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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $2.19

Legendary Creature — Bird Human Wizard

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 38% Counterspells 13% Group Hug 13% Spellslinger 13% Treasure 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4814 Current Rank
#3858 Last Week
#4841 Past 2 Years
13 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.19
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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Esior & Ludevic vs. Yasharn Hatebears [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering

Esior & Ludevic vs. Yasharn Hatebears [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.20
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.11

High Synergy Cards

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

Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+42% Synergy in 54% of decks $2.47
Wash Away Wash Away
+36% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.53
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+32% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.21
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.51
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.31
Miscast Miscast
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.29
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+27% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.61
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+24% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.34
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+24% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.26
Dispel Dispel
+24% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.40

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+23% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.33
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.15
Abrade Abrade
+19% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.20
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+18% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.29
Windfall Windfall
+11% Synergy in 39% of decks $5.34
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.98
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy in 62% of decks $4.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy in 39% of decks $3.24

Creatures

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

Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $6.33
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.43
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+16% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.54
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-7% Synergy in 23% of decks $5.47
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-12% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.77

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist safe.

Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Logic Knot Logic Knot
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.30
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.08
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy in 30% of decks $8.94
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+7% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+3% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.55
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.77

Sorceries

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

Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.23
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+36% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.22
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.73
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.38
Curiosity Curiosity
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.35

Utility Lands

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

Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+16% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.21
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+16% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy in 46% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy in 69% of decks $1.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-25% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.37
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-33% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.26

Lands

The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+26% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.33
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+25% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.72
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+21% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.38
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+18% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.23
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+15% Synergy in 54% of decks $2.54
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+13% Synergy in 39% of decks $4.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy in 92% of decks $0.23
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+5% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.28
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+3% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.25
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-19% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.35
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-23% Synergy in 23% of decks $10.27

Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Deck Stats

Based on 13 Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 18
  • Instant 21
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 8
  • Enchantment 7
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 36

Lands: 19 basic, 17 nonbasic

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