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Hylda of the Icy Crown
Price tag $3.37

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#202 Current Rank
#239 Last Week
#146 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hylda of the Icy Crown.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hylda of the Icy Crown decks.

Loch Mare Loch Mare
+4% Synergy $2.54
Blossombind Blossombind
+3% Synergy $0.10
Wanderbrine Trapper Wanderbrine Trapper
0% Synergy $0.21
Sygg's Command Sygg's Command
-1% Synergy $0.23
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
-3% Synergy $0.54

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hylda of the Icy Crown's abilities and overall game plan.

Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+88% Synergy $0.42
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
+83% Synergy $0.14
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+79% Synergy $1.58
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+73% Synergy $0.52
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+71% Synergy $0.06
Opposition Opposition
+71% Synergy $0.72
Solitary Sanctuary Solitary Sanctuary
+69% Synergy $0.14
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+67% Synergy $0.20
Dreamshackle Geist Dreamshackle Geist
+66% Synergy $0.24
Timin, Youthful Geist Timin, Youthful Geist
+63% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hylda of the Icy Crown decks.

Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+60% Synergy $0.12
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+59% Synergy $0.29
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+55% Synergy $0.10
Sleep Sleep
+55% Synergy $0.16
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+55% Synergy $0.08
Icewrought Sentry Icewrought Sentry
+51% Synergy $0.12
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+51% Synergy $0.63
Rhoda, Geist Avenger Rhoda, Geist Avenger
+50% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+15% Synergy $15.12
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $47.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $53.63
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $45.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $40.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $31.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $14.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hylda of the Icy Crown's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+49% Synergy $0.50
Topplegeist Topplegeist
+49% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+47% Synergy $1.08
Gideon's Lawkeeper Gideon's Lawkeeper
+45% Synergy $0.21
Minister of Impediments Minister of Impediments
+43% Synergy $0.14
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+40% Synergy $0.24
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+39% Synergy $0.13
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+35% Synergy $0.37
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+35% Synergy $0.23
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+35% Synergy $0.24
Frost Titan Frost Titan
+31% Synergy $0.40
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+28% Synergy $1.47
Goldmeadow Harrier Goldmeadow Harrier
+23% Synergy $0.38
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+22% Synergy $0.28
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+21% Synergy $0.09
Niblis of the Urn Niblis of the Urn
+20% Synergy $0.11
Tempest Caller Tempest Caller
+19% Synergy $0.25
Squall Drifter Squall Drifter
+19% Synergy $0.21
Gideon's Avenger Gideon's Avenger
+18% Synergy $0.67
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+18% Synergy $0.71
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+17% Synergy $1.18
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+15% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Guildmage Azorius Guildmage
+14% Synergy $0.11
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
+14% Synergy $0.73
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+13% Synergy $0.23
Sentinel of the Eternal Watch Sentinel of the Eternal Watch
+13% Synergy $0.13
Frostbridge Guard Frostbridge Guard
+13% Synergy $0.07
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+12% Synergy $0.15
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+12% Synergy $0.06
Sunstrike Legionnaire Sunstrike Legionnaire
+11% Synergy $1.17
Blinding Mage Blinding Mage
+11% Synergy $0.09
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+11% Synergy $0.12
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+10% Synergy $0.61
Ballynock Trapper Ballynock Trapper
+10% Synergy $0.16
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+9% Synergy $0.13
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.22
Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+9% Synergy $0.45
Kapsho Kitefins Kapsho Kitefins
+9% Synergy $0.09
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+8% Synergy $0.99
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+7% Synergy $12.77
Subjugator Angel Subjugator Angel
+7% Synergy $0.23
Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.07
Law-Rune Enforcer Law-Rune Enforcer
+7% Synergy $0.09
Guardian of Tazeem Guardian of Tazeem
+7% Synergy $0.30
Shackle Slinger Shackle Slinger
+6% Synergy $0.04
Zygon Infiltrator Zygon Infiltrator
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $32.78
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.77
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $46.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-16% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hylda of the Icy Crown safe.

Icy Blast Icy Blast
+48% Synergy $0.66
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+43% Synergy $6.11
Succumb to the Cold Succumb to the Cold
+41% Synergy $0.11
Downpour Downpour
+41% Synergy $0.10
Feeling of Dread Feeling of Dread
+37% Synergy $0.19
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+36% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Rebuff Urza's Rebuff
+33% Synergy $0.13
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+27% Synergy $0.08
Ice Out Ice Out
+25% Synergy $0.10
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+21% Synergy $0.10
Ensnare Ensnare
+18% Synergy $0.70
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.27
Mental Modulation Mental Modulation
+16% Synergy $0.05
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.24
Out Cold Out Cold
+14% Synergy $0.02
Niveous Wisps Niveous Wisps
+14% Synergy $0.57
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+14% Synergy $0.25
Gigadrowse Gigadrowse
+13% Synergy $0.37
Deluge Deluge
+12% Synergy $0.31
Frost Breath Frost Breath
+12% Synergy $0.06
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+11% Synergy $0.04
Send to Sleep Send to Sleep
+9% Synergy $0.06
Choking Tethers Choking Tethers
+7% Synergy $0.03
Stall for Time Stall for Time
+7% Synergy $0.04
Farsight Ritual Farsight Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.10
Seized from Slumber Seized from Slumber
+6% Synergy $0.05
Gridlock Gridlock
+6% Synergy $0.13
Expose Evil Expose Evil
+6% Synergy $0.09
Wicked Slumber Wicked Slumber
+6% Synergy $0.03
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $17.09
Graven Lore Graven Lore
+5% Synergy $0.21
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+5% Synergy $0.18
Glimpse the Sun God Glimpse the Sun God
+5% Synergy $0.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.87
No More Lies No More Lies
+2% Synergy $0.58
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.86
Permission Denied Permission Denied
0% Synergy $9.84
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.74
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.93
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.65
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.56
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.93
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hylda of the Icy Crown's game plan and control the board.

Split Up Split Up
+45% Synergy $2.03
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+39% Synergy $0.12
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+35% Synergy $0.17
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+35% Synergy $0.28
Don't Move Don't Move
+31% Synergy $8.34
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+21% Synergy $0.35
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+12% Synergy $0.12
Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+12% Synergy $0.11
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+10% Synergy $0.06
Runic Shot Runic Shot
+9% Synergy $0.04
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+7% Synergy $0.12
Regna's Sanction Regna's Sanction
+6% Synergy $0.40
Eriette's Lullaby Eriette's Lullaby
+5% Synergy $0.07
Tranquilize Tranquilize
+5% Synergy $0.12
Piercing Rays Piercing Rays
+5% Synergy $0.05
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $10.03
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.79
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.43
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.58
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.16
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.29
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $2.35
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-8% Synergy $5.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Icy Manipulator Icy Manipulator
+38% Synergy $0.07
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+31% Synergy $2.81
Scepter of Dominance Scepter of Dominance
+28% Synergy $0.43
Icebind Pillar Icebind Pillar
+23% Synergy $0.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $12.30
Assassin Gauntlet Assassin Gauntlet
+11% Synergy $0.25
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+10% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.38
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+8% Synergy $0.39
Thunder Lasso Thunder Lasso
+5% Synergy $0.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.94
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $4.74
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.84
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $17.25

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hylda of the Icy Crown's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+38% Synergy $0.32
Time of Ice Time of Ice
+34% Synergy $0.15
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+28% Synergy $0.26
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+28% Synergy $0.45
Bitter Chill Bitter Chill
+28% Synergy $0.12
Curse of Chains Curse of Chains
+15% Synergy $0.10
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+12% Synergy $0.17
Narcolepsy Narcolepsy
+12% Synergy $0.11
Betrayal Betrayal
+10% Synergy $0.23
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+9% Synergy $1.02
Palliation Accord Palliation Accord
+9% Synergy $0.29
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+8% Synergy $0.63
Winter's Rest Winter's Rest
+7% Synergy $0.09
Quiet Contemplation Quiet Contemplation
+7% Synergy $0.11
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $24.31
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $1.79
Flood Flood
+5% Synergy $0.10
Stop Cold Stop Cold
+5% Synergy $0.05
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+5% Synergy $0.66
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $9.05
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+4% Synergy $2.92
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $45.63
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $2.09
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $4.67
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $6.31
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $5.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hylda of the Icy Crown to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+35% Synergy $5.40
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+25% Synergy $3.35

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+18% Synergy $6.96
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+15% Synergy $2.05
Frostwalk Bastion Frostwalk Bastion
+12% Synergy $0.21
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $5.01
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+5% Synergy $4.81
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.39
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $6.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.18
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.04
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $1.00
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+13% Synergy $0.53
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+12% Synergy $0.67
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+10% Synergy $2.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.23
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+8% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.71
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.72
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.18
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.11

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hylda of the Icy Crown decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+32% Synergy $0.36
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+32% Synergy $0.81
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+24% Synergy $0.30
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+12% Synergy $0.12
Boreal Shelf Boreal Shelf
+12% Synergy $0.97
Shimmerdrift Vale Shimmerdrift Vale
+10% Synergy $0.10
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
+6% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.09
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $6.73
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.42
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.21
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $4.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.52
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.12
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $15.20
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
0% Synergy $4.30
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
0% Synergy $0.51
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.93
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.18
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-1% Synergy $0.04
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-2% Synergy $9.29
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.13
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.77
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $7.94
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-5% Synergy $13.60
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $14.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.56
Island Island
-28% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
-28% Synergy $0.20

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