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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 X Spells Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Helga, Skittish Seer players are trying out in X Spells decks.

Owlin Spiralmancer Owlin Spiralmancer
+21% Synergy $0.28
Kinetic Ooze Kinetic Ooze
+21% Synergy $0.32
Primo, the Unbounded Primo, the Unbounded
+16% Synergy $1.02
Berta, Wise Extrapolator Berta, Wise Extrapolator
+14% Synergy $0.34
Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+12% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Helga, Skittish Seer's X Spells builds — cards that lean hardest into the X Spells theme.

Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+86% Synergy $0.90
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+63% Synergy $0.55
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+62% Synergy $3.05
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+51% Synergy $0.28
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+48% Synergy $0.33
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+48% Synergy $1.01
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+48% Synergy $6.18
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+47% Synergy $0.39
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+46% Synergy $2.09
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+43% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The staple cards most Helga, Skittish Seer X Spells decks run as their core.

Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+43% Synergy $5.59
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+42% Synergy $4.15
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+38% Synergy $6.52
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+36% Synergy $7.69
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+33% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $2.46
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+9% Synergy $7.76
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.19
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Helga, Skittish Seer X Spells game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+1% Synergy $14.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.14
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.56
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $54.50
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $54.33
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $5.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $39.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the X Spells plan in Helga, Skittish Seer decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+38% Synergy $0.96
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+37% Synergy $1.51
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+36% Synergy $6.59
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+35% Synergy $2.14
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+35% Synergy $3.88
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+32% Synergy $1.33
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+32% Synergy $1.33
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+30% Synergy $3.10
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+28% Synergy $9.08
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+28% Synergy $2.44
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+28% Synergy $9.09
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+28% Synergy $0.33
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+28% Synergy $3.89
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+27% Synergy $9.30
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+27% Synergy $0.95
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+26% Synergy $3.26
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+26% Synergy $0.22
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+25% Synergy $0.93
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+24% Synergy $27.41
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+24% Synergy $7.24
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+23% Synergy $0.25
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+22% Synergy $5.64
Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+21% Synergy $3.60
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+20% Synergy $3.04
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+20% Synergy $0.31
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+20% Synergy $6.43
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+20% Synergy $1.85
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+20% Synergy $4.49
Stumpsquall Hydra Stumpsquall Hydra
+20% Synergy $0.54
Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+20% Synergy $8.08
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+19% Synergy $0.18
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+19% Synergy $0.83
Sporocyst Sporocyst
+19% Synergy $16.30
Tyrant Guard Tyrant Guard
+17% Synergy $5.51
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+16% Synergy $1.28
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+16% Synergy $0.24
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+15% Synergy $5.85
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.22
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+15% Synergy $0.25
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+15% Synergy $2.67
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+15% Synergy $4.34
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+14% Synergy $0.35
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+14% Synergy $0.55
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+13% Synergy $6.10
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+12% Synergy $4.86
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+8% Synergy $13.18
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $0.68
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.38
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+5% Synergy $27.18
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+2% Synergy $3.55

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Helga, Skittish Seer's X Spells deck ahead.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+23% Synergy $0.37
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+22% Synergy $0.67
Shore Up Shore Up
+12% Synergy $0.22
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+12% Synergy $3.04
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+10% Synergy $7.71
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+10% Synergy $0.25
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $1.00
Nexus Mentality Nexus Mentality
+10% Synergy $0.35
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+9% Synergy $8.00
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.46
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $2.53
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+7% Synergy $34.53
Bioshift Bioshift
+7% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $14.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $20.32
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+5% Synergy $0.57
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $56.81
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $14.06
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $4.28
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
+4% Synergy $0.21
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $0.89
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.69
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $5.19
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.54
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $3.57
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.92
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $1.10
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.32
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
-1% Synergy $0.33
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-3% Synergy $0.32
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-5% Synergy $10.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $3.60
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the X Spells game plan forward for Helga, Skittish Seer.

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+27% Synergy $1.00
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+13% Synergy $11.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.54
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+11% Synergy $0.59
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+11% Synergy $0.30
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+10% Synergy $6.86
Growth Curve Growth Curve
+10% Synergy $0.20
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $3.82
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.47
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+7% Synergy $8.78
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.92
Wild Hypothesis Wild Hypothesis
+6% Synergy $0.18
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.56
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.46
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.34
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
0% Synergy $51.45
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.68
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $4.60
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Helga, Skittish Seer X Spells decks.

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+26% Synergy $65.54
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+23% Synergy $5.02
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+14% Synergy $11.21
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $62.89
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+9% Synergy $10.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.66
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+4% Synergy $14.43

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the X Spells strategy in Helga, Skittish Seer decks.

Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+32% Synergy $2.29
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+24% Synergy $7.95
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+19% Synergy $2.18
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+17% Synergy $7.75
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+15% Synergy $4.63
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+14% Synergy $0.52
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+14% Synergy $1.50
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.27
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $2.13
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+10% Synergy $1.16
Additive Evolution Additive Evolution
+8% Synergy $0.15
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.29
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $15.55
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+6% Synergy $4.37
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $12.72
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.77
Level Up Level Up
+5% Synergy $2.27
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.34
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+4% Synergy $6.63
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $32.23
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+2% Synergy $9.83
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.81
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
0% Synergy $0.54
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.47
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $12.11
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
-1% Synergy $0.39
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
-4% Synergy $8.56
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-5% Synergy $2.47

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Helga, Skittish Seer X Spells decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.36
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+13% Synergy $2.27
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $7.01
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+13% Synergy $0.35
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+11% Synergy $5.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $62.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.33
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $8.25
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.63
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $49.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.92
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $5.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $27.39

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Helga, Skittish Seer's X Spells strategy.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+14% Synergy $4.44
Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+14% Synergy $0.29
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+10% Synergy $5.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.84
Brass Infiniscope Brass Infiniscope
+5% Synergy $0.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $4.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $0.82
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $3.63
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.70

Lands

The mana base behind Helga, Skittish Seer's X Spells decks.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.22
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.19
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+13% Synergy $0.87
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+11% Synergy $0.36
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+9% Synergy $3.68
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+9% Synergy $6.46
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+8% Synergy $2.87
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+8% Synergy $7.01
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+8% Synergy $5.40
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+7% Synergy $13.61
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+7% Synergy $0.42
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.32
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+5% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.95
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.34
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $9.06
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $7.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.05
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $4.82
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $9.81
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.30
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+2% Synergy $0.29
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $11.09
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+2% Synergy $0.61
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+1% Synergy $7.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.29
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $10.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $35.70
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $17.77
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.65
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.34
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $8.07
Brushland Brushland
-3% Synergy $1.42
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.28
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.23
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.03
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-6% Synergy $0.29
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-12% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Helga, Skittish Seer: X Spells.

The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fifth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifth Doctor // Susan Foreman
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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
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