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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.97

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% Midrange 5% Mutants 5%
View Average Decklist All Midrange Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

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

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Midrange game on their own.

Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+48% Synergy $13.22

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Midrange plan in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+76% Synergy $0.34
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+49% Synergy $0.38
Kashi-Tribe Elite Kashi-Tribe Elite
+49% Synergy $0.35
Patron of the Orochi Patron of the Orochi
+49% Synergy $9.93
Orochi Sustainer Orochi Sustainer
+49% Synergy $0.22
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+49% Synergy $0.67
Mold Adder Mold Adder
+49% Synergy $0.14
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+49% Synergy $12.44
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+49% Synergy $0.12
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+49% Synergy $4.77
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+49% Synergy $0.17
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+49% Synergy $0.39
Krosan Wayfarer Krosan Wayfarer
+49% Synergy $0.60
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+49% Synergy $5.19
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+49% Synergy $0.34
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+49% Synergy $4.54
Winged Coatl Winged Coatl
+49% Synergy $0.17
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+49% Synergy $0.13
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+49% Synergy $0.46
Aphelia, Viper Whisperer Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
+49% Synergy $19.15
Bismuth Mindrender Bismuth Mindrender
+49% Synergy $0.34
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
+49% Synergy $0.35
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+49% Synergy $0.31
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+49% Synergy $0.31
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+49% Synergy $0.37
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+49% Synergy $1.93
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+49% Synergy $13.28
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+49% Synergy $1.91
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+49% Synergy $5.02
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+49% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+49% Synergy $1.27
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+48% Synergy $0.37
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+48% Synergy $1.24
Gonti, Canny Acquisitor Gonti, Canny Acquisitor
+48% Synergy $1.43
Skyserpent Seeker Skyserpent Seeker
+48% Synergy $0.24
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+48% Synergy $1.12
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+48% Synergy $9.01
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+47% Synergy $0.38
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
+47% Synergy $0.38
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+47% Synergy $7.59
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
+46% Synergy $0.40
Fangkeeper's Familiar Fangkeeper's Familiar
+46% Synergy $0.20
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+46% Synergy $1.90
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+46% Synergy $9.08
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+44% Synergy $0.24
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+43% Synergy $7.98
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+43% Synergy $5.14
Felix Five-Boots Felix Five-Boots
+43% Synergy $4.54
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+40% Synergy $5.89
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+33% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Midrange deck ahead.

Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+95% Synergy $1.06
Beast Within Beast Within
+73% Synergy $0.46
Snakeform Snakeform
+49% Synergy $0.16
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+49% Synergy $0.15
Once Upon a Time Once Upon a Time
+49% Synergy $1.40
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+49% Synergy $7.31
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+49% Synergy $0.43
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+49% Synergy $0.56
Resculpt Resculpt
+49% Synergy $0.38
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+48% Synergy $0.30
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+48% Synergy $0.22
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+47% Synergy $5.05
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+47% Synergy $2.44
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+46% Synergy $0.37
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+44% Synergy $0.21
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+41% Synergy $0.70
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+39% Synergy $2.59
Harrow Harrow
+38% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+33% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+27% Synergy $14.29
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+13% Synergy $0.70

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Midrange game plan forward for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Visions of Duplicity Visions of Duplicity
+49% Synergy $0.30
Driven // Despair Driven // Despair
+49% Synergy $0.34
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+49% Synergy $2.66
Pillage the Bog Pillage the Bog
+49% Synergy $0.31
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+49% Synergy $0.29
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+48% Synergy $9.49
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+48% Synergy $0.37
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+48% Synergy $3.26
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+46% Synergy $1.78
Explore Explore
+43% Synergy $0.29
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+41% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+41% Synergy $5.68
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Midrange decks.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+96% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+49% Synergy $0.84
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+49% Synergy $0.29
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+49% Synergy $2.76
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+49% Synergy $0.78
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+49% Synergy $2.83
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+49% Synergy $4.76
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+48% Synergy $8.47
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+47% Synergy $0.83

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Midrange strategy in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+93% Synergy $0.47
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+49% Synergy $0.25
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.15
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+49% Synergy $0.35
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+49% Synergy $0.24
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+49% Synergy $0.67
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+49% Synergy $6.44
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+48% Synergy $5.61
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+48% Synergy $0.28
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+47% Synergy $0.64
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+46% Synergy $5.49
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+45% Synergy $1.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Midrange game plan.

Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+49% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Midrange decks.

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+73% Synergy $0.95
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+49% Synergy $0.40
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+45% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+30% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Midrange strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+48% Synergy $1.89
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+42% Synergy $1.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+18% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Midrange decks.

Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+72% Synergy $0.36
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+69% Synergy $0.87
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+67% Synergy $0.54
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+62% Synergy $0.32
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+53% Synergy $0.46
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+52% Synergy $0.32
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+49% Synergy $0.69
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+49% Synergy $0.13
Bad River Bad River
+49% Synergy $1.34
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+48% Synergy $0.28
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+48% Synergy $0.26
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+48% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+46% Synergy $0.60
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+46% Synergy $0.47
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+46% Synergy $0.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+45% Synergy $51.61
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+44% Synergy $0.69
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+44% Synergy $1.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+43% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+43% Synergy $0.93
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+42% Synergy $0.30
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+41% Synergy $0.70
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+41% Synergy $5.68
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+39% Synergy $0.39
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+38% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+37% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+37% Synergy $0.30
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+31% Synergy $0.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+29% Synergy $0.31
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+27% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+23% Synergy $0.33
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+17% Synergy $4.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
-40% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
-41% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
-41% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: Midrange.

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Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Burakos, Party Leader Cultist of the Absolute Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute
Sengir, the Dark Baron Thrasios, Triton Hero Sengir, the Dark Baron // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
The Fourth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fourth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
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