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Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Price tag $0.36

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Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Esior, Wardwing Familiar.

Partner Commanders

Esior, Wardwing Familiar can partner with any of these 59 commanders.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Esior, Wardwing Familiar's abilities and overall game plan.

Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+80% Synergy $0.18
Deliberate Deliberate
+77% Synergy $0.12
Opt Opt
+75% Synergy $0.14
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+69% Synergy $0.97
Rivendell Rivendell
+68% Synergy $1.04
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+66% Synergy $0.38
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+63% Synergy $1.34
Preordain Preordain
+55% Synergy $0.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.59
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+7% Synergy $35.46
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $42.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $15.45

Creatures

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

Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+59% Synergy $0.20
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+59% Synergy $0.29
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+54% Synergy $0.20
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+53% Synergy $0.49
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+49% Synergy $0.57
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+47% Synergy $0.47
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+37% Synergy $0.34
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+37% Synergy $3.76
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+36% Synergy $1.57
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+21% Synergy $1.16
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.77
Umara Wizard Umara Skyfalls Umara Wizard
+20% Synergy $0.09
Omnispell Adept Omnispell Adept
+20% Synergy $0.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.25
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+17% Synergy $0.16
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.12
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+17% Synergy $0.16
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+17% Synergy $0.18
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+15% Synergy $1.96
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $4.11
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $2.67
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+9% Synergy $0.39
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+4% Synergy $0.27
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $0.85

Instants

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

Brainsurge Brainsurge
+59% Synergy $0.24
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+56% Synergy $0.14
Dissolve Dissolve
+56% Synergy $0.20
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+56% Synergy $0.13
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+55% Synergy $0.38
Foil Foil
+54% Synergy $0.84
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+52% Synergy $1.15
Resculpt Resculpt
+40% Synergy $0.28
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+40% Synergy $0.06
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+33% Synergy $0.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+31% Synergy $0.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+20% Synergy $13.39
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+20% Synergy $0.04
Graven Lore Graven Lore
+20% Synergy $0.14
Catalog Catalog
+20% Synergy $0.03
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+20% Synergy $0.04
Artificer's Epiphany Artificer's Epiphany
+19% Synergy $0.14
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+19% Synergy $0.05
Into the Story Into the Story
+18% Synergy $0.18
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+18% Synergy $0.15
Curate Curate
+17% Synergy $0.10
High Tide High Tide
+15% Synergy $1.22
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+15% Synergy $6.92
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+15% Synergy $0.21
Misdirection Misdirection
+15% Synergy $6.75
Evacuation Evacuation
+12% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+11% Synergy $0.44
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.19
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+11% Synergy $6.51
Unwind Unwind
+10% Synergy $1.02
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+10% Synergy $0.27
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.17
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $1.38
Consider Consider
+6% Synergy $0.44
Snap Snap
+3% Synergy $2.17
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.22
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.03
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-16% Synergy $1.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-21% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+99% Synergy $0.12
Tamiyo's Epiphany Tamiyo's Epiphany
+59% Synergy $0.06
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+59% Synergy $1.72
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+59% Synergy $0.08
Foresee Foresee
+59% Synergy $0.10
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+33% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+26% Synergy $33.64
Field Research Field Research
+20% Synergy $0.06
Boon of the Wish-Giver Boon of the Wish-Giver
+19% Synergy $0.07
Mana Severance Mana Severance
+19% Synergy $3.05
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+19% Synergy $0.22
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+19% Synergy $0.31
Ugin's Insight Ugin's Insight
+19% Synergy $0.26
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+19% Synergy $12.60
Divination Divination
+18% Synergy $0.07
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+17% Synergy $0.17
Winged Words Winged Words
+16% Synergy $0.13
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+16% Synergy $0.71
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+15% Synergy $0.19
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+15% Synergy $3.24
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+14% Synergy $0.17
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+14% Synergy $0.10
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.33
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+8% Synergy $2.81
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+6% Synergy $1.94
Fabricate Fabricate
-2% Synergy $8.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+59% Synergy $0.31
Witching Well Witching Well
+57% Synergy $0.07
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+57% Synergy $1.08
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+39% Synergy $0.13
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+35% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.32
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+23% Synergy $0.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+20% Synergy $0.29
Skyblinder Staff Skyblinder Staff
+20% Synergy $0.07
Thundering Chariot Thundering Chariot
+20% Synergy $0.07
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+20% Synergy $0.14
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+20% Synergy $0.14
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+20% Synergy $0.09
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+20% Synergy $0.69
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+20% Synergy $0.10
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+20% Synergy $0.18
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+20% Synergy $0.37
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+20% Synergy $0.43
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+19% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+19% Synergy $0.22
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+19% Synergy $0.71
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+19% Synergy $1.22
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.10
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+19% Synergy $1.73
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+19% Synergy $0.55
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+19% Synergy $0.08
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.29
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+19% Synergy $0.85
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+19% Synergy $0.05
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+19% Synergy $0.83
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+19% Synergy $0.99
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+18% Synergy $1.76
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $18.49
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $5.28
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+13% Synergy $2.79
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+59% Synergy $0.08
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+55% Synergy $0.27
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+40% Synergy $0.12
Stasis Field Stasis Field
+39% Synergy $0.07
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+39% Synergy $0.41
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+34% Synergy $0.15
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.57
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+32% Synergy $0.10
Omniscience Omniscience
+31% Synergy $5.19
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+28% Synergy $0.16
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+23% Synergy $2.00
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+19% Synergy $0.09
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.65
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+19% Synergy $1.38
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.16
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+19% Synergy $0.12
Frogify Frogify
+18% Synergy $0.18
Combat Research Combat Research
+18% Synergy $0.40
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+17% Synergy $0.97
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+17% Synergy $0.27
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+17% Synergy $11.77
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+17% Synergy $0.43
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+15% Synergy $0.63
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+13% Synergy $1.09
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+12% Synergy $5.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Esior, Wardwing Familiar to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+59% Synergy $0.39
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+17% Synergy $1.15
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+14% Synergy $7.04

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+52% Synergy $2.98
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+36% Synergy $0.11
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+35% Synergy $0.13
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+30% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+25% Synergy $0.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.32
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+22% Synergy $0.97
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+20% Synergy $0.24
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.33
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+19% Synergy $0.44
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+18% Synergy $1.67
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+11% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $1.39
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+53% Synergy $1.81
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+47% Synergy $2.70
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+45% Synergy $2.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+42% Synergy $0.21
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+36% Synergy $16.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+35% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $1.13
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+28% Synergy $2.76
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+23% Synergy $0.24
Planar Atlas Planar Atlas
+20% Synergy $0.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+19% Synergy $0.38
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+19% Synergy $0.13
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+19% Synergy $1.95
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+18% Synergy $9.14
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+17% Synergy $0.86
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+17% Synergy $0.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.52
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+15% Synergy $31.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.15
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+8% Synergy $3.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+55% Synergy $0.38
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+39% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+33% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+26% Synergy $33.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+21% Synergy $1.16
Umara Wizard Umara Skyfalls Umara Wizard
+20% Synergy $0.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+19% Synergy $0.16
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+19% Synergy $0.19
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+19% Synergy $0.22
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.24
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+19% Synergy $0.19
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+19% Synergy $0.43
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+19% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.15
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $4.11
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+12% Synergy $0.80
Island Island
-13% Synergy $0.04

Similar Commanders

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

Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Siani, Eye of the Storm Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Akiri, Line-Slinger Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akiri, Line-Slinger // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
Elminster Elminster
Alena, Kessig Trapper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alena, Kessig Trapper // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
The Tenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Tenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Esior, Wardwing Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Siani, Eye of the Storm Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Siani, Eye of the Storm
River Song River Song
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Neera, Wild Mage Neera, Wild Mage
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Halana, Kessig Ranger Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Jeska, Thrice Reborn Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kodama of the East Tree Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kodama of the East Tree
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Sengir, the Dark Baron Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tana, the Bloodsower Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tana, the Bloodsower
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools