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Progenitus
Price tag $1.08

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Playstyle & Strategy

Hydras 18% +1/+1 Counters 16% Lands Matter 7% Ramp 4% Big Mana 4% Voltron 4% Avatars 3% X Spells 2% Legends 2% Enchantress 2%

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

#577 Current Rank
#519 Last Week
#464 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Progenitus.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Progenitus decks.

Mister Negative Mister Negative
+1% Synergy $1.59
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
0% Synergy $10.25
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
-4% Synergy $9.19
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
-5% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Progenitus's abilities and overall game plan.

Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+31% Synergy $6.44
Finest Hour Finest Hour
+30% Synergy $0.77
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+28% Synergy $6.23
Jodah, Archmage Eternal Jodah, Archmage Eternal
+28% Synergy $1.02
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.20
Rafiq of the Many Rafiq of the Many
+27% Synergy $0.16
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+23% Synergy $3.99
Zaxara, the Exemplary Zaxara, the Exemplary
+22% Synergy $0.92
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+21% Synergy $0.24
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+20% Synergy $1.11

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Progenitus decks.

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.90
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $7.95
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.62
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+12% Synergy $4.74
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.59
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $11.72
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $1.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $50.70
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+1% Synergy $5.02
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $36.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.88
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $44.75
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $21.91
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $75.61
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $50.96
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Progenitus's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+20% Synergy $0.79
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+19% Synergy $0.15
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+18% Synergy $7.19
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+18% Synergy $7.16
Apocalypse Hydra Apocalypse Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.83
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+17% Synergy $5.86
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.56
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+15% Synergy $0.60
Savageborn Hydra Savageborn Hydra
+15% Synergy $0.39
Polukranos Reborn Polukranos, Engine of Ruin Polukranos Reborn
+15% Synergy $0.20
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+14% Synergy $7.68
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+14% Synergy $2.49
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+13% Synergy $3.44
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+13% Synergy $3.58
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+13% Synergy $0.31
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+12% Synergy $2.04
Jegantha, the Wellspring Jegantha, the Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.42
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+12% Synergy $0.24
Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.95
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+12% Synergy $6.42
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+12% Synergy $2.07
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.23
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+12% Synergy $0.34
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+11% Synergy $1.96
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+11% Synergy $0.29
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.40
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+11% Synergy $8.13
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+10% Synergy $0.40
Ironscale Hydra Ironscale Hydra
+10% Synergy $0.82
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+9% Synergy $8.62
Maelstrom Archangel Maelstrom Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.73
Primeval Spawn Primeval Spawn
+9% Synergy $0.30
Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+9% Synergy $5.22
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+9% Synergy $3.92
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+9% Synergy $1.10
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+8% Synergy $1.55
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.17
Heroes' Bane Heroes' Bane
+8% Synergy $0.25
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+8% Synergy $1.22
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+7% Synergy $0.22
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+6% Synergy $11.88
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+6% Synergy $23.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.21
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+4% Synergy $3.94
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+2% Synergy $23.12
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $14.05
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
+2% Synergy $16.24
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+1% Synergy $5.83
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
0% Synergy $8.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Progenitus safe.

Fog Fog
+16% Synergy $0.40
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+15% Synergy $0.18
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.28
Holy Day Holy Day
+7% Synergy $0.50
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $1.30
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.39
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+5% Synergy $0.23
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.26
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+5% Synergy $0.13
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $6.17
Respite Respite
+5% Synergy $0.34
Savage Summoning Savage Summoning
+5% Synergy $1.05
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+4% Synergy $0.32
Unite the Coalition Unite the Coalition
+4% Synergy $0.68
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.90
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+3% Synergy $0.09
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.86
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.30
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $10.85
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.95
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $2.09
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.51
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $2.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.46
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Progenitus's game plan and control the board.

Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+16% Synergy $1.21
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+14% Synergy $0.19
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+12% Synergy $0.43
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+11% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.88
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy $0.83
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+8% Synergy $3.06
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $9.95
Iridian Maelstrom Iridian Maelstrom
+7% Synergy $0.42
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+7% Synergy $0.16
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+6% Synergy $8.74
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+6% Synergy $1.43
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $3.35
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.60
Conflux Conflux
+4% Synergy $2.13
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.34
Open the Way Open the Way
+4% Synergy $3.71
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $3.94
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $1.77
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.46
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.77
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.27
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+3% Synergy $0.14
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+3% Synergy $0.17
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.83
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+2% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Door to Nothingness Door to Nothingness
+18% Synergy $0.78
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $43.76
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $64.05
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $28.06
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+6% Synergy $8.54
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+5% Synergy $40.14
Legacy Weapon Legacy Weapon
+5% Synergy $0.34
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $7.72
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $1.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.22
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-9% Synergy $12.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.32
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-13% Synergy $3.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Progenitus's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+16% Synergy $0.12
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+12% Synergy $13.55
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+11% Synergy $2.15
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+10% Synergy $0.50
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+10% Synergy $2.60
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+9% Synergy $0.97
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+9% Synergy $1.59
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+8% Synergy $3.01
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+8% Synergy $2.54
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+8% Synergy $2.20
True Conviction True Conviction
+8% Synergy $4.01
Spelunking Spelunking
+7% Synergy $3.09
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+7% Synergy $0.82
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+7% Synergy $1.24
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.99
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $26.20
Exploration Exploration
+6% Synergy $29.69
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+6% Synergy $0.86
Mayael's Aria Mayael's Aria
+6% Synergy $1.73
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.29
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.85
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $1.66
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $35.08
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+2% Synergy $1.47
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.45
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $25.43
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Progenitus to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+4% Synergy $4.39

Utility Lands

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

Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.27
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+8% Synergy $3.73
Maze's End Maze's End
+5% Synergy $1.29
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+5% Synergy $1.92
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $7.90
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+3% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.03
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+2% Synergy $1.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.61
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.67
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $6.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+21% Synergy $13.34
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+17% Synergy $34.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $2.19
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.09
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+3% Synergy $0.17
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.18
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $3.61
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $4.96
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Progenitus decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forest Forest
+7% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.06
The World Tree The World Tree
+7% Synergy $4.40
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.05
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+6% Synergy $17.55
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+6% Synergy $20.30
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+5% Synergy $14.07
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+4% Synergy $11.88
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $14.44
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+4% Synergy $0.23
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.19
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+4% Synergy $1.07
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+3% Synergy $8.12
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+3% Synergy $13.43
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $17.72
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.21
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.15
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+1% Synergy $11.27
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+1% Synergy $8.37
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $12.15
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $6.49
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
-2% Synergy $8.07
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $5.94
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $12.43
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $17.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $11.95
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.26
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $6.99
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $17.69
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $6.68
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-6% Synergy $24.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-7% Synergy $8.85
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-7% Synergy $18.62
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $12.56
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $22.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $13.01
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $25.96
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $13.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $15.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-9% Synergy $21.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $23.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16

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