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Helga, Skittish Seer
Price tag $3.80

Legendary Creature — Frog Druid

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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 34% Ramp 7% Big Mana 5% Combo 5% X Spells 4%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Helga, Skittish Seer players are trying out in +1/+1 Counters decks.

Berta, Wise Extrapolator Berta, Wise Extrapolator
+10% Synergy $0.34
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+8% Synergy $0.32
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+5% Synergy $5.40
Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+4% Synergy $0.32
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+2% Synergy $8.78

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Helga, Skittish Seer's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+62% Synergy $0.90
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+56% Synergy $0.55
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+48% Synergy $0.39
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+47% Synergy $5.59
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+46% Synergy $2.09
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+46% Synergy $6.18
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+46% Synergy $1.01
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+45% Synergy $6.52
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+44% Synergy $7.69
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+43% Synergy $1.33

Top Cards

The staple cards most Helga, Skittish Seer +1/+1 Counters decks run as their core.

Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+41% Synergy $6.59
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+40% Synergy $2.14
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+40% Synergy $9.30
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+37% Synergy $0.93
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+35% Synergy $9.09
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+33% Synergy $2.44
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $7.76
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.09
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Helga, Skittish Seer +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $54.50
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+2% Synergy $14.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.14
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $26.56
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
0% Synergy $34.33
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $54.33
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $5.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $39.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $60.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Helga, Skittish Seer decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+40% Synergy $3.05
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+37% Synergy $3.26
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+36% Synergy $0.28
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+32% Synergy $5.64
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+31% Synergy $9.08
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+31% Synergy $0.96
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+30% Synergy $3.10
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+30% Synergy $0.33
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+30% Synergy $4.15
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+28% Synergy $3.89
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+28% Synergy $0.22
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+28% Synergy $7.24
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+27% Synergy $0.39
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+27% Synergy $0.41
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+26% Synergy $0.33
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+23% Synergy $3.88
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+22% Synergy $0.18
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+22% Synergy $1.51
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+21% Synergy $1.28
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
+21% Synergy $21.49
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+21% Synergy $1.33
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+20% Synergy $4.86
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+20% Synergy $0.95
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+19% Synergy $6.10
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+19% Synergy $5.85
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+19% Synergy $4.34
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+18% Synergy $2.67
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+17% Synergy $0.35
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+17% Synergy $0.55
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+16% Synergy $27.41
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+16% Synergy $3.04
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+16% Synergy $0.25
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.22
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+14% Synergy $4.45
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
+14% Synergy $6.73
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+13% Synergy $4.47
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+12% Synergy $1.03
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+11% Synergy $1.27
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+11% Synergy $0.33
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+11% Synergy $53.75
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+10% Synergy $6.60
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.95
Yuna, Grand Summoner Yuna, Grand Summoner
+9% Synergy $43.80
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+8% Synergy $13.18
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+8% Synergy $1.38
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.38
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $0.68
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $27.18
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
0% Synergy $3.55

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Helga, Skittish Seer's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+25% Synergy $0.37
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+17% Synergy $0.25
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+14% Synergy $0.67
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+13% Synergy $8.00
Shore Up Shore Up
+13% Synergy $0.22
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+11% Synergy $1.00
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.46
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+9% Synergy $7.71
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $14.29
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.21
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+8% Synergy $34.53
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+7% Synergy $4.28
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+7% Synergy $3.04
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+7% Synergy $0.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $14.06
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $1.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $20.32
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+5% Synergy $2.53
Polliwallop Polliwallop
+5% Synergy $0.19
Bioshift Bioshift
+5% Synergy $0.22
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+4% Synergy $3.57
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.69
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+2% Synergy $0.33
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.54
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.96
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $56.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.19
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $3.77
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
0% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.92
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-2% Synergy $10.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $3.60
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Helga, Skittish Seer.

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+24% Synergy $1.00
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+15% Synergy $0.30
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+12% Synergy $6.86
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+11% Synergy $11.37
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+11% Synergy $3.82
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.59
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $1.54
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.46
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.47
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.96
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.34
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.34
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.68
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $4.60
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $51.45
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Helga, Skittish Seer +1/+1 Counters decks.

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+24% Synergy $5.02
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+23% Synergy $65.54
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+17% Synergy $62.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $2.46
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $11.21
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+6% Synergy $14.43
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+6% Synergy $10.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Helga, Skittish Seer decks.

Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+30% Synergy $7.95
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+22% Synergy $2.13
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+20% Synergy $4.63
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+19% Synergy $0.52
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+18% Synergy $2.29
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+13% Synergy $2.18
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+12% Synergy $1.50
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+9% Synergy $0.27
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+8% Synergy $7.75
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+8% Synergy $12.72
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+7% Synergy $15.55
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+6% Synergy $0.54
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+6% Synergy $1.16
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+6% Synergy $4.37
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+5% Synergy $0.29
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $32.23
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $12.11
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+3% Synergy $9.83
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+3% Synergy $26.91
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+1% Synergy $6.63
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.81
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.87
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.47
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
-2% Synergy $0.39
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $2.47
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
-7% Synergy $8.56

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Helga, Skittish Seer +1/+1 Counters decks.

Gavony Township Gavony Township
+15% Synergy $5.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $3.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.40
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+11% Synergy $62.31
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+10% Synergy $0.35
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $7.01
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+9% Synergy $2.27
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.33
Oakhollow Village Oakhollow Village
+8% Synergy $0.47
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $14.92
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+4% Synergy $0.28
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.63
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $8.25
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $13.43
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $5.81
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $49.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $27.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Helga, Skittish Seer's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy $5.06
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $4.44
Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+6% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $0.82
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $3.63
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.70

Lands

The mana base behind Helga, Skittish Seer's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.22
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+12% Synergy $0.87
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+11% Synergy $0.36
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.95
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $3.68
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+7% Synergy $7.01
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+6% Synergy $2.87
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.45
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+5% Synergy $6.46
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+4% Synergy $0.32
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+4% Synergy $13.61
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $7.04
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.31
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $9.06
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $17.77
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.34
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $1.42
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+2% Synergy $9.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.24
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.34
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $7.39
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $11.09
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
0% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $5.65
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.27
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $4.82
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $8.07
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-1% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-1% Synergy $0.29
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-2% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.03
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $35.70
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.34
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-4% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-4% Synergy $0.29
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.23
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.27

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Helga, Skittish Seer: +1/+1 Counters.

The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Yuna, Grand Summoner Yuna, Grand Summoner
Perrie, the Pulverizer Perrie, the Pulverizer
The Thirteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Thirteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Thirteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Thirteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
Kros, Defense Contractor Kros, Defense Contractor
Falco Spara, Pactweaver Falco Spara, Pactweaver
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Danny Pink Danny Pink
Zack Fair Zack Fair
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Numa, Joraga Chieftain Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
The Fifth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The First Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The First Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
Dromoka, the Eternal Dromoka, the Eternal
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade