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Helga, Skittish Seer
Price tag $2.95

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

#73 Current Rank
#78 Last Week
#70 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.

Berta, Wise Extrapolator Berta, Wise Extrapolator
+4% Synergy $0.31
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+4% Synergy $0.68
Primo, the Unbounded Primo, the Unbounded
+3% Synergy $2.65
Leatherhead, Iron Gator Leatherhead, Iron Gator
+3% Synergy $0.36
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
0% Synergy $8.20

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 $0.38
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+48% Synergy $6.32
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+48% Synergy $0.83
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+47% Synergy $6.02
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+46% Synergy $1.35
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+46% Synergy $9.55
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+46% Synergy $0.32
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+45% Synergy $2.57
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+40% Synergy $0.78
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+37% Synergy $1.63

Top Cards

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

Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+36% Synergy $0.29
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+35% Synergy $11.88
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+31% Synergy $5.88
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $1.71
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+13% Synergy $12.83
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $13.64
Cultivate Cultivate
+1% Synergy $0.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.91
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+7% Synergy $12.97
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+6% Synergy $31.47
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.49
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $56.28
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.42
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $36.19
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $67.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+34% Synergy $6.91
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+31% Synergy $0.33
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+30% Synergy $6.40
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.31
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+28% Synergy $0.72
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+28% Synergy $2.92
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+28% Synergy $0.24
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+26% Synergy $6.45
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+25% Synergy $6.69
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+24% Synergy $3.71
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+23% Synergy $3.39
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+22% Synergy $5.20
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+22% Synergy $1.77
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+20% Synergy $4.74
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+20% Synergy $0.89
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.31
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+19% Synergy $0.37
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
+19% Synergy $21.12
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $1.50
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+19% Synergy $0.48
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+18% Synergy $0.30
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+18% Synergy $0.28
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+18% Synergy $0.36
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $0.75
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+17% Synergy $2.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $2.76
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+17% Synergy $6.03
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+17% Synergy $0.32
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+16% Synergy $0.94
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.33
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $2.61
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $3.41
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+14% Synergy $5.83
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+14% Synergy $20.20
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+13% Synergy $4.61
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+13% Synergy $4.43
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+13% Synergy $0.59
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+12% Synergy $24.13
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+12% Synergy $3.41
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+12% Synergy $0.21
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+12% Synergy $2.53
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+12% Synergy $6.06
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+12% Synergy $4.56
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $19.74
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+11% Synergy $3.92
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+10% Synergy $38.12
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+9% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.40
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $43.02
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+2% Synergy $13.03

Instants

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

Shore Up Shore Up
+18% Synergy $0.20
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+10% Synergy $0.25
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $0.71
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+8% Synergy $7.14
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $30.21
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.47
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+7% Synergy $0.24
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+7% Synergy $0.20
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.57
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+6% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $21.17
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $0.67
Polliwallop Polliwallop
+6% Synergy $0.07
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+5% Synergy $3.95
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $4.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $18.26
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $4.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $13.64
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.22
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.73
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+2% Synergy $10.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $5.52
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.49
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+2% Synergy $7.13
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+1% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.04
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $69.23
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.52
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-1% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.30
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.04
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $3.09

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+12% Synergy $3.02
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+8% Synergy $0.70
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.68
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.59
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+7% Synergy $4.74
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+7% Synergy $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.18
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.68
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.82
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.13
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+3% Synergy $2.62
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+3% Synergy $30.68
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.59
Neoform Neoform
+2% Synergy $0.97
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+1% Synergy $9.48
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $47.73
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.63
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.00
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $3.01
Wear Down Wear Down
-3% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+16% Synergy $62.03
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $69.05
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+10% Synergy $4.95
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+7% Synergy $14.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.56
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $10.83
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $8.67

Enchantments

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

Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+27% Synergy $3.35
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+24% Synergy $5.54
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+17% Synergy $2.61
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+15% Synergy $9.31
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+13% Synergy $0.33
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $1.99
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+9% Synergy $0.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.62
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+6% Synergy $2.16
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+6% Synergy $4.44
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+5% Synergy $7.65
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $4.04
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+4% Synergy $0.37
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $11.76
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $13.03
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+4% Synergy $22.55
Food Chain Food Chain
+4% Synergy $50.65
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.39
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+3% Synergy $9.27
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $1.14
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
0% Synergy $4.99
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $6.94
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-1% Synergy $31.64
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-4% Synergy $3.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.56

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 $60.69
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.27
Oakhollow Village Oakhollow Village
+7% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.54
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $6.75
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+4% Synergy $0.34
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+4% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $14.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+3% Synergy $6.10
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $50.79
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $28.46
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.49
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $7.57
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $1.85
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1374.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+10% Synergy $5.33
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $3.91
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.90
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $1.81
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $4.76
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.17

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 $1.50
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $2.76
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.27
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.52
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $8.10
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.13
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.35
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+5% Synergy $5.86
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $11.75
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.36
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $18.80
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $17.99
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $6.88
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.08
Brushland Brushland
+3% Synergy $0.98
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $9.04
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $8.60
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.15
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+2% Synergy $6.97
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+2% Synergy $13.60
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $32.67
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+2% Synergy $2.58
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.03
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $12.64
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+1% Synergy $0.31
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $6.63
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-1% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.95
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.63
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.23
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.32
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy $0.31
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-5% Synergy $0.28
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-6% Synergy $0.36
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.29

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