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Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Price tag $0.29

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

#2095 Current Rank
#2179 Last Week
#2450 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.

Here Comes a New Hero! Here Comes a New Hero!
+4% Synergy $0.27
April O'Neil, Human Element April O'Neil, Human Element
+3% Synergy $12.21
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+3% Synergy $0.18
Blossombind Blossombind
+3% Synergy $0.16
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+2% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Combat Research Combat Research
+46% Synergy $0.41
Consider Consider
+31% Synergy $0.29
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+28% Synergy $0.30
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+28% Synergy $0.44
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+26% Synergy $1.07
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+26% Synergy $1.04
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+26% Synergy $4.04
Winged Words Winged Words
+25% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
+25% Synergy $0.22
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+25% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy $0.56
Ponder Ponder
+23% Synergy $1.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+23% Synergy $0.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.88
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $3.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.38
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.97
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+10% Synergy $5.68
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.12

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $110.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $54.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $15.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $59.86

Creatures

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

Starwinder Starwinder
+24% Synergy $1.08
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+23% Synergy $0.35
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+22% Synergy $9.03
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+22% Synergy $1.75
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+19% Synergy $52.86
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+19% Synergy $0.31
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.14
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+18% Synergy $0.30
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+18% Synergy $0.31
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.37
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+16% Synergy $0.42
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+16% Synergy $2.64
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+15% Synergy $2.06
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.36
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.22
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+14% Synergy $0.25
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+13% Synergy $0.11
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+12% Synergy $0.27
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+12% Synergy $0.31
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $2.01
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.79
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+10% Synergy $0.77
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+10% Synergy $0.59
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+9% Synergy $0.54
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+9% Synergy $0.42
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+8% Synergy $0.48
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+8% Synergy $14.10
Triton Wavebreaker Triton Wavebreaker
+8% Synergy $0.21
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+7% Synergy $17.01
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+7% Synergy $4.24
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+7% Synergy $0.30
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+7% Synergy $3.23
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+6% Synergy $1.94
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.36
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $1.00
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+4% Synergy $32.83
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+3% Synergy $0.50
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+3% Synergy $3.94
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+3% Synergy $3.61
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+2% Synergy $2.31
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.69
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-1% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.29
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.06
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-3% Synergy $5.33
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
-3% Synergy $0.77
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-4% Synergy $26.73
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-6% Synergy $0.34
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-6% Synergy $3.68
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-9% Synergy $2.38

Instants

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

Shore Up Shore Up
+23% Synergy $0.20
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+20% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
+16% Synergy $3.47
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+14% Synergy $4.24
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+13% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+11% Synergy $0.43
Impulse Impulse
+10% Synergy $0.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.28
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.71
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $2.72
Dive Down Dive Down
+8% Synergy $0.13
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.50
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+6% Synergy $0.12
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.44
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+6% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $2.35
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.41
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.29
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+4% Synergy $1.37
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+4% Synergy $0.65
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+4% Synergy $0.47
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+4% Synergy $1.82
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+4% Synergy $0.30
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.13
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+4% Synergy $0.40
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+3% Synergy $0.21
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+3% Synergy $0.11
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+3% Synergy $4.84
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+3% Synergy $0.58
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+2% Synergy $0.33
Think Twice Think Twice
+2% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.04
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.79
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+1% Synergy $0.25
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+1% Synergy $2.80
Quick Study Quick Study
+1% Synergy $0.31
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
0% Synergy $1.22
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
0% Synergy $6.83
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.26
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.27
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $2.87
Brainsurge Brainsurge
-1% Synergy $0.41
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
-1% Synergy $0.39
Essence Flux Essence Flux
-2% Synergy $1.52
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $5.60
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-3% Synergy $0.89
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $50.44

Sorceries

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

Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+20% Synergy $0.20
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+16% Synergy $0.54
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+15% Synergy $1.36
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+10% Synergy $4.03
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+8% Synergy $3.85
Ravenform Ravenform
+8% Synergy $0.36
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+8% Synergy $0.17
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+7% Synergy $0.22
Stock Up Stock Up
+7% Synergy $9.83
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+6% Synergy $0.11
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+5% Synergy $0.28
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+5% Synergy $0.26
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+5% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+4% Synergy $5.05
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+3% Synergy $0.35
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+3% Synergy $11.76
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.27
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.28
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.38
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+2% Synergy $8.68
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $2.59
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $31.41
Fabricate Fabricate
-7% Synergy $8.96
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $5.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $8.55
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+23% Synergy $0.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.26
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+17% Synergy $5.10
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+14% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $44.52
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $3.67
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+11% Synergy $0.19
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $40.47
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $39.71
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $14.72
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+9% Synergy $35.41
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.51
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+8% Synergy $0.38
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+8% Synergy $0.17
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $1.98
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.53
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $14.06
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+7% Synergy $0.07
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+7% Synergy $0.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $28.18
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.02
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $9.39
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.97
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+5% Synergy $0.42
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $0.91
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $6.56
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+4% Synergy $0.26
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+4% Synergy $0.48
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+4% Synergy $0.55
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.44
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+3% Synergy $3.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.55
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-2% Synergy $2.64
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-2% Synergy $1.21
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $3.41
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-7% Synergy $39.16
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-11% Synergy $15.79

Enchantments

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

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+19% Synergy $0.30
Curiosity Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.75
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.20
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+14% Synergy $0.32
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $0.69
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.34
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.37
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+10% Synergy $1.22
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $1.77
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+9% Synergy $0.67
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+8% Synergy $0.14
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+7% Synergy $6.27
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $3.10
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+5% Synergy $0.61
Vanishing Vanishing
+5% Synergy $0.53
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+5% Synergy $0.67
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+5% Synergy $1.40
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+4% Synergy $2.55
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+4% Synergy $0.75
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+4% Synergy $6.04
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+4% Synergy $0.33
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $1.49
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+2% Synergy $0.26
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+2% Synergy $0.25
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.84
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.47
Witness Protection Witness Protection
0% Synergy $0.23
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-3% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.46

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+7% Synergy $2.82

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $8.62
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.04
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $8.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.44
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.51
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $24.60
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $43.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $4.49
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.19
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-1% Synergy $0.31
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-1% Synergy $12.13
Rivendell Rivendell
-2% Synergy $1.42
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.16
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.54
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $9.07
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.37
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-13% Synergy $0.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+12% Synergy $0.18
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.04
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.39
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+8% Synergy $12.17
Blitzball Blitzball
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.28
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+7% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.51
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $14.59
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $20.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.64
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.40
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.55
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.70
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.35
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+2% Synergy $1.92
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+2% Synergy $0.36
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $34.58
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.06
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.67
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.18
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.65
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-5% Synergy $0.81

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.27
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.27
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.50
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+5% Synergy $1.83
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.79
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $31.41

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