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Helga, Skittish Seer
Price tag $4.66

Legendary CreatureFrog Druid

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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

#72 Current Rank
#67 Last Week
#85 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.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $40.70
Wistfulness Wistfulness
+5% Synergy $16.02
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+3% Synergy $2.81
The Earth King The Earth King
0% Synergy $1.05
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
-1% Synergy $55.47

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 $0.52
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+48% Synergy $0.72
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+48% Synergy $2.98
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+47% Synergy $6.62
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+47% Synergy $0.95
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+46% Synergy $0.30
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+46% Synergy $4.89
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+45% Synergy $2.44
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+39% Synergy $0.69
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+38% Synergy $0.61

Top Cards

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

Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+37% Synergy $1.10
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+36% Synergy $8.55
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $1.81
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.39
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+13% Synergy $12.82
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+12% Synergy $9.94
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.74
Cultivate Cultivate
+1% Synergy $0.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.15
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+6% Synergy $31.60
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+5% Synergy $6.73
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $44.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $19.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $45.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.81
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.80
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $47.32
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $53.91

Creatures

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

Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+34% Synergy $6.12
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+30% Synergy $5.20
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+30% Synergy $4.80
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+30% Synergy $0.16
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+28% Synergy $1.12
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+28% Synergy $2.10
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+28% Synergy $0.11
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+26% Synergy $5.34
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+26% Synergy $6.78
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+24% Synergy $7.30
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+23% Synergy $5.42
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+22% Synergy $1.86
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+22% Synergy $1.62
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+20% Synergy $3.67
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+20% Synergy $0.83
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
+20% Synergy $15.22
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+20% Synergy $0.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.22
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+19% Synergy $0.85
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $2.72
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+19% Synergy $0.13
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+18% Synergy $4.82
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+18% Synergy $11.49
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+18% Synergy $0.52
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+18% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $4.12
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+16% Synergy $2.17
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+16% Synergy $0.17
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+15% Synergy $0.51
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $9.65
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+14% Synergy $0.16
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+14% Synergy $3.02
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+14% Synergy $1.06
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+14% Synergy $3.84
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+14% Synergy $3.46
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+14% Synergy $2.16
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+12% Synergy $4.77
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+12% Synergy $12.86
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+12% Synergy $3.99
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+12% Synergy $0.15
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+12% Synergy $3.97
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+12% Synergy $28.35
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+11% Synergy $18.10
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $16.72
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+11% Synergy $3.17
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+11% Synergy $8.99
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+9% Synergy $45.20
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.54
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+4% Synergy $5.50
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+1% Synergy $11.18

Instants

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

Shore Up Shore Up
+17% Synergy $0.10
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.67
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+8% Synergy $10.78
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $22.53
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.64
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.31
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+7% Synergy $0.12
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.42
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+7% Synergy $0.08
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $17.14
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $2.43
Polliwallop Polliwallop
+6% Synergy $0.05
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+5% Synergy $3.05
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+5% Synergy $3.65
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $12.97
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.79
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+3% Synergy $11.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $9.17
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.76
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.27
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.85
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+2% Synergy $4.53
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+1% Synergy $9.33
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+1% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.91
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $50.73
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $62.56
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-1% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.67
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.07
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.59
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $2.74

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+12% Synergy $2.04
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+8% Synergy $3.56
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.31
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+7% Synergy $5.30
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+7% Synergy $0.25
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $0.55
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.35
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.72
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+4% Synergy $20.56
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.26
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $1.09
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $1.54
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+1% Synergy $12.73
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $34.42
Neoform Neoform
+1% Synergy $0.72
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.47
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $8.29
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.07
Wear Down Wear Down
-3% Synergy $0.15
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.53

Utility Artifacts

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

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+16% Synergy $60.74
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+11% Synergy $9.15
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $48.10
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+7% Synergy $14.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.64
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $6.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.36
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $7.63

Enchantments

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

Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+27% Synergy $2.92
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+26% Synergy $3.24
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+17% Synergy $1.50
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+15% Synergy $15.21
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.32
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+11% Synergy $1.28
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+10% Synergy $0.23
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+6% Synergy $1.07
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+6% Synergy $14.39
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+5% Synergy $0.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.15
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+5% Synergy $9.23
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $10.50
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $1.92
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $11.41
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+4% Synergy $9.63
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+4% Synergy $20.74
Food Chain Food Chain
+4% Synergy $35.45
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $1.68
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.37
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $5.88
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-1% Synergy $30.37
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $0.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $9.68

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 $49.48
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.17
Oakhollow Village Oakhollow Village
+7% Synergy $0.41
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+7% Synergy $5.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $11.70
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+4% Synergy $3.95
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+4% Synergy $0.17
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+4% Synergy $3.06
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $38.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $21.22
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.42
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $5.95
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $1.14
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
0% Synergy $1037.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+10% Synergy $3.42
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+7% Synergy $2.86
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $6.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.24
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-3% Synergy $0.77
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.78
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.78
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.35

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 $2.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $4.12
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.22
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.63
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $6.13
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.13
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $8.75
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.49
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.27
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $12.34
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $7.29
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $14.45
Brushland Brushland
+3% Synergy $0.82
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $21.26
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $9.91
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.22
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.23
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+2% Synergy $7.39
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+2% Synergy $13.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.20
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+2% Synergy $1.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.86
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $11.77
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.31
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+1% Synergy $7.48
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $6.30
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
0% Synergy $0.30
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.37
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.59
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-2% Synergy $0.57
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.24
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.14
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy $0.11
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-5% Synergy $0.11
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.12
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.14
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-7% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.15
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.24

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