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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Price tag $0.73

Legendary Creature — Bird Pirate

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 31% Aggro 8% Control 8% Equipment 8% Flying 8% Mill 8% Pirates 8% Reanimator 8% Treasure 8% Wheels 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder

High Synergy Cards

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

Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+40% Synergy $0.82
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+39% Synergy $0.17
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+37% Synergy $0.66
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+33% Synergy $0.07
Dreadwing Scavenger Dreadwing Scavenger
+32% Synergy $0.11
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+31% Synergy $0.08
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+31% Synergy $0.04
Gravewaker Gravewaker
+30% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
+30% Synergy $6.09
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+28% Synergy $0.56

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder decks.

Mockingbird Mockingbird
+26% Synergy $2.88
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+26% Synergy $0.12
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+26% Synergy $1.32
Foul Watcher Foul Watcher
+26% Synergy $0.06
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+26% Synergy $0.17
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+25% Synergy $0.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+8% Synergy $7.64
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+11% Synergy $113.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $11.92
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+10% Synergy $2.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $48.08
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $50.85
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $20.89
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $58.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $48.94
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $16.62
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $42.63

Creatures

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

Kitesail Freebooter Kitesail Freebooter
+25% Synergy $0.09
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+25% Synergy $0.12
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+22% Synergy $6.83
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+22% Synergy $0.08
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+22% Synergy $0.03
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+21% Synergy $0.26
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+21% Synergy $0.33
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+21% Synergy $0.34
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+20% Synergy $0.23
Aven Heartstabber Aven Heartstabber
+20% Synergy $0.14
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+17% Synergy $11.23
Dream Strix Dream Strix
+17% Synergy $0.11
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+17% Synergy $0.59
Dire Fleet Poisoner Dire Fleet Poisoner
+17% Synergy $0.40
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+17% Synergy $0.17
Fathom Fleet Captain Fathom Fleet Captain
+17% Synergy $0.14
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+16% Synergy $7.10
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+16% Synergy $11.08
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.12
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+16% Synergy $0.12
Blacksnag Buzzard Blacksnag Buzzard
+16% Synergy $0.04
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+16% Synergy $0.06
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+15% Synergy $0.22
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+13% Synergy $0.16
Raven Familiar Raven Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.09
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+13% Synergy $0.05
Parasitic Strix Parasitic Strix
+13% Synergy $0.06
Dreamcaller Siren Dreamcaller Siren
+13% Synergy $0.15
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.19
Tidehollow Strix Tidehollow Strix
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mindshrieker Mindshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.49
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+13% Synergy $0.11
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+13% Synergy $0.12
Forerunner of the Coalition Forerunner of the Coalition
+13% Synergy $0.48
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
+12% Synergy $0.15
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+12% Synergy $0.12
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.15
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+12% Synergy $1.48
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+12% Synergy $0.27
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+11% Synergy $0.09
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+10% Synergy $0.59
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+10% Synergy $0.25
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+6% Synergy $0.94
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $10.14
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy $5.30

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+21% Synergy $0.19
Miscast Miscast
+19% Synergy $1.24
Entomb Entomb
+14% Synergy $13.77
Lookout's Dispersal Lookout's Dispersal
+13% Synergy $0.20
Stifle Stifle
+12% Synergy $8.11
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.17
Dismember Dismember
+11% Synergy $6.09
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+9% Synergy $1.47
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $18.24
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+6% Synergy $10.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $42.96
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $49.42
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.26
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $57.48
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $2.10
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-4% Synergy $0.79
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

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

Attempted Murder Attempted Murder
+17% Synergy $0.24
Winged Words Winged Words
+17% Synergy $0.13
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+14% Synergy $3.36
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $7.90
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+14% Synergy $0.44
Persist Persist
+13% Synergy $1.32
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+13% Synergy $0.66
Soul Exchange Soul Exchange
+13% Synergy $0.45
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+13% Synergy $15.86
Exhume Exhume
+12% Synergy $3.55
Final Parting Final Parting
+12% Synergy $0.33
Preordain Preordain
+11% Synergy $0.61
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+10% Synergy $1.31
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $3.07
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.95
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+22% Synergy $7.32
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+22% Synergy $3.79
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+21% Synergy $61.02
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+20% Synergy $3.08
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+17% Synergy $0.05
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+16% Synergy $3.79
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+14% Synergy $0.36
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+13% Synergy $0.08
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+12% Synergy $27.08
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+11% Synergy $0.47
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $4.68
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.39
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+7% Synergy $7.55
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $4.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+23% Synergy $0.70
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+21% Synergy $1.28
Combat Research Combat Research
+20% Synergy $0.35
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+17% Synergy $0.66
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+15% Synergy $6.79
Haunted One Haunted One
+14% Synergy $6.42
Curiosity Curiosity
+12% Synergy $0.53
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+11% Synergy $0.11
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+11% Synergy $0.98
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $15.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $8.34
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+2% Synergy $0.87
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $5.01
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.01

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $38.71
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+12% Synergy $99.92
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $7.74
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+10% Synergy $2.22
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+9% Synergy $0.58
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $51.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $19.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $47.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $1.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-18% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $4.04
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.20
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.14
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $67.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-21% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.51
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-28% Synergy $0.54

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+19% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $34.04
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+6% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $30.44
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $21.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $13.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $22.75
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $24.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $25.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.21
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.82
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.37
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.86
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-6% Synergy $0.21
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $1.71
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.18
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-9% Synergy $3.25
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-14% Synergy $0.23
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-14% Synergy $8.98
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-20% Synergy $15.63
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-22% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-23% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tymna the Weaver Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Shameless Charlatan Burakos, Party Leader // Shameless Charlatan
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Shadow Thieves Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Candlekeep Sage Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dungeon Delver Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Shameless Charlatan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Shameless Charlatan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne