Tarn
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Overflowing Basin
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Lush Portico
11% of 9 decks +1% synergy
Hedge Maze
11% of 9 decks +0% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11% of 9 decks -5% synergy
Flooded Grove
11% of 9 decks -6% synergy
Azorius Chancery
11% of 9 decks -7% synergy