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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Price tag $0.66

Legendary CreatureBird Human Archer Ranger

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4291 Current Rank
#4593 Last Month

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

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

Narnam Renegade Narnam Renegade
+80% Synergy $0.18
Wasteland Viper Wasteland Viper
+80% Synergy $0.18

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy $48.94
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $18.72
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $42.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

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

Sedge Scorpion Sedge Scorpion
+60% Synergy $0.07
Tajuru Blightblade Tajuru Blightblade
+60% Synergy $0.07
Mirkwood Spider Mirkwood Spider
+60% Synergy $0.13
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+60% Synergy $0.09
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+60% Synergy $0.12
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+59% Synergy $0.06
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+49% Synergy $0.29
Nightshade Dryad Nightshade Dryad
+48% Synergy $0.12
Nightshade Peddler Nightshade Peddler
+40% Synergy $0.06
Deathbloom Gardener Deathbloom Gardener
+40% Synergy $0.08
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+40% Synergy $0.21
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+40% Synergy $0.09
Winged Coatl Winged Coatl
+39% Synergy $0.04
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+35% Synergy $0.43
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+33% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+32% Synergy $0.19
Skyserpent Seeker Skyserpent Seeker
+30% Synergy $0.22
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+24% Synergy $2.16
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.47
Enlightened Maniac Enlightened Maniac
+20% Synergy $0.02
Woodland Sleuth Woodland Sleuth
+20% Synergy $0.06
Foul Emissary Foul Emissary
+20% Synergy $0.05
Exultant Cultist Exultant Cultist
+20% Synergy $0.03
Hamlet Vanguard Hamlet Vanguard
+20% Synergy $0.10
Stoic Builder Stoic Builder
+20% Synergy $0.07
Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+20% Synergy $0.07
Grizzled Angler Grisly Anglerfish Grizzled Angler
+20% Synergy $0.02
Captain of the Mists Captain of the Mists
+20% Synergy $0.10
Timberland Guide Timberland Guide
+20% Synergy $0.02
Gnarlwood Dryad Gnarlwood Dryad
+20% Synergy $0.16
Emrakul's Evangel Emrakul's Evangel
+20% Synergy $0.23
Byway Courier Byway Courier
+20% Synergy $0.10
Obsessive Skinner Obsessive Skinner
+20% Synergy $0.09
Greenbelt Rampager Greenbelt Rampager
+20% Synergy $0.27
Drownyard Explorers Drownyard Explorers
+20% Synergy $0.02
Borderland Ranger Borderland Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.06
Primal Druid Primal Druid
+20% Synergy $0.07
Jewel-Eyed Cobra Jewel-Eyed Cobra
+20% Synergy $0.02
It of the Horrid Swarm It of the Horrid Swarm
+20% Synergy $0.04
Drownyard Behemoth Drownyard Behemoth
+20% Synergy $0.08
Eccentric Farmer Eccentric Farmer
+20% Synergy $0.02
Vesuvan Doppelganger Vesuvan Doppelganger
+20% Synergy
Lashweed Lurker Lashweed Lurker
+20% Synergy $0.12
Reclusive Taxidermist Reclusive Taxidermist
+20% Synergy $0.08
Vexing Scuttler Vexing Scuttler
+20% Synergy $0.09
Wretched Gryff Wretched Gryff
+20% Synergy $0.02
Mockery of Nature Mockery of Nature
+20% Synergy $0.17
Thornweald Archer Thornweald Archer
+20% Synergy $0.16
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+20% Synergy $1.13
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+11% Synergy $0.53

Instants

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

Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+38% Synergy $0.10
Rewind Rewind
+37% Synergy $0.45
Negate Negate
+33% Synergy $0.24
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+24% Synergy $0.46
Scour the Laboratory Scour the Laboratory
+20% Synergy $0.05
Sundering Vitae Sundering Vitae
+20% Synergy $0.13
Disappearing Act Disappearing Act
+20% Synergy $0.06
Dismiss Dismiss
+20% Synergy $0.15
Hinder Hinder
+20% Synergy $0.19
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+20% Synergy $0.19
Natural State Natural State
+20% Synergy $0.08
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+20% Synergy $0.09
Barrier Breach Barrier Breach
+20% Synergy $0.15
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+20% Synergy $0.10
Neutralize Neutralize
+20% Synergy $0.08
Turn the Earth Turn the Earth
+20% Synergy $0.10
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+20% Synergy $0.07
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+20% Synergy $0.51
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+20% Synergy $0.17
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+19% Synergy $0.11
Dissipate Dissipate
+19% Synergy $0.06
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+19% Synergy $0.14
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.63
Daze Daze
+19% Synergy $1.98
Think Twice Think Twice
+19% Synergy $0.06
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+19% Synergy $0.14
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+19% Synergy $0.04
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+19% Synergy $1.20
Foil Foil
+19% Synergy $0.73
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+19% Synergy $0.08
Royal Treatment Royal Treatment
+19% Synergy $0.30
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+19% Synergy $0.26
Deprive Deprive
+18% Synergy $0.41
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+18% Synergy $0.54
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $1.90
Naturalize Naturalize
+18% Synergy $0.08
Dissolve Dissolve
+18% Synergy $0.15
Cancel Cancel
+18% Synergy $0.27
Shore Up Shore Up
+18% Synergy $0.12
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $1.59
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+16% Synergy $1.28
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+15% Synergy $6.57
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.08
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+14% Synergy $0.20
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+14% Synergy $5.20
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+11% Synergy $0.94
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.57
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.65
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.29
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $6.09

Sorceries

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

Of One Mind Of One Mind
+40% Synergy $0.19
Winged Words Winged Words
+39% Synergy $0.13
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+39% Synergy $0.19
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+37% Synergy $0.65
Make a Wish Make a Wish
+20% Synergy $0.05
Grasp of Phantoms Grasp of Phantoms
+20% Synergy $0.02
Vivisection Vivisection
+20% Synergy $0.02
Distant Memories Distant Memories
+20% Synergy $0.19
Rain of Thorns Rain of Thorns
+20% Synergy $0.11
Fork in the Road Fork in the Road
+20% Synergy $0.10
Silent Departure Silent Departure
+20% Synergy $0.06
Tapping at the Window Tapping at the Window
+20% Synergy $0.03
Caravan Vigil Caravan Vigil
+20% Synergy $0.12
Tracker's Instincts Tracker's Instincts
+20% Synergy $0.11
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+20% Synergy $0.34
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+20% Synergy $0.40
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+19% Synergy $1.12
Mulch Mulch
+19% Synergy $0.10
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+19% Synergy $0.23
Root Out Root Out
+19% Synergy $0.06
Seasons Past Seasons Past
+19% Synergy $1.09
Primal Command Primal Command
+19% Synergy $0.51
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+19% Synergy $0.47
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+19% Synergy $3.18
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+18% Synergy $34.12
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+18% Synergy $0.39
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+18% Synergy $4.80
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+17% Synergy $13.18
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+17% Synergy $1.10
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+12% Synergy $0.37
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $6.32
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-18% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Gallows at Willow Hill Gallows at Willow Hill
+20% Synergy $0.24
Helvault Helvault
+20% Synergy $0.12
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+20% Synergy $0.18
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+20% Synergy $0.18
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+20% Synergy $0.09
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+20% Synergy $0.11
Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+20% Synergy $0.37
Instrument of the Bards Instrument of the Bards
+20% Synergy $0.20
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+20% Synergy $1.26
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+20% Synergy $0.19
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+19% Synergy $0.30
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $1.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.11
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+19% Synergy $0.26
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+19% Synergy $1.82
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $17.15
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+17% Synergy $1.93
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+15% Synergy $0.24
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+14% Synergy $3.48
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+13% Synergy $0.39

Enchantments

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

Psionic Gift Psionic Gift
+40% Synergy $0.19
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+40% Synergy $0.05
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+40% Synergy $0.20
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+35% Synergy $0.28
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+24% Synergy $0.15
Equestrian Skill Equestrian Skill
+20% Synergy $0.06
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+20% Synergy $0.07
Howl of the Hunt Howl of the Hunt
+20% Synergy $0.06
Emrakul's Influence Emrakul's Influence
+20% Synergy $0.10
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+20% Synergy $1.00
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+20% Synergy $0.59
Crop Sigil Crop Sigil
+20% Synergy $0.23
Shapers' Sanctuary Shapers' Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $0.61
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+20% Synergy $3.90
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+20% Synergy $0.41
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.68
Audacity Audacity
+19% Synergy $0.32
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+19% Synergy $0.21
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+19% Synergy $0.20
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+19% Synergy $0.70
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+19% Synergy $0.81
Colossification Colossification
+19% Synergy $0.38
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+19% Synergy $0.09
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+19% Synergy $1.44
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+19% Synergy $0.07
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.07
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+18% Synergy $2.39
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $0.87
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+18% Synergy $0.52
Abundance Abundance
+18% Synergy $0.82
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+17% Synergy $7.81
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.51
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+11% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+20% Synergy $0.17
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+20% Synergy $0.28
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+19% Synergy $1.28
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+18% Synergy $0.63
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+18% Synergy $0.19
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.20
Rivendell Rivendell
+14% Synergy $0.77
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $1.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $9.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-30% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Corrupted Grafstone Corrupted Grafstone
+20% Synergy $0.26
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+19% Synergy $1.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+17% Synergy $2.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-41% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Aether Hub Aether Hub
+20% Synergy $0.14
Warped Landscape Warped Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.22
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+19% Synergy $0.28
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+19% Synergy $0.09
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.15
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+14% Synergy $0.07
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+10% Synergy $0.62
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
0% Synergy $1.21
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.74
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-5% Synergy $4.57
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $25.51
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-18% Synergy $0.33
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.18
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-19% Synergy $0.33
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-23% Synergy $8.57
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-28% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-33% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-46% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Dungeon Delver Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Dungeon Delver
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Feywild Visitor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Feywild Visitor
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Shameless Charlatan Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Shameless Charlatan
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Sword Coast Sailor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Sword Coast Sailor
The Prismatic Piper Thrasios, Triton Hero The Prismatic Piper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Feywild Visitor Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Feywild Visitor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Acolyte of Bahamut Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Hardy Outlander Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Hardy Outlander
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Master Chef Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Master Chef
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Slurrk, All-Ingesting Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Raised by Giants Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Raised by Giants
The Fourth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fourth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fourth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fourth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fourth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fourth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro