App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Price tag $0.27

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

#2149 Current Rank
#2675 Last Week
#2371 Past 2 Years

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.

Cosmic Cube Cosmic Cube
+20% Synergy $28.02
Castle Doom Castle Doom
+20% Synergy $9.45
S.H.I.E.L.D. Flying Car S.H.I.E.L.D. Flying Car
+10% Synergy $2.17
Leitmotif Composer Leitmotif Composer
+7% Synergy $0.20
Flow State Flow State
+3% Synergy $2.26

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 $0.65
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+30% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
+28% Synergy $0.30
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+28% Synergy $1.07
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+28% Synergy $0.38
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+26% Synergy $1.75
Opt Opt
+26% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy $0.45
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+25% Synergy $4.07
Starwinder Starwinder
+24% Synergy $0.89

Top Cards

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.39
Ponder Ponder
+22% Synergy $1.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.95
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $3.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.38
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.85
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.56
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $6.88
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $1.50
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $3.76

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $58.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $18.49
Force of Will Force of Will
-12% Synergy $65.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $67.07

Creatures

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

Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+24% Synergy $0.38
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+22% Synergy $6.22
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+21% Synergy $2.34
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+18% Synergy $0.32
Drake Hatcher Drake Hatcher
+18% Synergy $0.32
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.32
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.08
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+18% Synergy $0.31
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+17% Synergy $54.84
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+16% Synergy $0.86
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+16% Synergy $3.33
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+15% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+14% Synergy $0.73
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+14% Synergy $4.12
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.35
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.26
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+13% Synergy $0.32
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+12% Synergy $1.04
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+12% Synergy $0.23
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+11% Synergy $0.52
April, Reporter of the Weird April, Reporter of the Weird
+11% Synergy $0.15
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+10% Synergy $0.47
Surrakar Spellblade Surrakar Spellblade
+10% Synergy $0.32
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+10% Synergy $0.54
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+10% Synergy $0.57
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+9% Synergy $0.26
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+8% Synergy $0.67
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+8% Synergy $21.17
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+8% Synergy $0.31
Archive Dragon Archive Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.25
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+6% Synergy $1.91
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.31
Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+6% Synergy $14.91
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+6% Synergy $3.41
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+6% Synergy $3.81
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.74
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+3% Synergy $0.51
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+3% Synergy $4.82
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+2% Synergy $2.65
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+2% Synergy $3.95
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+1% Synergy $1.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.30
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
-2% Synergy $0.64
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-2% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.89
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-3% Synergy $5.96
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-5% Synergy $10.29
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-5% Synergy $3.74
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-7% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-10% Synergy $2.41

Instants

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

Shore Up Shore Up
+24% Synergy $0.23
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+20% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
+13% Synergy $3.36
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+13% Synergy $4.40
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+13% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+9% Synergy $1.05
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $2.49
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+8% Synergy $0.78
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.42
Impulse Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.15
Dive Down Dive Down
+8% Synergy $0.11
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+7% Synergy $0.45
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+7% Synergy $0.29
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.23
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.06
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+6% Synergy $0.29
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+5% Synergy $1.61
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+4% Synergy $5.54
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+4% Synergy $2.58
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+4% Synergy $0.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.20
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.23
Quick Study Quick Study
+3% Synergy $0.27
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.13
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+3% Synergy $0.23
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+3% Synergy $0.15
Deliberate Deliberate
+3% Synergy $0.20
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+2% Synergy $0.35
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+2% Synergy $0.32
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+2% Synergy $3.96
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.25
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+1% Synergy $2.83
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
0% Synergy $1.45
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
0% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
0% Synergy $0.96
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.22
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.28
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-1% Synergy $5.99
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-1% Synergy $8.13
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
-1% Synergy $0.34
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $1.82
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.26
Dispel Dispel
-3% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $55.69
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-12% Synergy $0.48

Sorceries

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

Winged Words Winged Words
+23% Synergy $0.35
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+19% Synergy $0.24
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+17% Synergy $1.23
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+15% Synergy $0.64
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+9% Synergy $4.04
Ravenform Ravenform
+8% Synergy $0.31
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+8% Synergy $0.13
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+7% Synergy $5.00
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+7% Synergy $0.21
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $2.33
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+6% Synergy $0.15
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+5% Synergy $0.35
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+4% Synergy $0.48
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.41
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.27
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+3% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+2% Synergy $0.32
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+2% Synergy $17.30
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.27
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.33
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $3.54
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $9.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $36.62
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+24% Synergy $0.23
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+22% Synergy $0.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $5.81
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+17% Synergy $6.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.29
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+14% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $45.05
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+11% Synergy $3.61
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $39.43
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+10% Synergy $42.99
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+10% Synergy $0.28
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $12.24
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+9% Synergy $0.25
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+8% Synergy $0.32
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $31.73
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $4.12
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $12.05
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $2.36
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.50
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $28.35
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.65
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.42
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+5% Synergy $0.14
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+5% Synergy $0.23
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.93
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+4% Synergy $0.37
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+3% Synergy $0.42
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+3% Synergy $3.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.41
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-2% Synergy $2.82
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-2% Synergy $1.31
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $3.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-6% Synergy $48.02
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-10% Synergy $13.69

Enchantments

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+20% Synergy $1.09
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+19% Synergy $0.33
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.27
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+13% Synergy $0.35
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+11% Synergy $0.22
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $1.21
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.47
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $2.28
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $0.32
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+9% Synergy $0.63
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+8% Synergy $0.76
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+8% Synergy $0.12
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+8% Synergy $0.24
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+5% Synergy $1.64
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.72
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.60
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+5% Synergy $2.05
Vanishing Vanishing
+5% Synergy $0.51
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+5% Synergy $0.22
Blossombind Blossombind
+5% Synergy $0.16
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+4% Synergy $0.52
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+4% Synergy $0.33
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $5.88
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.26
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+3% Synergy $0.36
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+2% Synergy $1.20
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+1% Synergy $1.38
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
0% Synergy $0.38
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-3% Synergy $4.89
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $11.93

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 $2.03

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $7.65
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $9.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.33
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.17
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $31.51
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $49.91
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
0% Synergy $10.02
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.89
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.66
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.29
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.29
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.78
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-8% Synergy $9.68
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-13% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.29
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+11% Synergy $0.24
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.42
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+8% Synergy $14.21
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+8% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.28
Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+5% Synergy $0.63
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $14.48
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.94
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.59
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $19.86
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.47
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $11.72
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.37
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.44
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.37
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $35.66
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+1% Synergy $1.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.06
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $2.77
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.15

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
+11% Synergy $0.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.33
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.42
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $2.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.89
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $1.10
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $36.62

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Hraesvelgr of the First Brood.