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Sméagol, Helpful Guide
Price tag $0.33

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

#411 Current Rank
#369 Last Week
#332 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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-1% Synergy $3.89
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-2% Synergy $23.45
Teacher's Pest Teacher's Pest
-8% Synergy $0.23
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-10% Synergy $2.86
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-11% Synergy $7.84

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
+91% Synergy $3.45
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+88% Synergy $0.29
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+81% Synergy $0.21
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+79% Synergy $0.37
Bombadil's Song Bombadil's Song
+73% Synergy $0.24
Dúnedain Rangers Dúnedain Rangers
+70% Synergy $0.16
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+66% Synergy $16.38
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+59% Synergy $0.89
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+57% Synergy $5.08
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+56% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Shortcut to Mushrooms Shortcut to Mushrooms
+53% Synergy $0.20
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+52% Synergy $2.89
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+50% Synergy $0.91
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+50% Synergy $9.78
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+44% Synergy $0.34
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+41% Synergy $0.45
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+39% Synergy $0.57
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+38% Synergy $3.53
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+36% Synergy $0.36
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $0.59

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 $34.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+22% Synergy $99.03
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $47.70
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+6% Synergy $3.42
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $64.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $68.04
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.49

Creatures

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

Uruk-hai Berserker Uruk-hai Berserker
+42% Synergy $0.16
Mirrormere Guardian Mirrormere Guardian
+33% Synergy $0.12
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.26
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+30% Synergy $4.22
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+30% Synergy $5.74
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $0.87
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+27% Synergy $0.34
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+27% Synergy $4.33
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+27% Synergy $2.19
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+26% Synergy $0.55
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+25% Synergy $2.79
Old Man Willow Old Man Willow
+25% Synergy $0.18
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+24% Synergy $0.34
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+23% Synergy $0.63
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+23% Synergy $0.44
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+23% Synergy $0.26
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+22% Synergy $0.35
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+21% Synergy $0.63
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+21% Synergy $15.04
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+21% Synergy $2.18
Enraged Huorn Enraged Huorn
+19% Synergy $0.15
Sporemound Sporemound
+16% Synergy $1.47
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+14% Synergy $11.34
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+14% Synergy $0.73
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+14% Synergy $0.51
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.16
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+13% Synergy $4.91
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+12% Synergy $0.45
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+12% Synergy $0.48
Compy Swarm Compy Swarm
+12% Synergy $8.47
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+11% Synergy $24.13
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+11% Synergy $0.44
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+11% Synergy $0.62
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+11% Synergy $16.83
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $1.84
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+9% Synergy $38.24
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+8% Synergy $0.39
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+7% Synergy $0.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $13.64
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+1% Synergy $12.09
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
0% Synergy $9.12
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-1% Synergy $3.54
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-1% Synergy $3.44
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-2% Synergy $0.67
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-2% Synergy $1.48
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
-3% Synergy $0.74
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-7% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-7% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Nasty End Nasty End
+41% Synergy $0.13
Gollum's Bite Gollum's Bite
+32% Synergy $0.25
Village Rites Village Rites
+27% Synergy $0.82
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+24% Synergy $3.95
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+16% Synergy $0.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.71
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.47
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.59
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+5% Synergy $1.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.11
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $26.08
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.33
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.99
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy $3.59
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $16.82
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $13.64
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $6.80
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.69
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-5% Synergy $0.27
Putrefy Putrefy
-15% Synergy $0.37

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 $0.35
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+37% Synergy $4.88
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+36% Synergy $0.08
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+26% Synergy $8.31
Reanimate Reanimate
+20% Synergy $9.18
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $1.20
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+18% Synergy $0.09
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $16.12
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+10% Synergy $1.27
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+8% Synergy $0.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $4.71
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+7% Synergy $32.22
Unearth Unearth
+7% Synergy $0.56
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.20
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+6% Synergy $0.44
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+6% Synergy $0.12
Pillage the Bog Pillage the Bog
+4% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.63
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.23
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $2.79
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.74
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $3.47
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.07
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $2.62
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.27
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
0% Synergy $1.61
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.27
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.28
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-2% Synergy $0.76
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $47.73
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.47
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-5% Synergy $0.32
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.00
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.52
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.13
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-9% Synergy $0.73
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.18
Cultivate Cultivate
-12% Synergy $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+19% Synergy $15.42
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+15% Synergy $16.70
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+15% Synergy $1.96
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $54.75
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $3.17
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+8% Synergy $56.25
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+8% Synergy $13.66
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.55
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+7% Synergy $0.30
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.75
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+6% Synergy $14.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $5.59
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.45
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $8.97
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+4% Synergy $15.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.45
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
0% Synergy $3.71
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $62.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+33% Synergy $1.74
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+32% Synergy $0.39
Spelunking Spelunking
+20% Synergy $4.08
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+17% Synergy $21.02
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+13% Synergy $3.11
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+11% Synergy $4.07
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+9% Synergy $0.17
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+8% Synergy $1.05
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+8% Synergy $1.70
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $3.92
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+7% Synergy $0.38
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+7% Synergy $0.21
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+6% Synergy $7.47
Compost Compost
+6% Synergy $1.36
Bloodbond March Bloodbond March
+6% Synergy $0.92
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $2.02
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+4% Synergy $1.35
Druid Class Druid Class
+4% Synergy $2.35
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $3.70
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+2% Synergy $30.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+1% Synergy $33.38
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+1% Synergy $5.27
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy $25.95
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $26.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $17.30
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-5% Synergy $0.28

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 $1.57
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+8% Synergy $8.05
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $5.03
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
-4% Synergy $0.42

Utility Lands

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

Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+22% Synergy $1.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+20% Synergy $23.84
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $0.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $58.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $29.74
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $14.94
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $17.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.53
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $1.11
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.51
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+4% Synergy $4.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $11.06
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $4.61
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $50.79
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $5.11
The Shire The Shire
0% Synergy $3.36
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-2% Synergy $1.68
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+60% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-8% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-9% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $1.03
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+8% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.71
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $28.90
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.64
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+4% Synergy $0.76
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.91
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $28.81
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+3% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.63
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $32.67
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.13
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $39.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.35
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $5.51
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.50
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $10.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $16.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.43
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.34
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $1.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.30
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $16.13
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.99
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.39
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $8.89
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.96
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-2% Synergy $1.63
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-3% Synergy $0.32
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-3% Synergy $6.66
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Forest Forest
-4% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-4% Synergy $0.32
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-5% Synergy $0.32
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-5% Synergy $10.73
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.35
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-6% Synergy $0.46
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.48
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-8% Synergy $0.37
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.07
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-10% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.29

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