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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $1.00

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Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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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

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper players are trying out in Midrange decks.

Beorn the Fierce Beorn the Fierce
+99% Synergy $7.77

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 $10.82

Creatures

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

Skullwinder Skullwinder
+99% Synergy $0.25
Berta, Wise Extrapolator Berta, Wise Extrapolator
+99% Synergy $0.30
Vastlands Scavenger Vastlands Scavenger
+98% Synergy $0.38
Kashi-Tribe Elite Kashi-Tribe Elite
+49% Synergy $0.34
Patron of the Orochi Patron of the Orochi
+49% Synergy $11.11
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 $0.10
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+49% Synergy $10.67
Moss Viper Moss Viper
+49% Synergy $0.23
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+49% Synergy $4.89
Naga Vitalist Naga Vitalist
+49% Synergy $0.16
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+49% Synergy $0.34
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+49% Synergy $4.58
Krosan Wayfarer Krosan Wayfarer
+49% Synergy $0.66
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+49% Synergy $0.71
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+49% Synergy $2.77
Winged Coatl Winged Coatl
+49% Synergy $0.20
Bismuth Mindrender Bismuth Mindrender
+49% Synergy $0.37
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+49% Synergy $0.10
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+49% Synergy $0.57
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
+49% Synergy $0.37
Aphelia, Viper Whisperer Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
+49% Synergy $18.38
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+49% Synergy $0.20
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+49% Synergy $0.29
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+49% Synergy $0.45
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+49% Synergy $1.71
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+49% Synergy $1.26
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+49% Synergy $1.84
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+49% Synergy $6.36
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+49% Synergy $11.90
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+49% Synergy $1.32
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+49% Synergy $0.45
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+48% Synergy $0.55
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+48% Synergy $1.33
Skyserpent Seeker Skyserpent Seeker
+48% Synergy $0.30
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+48% Synergy $9.10
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+47% Synergy $2.63
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker Cazur, Ruthless Stalker
+47% Synergy $0.39
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+47% Synergy $11.29
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
+47% Synergy $0.40
Fangkeeper's Familiar Fangkeeper's Familiar
+46% Synergy $0.23
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+46% Synergy $2.68
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+46% Synergy $18.78
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+44% Synergy $0.22
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+44% Synergy $8.34
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+43% Synergy $7.47
Felix Five-Boots Felix Five-Boots
+43% Synergy $4.22
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+40% Synergy $5.88
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+32% Synergy $0.30

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 $1.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+73% Synergy $0.62
Snakeform Snakeform
+49% Synergy $0.15
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+49% Synergy $0.16
Once Upon a Time Once Upon a Time
+49% Synergy $0.96
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+49% Synergy $8.31
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+49% Synergy $0.46
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+49% Synergy $0.76
Resculpt Resculpt
+49% Synergy $0.28
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+48% Synergy $0.32
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+48% Synergy $0.34
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+47% Synergy $5.58
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+47% Synergy $2.28
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+46% Synergy $0.45
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+44% Synergy $0.27
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+41% Synergy $2.24
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+39% Synergy $2.49
Harrow Harrow
+37% Synergy $0.32
Negate Negate
+33% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+27% Synergy $16.00
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+12% Synergy $0.95

Sorceries

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

Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+49% Synergy $2.42
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+49% Synergy $0.32
Pillage the Bog Pillage the Bog
+49% Synergy $0.29
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+48% Synergy $0.38
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+48% Synergy $10.94
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+47% Synergy $4.09
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+47% Synergy $0.35
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+45% Synergy $2.49
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+41% Synergy $0.32
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+41% Synergy $6.78
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.64
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.43

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 $0.40
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+49% Synergy $0.81
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+49% Synergy $0.29
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+49% Synergy $2.73
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+49% Synergy $3.05
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+49% Synergy $2.62
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+49% Synergy $5.20
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+48% Synergy $9.07
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+47% Synergy $0.69

Enchantments

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

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+93% Synergy $0.60
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+49% Synergy $0.30
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.16
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+49% Synergy $0.38
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+49% Synergy $0.25
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+49% Synergy $0.62
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+49% Synergy $6.60
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+48% Synergy $5.72
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+48% Synergy $0.29
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+48% Synergy $6.08
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+47% Synergy $1.00
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+45% Synergy $5.80
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+45% Synergy $1.66

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 $0.36

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Midrange build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Fiora Marchesa, Resolute Monarch Invasion of Fiora
+49% Synergy $0.78

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 $1.93
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+49% Synergy $0.37
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+45% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+30% Synergy $16.22

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+47% Synergy $2.50
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+42% Synergy $1.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+18% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.89

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
+68% Synergy $0.98
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+67% Synergy $0.70
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+62% Synergy $0.33
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+53% Synergy $0.66
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+52% Synergy $0.38
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+49% Synergy $0.86
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+49% Synergy $0.10
Bad River Bad River
+49% Synergy $1.44
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+48% Synergy $0.37
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+48% Synergy $0.36
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+48% Synergy $0.28
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+46% Synergy $0.57
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+46% Synergy $0.61
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+46% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+44% Synergy $51.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+44% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+44% Synergy $0.77
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+44% Synergy $1.47
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+43% Synergy $0.91
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+43% Synergy $0.26
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+41% Synergy $2.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+41% Synergy $6.78
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+39% Synergy $0.41
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+39% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+37% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+37% Synergy $0.28
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+33% Synergy $2.69
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+32% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.23
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+27% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+23% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+17% Synergy $1.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
-40% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
-40% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
-41% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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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
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
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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