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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

#1863 Current Rank
#1835 Last Week
#2578 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.

Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+12% Synergy $0.51
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+4% Synergy $0.09
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+3% Synergy $0.14
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+2% Synergy $0.56
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
0% Synergy $35.99

High Synergy Cards

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

Combat Research Combat Research
+44% Synergy $0.35
Consider Consider
+34% Synergy $0.29
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.09
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+26% Synergy $0.36
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+26% Synergy $0.75
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+24% Synergy $1.07
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+23% Synergy $0.24
Winged Words Winged Words
+23% Synergy $0.07
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+23% Synergy $0.51
Preordain Preordain
+23% Synergy $0.50

Top Cards

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+23% Synergy $0.40
Ponder Ponder
+21% Synergy $1.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.40
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $2.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.13
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.45
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+10% Synergy $4.51
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.69
High Tide High Tide
+2% Synergy $0.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.42

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $90.87
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $40.49
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $38.10
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-16% Synergy $13.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $49.82

Creatures

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

Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $7.59
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+21% Synergy $2.85
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+20% Synergy $37.79
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+20% Synergy $0.24
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+19% Synergy $0.17
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.03
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+18% Synergy $0.12
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.18
Starwinder Starwinder
+17% Synergy $0.67
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+17% Synergy $0.22
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+15% Synergy $0.54
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.05
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.25
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+14% Synergy $0.32
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+13% Synergy $2.46
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+13% Synergy $2.57
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+13% Synergy $0.22
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+13% Synergy $0.56
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+12% Synergy $0.50
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+12% Synergy $0.59
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+12% Synergy $0.77
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+12% Synergy $0.17
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+11% Synergy $0.08
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+10% Synergy $12.94
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+10% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $0.92
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+9% Synergy $3.18
Sphinx Ambassador Sphinx Ambassador
+9% Synergy $8.45
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+9% Synergy $2.44
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+8% Synergy $0.40
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+8% Synergy $14.10
Murktide Regent Murktide Regent
+8% Synergy $7.49
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+7% Synergy $1.18
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+7% Synergy $0.24
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+6% Synergy $36.36
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $2.27
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $0.54
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $4.57
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+3% Synergy $2.23
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+3% Synergy $0.42
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+3% Synergy $1.65
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.25
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-4% Synergy $5.50
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-4% Synergy $13.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-4% Synergy $1.55
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-5% Synergy $0.28
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
-6% Synergy $0.91
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-6% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-11% Synergy $1.94

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+22% Synergy $2.33
Shore Up Shore Up
+22% Synergy $0.07
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $2.55
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+17% Synergy $0.05
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+14% Synergy $4.24
Impulse Impulse
+13% Synergy $0.06
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+13% Synergy $0.07
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+11% Synergy $0.38
Dive Down Dive Down
+10% Synergy $0.14
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+10% Synergy $0.08
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.23
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $1.83
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.33
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.28
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+7% Synergy $0.09
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+7% Synergy $0.42
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+7% Synergy $0.21
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+6% Synergy $0.38
Zhalfirin Shapecraft Zhalfirin Shapecraft
+6% Synergy $0.09
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+5% Synergy $0.56
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.22
Curate Curate
+5% Synergy $0.07
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+4% Synergy $1.28
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+4% Synergy $0.15
Deliberate Deliberate
+4% Synergy $0.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.53
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.79
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.16
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $3.80
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.19
Think Twice Think Twice
+2% Synergy $0.06
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+1% Synergy $1.34
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+1% Synergy $0.22
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+1% Synergy $0.37
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.17
Quick Study Quick Study
+1% Synergy $0.34
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $5.17
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.19
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
0% Synergy $5.64
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.65
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $4.03
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.61
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.46
Dispel Dispel
-3% Synergy $0.38
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.26
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-5% Synergy $0.96
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $44.38
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+23% Synergy $0.08
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+16% Synergy $0.31
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+12% Synergy $1.49
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+9% Synergy $2.88
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.16
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+8% Synergy $2.41
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+7% Synergy $0.14
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+7% Synergy $0.18
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+7% Synergy $0.07
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $7.69
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+6% Synergy $1.68
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+5% Synergy $0.20
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.17
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+5% Synergy $11.98
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+5% Synergy $0.45
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+4% Synergy $0.27
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+4% Synergy $8.20
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.19
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.25
Wash Out Wash Out
+1% Synergy $0.31
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
0% Synergy $0.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $2.62
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $32.46
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-7% Synergy $1.83
Fabricate Fabricate
-9% Synergy $8.90
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+22% Synergy $5.35
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+20% Synergy $0.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.21
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+18% Synergy $3.92
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $2.18
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+13% Synergy $0.04
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $38.53
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.89
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+10% Synergy $34.31
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+10% Synergy $0.18
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $2.37
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $36.28
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $7.17
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+9% Synergy $0.03
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $13.34
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $37.91
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $19.48
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $3.45
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+7% Synergy $7.23
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.85
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.54
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+6% Synergy $0.34
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+6% Synergy $0.06
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.34
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+5% Synergy $0.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $1.60
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $5.62
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+5% Synergy $0.52
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $1.34
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+5% Synergy $4.03
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.75
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $4.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.60
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.09
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-4% Synergy $1.77
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-10% Synergy $33.75
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-13% Synergy $16.88

Enchantments

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

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+18% Synergy $0.20
Curiosity Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.53
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.10
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+12% Synergy $0.56
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+11% Synergy $0.16
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.26
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+10% Synergy $0.99
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+10% Synergy $0.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+8% Synergy $1.30
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+8% Synergy $0.38
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+8% Synergy $0.11
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+7% Synergy $7.96
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+7% Synergy $0.23
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $2.67
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.31
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.05
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.38
Vanishing Vanishing
+5% Synergy $0.48
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+5% Synergy $0.66
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+5% Synergy $0.69
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+4% Synergy $0.19
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $1.10
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.35
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+1% Synergy $0.65
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-4% Synergy $2.84
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $9.05

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 $2.04

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.39
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $4.93
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $4.63
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $5.79
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.42
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.92
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $6.17
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.24
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $37.39
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.50
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-1% Synergy $10.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.20
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-6% Synergy $0.07
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-8% Synergy $10.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-11% Synergy $35.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+11% Synergy $0.09
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+9% Synergy $9.10
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+8% Synergy $0.25
Blitzball Blitzball
+8% Synergy $0.07
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+8% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.88
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $18.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.21
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.21
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+4% Synergy $12.07
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.41
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.07
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.18
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.64
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $25.64
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $6.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.14
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $2.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $3.66
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $0.84

Lands

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

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.16
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.28
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.99
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.79
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.53
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $0.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $16.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.92
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $24.75
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-4% Synergy $1.55
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $32.46

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