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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.78

Legendary Creature — Bird Snake Wizard

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Sultai

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 47% Lifegain 16% Birds 5% Midrange 5% Mutants 5% Mutate 5% Ninjutsu 5% Ramp 5% Wheels 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3064 Current Rank
#3172 Last Week
#3319 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.

Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+44% Synergy $5.31
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+43% Synergy $5.85
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+41% Synergy $0.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+40% Synergy $1.11
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+38% Synergy $0.20
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+38% Synergy $5.24
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+37% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+36% Synergy $5.43
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+35% Synergy $0.54
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+34% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Negate Negate
+21% Synergy $0.25
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.46
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+19% Synergy $3.11
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+19% Synergy $12.29
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+19% Synergy $6.57
Beast Within Beast Within
+18% Synergy $0.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.20
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+11% Synergy $12.34
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+6% Synergy $34.12
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $37.99
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $19.80
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $91.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $40.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $57.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $49.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+34% Synergy $0.13
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+33% Synergy $1.79
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+27% Synergy $0.30
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+25% Synergy $1.83
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
+25% Synergy $0.25
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+25% Synergy $0.40
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+24% Synergy $0.99
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+23% Synergy $0.10
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+22% Synergy $0.12
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+20% Synergy $1.49
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+19% Synergy $1.17
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+18% Synergy $4.20
Felix Five-Boots Felix Five-Boots
+17% Synergy $3.75
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
+16% Synergy $0.31
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+16% Synergy $0.33
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+16% Synergy $3.38
Elusive Krasis Elusive Krasis
+16% Synergy $0.10
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+16% Synergy $1.88
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+16% Synergy $0.60
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+16% Synergy $0.27
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+15% Synergy $0.99
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+15% Synergy $0.73
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
+13% Synergy $0.56
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+13% Synergy $11.31
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+13% Synergy $0.45
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $6.20
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+12% Synergy $3.25
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+11% Synergy $0.63
Skyserpent Seeker Skyserpent Seeker
+11% Synergy $0.19
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+11% Synergy $0.46
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
+11% Synergy $0.26
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+11% Synergy $0.26
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+11% Synergy $2.55
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+11% Synergy $0.26
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+11% Synergy $8.18
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+11% Synergy $0.07
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+10% Synergy $0.21
Nightshade Dryad Nightshade Dryad
+10% Synergy $0.09
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $1.32
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+10% Synergy $0.66
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+9% Synergy $0.41
Sawtusk Demolisher Sawtusk Demolisher
+8% Synergy $3.33
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+7% Synergy $6.98
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+4% Synergy $0.22
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+4% Synergy $0.14
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+3% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.30
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+3% Synergy $2.53
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+1% Synergy $5.50
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-15% Synergy $1.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+28% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.58
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+13% Synergy $9.85
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+11% Synergy $0.14
Resculpt Resculpt
+10% Synergy $0.18
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+9% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.47
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy $1.78
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.34
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+7% Synergy $0.12
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+6% Synergy $0.69
Stifle Stifle
+6% Synergy $6.10
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+6% Synergy $0.20
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.17
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $0.67
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+5% Synergy $4.93
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.53
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $45.83
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.53
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $18.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $8.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.19
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $7.43
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
-1% Synergy $0.13
Putrefy Putrefy
-4% Synergy $0.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.89

Sorceries

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

Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $7.35
Driven // Despair Driven // Despair
+11% Synergy $0.25
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+10% Synergy $0.66
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+9% Synergy $0.20
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.84
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+8% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.13
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $2.40
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.18
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $12.67
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.48
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.81
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dig Up Dig Up
+5% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.25
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.84
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
-8% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+20% Synergy $1.71
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+17% Synergy $17.53
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+15% Synergy $3.53
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+12% Synergy $5.73
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+11% Synergy $15.51
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $7.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $5.38
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+6% Synergy $0.67
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $3.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $36.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+34% Synergy $0.18
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+24% Synergy $0.34
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+19% Synergy $0.39
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+19% Synergy $1.24
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+19% Synergy $1.20
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+17% Synergy $2.39
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $3.36
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+13% Synergy $0.11
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+13% Synergy $18.07
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+13% Synergy $0.13
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+11% Synergy $0.14
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.55
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.77
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $11.71
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+8% Synergy $0.28
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+8% Synergy $1.00
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $21.39
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+7% Synergy $1.05
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+7% Synergy $0.58
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+7% Synergy $0.04
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+6% Synergy $0.11
Master Chef Master Chef
+6% Synergy $0.05
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $0.80
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+5% Synergy $3.75
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+5% Synergy $3.12
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+4% Synergy $3.39
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-4% Synergy $1.73
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-4% Synergy $10.80

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+11% Synergy $5.10
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+7% Synergy $0.16

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.37
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $2.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.63
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $32.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.14
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $8.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $46.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+19% Synergy $0.25
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+18% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+13% Synergy $0.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.21
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $40.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.22
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-6% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $2.87
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-8% Synergy $0.26

Lands

The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+18% Synergy $0.22
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.16
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+6% Synergy $0.04
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+6% Synergy $0.51
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+6% Synergy $0.10
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.79
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+6% Synergy $0.08
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.88
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.17
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+4% Synergy $0.09
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+4% Synergy $0.48
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.26
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+3% Synergy $7.06
Underground River Underground River
+3% Synergy $0.96
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.15
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+1% Synergy $5.11
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.69
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+1% Synergy $0.10
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+1% Synergy $0.15
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
0% Synergy $0.18
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
0% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-2% Synergy $0.15
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-3% Synergy $0.24
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-3% Synergy $6.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-5% Synergy $0.15
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-5% Synergy $12.30
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $4.95
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-6% Synergy $17.81
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-6% Synergy $0.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.14
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-7% Synergy $20.14
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-7% Synergy $0.58
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-8% Synergy $10.60
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $24.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-12% Synergy $7.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-12% Synergy $7.80
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-12% Synergy $1.83
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-13% Synergy $17.24
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-14% Synergy $14.94
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-15% Synergy $0.42
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-16% Synergy $14.85

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