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Progenitus
Price tag $0.68

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Playstyle & Strategy

Hydras 15% +1/+1 Counters 14% Ramp 6% Lands Matter 6% 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

#606 Current Rank
#595 Last Week
#478 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Progenitus.

New Cards

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

Wildgrowth Archaic Wildgrowth Archaic
+3% Synergy $0.34
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+2% Synergy $1.55
Together as One Together as One
+2% Synergy $0.22
World War Hulk World War Hulk
+2% Synergy $43.99
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
-4% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+32% Synergy $6.94
Finest Hour Finest Hour
+30% Synergy $0.75
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+28% Synergy $7.30
Rafiq of the Many Rafiq of the Many
+28% Synergy $0.32
Jodah, Archmage Eternal Jodah, Archmage Eternal
+28% Synergy $0.77
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.23
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+23% Synergy $4.97
Zaxara, the Exemplary Zaxara, the Exemplary
+22% Synergy $2.13
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+21% Synergy $0.32
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+20% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.37
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+16% Synergy $10.54
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.18
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.31
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+10% Synergy $0.45
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.52
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.52
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $13.64
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $2.13
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $6.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $55.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $57.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $68.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.42
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $99.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $67.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $64.98
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.49
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.19

Creatures

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

Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+20% Synergy $0.89
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+20% Synergy $1.46
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+17% Synergy $3.71
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+17% Synergy $6.45
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+17% Synergy $1.70
Apocalypse Hydra Apocalypse Hydra
+17% Synergy $0.58
Hungering Hydra Hungering Hydra
+16% Synergy $3.20
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+15% Synergy $0.92
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+14% Synergy $0.42
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+14% Synergy $11.34
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+14% Synergy $6.40
Savageborn Hydra Savageborn Hydra
+14% Synergy $0.52
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+14% Synergy $4.04
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+14% Synergy $0.37
Polukranos Reborn Polukranos, Engine of Ruin Polukranos Reborn
+14% Synergy $0.33
Jegantha, the Wellspring Jegantha, the Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.29
Voracious Hydra Voracious Hydra
+12% Synergy $4.56
Hydra Broodmaster Hydra Broodmaster
+12% Synergy $0.35
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.36
Mistcutter Hydra Mistcutter Hydra
+12% Synergy $3.19
Lifeblood Hydra Lifeblood Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.59
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+11% Synergy $12.83
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+11% Synergy $0.44
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
+11% Synergy $0.30
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+11% Synergy $0.34
Maelstrom Archangel Maelstrom Archangel
+10% Synergy $1.25
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+10% Synergy $0.62
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+10% Synergy $0.50
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+10% Synergy $3.41
Ironscale Hydra Ironscale Hydra
+9% Synergy $1.04
Primeval Spawn Primeval Spawn
+8% Synergy $0.40
Neverwinter Hydra Neverwinter Hydra
+8% Synergy $7.74
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.33
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+8% Synergy $1.59
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+8% Synergy $1.14
Protean Hydra Protean Hydra
+8% Synergy $3.69
Heroes' Bane Heroes' Bane
+7% Synergy $0.19
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+7% Synergy $0.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+5% Synergy $13.25
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+5% Synergy $29.39
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+4% Synergy $13.03
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.31
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+3% Synergy $7.58
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $24.13
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
+3% Synergy $18.55
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+2% Synergy $2.75
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+1% Synergy $9.58
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+1% Synergy $2.61

Instants

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

Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+16% Synergy $0.30
Fog Fog
+16% Synergy $0.74
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.22
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.33
Holy Day Holy Day
+7% Synergy $0.53
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.33
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.39
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+5% Synergy $0.39
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $13.65
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+5% Synergy $0.36
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.24
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.47
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+4% Synergy $0.32
Unite the Coalition Unite the Coalition
+4% Synergy $0.66
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.43
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.71
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $0.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $13.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.04
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $3.09
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $3.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.04
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.91
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $0.59
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.01

Sorceries

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

Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+16% Synergy $2.39
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.26
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+11% Synergy $0.82
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+11% Synergy $0.18
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+11% Synergy $2.61
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+8% Synergy $3.05
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.66
Iridian Maelstrom Iridian Maelstrom
+7% Synergy $0.52
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+6% Synergy $0.18
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+6% Synergy $0.90
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+6% Synergy $11.48
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+6% Synergy $1.97
Conflux Conflux
+5% Synergy $2.48
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.29
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.00
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $3.47
Open the Way Open the Way
+4% Synergy $1.80
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.22
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $3.01
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $3.02
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.29
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+2% Synergy $0.31
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+2% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Door to Nothingness Door to Nothingness
+18% Synergy $1.12
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+7% Synergy $69.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.03
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $33.58
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+5% Synergy $10.83
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+5% Synergy $4.95
Legacy Weapon Legacy Weapon
+5% Synergy $0.40
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+4% Synergy $56.25
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.56
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-10% Synergy $15.94
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-12% Synergy $4.79

Enchantments

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

Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+16% Synergy $0.23
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+14% Synergy $4.59
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+12% Synergy $4.44
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+11% Synergy $0.52
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+10% Synergy $2.82
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+10% Synergy $5.89
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+10% Synergy $5.54
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+9% Synergy $2.00
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+9% Synergy $2.21
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+8% Synergy $0.38
Spelunking Spelunking
+8% Synergy $4.08
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+8% Synergy $3.12
True Conviction True Conviction
+8% Synergy $4.98
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+7% Synergy $2.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $3.52
Exploration Exploration
+6% Synergy $32.17
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+6% Synergy $0.49
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.42
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+5% Synergy $31.64
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+5% Synergy $1.71
Mayael's Aria Mayael's Aria
+5% Synergy $1.77
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.57
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+4% Synergy $2.66
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+4% Synergy $35.23
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $3.70
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+1% Synergy $2.61
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.49
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+4% Synergy $6.32

Utility Lands

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

Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.39
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+7% Synergy $4.87
Maze's End Maze's End
+5% Synergy $0.38
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+5% Synergy $3.42
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $14.94
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+3% Synergy $1.72
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $58.63
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+2% Synergy $0.35
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.85
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $7.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+20% Synergy $3.34
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+17% Synergy $32.45
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $1.81
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.47
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+3% Synergy $0.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.90
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-1% Synergy $1.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

The World Tree The World Tree
+9% Synergy $7.88
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+8% Synergy $24.16
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+7% Synergy $19.69
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.11
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $16.57
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+5% Synergy $13.60
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+5% Synergy $17.54
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+5% Synergy $17.15
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+4% Synergy $12.10
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+4% Synergy $0.31
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $20.32
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+4% Synergy $0.36
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+3% Synergy $0.36
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+3% Synergy $13.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.22
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+2% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+2% Synergy $14.82
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
0% Synergy $15.56
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $6.88
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $8.89
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $11.75
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $7.87
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $6.97
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $11.10
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $8.87
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-5% Synergy $28.90
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $11.90
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $10.14
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $11.21
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-5% Synergy $32.54
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $10.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-6% Synergy $16.33
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $32.49
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-6% Synergy $16.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $32.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $18.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-7% Synergy $28.81
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $35.34
City of Brass City of Brass
-7% Synergy $9.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.29

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