Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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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Yuna, Grand Summoner
19% of 16 decks +8% synergy
Magic Damper
15% of 13 decks +14% synergy
Ouroboroid
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Genemorph Imago
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Sphere Grid
13% of 15 decks -2% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
75% of 139 decks +70% synergy
Goldvein Hydra
60% of 139 decks +58% synergy
Kalonian Hydra
63% of 139 decks +56% synergy
Benevolent Hydra
53% of 139 decks +52% synergy
Branching Evolution
58% of 139 decks +52% synergy
Garruk's Uprising
58% of 139 decks +51% synergy
The Great Henge
56% of 139 decks +49% synergy
Hardened Scales
63% of 139 decks +48% synergy
The Ozolith
54% of 139 decks +48% synergy
Forgotten Ancient
61% of 139 decks +46% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64% of 139 decks +0% synergy
Birds of Paradise
60% of 139 decks +27% synergy
Heroic Intervention
56% of 139 decks +25% synergy
Path to Exile
55% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Noble Hierarch
55% of 139 decks +30% synergy
Beast Whisperer
51% of 139 decks +40% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
50% of 139 decks +41% synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
48% of 139 decks +37% synergy
Steelbane Hydra
47% of 139 decks +46% synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
47% of 139 decks +44% synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
53% of 139 decks +31% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47% of 139 decks +32% synergy
Teferi's Protection
42% of 139 decks +26% synergy
Rhystic Study
33% of 139 decks +11% synergy
Worldly Tutor
27% of 139 decks +16% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
24% of 139 decks +18% synergy
Ancient Tomb
17% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Force of Will
16% of 139 decks +10% synergy
The One Ring
16% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Food Chain
11% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Creatures
Chulane, Teller of Tales
46% of 139 decks +36% synergy
Voracious Hydra
45% of 139 decks +44% synergy
Railway Brawler
45% of 139 decks +41% synergy
Primordial Hydra
45% of 139 decks +44% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
45% of 139 decks +39% synergy
The Goose Mother
45% of 139 decks +39% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
43% of 139 decks +39% synergy
Defiler of Vigor
42% of 139 decks +39% synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
37% of 139 decks +36% synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
37% of 60 decks +32% synergy
Hungering Hydra
36% of 139 decks +35% synergy
Inga and Esika
36% of 139 decks +30% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
35% of 139 decks +29% synergy
Chakram Retriever
34% of 139 decks +31% synergy
Vastwood Hydra
32% of 139 decks +32% synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
32% of 139 decks +30% synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
32% of 139 decks +29% synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
32% of 139 decks +31% synergy
Silverback Elder
30% of 139 decks +28% synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
29% of 134 decks +19% synergy
Delighted Halfling
29% of 139 decks +18% synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
29% of 139 decks +27% synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
29% of 139 decks +26% synergy
High Fae Trickster
28% of 60 decks +24% synergy
Sovereign Okinec Ahau
28% of 139 decks +26% synergy
Genesis Hydra
27% of 139 decks +26% synergy
Galadriel, Light of Valinor
27% of 139 decks +23% synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
25% of 139 decks +25% synergy
Protean Hydra
24% of 139 decks +23% synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24% of 139 decks +19% synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
23% of 60 decks +21% synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
22% of 139 decks +19% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
22% of 139 decks +20% synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
22% of 134 decks +15% synergy
Llanowar Elves
22% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Esper Sentinel
20% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Hydra Omnivore
19% of 139 decks +18% synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
19% of 139 decks +18% synergy
Apex Devastator
19% of 139 decks +15% synergy
Mulldrifter
18% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
18% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Biophagus
17% of 139 decks +16% synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
17% of 139 decks +15% synergy
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
17% of 139 decks +15% synergy
Ironscale Hydra
17% of 139 decks +17% synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
17% of 139 decks +15% synergy
Managorger Hydra
17% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Kiora's Follower
17% of 139 decks +12% synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
17% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16% of 139 decks +11% synergy
Instants
Beast Within
37% of 139 decks +6% synergy
Inspiring Call
33% of 139 decks +23% synergy
Mana Drain
32% of 139 decks +22% synergy
Counterspell
32% of 139 decks -6% synergy
Akroma's Will
30% of 139 decks +22% synergy
Generous Gift
26% of 139 decks -2% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22% of 139 decks +15% synergy
Swan Song
21% of 139 decks +6% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Dawn's Truce
19% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17% of 139 decks +15% synergy
Eladamri's Call
16% of 139 decks +5% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15% of 139 decks -8% synergy
Gift of the Viper
14% of 139 decks +12% synergy
Ripples of Potential
14% of 139 decks +11% synergy
Repulsive Mutation
13% of 139 decks +12% synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Mutational Advantage
12% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Force of Negation
12% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Arcane Denial
12% of 139 decks -6% synergy
Slip Out the Back
12% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Pact of Negation
9% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Silence
9% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Chord of Calling
9% of 139 decks +3% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9% of 139 decks -1% synergy
Pongify
9% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Dovin's Veto
9% of 139 decks -8% synergy
Mystical Tutor
8% of 139 decks +2% synergy
Negate
8% of 139 decks -7% synergy
Sink into Stupor
8% of 139 decks +2% synergy
Growth Spiral
7% of 139 decks -7% synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Silkguard
7% of 139 decks +7% synergy
Mental Misstep
6% of 139 decks +3% synergy
Flusterstorm
6% of 139 decks +3% synergy
Long River's Pull
6% of 139 decks -3% synergy
Nature's Claim
6% of 139 decks +0% synergy
Crop Rotation
6% of 139 decks +1% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5% of 139 decks +2% synergy
Shore Up
5% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Stubborn Denial
5% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Veil of Summer
5% of 139 decks +2% synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
45% of 139 decks +2% synergy
Nature's Lore
42% of 139 decks +13% synergy
Damning Verdict
40% of 139 decks +32% synergy
Three Visits
39% of 139 decks +15% synergy
Wave Goodbye
37% of 139 decks +32% synergy
Cultivate
27% of 139 decks -13% synergy
Rampant Growth
17% of 139 decks -10% synergy
Finale of Devastation
17% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16% of 139 decks +12% synergy
Farewell
15% of 139 decks -1% synergy
Kodama's Reach
14% of 139 decks -8% synergy
Season of Gathering
10% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
10% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
9% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9% of 139 decks +6% synergy
Requisition Raid
9% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6% of 139 decks +1% synergy
Austere Command
6% of 139 decks -4% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6% of 139 decks -1% synergy
Neoform
5% of 139 decks -0% synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Last March of the Ents
5% of 139 decks +2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
38% of 139 decks +32% synergy
Lightning Greaves
30% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26% of 139 decks -2% synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
14% of 139 decks +14% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
12% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Buster Sword
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Emerald Medallion
6% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Mithril Coat
5% of 139 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
35% of 139 decks +34% synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
32% of 139 decks +23% synergy
Doubling Season
29% of 139 decks +21% synergy
Simic Ascendancy
26% of 139 decks +17% synergy
Smothering Tithe
21% of 139 decks +3% synergy
Guardian Project
21% of 139 decks +13% synergy
Hydra's Growth
19% of 139 decks +18% synergy
Mystic Remora
18% of 139 decks +6% synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18% of 139 decks +14% synergy
Intruder Alarm
17% of 139 decks +12% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
16% of 139 decks +14% synergy
Elemental Bond
11% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Mirari's Wake
11% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Communal Brewing
10% of 134 decks +3% synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Resourceful Defense
9% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Wizard Class
8% of 139 decks -1% synergy
Wild Growth
8% of 139 decks -3% synergy
Well Rested
7% of 139 decks +7% synergy
Sylvan Library
7% of 139 decks -0% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7% of 139 decks +3% synergy
Unnatural Growth
6% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
6% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6% of 139 decks -3% synergy
Hadana's Climb
5% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
35% of 139 decks +31% synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
57% of 139 decks +39% synergy
Reliquary Tower
57% of 139 decks +12% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50% of 139 decks +45% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
47% of 139 decks +31% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47% of 139 decks +32% synergy
Gavony Township
36% of 139 decks +28% synergy
Rogue's Passage
23% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Castle Garenbrig
17% of 139 decks +15% synergy
Karn's Bastion
17% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
12% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Mistrise Village
9% of 23 decks +2% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Shifting Woodland
8% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7% of 139 decks +6% synergy
Oakhollow Village
7% of 139 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78% of 139 decks -3% synergy
Arcane Signet
65% of 139 decks -6% synergy
Thought Vessel
18% of 139 decks -2% synergy
Fellwar Stone
14% of 139 decks +0% synergy
Patriar's Seal
14% of 139 decks +12% synergy
Chrome Mox
12% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Mox Diamond
11% of 139 decks +8% synergy
Lotus Petal
10% of 139 decks +6% synergy
Elementalist's Palette
9% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9% of 139 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8% of 139 decks -4% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8% of 139 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Progress
7% of 139 decks -4% synergy
Talisman of Unity
7% of 139 decks -4% synergy
Mana Crypt
7% of 139 decks +4% synergy
Mana Vault
6% of 139 decks +2% synergy
Mox Amber
5% of 139 decks +2% synergy
Commander's Sphere
5% of 139 decks -3% synergy
Herd Heirloom
5% of 20 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91% of 139 decks +1% synergy
Tropical Island
88% of 139 decks +76% synergy
Forest
88% of 139 decks -6% synergy
Breeding Pool
88% of 139 decks +45% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85% of 139 decks +41% synergy
Island
85% of 139 decks -8% synergy
Plains
84% of 139 decks -9% synergy
Temple Garden
84% of 139 decks +41% synergy
Savannah
83% of 139 decks +71% synergy
Tundra
83% of 139 decks +71% synergy
Misty Rainforest
72% of 139 decks +42% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
70% of 139 decks +27% synergy
Flooded Strand
70% of 139 decks +39% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69% of 139 decks +32% synergy
Windswept Heath
68% of 139 decks +37% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66% of 139 decks +34% synergy
Sea of Clouds
60% of 139 decks +28% synergy
Exotic Orchard
48% of 139 decks -8% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41% of 139 decks -3% synergy
Seaside Citadel
40% of 139 decks -13% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
34% of 139 decks -5% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Glacial Fortress
27% of 139 decks -15% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26% of 139 decks -4% synergy
Mana Confluence
24% of 139 decks +17% synergy
City of Brass
24% of 139 decks +16% synergy
Polluted Delta
22% of 139 decks +14% synergy
Deserted Beach
22% of 139 decks +0% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22% of 139 decks +15% synergy
Wooded Foothills
20% of 139 decks +13% synergy
Scalding Tarn
20% of 139 decks +13% synergy
Arid Mesa
19% of 139 decks +13% synergy
Marsh Flats
17% of 139 decks +11% synergy
Hushwood Verge
17% of 87 decks +7% synergy
Brushland
17% of 139 decks -7% synergy
Flooded Grove
16% of 139 decks -3% synergy
Canopy Vista
16% of 139 decks -31% synergy
Prairie Stream
16% of 139 decks -30% synergy
Witch Enchanter
16% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Prismatic Vista
14% of 139 decks +10% synergy
Willowrush Verge
14% of 36 decks +7% synergy
Hedge Maze
14% of 139 decks +3% synergy
Lush Portico
14% of 139 decks +3% synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13% of 139 decks +9% synergy
Reflecting Pool
13% of 139 decks +7% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12% of 139 decks +5% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11% of 87 decks +3% synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11% of 139 decks +3% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10% of 139 decks +4% synergy