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Sméagol, Helpful Guide
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureHalfling Horror

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

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

#360 Current Rank
#379 Last Week
#286 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sméagol, Helpful Guide.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sméagol, Helpful Guide decks.

Beifong's Bounty Hunters Beifong's Bounty Hunters
+9% Synergy $0.28
Toph, Earthbending Master Toph, Earthbending Master
+4% Synergy $47.85
Joo Dee, One of Many Joo Dee, One of Many
+4% Synergy $0.14
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+3% Synergy $3.17
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sméagol, Helpful Guide's abilities and overall game plan.

Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+90% Synergy $1.54
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+88% Synergy $0.08
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+81% Synergy $0.10
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+79% Synergy $0.10
Bombadil's Song Bombadil's Song
+72% Synergy $0.05
Dúnedain Rangers Dúnedain Rangers
+70% Synergy $0.05
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+66% Synergy $11.08
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+59% Synergy $0.86
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+59% Synergy $3.17
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+57% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sméagol, Helpful Guide decks.

Shortcut to Mushrooms Shortcut to Mushrooms
+52% Synergy $0.05
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+52% Synergy $1.63
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+51% Synergy $5.06
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+50% Synergy $0.26
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+44% Synergy $0.31
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+42% Synergy $0.65
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+38% Synergy $2.48
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+38% Synergy $0.40
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+35% Synergy $0.22
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+3% Synergy $3.11

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+26% Synergy $33.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+23% Synergy $91.84
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $30.39
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+6% Synergy $2.65
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.97
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $19.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sméagol, Helpful Guide's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Uruk-hai Berserker Uruk-hai Berserker
+42% Synergy $0.07
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.12
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+31% Synergy $2.36
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+31% Synergy $5.50
Mirrormere Guardian Mirrormere Guardian
+31% Synergy $0.02
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+28% Synergy $6.10
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+27% Synergy $5.65
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+27% Synergy $1.96
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+26% Synergy $2.72
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+26% Synergy $0.20
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+26% Synergy $0.05
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+25% Synergy $0.15
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+24% Synergy $1.98
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+23% Synergy $0.17
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+23% Synergy $0.46
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+23% Synergy $0.14
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+22% Synergy $0.36
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+21% Synergy $0.19
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+21% Synergy $15.46
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+21% Synergy $0.49
Enraged Huorn Enraged Huorn
+18% Synergy $0.04
Sporemound Sporemound
+17% Synergy $0.43
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+15% Synergy $1.75
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+14% Synergy $0.30
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+14% Synergy $10.49
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+14% Synergy $0.43
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.22
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+13% Synergy $3.82
Compy Swarm Compy Swarm
+13% Synergy $6.31
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+12% Synergy $0.47
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+12% Synergy $15.76
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+12% Synergy $0.58
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+12% Synergy $14.09
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+11% Synergy $0.46
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+11% Synergy $0.16
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $16.05
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+10% Synergy $0.61
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $1.18
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+7% Synergy $0.26
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+7% Synergy $0.87
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $12.29
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+1% Synergy $5.79
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
0% Synergy $2.53
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-2% Synergy $2.04
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-2% Synergy $1.23
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-2% Synergy $1.54
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
-4% Synergy $0.58
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sméagol, Helpful Guide safe.

Nasty End Nasty End
+42% Synergy $0.07
Gollum's Bite Gollum's Bite
+31% Synergy $0.07
Village Rites Village Rites
+26% Synergy $0.22
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+24% Synergy $2.99
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+12% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.43
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.53
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.51
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+5% Synergy $1.79
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.63
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $18.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.18
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.90
Harrow Harrow
-1% Synergy $0.19
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $13.68
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy $2.84
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $9.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.45
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.82
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.10
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.69
Putrefy Putrefy
-16% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sméagol, Helpful Guide's game plan and control the board.

The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+40% Synergy $0.17
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+35% Synergy $3.80
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+34% Synergy $0.05
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+27% Synergy $5.74
Reanimate Reanimate
+20% Synergy $5.32
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+18% Synergy $0.06
Victimize Victimize
+17% Synergy $0.35
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+11% Synergy $1.00
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $10.32
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+9% Synergy $0.20
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $23.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $6.57
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+7% Synergy $0.27
Unearth Unearth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.07
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+5% Synergy $0.05
Pillage the Bog Pillage the Bog
+5% Synergy $0.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.25
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.21
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $19.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.48
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $16.94
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.93
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+1% Synergy $1.26
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $1.46
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.46
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.81
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $31.02
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.13
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.12
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-3% Synergy $0.99
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.28
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-5% Synergy $0.15
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $7.35
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.84
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-9% Synergy $0.88
Cultivate Cultivate
-12% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.11
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-14% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+19% Synergy $6.31
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+16% Synergy $10.45
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+15% Synergy $1.45
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+12% Synergy $51.84
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+9% Synergy $11.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.34
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.38
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+7% Synergy $44.04
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $8.13
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+7% Synergy $0.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+6% Synergy $3.20
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+6% Synergy $0.39
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+6% Synergy $12.02
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $7.12
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+4% Synergy $9.67
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $19.89
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
0% Synergy $2.78
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $60.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sméagol, Helpful Guide's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+35% Synergy $1.04
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+33% Synergy $0.70
Spelunking Spelunking
+19% Synergy $2.99
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+18% Synergy $11.44
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+13% Synergy $4.13
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+10% Synergy $3.39
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+9% Synergy $0.20
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+8% Synergy $0.60
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $7.75
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+7% Synergy $6.17
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+7% Synergy $0.61
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+7% Synergy $0.16
Compost Compost
+7% Synergy $1.20
Bloodbond March Bloodbond March
+6% Synergy $1.19
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+5% Synergy $0.84
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.95
Druid Class Druid Class
+4% Synergy $1.48
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.17
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $3.36
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+2% Synergy $22.82
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $23.46
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+1% Synergy $5.75
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy $21.33
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $14.18
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $21.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $11.71
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-5% Synergy $0.24

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sméagol, Helpful Guide to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+17% Synergy $1.14
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+7% Synergy $6.65
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $3.15
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
-4% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

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

Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+22% Synergy $0.88
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $18.55
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $1.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $46.26
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $25.66
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.63
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $8.20
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $8.90
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.11
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $1.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $7.14
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $3.51
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.10
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $2.83
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $1.61
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $32.81
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $6.88
The Shire The Shire
0% Synergy $2.87
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-3% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+60% Synergy $0.09
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-10% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-10% Synergy $0.20

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sméagol, Helpful Guide decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $4.69
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+8% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $20.14
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.48
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+4% Synergy $0.69
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+4% Synergy $0.22
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.42
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $20.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $24.38
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+2% Synergy $7.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.63
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.82
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $13.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $14.85
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.48
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $2.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $9.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.30
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $14.94
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $6.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.14
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $0.42
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.15
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $12.30
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.90
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-1% Synergy $2.29
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-1% Synergy $0.51
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.79
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.10
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-3% Synergy $5.54
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-3% Synergy $1.04
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-3% Synergy $5.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-4% Synergy $0.15
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-4% Synergy $0.09
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.16
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.20
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-5% Synergy $0.11
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.26
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-8% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-9% Synergy $0.15
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-11% Synergy $0.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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