Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: Toughness Matters
$1.08

Legendary Creature — Bird Snake Wizard

Sultai

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 47% Lifegain 16% Midrange 5% Mutants 5%

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Toughness Matters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Toughness Matters theme.

Fecund Greenshell

+99% Synergy $0.81

Charix, the Raging Isle

+80% Synergy $0.48

Kodama's Reach

+57% Synergy $1.14

Cultivate

+39% Synergy $0.30

Ancient Lumberknot

+100% Synergy $0.24

Assault Formation

+100% Synergy $0.30

Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose

+100% Synergy $11.60

Bedrock Tortoise

+100% Synergy $2.21

The Pride of Hull Clade

+100% Synergy $1.53

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor

+44% Synergy $70.03

Consecrated Sphinx

+17% Synergy $34.59

Imperial Seal

+15% Synergy $156.62

Gaea's Cradle

+15% Synergy $1459.07

The One Ring

+13% Synergy $101.75

Ancient Tomb

+11% Synergy $125.34

Worldly Tutor

+11% Synergy $26.55

Field of the Dead

+10% Synergy $33.49

Rhystic Study

+1% Synergy $69.44

Cyclonic Rift

+1% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Marvo, Deep Operative

+60% Synergy $0.40

Walking Bulwark

+60% Synergy $0.16

Crashing Drawbridge

+59% Synergy $0.78

Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus

+59% Synergy $11.63

Sylvan Caryatid

+57% Synergy $0.63

Ohran Frostfang

+53% Synergy $4.33

Caelorna, Coral Tyrant

+50% Synergy $0.14

Hydroelectric Specimen

+48% Synergy $0.70

Koma, World-Eater

+47% Synergy $0.46

Sapling of Colfenor

+40% Synergy $9.96

Tree of Perdition

+40% Synergy $3.15

Runic Armasaur

+40% Synergy $1.92

Defiant Bloodlord

+40% Synergy $0.42

Accomplished Alchemist

+40% Synergy $0.40

Catapult Fodder

+40% Synergy $0.30

Jungle Barrier

+40% Synergy $0.29

Arboreal Grazer

+39% Synergy $0.27

Wall of Blossoms

+39% Synergy $0.30

Dryad of the Ilysian Grove

+31% Synergy $10.25

Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait

+30% Synergy $11.83

Elvish Mystic

+28% Synergy $0.41

Fear of Failed Tests

+25% Synergy $0.23

Snapping Voidcraw

+25% Synergy $0.22

Inversion Behemoth

+25% Synergy $0.18

Llanowar Elves

+24% Synergy $0.25

Tender Wildguide

+24% Synergy $0.39

Enduring Tenacity

+24% Synergy $14.16

Nightshade Dryad

+24% Synergy $0.28

Axebane Guardian

+20% Synergy $0.31

Fortress Crab

+20% Synergy $0.14

Geralf, Visionary Stitcher

+20% Synergy $1.05

Tyranid Prime

+20% Synergy $0.85

Tree of Redemption

+20% Synergy $0.47

Doom Weaver

+20% Synergy $2.50

Wall of Limbs

+20% Synergy $0.21

Wall of Souls

+20% Synergy $1.91

Silklash Spider

+20% Synergy $0.82

Hunted Horror

+20% Synergy $3.69

Phenax, God of Deception

+19% Synergy $15.30

Weathered Sentinels

+19% Synergy $0.83

Dina, Soul Steeper

+19% Synergy $0.33

Beanstalk Giant

+19% Synergy $0.12

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

+18% Synergy $89.91

Elder Gargaroth

+18% Synergy $2.46

Forgotten Ancient

+15% Synergy $0.30

Bloom Tender

+9% Synergy $13.43

Baleful Strix

+5% Synergy $2.44

Deathrite Shaman

+4% Synergy $8.90

Arbor Adherent

+100% Synergy $1.16

Tapestry Warden

+100% Synergy $0.05

Instants

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

Growth Spiral

+44% Synergy $0.32

Heroic Intervention

+38% Synergy $13.39

Arcane Denial

+25% Synergy $1.46

Planar Genesis

+22% Synergy $0.33

Fatal Push

+20% Synergy $0.88

Dive Down

+20% Synergy $0.09

Grim Contest

+20% Synergy $0.18

Tower Defense

+20% Synergy $0.19

Hagra Mauling

+19% Synergy $1.09

Hero's Downfall

+19% Synergy $0.26

Mortality Spear

+19% Synergy $0.30

Bitter Triumph

+19% Synergy $1.28

Arachnogenesis

+19% Synergy $5.59

Dismember

+19% Synergy $5.37

Three Steps Ahead

+18% Synergy $7.84

Archdruid's Charm

+18% Synergy $8.23

Return to Nature

+18% Synergy $0.24

Aetherize

+17% Synergy $0.37

Fact or Fiction

+16% Synergy $0.22

Slip Out the Back

+16% Synergy $4.17

Beast Within

+13% Synergy $0.46

Fell the Profane

+13% Synergy $3.00

Mana Drain

+8% Synergy $52.75

Vampiric Tutor

+8% Synergy $62.01

Assassin's Trophy

+4% Synergy $0.75

Swan Song

+4% Synergy $7.86

Negate

+3% Synergy $0.14

An Offer You Can't Refuse

-2% Synergy $2.26

Putrefy

-4% Synergy $0.27

Counterspell

-16% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Insatiable Avarice

+39% Synergy $5.63

Diresight

+24% Synergy $0.31

Malevolent Rumble

+23% Synergy $0.37

Toxic Deluge

+22% Synergy $4.98

Last March of the Ents

+20% Synergy $33.13

Yahenni's Expertise

+20% Synergy $0.47

Driven // Despair

+20% Synergy $0.41

Sea Gate Restoration

+19% Synergy $35.07

Sylvan Tutor

+19% Synergy $38.99

Dig Up

+19% Synergy $0.37

Decree of Pain

+18% Synergy $0.27

Grim Tutor

+18% Synergy $23.87

Three Visits

+16% Synergy $5.51

Explore

+13% Synergy $0.38

Nature's Lore

+12% Synergy $2.31

Bala Ged Recovery

+11% Synergy $6.57

Victimize

+4% Synergy $2.02

Rampant Growth

+3% Synergy $0.42

Villainous Wealth

+3% Synergy $0.37

Farseek

-5% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams

+40% Synergy $4.85

Bident of Thassa

+36% Synergy $0.45

Heaped Harvest

+24% Synergy $0.21

Slagwurm Armor

+20% Synergy $1.04

Skeleton Key

+20% Synergy $0.36

Infiltration Lens

+20% Synergy $3.01

Prosthetic Injector

+20% Synergy $0.11

Sunbird Standard

+20% Synergy $0.16

Alhammarret's Archive

+20% Synergy $11.35

Monster Manual

+19% Synergy $9.63

Mask of Riddles

+19% Synergy $1.28

Sword of the Animist

+19% Synergy $8.14

Swiftfoot Boots

+16% Synergy $2.99

Fireshrieker

+16% Synergy $0.21

The Great Henge

+14% Synergy $67.97

Enchantments

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

Treefolk Umbra

+60% Synergy $0.22

Sanguine Bond

+39% Synergy $5.63

Sylvan Library

+33% Synergy $26.85

Dormant Grove

+20% Synergy $0.31

Assemble the Entmoot

+20% Synergy $0.35

Warbriar Blessing

+20% Synergy $0.20

Octopus Umbra

+20% Synergy $2.51

Heartless Summoning

+20% Synergy $2.01

Raised by Giants

+19% Synergy $0.33

Teferi's Ageless Insight

+19% Synergy $3.91

Elven Chorus

+19% Synergy $4.07

Snake Umbra

+19% Synergy $1.02

Unnatural Growth

+19% Synergy $2.67

Journey to Eternity

+18% Synergy $5.88

Vraska Joins Up

+18% Synergy $0.53

Reconnaissance Mission

+17% Synergy $1.44

Kenrith's Transformation

+17% Synergy $0.97

Growing Rites of Itlimoc

+17% Synergy $7.61

Black Market Connections

+16% Synergy $18.31

Phyrexian Arena

+15% Synergy $4.02

Guardian Project

+9% Synergy $12.08

Midnight Snack

+100% Synergy $0.27

Jaws of Defeat

+100% Synergy $1.10

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator

+49% Synergy $1.97

Mu Yanling

+20% Synergy $6.67

Wrenn and Seven

+18% Synergy $2.89

Oko, Thief of Crowns

+16% Synergy $6.43

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

+43% Synergy $57.13

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

+41% Synergy $15.55

Boseiju, Who Endures

+38% Synergy $53.40

Temple of the False God

+30% Synergy $0.32

Otawara, Soaring City

+24% Synergy $31.72

Rogue's Passage

+22% Synergy $0.36

Yavimaya Hollow

+20% Synergy $73.42

Khalni Garden

+19% Synergy $0.96

Castle Locthwain

+19% Synergy $4.00

Shizo, Death's Storehouse

+18% Synergy $38.10

Urza's Saga

+16% Synergy $39.67

Cabal Coffers

+16% Synergy $29.69

Bojuka Bog

+14% Synergy $0.63

Shifting Woodland

+7% Synergy $4.90

Reliquary Tower

-7% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet

+32% Synergy $0.31

Simic Signet

+31% Synergy $0.26

Worn Powerstone

+20% Synergy $0.36

Sol Ring

+18% Synergy $1.40

Dimir Signet

+12% Synergy $1.19

Thought Vessel

+12% Synergy $2.60

Arcane Signet

+9% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Foreboding Landscape

+52% Synergy $0.22

Hydroelectric Specimen

+48% Synergy $0.70

Urza's Cave

+37% Synergy $0.93

Yavimaya Coast

+32% Synergy $0.28

Llanowar Wastes

+28% Synergy $0.43

Flooded Grove

+27% Synergy $0.30

Fabled Passage

+24% Synergy $1.02

Zagoth Triome

+22% Synergy $25.24

Underground Mortuary

+22% Synergy $16.55

Underground River

+22% Synergy $1.42

Hagra Mauling

+19% Synergy $1.09

Sea Gate Restoration

+19% Synergy $35.07

Demolition Field

+18% Synergy $0.52

Nurturing Peatland

+17% Synergy $6.66

Prismatic Vista

+15% Synergy $39.06

Waterlogged Grove

+15% Synergy $1.73

Cavern of Souls

+15% Synergy $49.78

Watery Grave

+14% Synergy $12.40

Reflecting Pool

+14% Synergy $17.20

Breeding Pool

+13% Synergy $11.06

Overgrown Tomb

+13% Synergy $10.05

Fell the Profane

+13% Synergy $3.00

Bala Ged Recovery

+11% Synergy $6.57

Command Tower

+10% Synergy $0.25

Swamp

+10% Synergy $0.07

Windswept Heath

+10% Synergy $11.42

Wooded Foothills

+10% Synergy $17.02

Twilight Mire

+10% Synergy $0.35

Forest

+9% Synergy $0.08

Drowned Catacomb

+7% Synergy $2.51

Myriad Landscape

+7% Synergy $0.24

Underground Sea

+7% Synergy

Misty Rainforest

+6% Synergy $36.10

Tropical Island

+6% Synergy

Bayou

+6% Synergy

Verdant Catacombs

+5% Synergy $32.22

Polluted Delta

+5% Synergy $18.92

Exotic Orchard

+4% Synergy $0.36

Simic Growth Chamber

+3% Synergy $0.33

Hedge Maze

+1% Synergy $12.70

Golgari Rot Farm

0% Synergy $0.30

Path of Ancestry

-1% Synergy $0.32

Morphic Pool

-4% Synergy $27.85

Woodland Cemetery

-6% Synergy $0.39

Hinterland Harbor

-7% Synergy $0.28

Undergrowth Stadium

-9% Synergy $5.71

Island

-11% Synergy $0.07

Rejuvenating Springs

-11% Synergy $8.09

Opulent Palace

-12% Synergy $0.35

Sunken Hollow

-18% Synergy $0.36

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