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Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Price tag $0.34

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

#2012 Current Rank
#2003 Last Week
#2405 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.

April, Reporter of the Weird April, Reporter of the Weird
+9% Synergy $0.16
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+5% Synergy $0.26
Retro-Mutation Retro-Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.12
Fractal Anomaly Fractal Anomaly
+3% Synergy $0.15
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+1% Synergy $18.23

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 $0.51
Consider Consider
+31% Synergy $0.23
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+28% Synergy $0.29
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+28% Synergy $1.18
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+27% Synergy $0.46
Preordain Preordain
+26% Synergy $0.57
Opt Opt
+26% Synergy $0.22
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+26% Synergy $1.59
Ponder Ponder
+24% Synergy $1.41
Starwinder Starwinder
+24% Synergy $1.82

Top Cards

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.90
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.37
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $3.42
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+11% Synergy $0.46
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.82
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+8% Synergy $5.49
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.48
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.67

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $55.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $17.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $65.62

Creatures

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

Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $6.91
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+23% Synergy $1.82
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+22% Synergy $0.39
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.06
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+19% Synergy $0.30
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+19% Synergy $0.24
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+19% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+18% Synergy $58.67
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.31
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.42
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+16% Synergy $2.78
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.35
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+15% Synergy $0.27
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.22
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+14% Synergy $3.89
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+14% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $0.65
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+12% Synergy $0.09
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+12% Synergy $0.79
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.70
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+11% Synergy $0.32
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+11% Synergy $0.57
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+10% Synergy $0.38
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+9% Synergy $0.30
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+9% Synergy $0.53
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+8% Synergy $0.52
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+8% Synergy $19.38
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+8% Synergy $0.21
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+7% Synergy $15.45
Archive Dragon Archive Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.14
Triton Wavebreaker Triton Wavebreaker
+7% Synergy $0.17
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.37
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+6% Synergy $5.48
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+6% Synergy $3.28
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+5% Synergy $1.91
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+3% Synergy $2.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.84
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+3% Synergy $3.53
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+3% Synergy $3.91
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+2% Synergy $0.52
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.63
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $5.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-2% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.86
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
-3% Synergy $0.60
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-4% Synergy $11.12
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-5% Synergy $3.26
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-6% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-10% Synergy $1.82

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+24% Synergy $4.06
Shore Up Shore Up
+24% Synergy $0.16
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+18% Synergy $0.23
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.45
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+14% Synergy $0.26
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+13% Synergy $4.37
Impulse Impulse
+10% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.40
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+9% Synergy $2.53
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.23
Dive Down Dive Down
+8% Synergy $0.13
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+8% Synergy $0.30
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.46
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+7% Synergy $0.44
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.65
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+6% Synergy $0.13
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.29
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+5% Synergy $0.56
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+5% Synergy $3.40
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.06
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.33
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+4% Synergy $1.67
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+4% Synergy $0.17
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+4% Synergy $0.47
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+3% Synergy $0.36
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy $0.31
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+3% Synergy $4.99
Deliberate Deliberate
+3% Synergy $0.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $2.00
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.03
Quick Study Quick Study
+2% Synergy $0.09
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+2% Synergy $0.13
Think Twice Think Twice
+2% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.33
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+1% Synergy $2.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.63
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
0% Synergy $1.54
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
0% Synergy $6.05
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
0% Synergy $0.37
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.07
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.65
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.35
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-2% Synergy $6.04
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $2.28
Brainsurge Brainsurge
-2% Synergy $0.31
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $52.04
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-13% Synergy $4.01

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+24% Synergy $0.40
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+20% Synergy $0.18
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+17% Synergy $1.15
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+16% Synergy $0.56
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+9% Synergy $3.77
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+8% Synergy $3.29
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ravenform Ravenform
+7% Synergy $0.34
Stock Up Stock Up
+7% Synergy $3.62
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.30
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+6% Synergy $0.25
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+6% Synergy $0.16
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+5% Synergy $0.52
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+3% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.28
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.29
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.42
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+2% Synergy $0.36
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+2% Synergy $8.88
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+2% Synergy $9.10
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.26
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.88
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $33.21
Fabricate Fabricate
-7% Synergy $8.93
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $4.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+24% Synergy $0.24
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+21% Synergy $0.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $7.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.31
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+15% Synergy $4.74
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+12% Synergy $1.39
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $44.34
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+10% Synergy $3.23
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $39.15
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+10% Synergy $0.19
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+10% Synergy $41.59
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $37.04
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $15.11
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.84
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+8% Synergy $0.25
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $6.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $30.33
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+6% Synergy $2.27
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.14
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $11.69
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.38
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+6% Synergy $0.09
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+5% Synergy $10.62
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $6.31
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $1.14
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+4% Synergy $0.36
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+3% Synergy $0.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.40
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-2% Synergy $2.77
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-2% Synergy $1.14
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $2.95
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-6% Synergy $45.80
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-10% Synergy $12.15

Enchantments

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+20% Synergy $1.14
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+20% Synergy $0.30
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.12
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+12% Synergy $0.33
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $0.90
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.55
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+10% Synergy $0.92
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $3.65
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+9% Synergy $0.23
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+8% Synergy $0.70
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+8% Synergy $0.19
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+7% Synergy $0.65
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $2.76
Vanishing Vanishing
+6% Synergy $0.50
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+5% Synergy $0.79
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+5% Synergy $6.71
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.14
Blossombind Blossombind
+5% Synergy $0.12
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+4% Synergy $0.46
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+4% Synergy $2.36
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+4% Synergy $0.74
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+4% Synergy $5.96
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+3% Synergy $0.30
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+3% Synergy $0.25
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+2% Synergy $1.15
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+1% Synergy $1.27
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+1% Synergy $0.22
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.36
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $3.77
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.76

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 $2.25

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+5% Synergy $6.93
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.41
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $52.44
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.12
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+1% Synergy $1.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $28.55
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.86
Rivendell Rivendell
-2% Synergy $1.71
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-2% Synergy $10.07
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-5% Synergy $0.28
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $9.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.43
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-13% Synergy $0.62

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.64
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+11% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.35
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+9% Synergy $12.83
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+8% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.35
Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.17
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+7% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.55
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $14.49
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $20.18
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.40
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.87
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.34
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+2% Synergy $1.42
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.39
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.72
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $36.86
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $10.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.32
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $3.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.19

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 $0.41
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.28
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.46
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $2.18
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.63
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.86
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $1.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $33.21

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