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Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Price tag $0.18

Legendary CreatureElder Dragon

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2137 Current Rank
#1957 Last Week
#2505 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hraesvelgr of the First Brood.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hraesvelgr of the First Brood decks.

Subterfuge Subterfuge
+6% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hraesvelgr of the First Brood's abilities and overall game plan.

Combat Research Combat Research
+45% Synergy $0.43
Consider Consider
+33% Synergy $0.25
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+28% Synergy $0.34
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+27% Synergy $0.26
Opt Opt
+26% Synergy $0.13
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+26% Synergy $3.41
Winged Words Winged Words
+25% Synergy $0.12
Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy $0.53
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+25% Synergy $0.98
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+25% Synergy $10.01

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hraesvelgr of the First Brood decks.

Ponder Ponder
+23% Synergy $1.35
Aetherize Aetherize
+23% Synergy $0.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.71
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $3.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.33
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $1.76
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $5.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $0.85
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $1.03
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $97.48
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $45.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-16% Synergy $14.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $53.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hraesvelgr of the First Brood's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dragonologist Dragonologist
+24% Synergy $1.20
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+22% Synergy $2.60
Starwinder Starwinder
+21% Synergy $0.92
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+21% Synergy $39.89
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+21% Synergy $0.28
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.34
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+19% Synergy $0.18
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+18% Synergy $0.15
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+18% Synergy $0.21
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.08
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+16% Synergy $0.51
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+16% Synergy $3.71
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+15% Synergy $4.43
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.07
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+14% Synergy $0.25
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+14% Synergy $0.31
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+13% Synergy $0.26
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.23
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $1.93
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+12% Synergy $0.08
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $1.01
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+11% Synergy $0.71
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+11% Synergy $0.62
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+10% Synergy $0.59
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+9% Synergy $0.46
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+9% Synergy $13.11
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+9% Synergy $0.35
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+8% Synergy $3.60
Sphinx Ambassador Sphinx Ambassador
+8% Synergy $9.25
Triton Wavebreaker Triton Wavebreaker
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+8% Synergy $3.04
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+6% Synergy $1.44
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+6% Synergy $14.82
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.19
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+6% Synergy $0.19
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+5% Synergy $35.30
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+4% Synergy $3.40
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+3% Synergy $0.46
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+3% Synergy $2.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $5.63
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+2% Synergy $3.41
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
0% Synergy $35.49
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.28
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-3% Synergy $5.19
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-3% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-3% Synergy $21.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-3% Synergy $1.36
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
-5% Synergy $0.67
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-6% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-10% Synergy $2.46

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hraesvelgr of the First Brood safe.

Shore Up Shore Up
+22% Synergy $0.12
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $2.49
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+17% Synergy $0.10
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+14% Synergy $4.15
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+12% Synergy $0.43
Impulse Impulse
+11% Synergy $0.18
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+11% Synergy $0.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.12
Dive Down Dive Down
+9% Synergy $0.10
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.05
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.48
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.31
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+7% Synergy $0.08
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+7% Synergy $0.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $3.01
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+6% Synergy $0.21
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+5% Synergy $0.48
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.21
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+5% Synergy $0.21
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+5% Synergy $0.42
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.33
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.27
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+4% Synergy $0.66
Curate Curate
+4% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.00
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+3% Synergy $1.31
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+3% Synergy $4.80
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+3% Synergy $0.22
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.05
Deliberate Deliberate
+3% Synergy $0.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.90
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+2% Synergy $0.09
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+1% Synergy $0.16
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $4.39
Quick Study Quick Study
+1% Synergy $0.36
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+1% Synergy $3.75
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.59
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
0% Synergy $1.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $3.21
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.54
Brainsurge Brainsurge
0% Synergy $0.39
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.21
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.16
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-1% Synergy $6.05
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
-1% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.72
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-3% Synergy $0.74
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $52.46
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-6% Synergy $1.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hraesvelgr of the First Brood's game plan and control the board.

Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+22% Synergy $0.11
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+15% Synergy $0.47
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+14% Synergy $1.73
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+10% Synergy $3.04
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+8% Synergy $3.07
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+7% Synergy $0.16
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.15
Stock Up Stock Up
+7% Synergy $7.23
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+6% Synergy $0.15
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+6% Synergy $0.09
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+5% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+5% Synergy $5.42
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+5% Synergy $0.11
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+4% Synergy $0.48
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+3% Synergy $0.33
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+3% Synergy $8.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+3% Synergy $17.53
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+3% Synergy $0.76
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.18
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $2.73
Wash Out Wash Out
+1% Synergy $0.39
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $30.71
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $4.02
Fabricate Fabricate
-8% Synergy $9.06
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $2.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+24% Synergy $0.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $6.50
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+21% Synergy $0.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.21
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+17% Synergy $3.68
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $2.55
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $39.87
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+12% Synergy $0.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+10% Synergy $1.89
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $41.28
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $37.21
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+10% Synergy $30.23
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+10% Synergy $0.15
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $2.78
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $7.20
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $14.01
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+8% Synergy $0.05
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+8% Synergy $0.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $22.41
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $3.80
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.55
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.54
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+6% Synergy $0.33
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+6% Synergy $0.07
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $5.46
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $8.80
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+5% Synergy $0.40
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.74
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.42
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $44.79
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+5% Synergy $0.55
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+4% Synergy $0.18
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+4% Synergy $1.13
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $5.06
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+3% Synergy $2.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.43
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.53
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-2% Synergy $1.62
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-3% Synergy $1.73
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-9% Synergy $34.70
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-12% Synergy $16.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hraesvelgr of the First Brood's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Curiosity Curiosity
+19% Synergy $0.65
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+18% Synergy $0.15
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.14
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+14% Synergy $0.63
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+13% Synergy $0.31
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+12% Synergy $0.18
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.00
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.37
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+10% Synergy $0.97
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $2.94
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+8% Synergy $0.11
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+7% Synergy $0.49
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+7% Synergy $7.03
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $2.99
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.41
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+6% Synergy $1.00
Vanishing Vanishing
+6% Synergy $0.49
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+5% Synergy $0.63
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+5% Synergy $0.18
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+5% Synergy $9.83
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+5% Synergy $0.26
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.07
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+4% Synergy $0.49
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+1% Synergy $1.16
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.46
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
-1% Synergy $2.45
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-5% Synergy $3.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hraesvelgr of the First Brood to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+8% Synergy $2.73

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+11% Synergy $5.04
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.60
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $6.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.09
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $20.47
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $5.65
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $45.46
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+1% Synergy $0.51
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.34
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-1% Synergy $11.22
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-1% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.00
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.22
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-5% Synergy $0.11
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $9.88
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-12% Synergy $35.61
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-13% Synergy $0.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+11% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.70
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.21
Blitzball Blitzball
+9% Synergy $0.10
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+9% Synergy $10.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+8% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.63
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+7% Synergy $0.12
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.53
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $16.81
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.66
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $16.40
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.27
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.40
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.29
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $31.84
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.11
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
0% Synergy $2.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.13
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $4.90
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.63
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-3% Synergy $0.52
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-5% Synergy $0.83

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hraesvelgr of the First Brood decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.18
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.28
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.46
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.48
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $1.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.90
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.16
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.41
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $0.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $30.71
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-3% Synergy $1.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.05

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