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Progenitus
Price tag $1.21

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Playstyle & Strategy

Hydras 17% +1/+1 Counters 15% Lands Matter 6% Ramp 5% Voltron 5% Big Mana 4% Avatars 3% X Spells 2% Enchantress 2% Legends 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

#551 Current Rank
#574 Last Week
#473 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Progenitus.

New Cards

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

World War Hulk World War Hulk
+3% Synergy $48.00
Tam, Mindful First-Year Tam, Mindful First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.43
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+1% Synergy $0.51
Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+1% Synergy $1.82
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+32% Synergy $6.48
Finest Hour Finest Hour
+30% Synergy $0.77
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+28% Synergy $6.73
Jodah, Archmage Eternal Jodah, Archmage Eternal
+28% Synergy $1.10
Rafiq of the Many Rafiq of the Many
+28% Synergy $0.19
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.31
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+23% Synergy $2.88
Zaxara, the Exemplary Zaxara, the Exemplary
+22% Synergy $1.70
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+21% Synergy $0.32
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+20% Synergy $0.87

Top Cards

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.37
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $11.44
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+9% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $12.95
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.42
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+1% Synergy $3.11
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $48.00
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $57.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.86
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $99.32
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $53.63
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.04
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $20.12

Creatures

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

Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+20% Synergy $1.49
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+19% Synergy $0.18
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+18% Synergy $7.60
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+18% Synergy $7.42
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+18% Synergy $6.33
Apocalypse Hydra Apocalypse Hydra
+18% Synergy $0.86
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+16% Synergy $2.49
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+15% Synergy $15.01
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+15% Synergy $1.42
Savageborn Hydra Savageborn Hydra
+15% Synergy $0.41
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+14% Synergy $0.57
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+14% Synergy $3.50
Polukranos Reborn Polukranos, Engine of Ruin Polukranos Reborn
+14% Synergy $0.29
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+14% Synergy $3.81
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+13% Synergy $0.83
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+13% Synergy $6.66
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+13% Synergy $0.32
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+13% Synergy $0.23
Jegantha, the Wellspring Jegantha, the Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.12
Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+12% Synergy $1.45
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+12% Synergy $2.34
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+12% Synergy $7.23
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+12% Synergy $0.39
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.24
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.23
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+11% Synergy $0.28
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.57
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+10% Synergy $9.79
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+10% Synergy $9.90
Ironscale Hydra Ironscale Hydra
+10% Synergy $1.23
Maelstrom Archangel Maelstrom Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.88
Primeval Spawn Primeval Spawn
+9% Synergy $0.40
Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+9% Synergy $7.02
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.23
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+8% Synergy $1.60
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+8% Synergy $1.54
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+8% Synergy $3.23
Heroes' Bane Heroes' Bane
+8% Synergy $0.15
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+7% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.23
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+6% Synergy $24.79
Whiptongue Hydra Whiptongue Hydra
+6% Synergy $0.71
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+5% Synergy $12.27
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.12
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+3% Synergy $12.79
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
+3% Synergy $14.08
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+2% Synergy $6.56
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $18.65
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+1% Synergy $12.21
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+1% Synergy $1.78

Instants

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

Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+16% Synergy $0.19
Fog Fog
+15% Synergy $0.53
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.24
Holy Day Holy Day
+7% Synergy $0.49
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.80
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.52
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+5% Synergy $0.28
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $5.91
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+5% Synergy $0.25
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.21
Respite Respite
+5% Synergy $0.27
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+4% Synergy $0.41
Unite the Coalition Unite the Coalition
+4% Synergy $0.55
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.60
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.87
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $1.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.93
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.47
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $11.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.65
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $3.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.29
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $1.06
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.83

Sorceries

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

Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+16% Synergy $1.97
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.16
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+11% Synergy $0.79
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+11% Synergy $0.31
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+11% Synergy $1.99
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.93
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+8% Synergy $5.17
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $0.42
Iridian Maelstrom Iridian Maelstrom
+7% Synergy $0.47
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+6% Synergy $0.17
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+6% Synergy $9.04
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+6% Synergy $1.55
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $4.79
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.63
Conflux Conflux
+5% Synergy $3.13
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $1.67
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.20
Open the Way Open the Way
+4% Synergy $3.81
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.25
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $7.89
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $2.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.99
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.86
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.73
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+3% Synergy $0.19
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+3% Synergy $0.12
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+2% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Door to Nothingness Door to Nothingness
+18% Synergy $1.31
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $50.14
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $60.21
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $31.93
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $5.86
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+5% Synergy $10.07
Legacy Weapon Legacy Weapon
+5% Synergy $0.32
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+4% Synergy $50.79
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.58
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-9% Synergy $17.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.38
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-12% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+16% Synergy $0.10
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+13% Synergy $5.61
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+12% Synergy $13.35
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+11% Synergy $5.16
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+10% Synergy $3.52
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+10% Synergy $0.64
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+10% Synergy $3.25
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+9% Synergy $0.33
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+9% Synergy $1.43
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+9% Synergy $2.22
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $5.26
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+8% Synergy $2.50
True Conviction True Conviction
+8% Synergy $4.92
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+7% Synergy $0.59
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+7% Synergy $1.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.73
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $31.84
Exploration Exploration
+6% Synergy $28.37
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+6% Synergy $1.98
Mayael's Aria Mayael's Aria
+6% Synergy $1.76
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.23
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.72
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $4.26
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $32.70
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $3.28
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+2% Synergy $1.44
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $23.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+4% Synergy $4.72

Utility Lands

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

Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+9% Synergy $0.29
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+8% Synergy $5.18
Maze's End Maze's End
+5% Synergy $0.79
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+5% Synergy $2.74
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $12.91
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+3% Synergy $1.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $53.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+2% Synergy $0.23
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.38
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $6.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $38.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+21% Synergy $2.41
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+17% Synergy $33.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $1.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.88
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+3% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.11
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $6.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

The World Tree The World Tree
+8% Synergy $5.84
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.14
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+7% Synergy $16.22
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+7% Synergy $18.73
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.15
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+5% Synergy $14.06
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+5% Synergy $13.59
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+5% Synergy $0.29
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $16.14
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+4% Synergy $14.16
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+4% Synergy $0.12
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $17.84
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.17
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+3% Synergy $10.52
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+3% Synergy $0.13
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.13
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+2% Synergy $0.15
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+2% Synergy $12.68
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+2% Synergy $12.31
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $6.95
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
-1% Synergy $8.99
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $7.89
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $10.03
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $7.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $7.94
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $8.90
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $9.01
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $9.05
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $8.70
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-5% Synergy $26.24
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $7.17
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-7% Synergy $9.96
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-7% Synergy $23.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $15.87
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $25.34
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $15.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.23
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $25.95
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $14.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $16.58
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-8% Synergy $23.91
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-8% Synergy $26.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.13

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