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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Price tag $5.34

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Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 33% Counterspells 33% Treasure 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3856 Current Rank
#3999 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's abilities and overall game plan.

Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+54% Synergy $0.17
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+35% Synergy $0.29
Leadership Vacuum Leadership Vacuum
+35% Synergy $0.48
Combat Research Combat Research
+33% Synergy $0.27
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+32% Synergy $0.77
Negate Negate
+30% Synergy $0.26
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+28% Synergy $2.64
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+28% Synergy $0.20
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+28% Synergy $1.99
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+28% Synergy $1.31

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks.

Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+26% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+23% Synergy $1.60
Propaganda Propaganda
+21% Synergy $2.29
Curiosity Curiosity
+18% Synergy $0.53
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+18% Synergy $1.52
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+14% Synergy $1.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $1.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.36
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+34% Synergy $52.81
Force of Will Force of Will
+28% Synergy $64.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+12% Synergy $13.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $43.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+8% Synergy $44.22
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $78.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $109.39
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+6% Synergy $8.47
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $28.63
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $11.61

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+30% Synergy $1.35
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+27% Synergy $17.93
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+25% Synergy $1.40
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.58
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+23% Synergy $12.63
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+23% Synergy $0.54
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+23% Synergy $0.15
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $11.80
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+18% Synergy $26.89
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+17% Synergy $0.19
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+17% Synergy $2.02
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+15% Synergy $3.45
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $2.84
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+9% Synergy $0.19
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $3.31
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+5% Synergy $1.54
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-9% Synergy $0.15
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-11% Synergy $0.75
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-16% Synergy $1.03

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus safe.

Domineering Will Domineering Will
+23% Synergy $0.42
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.83
Resculpt Resculpt
+20% Synergy $0.26
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+19% Synergy $2.28
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+17% Synergy $0.21
Fumble Fumble
+17% Synergy $0.48
Logic Knot Logic Knot
+17% Synergy $0.14
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+17% Synergy $0.18
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+17% Synergy $7.35
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+16% Synergy $0.23
Remand Remand
+16% Synergy $0.28
Display of Power Display of Power
+16% Synergy $0.25
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+15% Synergy $0.12
Daze Daze
+15% Synergy $2.10
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+14% Synergy $0.21
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+14% Synergy $10.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+13% Synergy $46.95
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+13% Synergy $45.90
Reverberate Reverberate
+13% Synergy $1.87
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $8.08
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+10% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.83
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.12
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.81
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's game plan and control the board.

Insurrection Insurrection
+28% Synergy $6.47
Mana Vapors Mana Vapors
+18% Synergy $0.27
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+17% Synergy $0.20
Wash Out Wash Out
+17% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $36.04
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+15% Synergy $1.78
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+13% Synergy $7.84
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+12% Synergy $2.91
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.52
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $4.78
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.67
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-3% Synergy $3.44
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.98
Preordain Preordain
-11% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+23% Synergy $6.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $5.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+27% Synergy $0.13
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+22% Synergy $0.23
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+16% Synergy $0.44
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+13% Synergy $12.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $10.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $51.13

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+25% Synergy $1.59
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+21% Synergy $1.70
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+20% Synergy $2.78
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+20% Synergy $0.39
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $35.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $1.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+28% Synergy $1.22
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+28% Synergy $2.01
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+19% Synergy $11.49
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+18% Synergy $0.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+15% Synergy $64.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.13
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $3.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-3% Synergy $1.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.46
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-28% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+35% Synergy $23.54
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+26% Synergy $0.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $22.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $0.21
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+18% Synergy $17.00
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+18% Synergy $0.64
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+18% Synergy $0.69
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+16% Synergy $2.49
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+15% Synergy $12.77
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+13% Synergy $26.43
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+11% Synergy $38.48
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $24.01
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.16
Training Center Training Center
+9% Synergy $10.40
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+9% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+8% Synergy $12.90
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $13.38
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.67
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.04
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+3% Synergy $3.68
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.26
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-6% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-6% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-13% Synergy $0.15

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Esior, Wardwing Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
The Fourteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fourteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Twelfth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Twelfth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Clan Crafter Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Clan Crafter
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dungeon Delver Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dungeon Delver
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Clan Crafter Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Clan Crafter
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Feywild Visitor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Feywild Visitor
Krark, the Thumbless Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Krark, the Thumbless // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Tenth Doctor Martha Jones The Tenth Doctor // Martha Jones
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Feywild Visitor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Feywild Visitor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Sword Coast Sailor Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Sword Coast Sailor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
The Twelfth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Twelfth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Twelfth Doctor Amy Pond The Twelfth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Twelfth Doctor Bill Potts The Twelfth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Twelfth Doctor Clara Oswald The Twelfth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Twelfth Doctor Dan Lewis The Twelfth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Twelfth Doctor Donna Noble The Twelfth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Twelfth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Twelfth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Twelfth Doctor Martha Jones The Twelfth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Twelfth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Twelfth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg