Helga, Skittish Seer (Commander) - Budget Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Berta, Wise Extrapolator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tester of the Tangential
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Growth Curve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pensive Professor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hydroid Krasis
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Shore Up
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Beast Whisperer
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Chakram Retriever
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Kiora's Follower
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Hardened Scales
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Inga and Esika
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Intruder Alarm
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Mulldrifter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Gift of the Viper
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Twenty-Toed Toad
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Genesis Hydra
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Breaching Hippocamp
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
The Goose Mother
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Peregrine Drake
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Lilysplash Mentor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Keruga, the Macrosage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Snake
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Great Oak Guardian
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Conclave Mentor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Timeless Witness
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dreamdew Entrancer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Wistfulness
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Galloping Lizrog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Gemrazer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sparring Mummy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Froghemoth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Sunshower Druid
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Skyskipper Duo
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Treeguard Duo
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Statue
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Trollbred Guardian
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Snakeskin Veil
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Magic Damper
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Call
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Burst of Strength
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Quandrix Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Run Away Together
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Decisive Denial
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Emerald Charm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
High Stride
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Moment of Valor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Polliwallop
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Jump Scare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Acrobatic Leap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bant Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Angelic Intervention
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bioshift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Giant Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spinnerets
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Titanic Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Peerless Recycling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Voidslime
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Groundswell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Piracy Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Royal Treatment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Neoform
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wear Down
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Splash Portal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Longstalk Brawl
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Portent of Calamity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Dominance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Phytoburst
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Gathering Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rimefire Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fishing Gear
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Branching Evolution
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Communal Brewing
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Frogify
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Forced Adaptation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unstable Mutation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Fisher's Talent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spider Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Oakhollow Village
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Lilypad Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gavony Township
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Mystery
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Overflowing Basin
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bant Panorama
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Fortified Village
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Blossoming Sands
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Breeding Pool
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-31%synergy