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Helga, Skittish Seer
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Helga, Skittish Seer

{G}{W}{U}

Legendary Creature — Frog Druid

Whenever you cast a creature spell with mana value 4 or greater, you draw a card, gain 1 life, and put a +1/+1 counter on Helga.

{T}: Add X mana of any one color, where X is Helga's power. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with {X} in their mana costs.

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Set
Bloomburrow (BLB #217)
Rarity
Mythic
Mana value
3
Released
2024-08-02
Artist
Andrea Piparo
EDHREC rank
#4,342
Colour identity
{G}{U}{W}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.28
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
DrawRamp

Combos 18

Helga, Skittish Seer+Chakram Retriever+Venser, Shaper Savant
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite storm count
3,404 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Chakram Retriever+Ancestral Statue
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite storm count
1,210 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Chakram Retriever+Blinking Spirit
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite storm count
837 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Chakram Retriever+Palinchron+Helga, Skittish Seer
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
404 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Chakram Retriever+Temur Sabertooth+Helga, Skittish Seer+Peregrine Drake
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
335 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Chakram Retriever+Hoverguard Sweepers
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite storm countReturn a portion of target creatures to their owner's hand
78 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Chakram Retriever+Temur Sabertooth+Helga, Skittish Seer+Great Whale
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana lands you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of lands you control
44 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Venser, Shaper Savant
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Ancestral Statue
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
21 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Chakram Retriever+Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O'Hara
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite storm count
19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Palinchron
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Blinking Spirit
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Cloudstone Curio
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Hoverguard Sweepers
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you controlReturn a portion of target creatures to their owner's hand
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Psychic Pickpocket
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O'Hara
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Chakram Retriever+Sparkcaster
{R}{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Sparkcaster
{R}{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 18 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Garruk's Uprising 57 %+48.7 %
  2. Chulane, Teller of Tales 58 %+48.3 %
  3. Chakram Retriever 52 %+48.0 %
  4. Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma 51 %+47.0 %
  5. Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner 51 %+46.5 %
  6. Inga and Esika 52 %+46.0 %
  7. Beast Whisperer 55 %+45.7 %
  8. Hydroid Krasis 49 %+45.0 %
  9. Shalai, Voice of Plenty 47 %+40.5 %
  10. Saryth, the Viper's Fang 42 %+38.6 %
  11. Forgotten Ancient 55 %+35.6 %
  12. Surrak and Goreclaw 39 %+35.0 %
  13. Silverback Elder 36 %+33.2 %
  14. Kiora's Follower 38 %+32.8 %
  15. Hullbreaker Horror 38 %+32.7 %
  16. Apex Devastator 34 %+30.0 %
  17. Mulldrifter 36 %+28.9 %
  18. Intruder Alarm 34 %+28.5 %
  19. Ghalta, Primal Hunger 32 %+28.2 %
  20. Thryx, the Sudden Storm 30 %+27.9 %
  21. Hardened Scales 47 %+26.2 %
  22. Kalonian Hydra 35 %+26.1 %
  23. Defiler of Vigor 28 %+26.1 %
  24. Goldvein Hydra 26 %+23.6 %
  25. Fanatic of Rhonas 27 %+23.5 %
  26. Zimone, Paradox Sculptor 27 %+22.6 %
  27. Branching Evolution 31 %+22.4 %
  28. Railway Brawler 25 %+21.4 %
  29. Mystic Snake 24 %+21.3 %
  30. Nulldrifter 23 %+21.0 %
  31. Radagast of Rhosgobel 25 %+20.8 %
  32. Koma, Cosmos Serpent 27 %+20.2 %
  33. Shore Up 21 %+19.3 %
  34. Avacyn's Pilgrim 33 %+19.1 %
  35. Galadriel, Light of Valinor 23 %+19.0 %
  36. Disciple of Freyalise 23 %+19.0 %
  37. Disciple of Freyalise 23 %+19.0 %
  38. The Goose Mother 24 %+18.5 %
  39. Koma, World-Eater 22 %+18.1 %
  40. Genesis Hydra 19 %+18.0 %
  41. Solemn Simulacrum 24 %+17.8 %
  42. Venser, Shaper Savant 21 %+17.6 %
  43. Llanowar Elves 32 %+17.5 %
  44. Witch Enchanter 24 %+17.5 %
  45. Witch Enchanter 24 %+17.5 %
  46. High Fae Trickster 22 %+17.5 %
  47. Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty 20 %+17.0 %
  48. Hamza, Guardian of Arashin 19 %+16.9 %
  49. Foundation Breaker 19 %+16.8 %
  50. Craterhoof Behemoth 24 %+16.1 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Island 96 %+2.3 %
  2. Forest 96 %+1.8 %
  3. Plains 95 %+1.4 %
  4. Command Tower 90 %-0.7 %
  5. Sol Ring 71 %-10.1 %
  6. Swords to Plowshares 62 %-0.1 %
  7. Arcane Signet 61 %-9.9 %
  8. Exotic Orchard 58 %+0.6 %
  9. Chulane, Teller of Tales 58 %+48.3 %
  10. Garruk's Uprising 57 %+48.7 %
  11. Forgotten Ancient 55 %+35.6 %
  12. Beast Whisperer 55 %+45.7 %
  13. Inga and Esika 52 %+46.0 %
  14. Chakram Retriever 52 %+48.0 %
  15. Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner 51 %+46.5 %
  16. Hinterland Harbor 51 %+0.3 %
  17. Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma 51 %+47.0 %
  18. Breeding Pool 50 %+4.4 %
  19. Hydroid Krasis 49 %+45.0 %
  20. Temple Garden 49 %+3.5 %
  21. Reliquary Tower 48 %+5.9 %
  22. Birds of Paradise 48 %+12.1 %
  23. Path to Exile 48 %-0.9 %
  24. Hardened Scales 47 %+26.2 %
  25. Hallowed Fountain 47 %+2.4 %
  26. Shalai, Voice of Plenty 47 %+40.5 %
  27. Seaside Citadel 45 %-6.5 %
  28. Yavimaya Coast 44 %+12.6 %
  29. Saryth, the Viper's Fang 42 %+38.6 %
  30. Canopy Vista 41 %-5.1 %
  31. Sunpetal Grove 41 %-4.0 %
  32. Rejuvenating Springs 41 %+7.0 %
  33. Glacial Fortress 41 %-7.5 %
  34. Farseek 41 %-4.1 %
  35. Spara's Headquarters 40 %+1.2 %
  36. Noble Hierarch 39 %+13.3 %
  37. Surrak and Goreclaw 39 %+35.0 %
  38. Hullbreaker Horror 38 %+32.7 %
  39. Prairie Stream 38 %-7.7 %
  40. Kiora's Follower 38 %+32.8 %
  41. Windswept Heath 37 %+3.7 %
  42. Counterspell 37 %-1.0 %
  43. Cultivate 37 %+0.2 %
  44. Dreamroot Cascade 36 %+8.7 %
  45. Mulldrifter 36 %+28.9 %
  46. Silverback Elder 36 %+33.2 %
  47. Flooded Strand 36 %+2.9 %
  48. Kalonian Hydra 35 %+26.1 %
  49. Apex Devastator 34 %+30.0 %
  50. Bountiful Promenade 34 %+4.1 %

Format legality

Standard Legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Legal
Penny Not legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2024-07-26

    Helga's last ability is a mana ability. It doesn't use the stack and can't be responded to.

  • 2024-07-26

    If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, use the value chosen for that X to determine the mana value of that spell.

  • 2024-07-26

    If you spend the mana added by Helga's last ability on a creature spell with {X} in its mana cost, the mana can be spent on any part of that spell's total cost. You're not limited to spending it only on the {X} part.

  • 2024-07-26

    You don't have to spend all the mana added by Helga's last ability on the same spell.

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