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Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Price tag $0.20

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

#2075 Current Rank
#2021 Last Week
#2648 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.

The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+6% Synergy $0.25
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+5% Synergy $9.19
Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O'Hara Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O'Hara
+4% Synergy $11.93
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+2% Synergy $0.43
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+1% Synergy $2.76

High Synergy Cards

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

Combat Research Combat Research
+38% Synergy $0.29
Consider Consider
+33% Synergy $0.38
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+28% Synergy $0.70
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+27% Synergy $0.22
Opt Opt
+24% Synergy $0.11
Winged Words Winged Words
+24% Synergy $0.10
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $5.30
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+22% Synergy $0.08
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+22% Synergy $39.85
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+22% Synergy $7.43

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
+21% Synergy $1.70
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.39
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $2.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $4.33
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.82
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.95
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $13.07
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $44.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $44.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+22% Synergy $4.26
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+21% Synergy $0.42
Starwinder Starwinder
+20% Synergy $0.88
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.04
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+19% Synergy $0.99
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.69
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+17% Synergy $0.17
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+16% Synergy $0.14
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+16% Synergy $0.16
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.20
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+16% Synergy $0.32
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+15% Synergy $0.82
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.09
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+15% Synergy $0.05
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.40
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+13% Synergy $1.80
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+13% Synergy $2.44
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+13% Synergy $0.84
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+12% Synergy $0.49
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+12% Synergy $0.26
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+12% Synergy $12.76
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+12% Synergy $0.57
Sphinx Ambassador Sphinx Ambassador
+12% Synergy $7.95
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+11% Synergy $0.38
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+10% Synergy $3.29
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+10% Synergy $2.66
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+9% Synergy $1.27
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+8% Synergy $0.37
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+8% Synergy $14.15
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+8% Synergy $0.27
Archive Dragon Archive Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.08
Murktide Regent Murktide Regent
+8% Synergy $7.66
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+8% Synergy $1.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+7% Synergy $0.77
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+7% Synergy $1.05
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+7% Synergy $36.54
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+7% Synergy $0.19
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+7% Synergy $0.64
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $2.97
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $3.01
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+3% Synergy $0.39
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+2% Synergy $1.93
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-3% Synergy $1.78
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-4% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-5% Synergy $11.85
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-6% Synergy $3.79
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
-6% Synergy $1.19
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-10% Synergy $2.83

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 $2.29
Shore Up Shore Up
+20% Synergy $0.12
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $2.28
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+15% Synergy $0.08
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+14% Synergy $0.09
Impulse Impulse
+13% Synergy $0.10
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+11% Synergy $3.60
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+11% Synergy $0.05
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+10% Synergy $0.59
Dive Down Dive Down
+10% Synergy $0.11
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+9% Synergy $0.08
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+8% Synergy $0.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $1.71
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+6% Synergy $0.48
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.59
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+6% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.46
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+5% Synergy $1.24
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.23
Curate Curate
+5% Synergy $0.07
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+5% Synergy $0.45
Annul Annul
+5% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $1.50
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.45
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+4% Synergy $0.40
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+4% Synergy $0.10
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.99
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $8.07
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+2% Synergy $0.19
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+2% Synergy $1.09
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.21
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+2% Synergy $0.30
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+2% Synergy $0.23
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+2% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $1.26
Think Twice Think Twice
+1% Synergy $0.05
Wash Away Wash Away
+1% Synergy $0.58
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
0% Synergy $5.53
Quick Study Quick Study
0% Synergy $0.29
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-1% Synergy $5.07
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.94
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.42
Dispel Dispel
-3% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.52
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-4% Synergy $1.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $46.95
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+14% Synergy $0.58
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+11% Synergy $1.32
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+8% Synergy $3.38
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+6% Synergy $0.17
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+6% Synergy $0.18
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+6% Synergy $12.75
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+6% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+6% Synergy $0.46
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.17
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.33
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.19
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+5% Synergy $0.56
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+4% Synergy $3.54
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+4% Synergy $0.26
Stock Up Stock Up
+4% Synergy $5.37
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.24
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+3% Synergy $0.35
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.08
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.66
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
0% Synergy $0.23
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
0% Synergy $3.78
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $36.04
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-7% Synergy $2.06
Fabricate Fabricate
-8% Synergy $8.72
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $4.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+22% Synergy $0.28
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+20% Synergy $1.09
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+20% Synergy $0.32
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+17% Synergy $6.65
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $2.31
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+16% Synergy $0.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $37.23
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+11% Synergy $39.60
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+11% Synergy $0.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $19.88
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $32.42
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $36.91
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $5.16
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+9% Synergy $0.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.12
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $15.94
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+8% Synergy $0.35
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+8% Synergy $7.34
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+7% Synergy $0.38
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $11.59
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.33
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+7% Synergy $5.44
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+6% Synergy $0.81
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $6.48
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+6% Synergy $0.09
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.51
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+5% Synergy $4.24
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $42.00
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+5% Synergy $0.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.32
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $4.04
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-3% Synergy $1.92
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-9% Synergy $32.10
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-12% Synergy $16.15

Enchantments

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+20% Synergy $0.56
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+18% Synergy $0.09
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+15% Synergy $0.11
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $0.64
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.35
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.17
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+10% Synergy $0.67
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+10% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $1.03
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+9% Synergy $0.14
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+7% Synergy $0.34
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.04
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.35
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+6% Synergy $0.61
Vanishing Vanishing
+6% Synergy $0.52
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+6% Synergy $0.73
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+5% Synergy $3.83
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+5% Synergy $0.22
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+3% Synergy $0.67
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $0.98
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.27
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-3% Synergy $1.89
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+6% Synergy $1.71

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $3.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $6.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $6.04
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.47
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $18.48
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.90
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $39.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.64
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-1% Synergy $11.64
Rivendell Rivendell
-2% Synergy $1.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.03
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-5% Synergy $0.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $11.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-8% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-11% Synergy $35.27

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 $1.05
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+10% Synergy $10.59
Blitzball Blitzball
+10% Synergy $0.09
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+7% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.06
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $16.61
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+6% Synergy $11.50
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.12
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.66
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.43
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $4.96
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $23.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $2.05
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $3.61
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-5% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-5% Synergy $1.09

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+9% Synergy $1.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.52
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $8.07
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $0.97
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-3% Synergy $1.78
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $36.04

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