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Helga, Skittish Seer
Price tag $3.47

Legendary CreatureFrog Druid

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

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

#83 Current Rank
#90 Last Week
#66 Past 2 Years

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
+7% Synergy $0.33
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+6% Synergy $0.32
Primo, the Unbounded Primo, the Unbounded
+4% Synergy $1.25
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+2% Synergy $5.24
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+0% Synergy $10.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+49% Synergy $0.39
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+48% Synergy $6.34
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+47% Synergy $1.10
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+46% Synergy $7.11
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+46% Synergy $1.03
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+46% Synergy $8.49
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+45% Synergy $0.30
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+45% Synergy $2.67
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+39% Synergy $0.72
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+37% Synergy $3.70

Top Cards

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

Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+35% Synergy $0.33
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+35% Synergy $11.54
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+31% Synergy $5.92
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+27% Synergy $1.63
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+12% Synergy $12.75
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $11.91
Cultivate Cultivate
+0% Synergy $0.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.32
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.55

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+7% Synergy $15.58
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $34.55
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $28.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $58.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+0% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.55
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+33% Synergy $6.87
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+31% Synergy $0.33
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+30% Synergy $6.25
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.34
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+28% Synergy $0.78
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+27% Synergy $0.18
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+27% Synergy $3.05
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+25% Synergy $6.18
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+25% Synergy $9.98
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+24% Synergy $2.85
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+22% Synergy $3.85
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+22% Synergy $5.44
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+21% Synergy $1.08
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+20% Synergy $1.19
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+20% Synergy $6.96
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
+19% Synergy $22.75
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+19% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $1.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.31
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+18% Synergy $0.43
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.41
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+17% Synergy $0.31
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+17% Synergy $0.70
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+17% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.11
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+17% Synergy $5.33
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+16% Synergy $0.23
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+16% Synergy $2.50
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+16% Synergy $1.08
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.23
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $2.61
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+14% Synergy $1.24
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+14% Synergy $19.68
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+13% Synergy $5.51
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+13% Synergy $0.35
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+12% Synergy $4.71
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+12% Synergy $4.62
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+12% Synergy $0.34
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+12% Synergy $5.12
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+12% Synergy $12.40
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+11% Synergy $4.39
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+11% Synergy $27.17
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+11% Synergy $2.92
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $20.60
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+10% Synergy $4.32
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+10% Synergy $34.74
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+9% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.42
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $37.48
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+2% Synergy $12.82

Instants

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

Shore Up Shore Up
+17% Synergy $0.22
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+9% Synergy $0.27
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $0.86
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $31.81
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+7% Synergy $7.79
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.52
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+7% Synergy $0.28
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+6% Synergy $0.86
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+6% Synergy $0.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $22.25
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+6% Synergy $0.39
Overprotect Overprotect
+5% Synergy $0.85
Polliwallop Polliwallop
+5% Synergy $0.14
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $4.37
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+4% Synergy $4.08
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $4.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $15.93
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $14.58
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.72
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.20
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+2% Synergy $10.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $6.82
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.50
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+1% Synergy $7.81
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+0% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+0% Synergy $55.81
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.45
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $64.63
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.67
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-1% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.01
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.00
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $3.63
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.27

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+11% Synergy $3.53
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+7% Synergy $1.00
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+7% Synergy $2.34
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.42
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+6% Synergy $5.98
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.44
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.65
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.92
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+3% Synergy $27.90
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.40
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $2.98
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+2% Synergy $1.24
Neoform Neoform
+1% Synergy $1.06
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $52.76
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+0% Synergy $9.93
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $5.31
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.61
Wear Down Wear Down
-3% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+15% Synergy $64.01
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+9% Synergy $4.54
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $70.05
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+6% Synergy $14.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.95
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $11.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.44
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+4% Synergy $10.90

Enchantments

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

Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+27% Synergy $4.30
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+23% Synergy $6.47
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+16% Synergy $2.63
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+14% Synergy $9.94
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $0.34
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $2.11
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+9% Synergy $0.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.64
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+6% Synergy $2.70
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+5% Synergy $1.79
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.98
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+4% Synergy $9.62
Food Chain Food Chain
+4% Synergy $45.06
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $13.25
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+4% Synergy $0.39
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $12.12
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+3% Synergy $24.13
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+3% Synergy $8.52
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $1.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+0% Synergy $0.43
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+0% Synergy $7.05
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-1% Synergy $32.07
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-4% Synergy $1.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $12.00

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
+14% Synergy $62.97
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.35
Oakhollow Village Oakhollow Village
+7% Synergy $0.36
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $7.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.94
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+3% Synergy $0.28
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+3% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $15.43
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+3% Synergy $5.47
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $50.77
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.35
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $10.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+0% Synergy $30.88
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+0% Synergy $1510.97
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $2.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+9% Synergy $5.44
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $4.67
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $4.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.51
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $4.40
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.43
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $4.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-3% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.13

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 $1.80
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.11
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+11% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy $0.77
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $7.70
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.41
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $7.01
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $17.46
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $10.46
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $18.47
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $11.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+3% Synergy $7.91
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $7.35
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $10.60
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $16.02
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+2% Synergy $8.37
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $1.35
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+2% Synergy $2.60
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+2% Synergy $13.98
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.78
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $36.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $5.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+0% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.82
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+0% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $5.31
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-1% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.34
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.30
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-4% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-5% Synergy $0.28
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.28
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-6% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.27

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