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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Price tag $5.79

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

#3876 Current Rank
#4628 Past 2 Years
11 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.19
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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 in 46% of decks $0.25
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+43% Synergy in 46% of decks $11.83
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+40% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.78
Fabricate Fabricate
+39% Synergy in 46% of decks $10.54
Twitch Twitch
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.16
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $7.85
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.76
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.00
Careful Study Careful Study
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.62

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 in 36% of decks $1.36
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $17.60
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.34
Windfall Windfall
+32% Synergy in 36% of decks $5.34
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+31% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.55
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+31% Synergy in 36% of decks $10.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy in 46% of decks $4.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.96
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.71
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.47

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+14% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.64

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 in 36% of decks $0.94
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.98
Prismite Prismite
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.11
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.34
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.32
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.02
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+21% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.37
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+16% Synergy in 27% of decks $24.85

Instants

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

Reality Spasm Reality Spasm
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.46
Dream's Grip Dream's Grip
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.39
Twiddle Twiddle
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.41
Foil Foil
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.70
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.66
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.35
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+13% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.26
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.15
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.71
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.36
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-17% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31

Sorceries

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

Flux Flux
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.23
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.63
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.44
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.85
Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.86
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Lapis Lazuli Talisman Lapis Lazuli Talisman
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.98
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $11.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.86

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 in 36% of decks $3.05
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.77
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.43
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+11% Synergy in 27% of decks $13.57

Utility Lands

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

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $57.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.14
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $31.68
Gemstone Array Gemstone Array
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.79
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.22
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $81.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.96
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+15% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.39

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 in 64% of decks $3.84
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+16% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.50
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+15% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.31
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+15% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.53
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+13% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.91
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+6% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy in 36% of decks $35.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+2% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.30
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy in 46% of decks $9.22
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-2% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.24
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-12% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.22
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-13% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.34

Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Deck Stats

Based on 11 Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 17
  • Instant 16
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 15
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 33

Lands: 19 basic, 14 nonbasic

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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