Progenitus (Commander) - Expensive Hydras

Alex Wicker
Jun 25, 2026
When Is Kingmaking Allowed?
What does kingmaking say about a Commander player? Alex takes a deep dive into the politics and philosophy of choosing who wins when you can't.
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MTGStocks
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
95%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
91%synergy
Zaxara, the Exemplary
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Apocalypse Hydra
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Managorger Hydra
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Doubling Season
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Voracious Hydra
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
The Ozolith
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Primordial Hydra
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
The Great Henge
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Branching Evolution
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Farseek
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mirari's Wake
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Hydra Broodmaster
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
The Goose Mother
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Genesis Hydra
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Polukranos Reborn
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Shivan Devastator
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Phytohydra
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Savageborn Hydra
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Hungering Hydra
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Heroes' Bane
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Hooded Hydra
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Protean Hydra
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Magus Lucea Kane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Gyrus, Waker of Corpses
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rosheen Meanderer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Capricopian
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Animar, Soul of Elements
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Jodah, Archmage Eternal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Noble Hierarch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Apex Devastator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rafiq of the Many
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thunderous Snapper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reshape the Earth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Banefire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Animist's Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Red Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Open the Gates
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Herald's Horn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Fist of Suns
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Incubator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Doubling Cube
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Contagion Clasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Contagion Engine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Door to Nothingness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Mutation
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Exploration
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Hydra's Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Finest Hour
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mayael's Aria
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The First Tyrannic War
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Spelunking
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sterling Grove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
All Will Be One
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Inexorable Tide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Privileged Position
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Maelstrom Nexus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Greenhouse // Rickety Gazebo
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Chromatic Lantern
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Timeless Lotus
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Badlands
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Bayou
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Savannah
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Scrubland
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Forest
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Breeding Pool
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Zagoth Triome
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
The World Tree
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Island
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Indatha Triome
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Swamp
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-35%synergy
Mountain
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-37%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-37%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Savai Triome
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy