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Helga, Skittish Seer
Price tag $3.49

Legendary CreatureFrog Druid

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 34% Ramp 7% Big Mana 5% Combo 4% X Spells 4% Midrange 3% Hydras 3% Keruga Companion 3% Wheels 3% Cantrips 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#69 Current Rank
#69 Last Week
#77 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Helga, Skittish Seer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Helga, Skittish Seer decks.

Wistfulness Wistfulness
+12% Synergy $8.94
Tanufel Rimespeaker Tanufel Rimespeaker
+10% Synergy $0.19
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+4% Synergy $11.21
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+3% Synergy $4.86
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+1% Synergy $0.44

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Helga, Skittish Seer's abilities and overall game plan.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+50% Synergy $0.48
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+48% Synergy $4.43
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+48% Synergy $0.77
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+47% Synergy $7.96
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+47% Synergy $1.09
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+47% Synergy $5.73
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+46% Synergy $0.31
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+45% Synergy $2.28
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+40% Synergy $0.80
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+37% Synergy $1.19

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Helga, Skittish Seer decks.

Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+37% Synergy $1.03
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+36% Synergy $9.27
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.23
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $2.99
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $13.51
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+12% Synergy $10.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.35
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+6% Synergy $11.03
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+6% Synergy $33.59
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $24.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $53.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.18
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $7.45
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $50.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $58.23

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Helga, Skittish Seer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+34% Synergy $6.17
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+31% Synergy $5.60
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+30% Synergy $0.33
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+30% Synergy $5.57
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+28% Synergy $0.63
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+28% Synergy $2.77
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+28% Synergy $0.18
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+26% Synergy $5.46
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+26% Synergy $8.16
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+24% Synergy $8.71
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+23% Synergy $1.75
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+23% Synergy $5.09
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+22% Synergy $3.25
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+20% Synergy $4.80
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+20% Synergy $1.60
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
+20% Synergy $20.23
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+20% Synergy $0.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.27
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $2.30
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+19% Synergy $0.78
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+18% Synergy $7.34
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+18% Synergy $0.29
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+18% Synergy $0.30
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+18% Synergy $0.37
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+17% Synergy $6.01
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.44
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+16% Synergy $0.67
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+16% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.28
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $2.86
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+15% Synergy $1.08
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $10.57
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+14% Synergy $4.88
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+13% Synergy $18.23
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+13% Synergy $5.03
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+13% Synergy $4.46
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+13% Synergy $2.27
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+12% Synergy $22.65
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+12% Synergy $3.40
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+12% Synergy $0.27
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+12% Synergy $3.38
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+12% Synergy $3.63
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $17.44
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+11% Synergy $3.71
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+10% Synergy $38.73
Spark Double Spark Double
+9% Synergy $13.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $1.54
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+8% Synergy $0.31
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $40.36
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+2% Synergy $12.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Helga, Skittish Seer safe.

Shore Up Shore Up
+17% Synergy $0.25
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+10% Synergy $0.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.59
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+8% Synergy $7.06
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $27.09
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.71
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.40
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+7% Synergy $0.24
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.41
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+7% Synergy $0.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $18.77
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $0.61
Polliwallop Polliwallop
+6% Synergy $0.07
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+5% Synergy $3.38
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $5.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $15.46
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $4.02
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $13.06
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.06
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.95
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+2% Synergy $10.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.78
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+2% Synergy $4.42
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+1% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $50.50
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $68.48
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.09
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-1% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.06
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.64
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $2.95

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Helga, Skittish Seer's game plan and control the board.

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+12% Synergy $2.23
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+8% Synergy $0.51
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.78
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+7% Synergy $3.66
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+7% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.42
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.91
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.80
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $3.18
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+3% Synergy $30.05
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.54
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $2.15
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+1% Synergy $11.49
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $38.43
Neoform Neoform
+1% Synergy $1.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.81
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $9.41
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.66
Wear Down Wear Down
-3% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+16% Synergy $61.96
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $59.49
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+10% Synergy $12.50
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+7% Synergy $15.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.61
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $8.24
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $8.03

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Helga, Skittish Seer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+27% Synergy $3.16
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+25% Synergy $4.59
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+17% Synergy $3.40
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+15% Synergy $9.81
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+13% Synergy $0.35
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+11% Synergy $1.25
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+10% Synergy $0.34
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.21
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+6% Synergy $1.73
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+6% Synergy $16.12
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+5% Synergy $0.38
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+5% Synergy $7.74
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $3.47
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $11.51
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $12.27
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+4% Synergy $20.76
Food Chain Food Chain
+4% Synergy $45.62
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+3% Synergy $7.77
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $1.53
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.41
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+1% Synergy $0.35
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $6.81
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-1% Synergy $33.93
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-4% Synergy $1.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.69

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+15% Synergy $55.63
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.29
Oakhollow Village Oakhollow Village
+7% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $3.70
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $5.97
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $14.69
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+4% Synergy $5.38
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+4% Synergy $0.30
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+4% Synergy $2.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $1.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $45.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $25.26
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.67
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $8.51
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $2.07
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.70
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1176.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+10% Synergy $3.98
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $3.85
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.34
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $1.58
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Helga, Skittish Seer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $2.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.44
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.65
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $7.81
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.36
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.12
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+5% Synergy $6.26
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $11.89
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.47
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $17.11
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $16.44
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+4% Synergy $10.44
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $7.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.98
Brushland Brushland
+3% Synergy $0.81
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $9.14
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.20
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+2% Synergy $7.46
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+2% Synergy $15.60
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $30.79
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+2% Synergy $2.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $2.43
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $12.59
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.27
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $7.05
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-1% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.99
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-2% Synergy $0.75
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.22
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy $0.21
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-5% Synergy $0.19
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.24
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-6% Synergy $0.66
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.25
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.17

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