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Progenitus
Price tag $0.95

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Playstyle & Strategy

Hydras 18% +1/+1 Counters 16% Lands Matter 7% Ramp 4% Voltron 4% Big Mana 4% Avatars 4% 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

#559 Current Rank
#653 Last Week
#463 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Progenitus.

New Cards

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

Animal Attendant Animal Attendant
+1% Synergy $0.50
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
0% Synergy $6.38
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
-1% Synergy $3.12
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
-3% Synergy $8.35
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-3% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+31% Synergy $6.49
Finest Hour Finest Hour
+30% Synergy $0.78
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+28% Synergy $5.62
Jodah, Archmage Eternal Jodah, Archmage Eternal
+28% Synergy $1.09
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.21
Rafiq of the Many Rafiq of the Many
+28% Synergy $0.16
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+23% Synergy $2.78
Zaxara, the Exemplary Zaxara, the Exemplary
+22% Synergy $0.95
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+21% Synergy $0.26
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+20% Synergy $0.81

Top Cards

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

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.28
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.49
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.26
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $7.92
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+8% Synergy $1.05
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.46
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.58
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $11.83
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.31
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+1% Synergy $4.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $39.36
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.11
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.81
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $19.94
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $77.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $51.54
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $55.60

Creatures

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

Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+20% Synergy $1.12
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+19% Synergy $0.15
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+18% Synergy $7.11
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+18% Synergy $7.63
Apocalypse Hydra Apocalypse Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.86
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+17% Synergy $5.62
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+16% Synergy $1.65
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+15% Synergy $0.55
Savageborn Hydra Savageborn Hydra
+15% Synergy $0.37
Polukranos Reborn Polukranos, Engine of Ruin Polukranos Reborn
+15% Synergy $0.20
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+14% Synergy $8.11
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+14% Synergy $2.68
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+13% Synergy $2.01
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+13% Synergy $3.86
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+13% Synergy $3.25
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+13% Synergy $0.30
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+13% Synergy $0.21
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+12% Synergy $2.05
Jegantha, the Wellspring Jegantha, the Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.46
Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+12% Synergy $1.03
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+12% Synergy $7.19
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+12% Synergy $1.92
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.23
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+12% Synergy $0.38
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+11% Synergy $0.28
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+11% Synergy $0.42
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+11% Synergy $9.00
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+10% Synergy $0.35
Ironscale Hydra Ironscale Hydra
+10% Synergy $0.84
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+9% Synergy $9.02
Maelstrom Archangel Maelstrom Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.74
Primeval Spawn Primeval Spawn
+9% Synergy $0.29
Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+9% Synergy $5.62
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+9% Synergy $3.85
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+9% Synergy $0.22
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+8% Synergy $1.08
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+8% Synergy $0.87
Heroes' Bane Heroes' Bane
+8% Synergy $0.26
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+7% Synergy $0.18
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+6% Synergy $10.08
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+6% Synergy $22.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.16
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+4% Synergy $3.87
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
+3% Synergy $15.60
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+2% Synergy $24.53
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $14.72
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+2% Synergy $5.13
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+1% Synergy $5.84
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
0% Synergy $8.30

Instants

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

Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+16% Synergy $0.17
Fog Fog
+16% Synergy $0.38
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.22
Holy Day Holy Day
+7% Synergy $0.49
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.31
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+5% Synergy $0.12
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+5% Synergy $0.18
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.29
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $6.71
Respite Respite
+5% Synergy $0.37
Savage Summoning Savage Summoning
+5% Synergy $1.01
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $1.00
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+4% Synergy $0.31
Unite the Coalition Unite the Coalition
+4% Synergy $0.90
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.85
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $0.76
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $10.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.77
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $1.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.52
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $2.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $0.99
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $2.72

Sorceries

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

Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+15% Synergy $1.12
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+14% Synergy $0.18
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+12% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.79
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy $0.72
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+10% Synergy $1.87
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+8% Synergy $3.69
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $4.95
Iridian Maelstrom Iridian Maelstrom
+7% Synergy $0.44
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+7% Synergy $0.16
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+6% Synergy $8.98
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+6% Synergy $1.49
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $0.55
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $2.88
Conflux Conflux
+4% Synergy $2.14
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.22
Open the Way Open the Way
+4% Synergy $3.76
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $3.80
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $1.93
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.61
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.82
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $2.21
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+3% Synergy $0.14
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+3% Synergy $0.13
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $6.93
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 $0.74
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $43.40
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $63.41
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $26.61
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+5% Synergy $39.02
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+5% Synergy $8.18
Legacy Weapon Legacy Weapon
+5% Synergy $0.31
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.20
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $1.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.15
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-9% Synergy $12.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.57
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-13% Synergy $3.50

Enchantments

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

Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+16% Synergy $0.06
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+13% Synergy $13.87
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+12% Synergy $4.27
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+11% Synergy $2.31
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+10% Synergy $0.43
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+10% Synergy $1.99
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+9% Synergy $0.58
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+9% Synergy $1.50
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+8% Synergy $2.18
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+8% Synergy $2.53
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+8% Synergy $1.94
True Conviction True Conviction
+8% Synergy $4.05
Spelunking Spelunking
+7% Synergy $2.04
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+7% Synergy $0.84
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+7% Synergy $1.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.24
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $25.03
Exploration Exploration
+6% Synergy $28.43
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+6% Synergy $1.14
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.26
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+5% Synergy $1.36
Mayael's Aria Mayael's Aria
+5% Synergy $1.73
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.88
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $33.23
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $0.86
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $4.63
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $2.28
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $24.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $9.60

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+4% Synergy $3.73

Utility Lands

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

Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.29
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+8% Synergy $2.54
Maze's End Maze's End
+5% Synergy $1.08
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+5% Synergy $1.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $7.62
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+3% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.86
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+2% Synergy $1.05
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $47.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $4.83
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.34
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $31.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+21% Synergy $13.92
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+17% Synergy $34.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.18
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $2.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.02
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+3% Synergy $0.20
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $3.54
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $4.82
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.28

Lands

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

Forest Forest
+7% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.06
The World Tree The World Tree
+7% Synergy $4.82
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.54
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.06
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+6% Synergy $16.04
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+6% Synergy $18.88
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+5% Synergy $13.03
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+4% Synergy $11.86
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $13.81
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+4% Synergy $0.24
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+4% Synergy $1.00
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+3% Synergy $7.47
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+3% Synergy $12.09
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $17.43
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+3% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.09
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.13
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+2% Synergy $0.14
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+2% Synergy $9.04
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+1% Synergy $11.28
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $17.00
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $6.55
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
-2% Synergy $7.70
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $5.25
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $11.66
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $15.00
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $17.00
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.19
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $6.72
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $25.00
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $5.68
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-6% Synergy $21.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-7% Synergy $8.66
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-7% Synergy $19.75
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $11.95
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $22.70
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $11.67
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $22.54
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $12.75
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $13.71
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-9% Synergy $20.75
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $22.95
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.12

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