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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Price tag $0.59

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 $0.11
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+37% Synergy $0.67
Strix Lookout Strix Lookout
+33% Synergy $0.04
Dreadwing Scavenger Dreadwing Scavenger
+32% Synergy $0.07
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+31% Synergy $0.05
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+31% Synergy $0.05
Gravewaker Gravewaker
+30% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
+30% Synergy $8.52
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+28% Synergy $2.24

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 $3.04
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+26% Synergy $0.11
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+26% Synergy $1.79
Foul Watcher Foul Watcher
+26% Synergy $0.06
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+26% Synergy $0.18
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+25% Synergy $0.15
Reanimate Reanimate
+8% Synergy $5.34
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+11% Synergy $124.90
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $13.07
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+10% Synergy $1.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $44.75
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $54.04
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $19.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $48.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $50.96
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $17.50
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $44.28

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 $0.11
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+25% Synergy $0.05
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+22% Synergy $6.49
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+22% Synergy $0.08
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+22% Synergy $0.05
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+21% Synergy $0.24
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+21% Synergy $0.11
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+21% Synergy $0.27
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+20% Synergy $0.17
Aven Heartstabber Aven Heartstabber
+20% Synergy $0.16
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+17% Synergy $9.13
Dream Strix Dream Strix
+17% Synergy $0.06
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+17% Synergy $0.49
Dire Fleet Poisoner Dire Fleet Poisoner
+17% Synergy $0.37
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+17% Synergy $0.10
Fathom Fleet Captain Fathom Fleet Captain
+17% Synergy $0.07
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+16% Synergy $8.72
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+16% Synergy $13.28
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.08
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+16% Synergy $0.90
Blacksnag Buzzard Blacksnag Buzzard
+16% Synergy $0.03
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+16% Synergy $0.11
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+15% Synergy $0.14
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+13% Synergy $0.18
Raven Familiar Raven Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.09
Augury Raven Augury Raven
+13% Synergy $0.04
Parasitic Strix Parasitic Strix
+13% Synergy $0.05
Dreamcaller Siren Dreamcaller Siren
+13% Synergy $0.21
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.20
Tidehollow Strix Tidehollow Strix
+13% Synergy $0.20
Mindshrieker Mindshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.51
Zephyr Singer Zephyr Singer
+13% Synergy $0.27
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+13% Synergy $0.11
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+13% Synergy $0.07
Forerunner of the Coalition Forerunner of the Coalition
+13% Synergy $0.68
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
+12% Synergy $0.07
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+12% Synergy $0.08
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.13
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+12% Synergy $2.08
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+12% Synergy $0.30
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+11% Synergy $0.10
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+10% Synergy $0.65
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+10% Synergy $0.22
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+6% Synergy $2.51
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $11.85
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy $5.84

Instants

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

Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+21% Synergy $0.14
Miscast Miscast
+19% Synergy $1.21
Entomb Entomb
+14% Synergy $18.03
Lookout's Dispersal Lookout's Dispersal
+13% Synergy $0.14
Stifle Stifle
+12% Synergy $7.13
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.20
Dismember Dismember
+11% Synergy $5.87
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+9% Synergy $2.31
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $18.95
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+6% Synergy $10.95
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $46.95
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $47.01
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.25
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $64.39
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.82
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-4% Synergy $0.74
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $3.35

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 $0.25
Winged Words Winged Words
+17% Synergy $0.10
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+14% Synergy $3.00
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $8.72
Ravenform Ravenform
+14% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+14% Synergy $0.46
Persist Persist
+13% Synergy $2.48
Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+13% Synergy $0.52
Soul Exchange Soul Exchange
+13% Synergy $0.71
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+13% Synergy $12.88
Exhume Exhume
+12% Synergy $3.34
Final Parting Final Parting
+12% Synergy $0.33
Preordain Preordain
+11% Synergy $0.58
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+10% Synergy $1.40
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $3.45
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $4.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+22% Synergy $5.30
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+22% Synergy $5.46
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+21% Synergy $23.08
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+20% Synergy $0.91
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+17% Synergy $0.10
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+16% Synergy $4.33
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+14% Synergy $0.22
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+13% Synergy $0.05
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+12% Synergy $28.65
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+11% Synergy $0.53
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $6.48
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $1.09
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+7% Synergy $7.50
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $3.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+23% Synergy $0.67
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+21% Synergy $1.32
Combat Research Combat Research
+20% Synergy $0.29
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+17% Synergy $0.29
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+15% Synergy $7.52
Haunted One Haunted One
+14% Synergy $5.76
Curiosity Curiosity
+12% Synergy $0.56
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+11% Synergy $0.14
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+11% Synergy $1.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $11.95
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $10.57
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+2% Synergy $1.03
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $5.07
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.29

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $2.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $35.27
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+12% Synergy $94.10
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $11.15
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+10% Synergy $2.90
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+9% Synergy $0.79
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $46.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.48
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $48.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.03
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-18% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $4.96
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $62.61
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.48
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-21% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.48
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-28% Synergy $0.49

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 $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $35.68
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+6% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy $32.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $18.62
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $13.01
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $21.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $23.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $25.96
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.26
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $1.03
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $8.26
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $0.80
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.01
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-6% Synergy $0.20
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $1.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-9% Synergy $4.38
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-14% Synergy $0.19
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-14% Synergy $7.26
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-20% Synergy $18.07
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-22% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-23% Synergy $0.27

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
Evie Frye Jacob Frye Evie Frye // Jacob Frye
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
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
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
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