Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
$1.14
$1.14Legendary Creature — Bird Snake Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3730
Current Rank
#3649
Past 2 Years
44
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High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.
Ohran Frostfang+44% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$7.08
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+43% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$10.61
Bident of Thassa+41% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.51
Kodama's Reach+40% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$1.96
Assault Formation+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.41
Sanguine Bond+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$6.25
Dina, Soul Steeper+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.33
Enduring Tenacity+36% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$12.87
Bedrock Tortoise+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.59
Accomplished Alchemist+34% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.
Negate+21% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.15
Cultivate+19% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.47
Assassin's Trophy+19% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.24
Birds of Paradise+19% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$8.28
Toxic Deluge+19% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$5.10
Beast Within+18% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.71
Swiftfoot Boots+16% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.86
Rampant Growth+11% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.01
Farseek+6% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.44
Counterspell+6% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$4.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Bolas's Citadel+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$15.23
Consecrated Sphinx+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$32.06
Cyclonic Rift+5% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$39.05
Worldly Tutor-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$29.87
The One Ring-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$111.84
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$67.32
Vampiric Tutor-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$51.77
Ancient Tomb-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$125.33
Rhystic Study-4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$67.78
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$65.21
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ancient Lumberknot+34% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.31
The Pride of Hull Clade+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.66
Defiant Bloodlord+27% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.38
Toski, Bearer of Secrets+25% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$7.12
Marvo, Deep Operative+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.63
Charix, the Raging Isle+25% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.42
Fecund Greenshell+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.78
Unhallowed Phalanx+23% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.21
Loyal Drake+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.35
Witch of the Moors+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.41
Starscape Cleric+19% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.82
Beast Whisperer+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$9.73
Felix Five-Boots+17% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.96
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.41
Tivash, Gloom Summoner+16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.75
Sapling of Colfenor+16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$6.16
Elusive Krasis+16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.18
Prowling Serpopard+16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.33
Willowdusk, Essence Seer+16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.37
Verdant Sun's Avatar+16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.41
Baleful Strix+15% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$7.70
Koma, World-Eater+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.67
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.71
Tree of Perdition+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.72
Hooded Blightfang+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.78
Ledger Shredder+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$8.68
Azure Beastbinder+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.40
Forgotten Ancient+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Skyserpent Seeker+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Bloodthirsty Aerialist+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.56
Fynn, the Fangbearer+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.19
Essence Warden+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$8.52
Arasta of the Endless Web+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.40
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$11.92
Ankle Biter+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.21
Llanowar Elves+10% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Nightshade Dryad+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.39
Mystic Snake+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.26
Sylvan Caryatid+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.12
Sawtusk Demolisher+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.55
Tower Winder+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$8.89
Sakura-Tribe Elder+4% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.42
Coiling Oracle+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.24
Cold-Eyed Selkie+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Elvish Mystic+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.37
Elves of Deep Shadow+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.43
Lotus Cobra+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.99
Eternal Witness-15% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.25
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.
Mortality Spear+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.27
Arcane Denial+15% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.35
Heroic Intervention+13% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$17.38
Tower Defense+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.29
Resculpt+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.22
Return to Nature+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.32
Pongify+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.71
Muddle the Mixture+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.07
Aetherize+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.58
Lofty Denial+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Nature's Claim+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.38
Stifle+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$15.04
Infectious Bite+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Growth Spiral+5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.31
Snakeskin Veil+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Rapid Hybridization+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.96
Archdruid's Charm+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.20
Double Major+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.34
Mana Drain+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$54.90
Reality Shift+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Go for the Throat+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.65
Slip Out the Back+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.15
Deadly Rollick+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$27.39
Infernal Grasp+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Sink into Stupor+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$8.94
Brainstorm0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.55
Swan Song-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.21
Sultai Charm-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.32
Putrefy-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.24
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.
Three Visits+14% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$5.23
Driven // Despair+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Skyshroud Claim+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.05
Essence Pulse+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.33
Nature's Lore+8% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$2.50
Exsanguinate+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.51
Read the Bones+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.33
Insatiable Avarice+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.44
Explore+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.27
Ponder+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.85
Time Warp+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.98
Bala Ged Recovery+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.51
Diabolic Tutor+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.34
Night's Whisper+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.42
Dig Up+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Feed the Swarm+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Windfall-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.34
Villainous Wealth-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Well of Lost Dreams+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.99
Aetherflux Reservoir+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$21.64
Bow of Nylea+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.33
Whip of Erebos+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$10.15
Alhammarret's Archive+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$10.31
Dowsing Dagger+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.94
Sword of the Animist+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.98
Mask of Riddles+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.70
Basilisk Collar+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.35
Shadowspear+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$34.53
Lightning Greaves-9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.83
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Treefolk Umbra+34% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.18
Vraska Joins Up+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.05
Aqueous Form+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.30
Reconnaissance Mission+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.34
Snake Umbra+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.10
Unnatural Growth+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.90
Phyrexian Arena+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.94
Feywild Visitor+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.15
Exquisite Blood+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$42.31
Sword Coast Sailor+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.24
Dormant Grove+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.32
Curiosity+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.35
Propaganda+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.19
Black Market Connections+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$12.65
Raised by Giants+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.39
Coastal Piracy+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.27
Sylvan Library+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$27.48
Kenrith's Transformation+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.08
Trudge Garden+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Candlekeep Sage+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Agent of the Shadow Thieves+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Master Chef+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Kaya's Ghostform+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.66
Beastmaster Ascension+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.92
Vesuvan Duplimancy+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.65
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.28
Hardened Scales-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.70
Guardian Project-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$15.59
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Oko, Thief of Crowns+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.84
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+30% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.39
Animal Sanctuary+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.09
Reliquary Tower+3% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.38
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Bojuka Bog-1% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.35
Boseiju, Who Endures-1% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$46.60
Otawara, Soaring City-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$27.82
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$11.76
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$13.95
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$50.23
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Golgari Signet+19% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.38
Simic Signet+18% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.35
Dimir Signet+13% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.31
Sol Ring+4% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$1.27
Mana Crypt+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$37.89
Arcane Signet+1% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.39
Thought Vessel0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.96
Chromatic Lantern-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$26.74
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.20
Talisman of Resilience-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.47
Talisman of Dominance-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.94
Talisman of Curiosity-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.44
Lands
The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Flooded Grove+18% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.31
Foreboding Landscape+15% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.26
Yavimaya Coast+12% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.30
Path of Ancestry+9% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.26
Jungle Hollow+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.20
Woodland Chasm+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.41
Tangled Islet+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Darkbore Pathway+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.90
Dismal Backwater+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.22
Botanical Sanctum+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.90
Ice Tunnel+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.48
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.31
Haunted Mire+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Rimewood Falls+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.42
Llanowar Wastes+3% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.81
Undergrowth Stadium+3% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$5.90
Underground River+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.07
Golgari Rot Farm+2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.31
Rejuvenating Springs+1% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$3.84
Simic Growth Chamber+1% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.35
Fabled Passage+1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.91
Overflowing Basin+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.24
Tainted Wood+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.37
Opulent Palace0% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.34
Hinterland Harbor0% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.34
Sunken Hollow0% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.28
Command Tower-2% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.22
Darkwater Catacombs-2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Dimir Aqueduct-2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.38
Evolving Wilds-3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.10
Temple of Deceit-3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.19
Deathcap Glade-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.59
Terramorphic Expanse-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.17
Temple of Malady-5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.28
Underground Mortuary-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$14.98
Shipwreck Marsh-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.78
Zagoth Triome-6% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$19.49
Temple of Mystery-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Exotic Orchard-7% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.23
Verdant Catacombs-7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$28.79
Dreamroot Cascade-7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.31
Hedge Maze-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$12.79
Misty Rainforest-9% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$35.33
Watery Grave-12% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$9.97
Breeding Pool-12% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$9.22
Drowned Catacomb-12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.88
Morphic Pool-13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$9.95
Overgrown Tomb-14% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$7.53
Woodland Cemetery-15% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.66
Polluted Delta-16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$20.95
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Deck Stats
Based on 44 Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
98
cards
- Creature 29
- Instant 10
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 7
- Enchantment 8
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 29 |
| Instant | 10 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 7 |
| Enchantment | 8 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 16 basic, 19 nonbasic
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