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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Price tag $3.90

Legendary Creature — Bird Human Wizard

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 40% Morph 20%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4541 Current Rank
#4418 Past 2 Years

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's abilities and overall game plan.

Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+44% Synergy $0.26
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+43% Synergy $10.52
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $0.50
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+40% Synergy $1.05
Fabricate Fabricate
+39% Synergy $9.53
Twitch Twitch
+36% Synergy $0.16
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+36% Synergy $9.13
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+36% Synergy $0.96
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+36% Synergy $1.88
Careful Study Careful Study
+36% Synergy $4.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks.

Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+35% Synergy $1.24
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+34% Synergy $14.78
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+34% Synergy $0.22
Windfall Windfall
+32% Synergy $4.86
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+31% Synergy $1.39
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+31% Synergy $9.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy $4.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.52
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.52
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+14% Synergy $3.85

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+30% Synergy $0.52
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+30% Synergy $1.63
Prismite Prismite
+27% Synergy $0.12
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+26% Synergy $0.35
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+25% Synergy $0.38
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+23% Synergy $1.71
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+21% Synergy $0.32
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+16% Synergy $27.08

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix safe.

Reality Spasm Reality Spasm
+27% Synergy $0.50
Dream's Grip Dream's Grip
+27% Synergy $0.35
Twiddle Twiddle
+27% Synergy $0.57
Foil Foil
+26% Synergy $3.48
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+25% Synergy $5.33
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+24% Synergy $2.49
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $2.02
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+13% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.72
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $3.68
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-17% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's game plan and control the board.

Flux Flux
+27% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy $0.26
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+23% Synergy $2.96
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+22% Synergy $0.33
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Lapis Lazuli Talisman Lapis Lazuli Talisman
+27% Synergy $1.65
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+25% Synergy $11.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+31% Synergy $1.90
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+23% Synergy $5.32
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+17% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+11% Synergy $11.88

Utility Lands

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

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+23% Synergy $0.23
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $62.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+36% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+35% Synergy $34.14
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+27% Synergy $1.26
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+27% Synergy $0.17
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+26% Synergy $5.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+23% Synergy $0.31
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+21% Synergy $74.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $0.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $2.48
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+15% Synergy $0.43
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+19% Synergy $7.70
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+16% Synergy $1.91
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+15% Synergy $0.67
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+15% Synergy $4.79
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+13% Synergy $3.30
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+6% Synergy $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $37.75
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+2% Synergy $0.36
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $10.41
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-12% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-13% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix.

The Fourteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fourteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Hardy Outlander Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Hardy Outlander
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Hardy Outlander Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
The Fourth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fourth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fourth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fourth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Twelfth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Twelfth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Clan Crafter Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Clan Crafter
The Fourteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Esior, Wardwing Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Dungeon Delver Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Dungeon Delver
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Feywild Visitor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Feywild Visitor
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Shameless Charlatan Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Shameless Charlatan
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Sword Coast Sailor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Sword Coast Sailor