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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Price tag $0.66

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Alena, Kessig Trapper Esior, Wardwing Familiar

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+20% Synergy $15.53
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $57.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $11.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+60% Synergy $1.56
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+59% Synergy $0.17
Moonveil Dragon Moonveil Dragon
+40% Synergy $1.05
Mordant Dragon Mordant Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.32
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+40% Synergy $3.65
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+39% Synergy $0.41
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+39% Synergy $4.05
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+38% Synergy $0.85
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+38% Synergy $2.76
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+38% Synergy $1.01
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+38% Synergy $0.46
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
+38% Synergy $0.53
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+33% Synergy $1.63
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+33% Synergy $1.68
Lithophage Lithophage
+20% Synergy $0.23
Shivan Wumpus Shivan Wumpus
+20% Synergy $0.32
Soul of Shandalar Soul of Shandalar
+20% Synergy $0.18
Crumbling Colossus Crumbling Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.04
Cosmic Larva Cosmic Larva
+20% Synergy $0.35
Inferno Hellion Inferno Hellion
+20% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
+20% Synergy $187.39
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+20% Synergy $0.54
Tilonalli's Skinshifter Tilonalli's Skinshifter
+20% Synergy $0.14
Clockwork Droid Clockwork Droid
+20% Synergy $0.08
Ogre Chitterlord Ogre Chitterlord
+20% Synergy $0.22
Blistering Firecat Blistering Firecat
+20% Synergy $2.89
Deep-Slumber Titan Deep-Slumber Titan
+20% Synergy $0.29
Myojin of Infinite Rage Myojin of Infinite Rage
+20% Synergy $1.88
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+20% Synergy $3.65
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
+20% Synergy $0.70
Avatar of Fury Avatar of Fury
+20% Synergy $0.34
Stonybrook Angler Stonybrook Angler
+20% Synergy $0.18
Siegebreaker Giant Siegebreaker Giant
+20% Synergy $0.09
Endless One Endless One
+20% Synergy $0.62
Rakka Mar Rakka Mar
+20% Synergy $0.11
Vexing Devil Vexing Devil
+20% Synergy $0.37
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+20% Synergy $1.25
Skyship Stalker Skyship Stalker
+20% Synergy $0.14
Rowdy Crew Rowdy Crew
+20% Synergy $0.29
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
+20% Synergy $0.16
Guard Gomazoa Guard Gomazoa
+20% Synergy $0.40
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+20% Synergy $3.86
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
+20% Synergy $0.25
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+20% Synergy $2.33
Zalto, Fire Giant Duke Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
+20% Synergy $0.08
Cavalier of Flame Cavalier of Flame
+20% Synergy $1.15
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+20% Synergy $0.82
Generator Servant Generator Servant
+20% Synergy $0.17
Hoard-Smelter Dragon Hoard-Smelter Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.20
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+10% Synergy $4.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar safe.

Seething Song Seething Song
+21% Synergy $6.27
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+20% Synergy $6.88
Abjure Abjure
+20% Synergy $1.53
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+20% Synergy $0.30
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+20% Synergy $0.09
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+20% Synergy $0.13
Disperse Disperse
+20% Synergy $0.05
Rain of Revelation Rain of Revelation
+20% Synergy $0.03
Commander's Insight Commander's Insight
+19% Synergy $0.42
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.17
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+19% Synergy $0.44
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+19% Synergy $0.19
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+18% Synergy $3.95
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+18% Synergy $0.19
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+18% Synergy $0.33
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+18% Synergy $0.13
Fling Fling
+18% Synergy $0.08
Miscast Miscast
+17% Synergy $1.24
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+17% Synergy $0.21
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+15% Synergy $0.38
Dispel Dispel
+13% Synergy $0.29
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+12% Synergy $2.33
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+12% Synergy $5.81
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $42.96
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $0.99
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $1.65
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.24
Opt Opt
-16% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-25% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's game plan and control the board.

Tidings Tidings
+40% Synergy $0.22
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+39% Synergy $1.14
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+38% Synergy $1.84
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+37% Synergy $0.25
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+26% Synergy $5.07
Unwilling Recruit Unwilling Recruit
+20% Synergy $0.23
Hazoret's Undying Fury Hazoret's Undying Fury
+20% Synergy $0.13
Wrangle Wrangle
+20% Synergy $0.17
Omen Omen
+20% Synergy $0.39
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+20% Synergy $0.25
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+20% Synergy $0.05
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+20% Synergy $0.16
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+20% Synergy $0.06
Hijack Hijack
+20% Synergy $0.09
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+20% Synergy $0.06
Besmirch Besmirch
+20% Synergy $0.40
Conflagrate Conflagrate
+20% Synergy $0.13
Secrets of the Golden City Secrets of the Golden City
+20% Synergy $0.07
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+20% Synergy $0.14
Rolling Thunder Rolling Thunder
+20% Synergy $0.21
Ancestral Reminiscence Ancestral Reminiscence
+19% Synergy $0.02
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+19% Synergy $0.08
Muse Vortex Muse Vortex
+19% Synergy $0.14
Portent of Calamity Portent of Calamity
+19% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+19% Synergy $0.14
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+19% Synergy $0.26
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+19% Synergy $1.02
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+19% Synergy $1.38
Breakthrough Breakthrough
+18% Synergy $0.13
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+18% Synergy $1.20
Fireball Fireball
+18% Synergy $0.07
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+18% Synergy $0.16
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+17% Synergy $0.29
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+17% Synergy $0.10
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+17% Synergy $0.44
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.14
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+15% Synergy $4.83
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+12% Synergy $3.96
Fabricate Fabricate
+11% Synergy $7.90
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.65
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-2% Synergy $0.44
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.73
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
-15% Synergy $0.61
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-20% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+40% Synergy $5.92
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+39% Synergy $4.05
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+20% Synergy $0.75
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+20% Synergy $0.19
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+20% Synergy $5.26
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+20% Synergy $3.40
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+19% Synergy $0.73
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+19% Synergy $5.81
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+19% Synergy $1.04
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+19% Synergy $1.38
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+18% Synergy $0.33
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+14% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+66% Synergy $0.11
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+40% Synergy $0.11
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+28% Synergy $1.31
Ghitu War Cry Ghitu War Cry
+20% Synergy $0.11
Betrayal Betrayal
+20% Synergy $0.27
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+20% Synergy $0.13
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sugar Coat Sugar Coat
+20% Synergy $0.06
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+20% Synergy $0.60
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+20% Synergy $0.11
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+19% Synergy $0.11
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+19% Synergy $0.17
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+19% Synergy $0.14
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+19% Synergy $3.05
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+19% Synergy $18.73
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+19% Synergy $7.33
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+18% Synergy $0.06
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+18% Synergy $0.10
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+18% Synergy $0.28
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+18% Synergy $3.11
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+18% Synergy $1.27
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+18% Synergy $0.70
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+18% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+13% Synergy $1.40
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $8.34

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+39% Synergy $0.94
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+39% Synergy $1.93
Ice Floe Ice Floe
+20% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+20% Synergy $0.17
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+20% Synergy $0.10
Looming Spires Looming Spires
+20% Synergy $0.09
Diamond City Diamond City
+20% Synergy $1.24
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+20% Synergy $0.66
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+20% Synergy $0.45
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+20% Synergy $6.80
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+19% Synergy $7.01
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+18% Synergy $7.23
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.20
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+17% Synergy $0.47
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $5.08
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+15% Synergy $51.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+39% Synergy $0.20
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+39% Synergy $1.79
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+33% Synergy $0.96
Serum Powder Serum Powder
+20% Synergy $1.44
Dire Mimic Dire Mimic
+20% Synergy $0.05
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+20% Synergy $0.34
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+20% Synergy $2.23
Planar Atlas Planar Atlas
+20% Synergy $0.23
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+20% Synergy $0.47
The Celestus The Celestus
+19% Synergy $0.69
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+19% Synergy $0.30
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+19% Synergy $9.58
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+19% Synergy $1.22
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+19% Synergy $0.56
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $0.84
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+18% Synergy $1.30
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+18% Synergy $1.36
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+18% Synergy $4.67
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+18% Synergy $0.23
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+17% Synergy $2.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+16% Synergy $1.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-43% Synergy $0.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+27% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.11
Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+20% Synergy $0.23
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+18% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+15% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+13% Synergy $30.44
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $3.53
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+7% Synergy $2.84
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+2% Synergy $0.03
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-5% Synergy $2.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $24.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.45
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-19% Synergy $2.60
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-21% Synergy $0.51
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-23% Synergy $0.29
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-27% Synergy $0.22
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-27% Synergy $14.78
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-39% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-44% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alena, Kessig Trapper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alena, Kessig Trapper // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Alena, Kessig Trapper Fluros of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Alora, Merry Thief Dragon Cultist Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist
Alora, Merry Thief Guild Artisan Alora, Merry Thief // Guild Artisan
Alora, Merry Thief Passionate Archaeologist Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist
Alora, Merry Thief Popular Entertainer Alora, Merry Thief // Popular Entertainer
Alora, Merry Thief Street Urchin Alora, Merry Thief // Street Urchin
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Candlekeep Sage Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Candlekeep Sage
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Clan Crafter Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Clan Crafter
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Dungeon Delver Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Dungeon Delver
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Feywild Visitor Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Feywild Visitor
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Shameless Charlatan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Shameless Charlatan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Sword Coast Sailor Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Sword Coast Sailor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Tenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Tenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Tenth Doctor Amy Pond The Tenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Tenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Tenth Doctor Donna Noble The Tenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Tenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Tenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Tenth Doctor Martha Jones The Tenth Doctor // Martha Jones