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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist: Group Hug
Price tag $2.53

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%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

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

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Group Hug plan in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Sage of the Falls Sage of the Falls
+99% Synergy $0.14
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+99% Synergy $1.28
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+99% Synergy $0.27
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+97% Synergy $0.21
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+95% Synergy $10.47
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+93% Synergy $2.78
The Locust God The Locust God
+92% Synergy $8.60
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+91% Synergy $1.14
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+87% Synergy $0.80
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+73% Synergy $7.71

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Group Hug deck ahead.

Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+99% Synergy $0.27
Forbid Forbid
+99% Synergy $1.12
Desperate Ravings Desperate Ravings
+99% Synergy $0.16
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+99% Synergy $0.53
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+98% Synergy $0.34
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+97% Synergy $0.94
Quicken Quicken
+97% Synergy $0.17
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+94% Synergy $0.32
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+89% Synergy $1.88
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+86% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
+68% Synergy $0.14
Opt Opt
+65% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+48% Synergy $3.43
Hieroglyphic Illumination Hieroglyphic Illumination
+100% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Group Hug game plan forward for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+99% Synergy $0.25
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+99% Synergy $0.37
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+99% Synergy $0.26
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+99% Synergy $4.11
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+94% Synergy $0.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+62% Synergy $0.82
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+100% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Group Hug decks.

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+99% Synergy $1.96
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+99% Synergy $5.24
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+97% Synergy $5.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+72% Synergy $2.99
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+100% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Group Hug strategy in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Mindmoil Mindmoil
+99% Synergy $0.81
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+99% Synergy $0.34
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+98% Synergy $1.79
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+98% Synergy $0.37
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+97% Synergy $1.54
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+96% Synergy $6.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+93% Synergy $3.91
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+92% Synergy $2.82
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+86% Synergy $12.91
Curiosity Curiosity
+76% Synergy $1.27

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Group Hug game plan.

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+99% Synergy $4.88
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+97% Synergy $10.01
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+93% Synergy $0.33
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+100% Synergy $1.11

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Group Hug decks.

Remote Isle Remote Isle
+99% Synergy $0.30
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+99% Synergy $0.17
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+99% Synergy $0.32
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+99% Synergy $5.35
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+99% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+94% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+94% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+94% Synergy $4.06
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+90% Synergy $0.71
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+90% Synergy $2.14
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+74% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Group Hug strategy.

Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+99% Synergy $0.39
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+98% Synergy $0.38
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+94% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+94% Synergy $0.54
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+93% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+92% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+77% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+43% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+100% Synergy $0.16

Lands

The mana base behind Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Group Hug decks.

Highland Lake Highland Lake
+96% Synergy $0.16
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+95% Synergy $0.25
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+91% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+91% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+88% Synergy $0.26
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+83% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+83% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+63% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist: Group Hug.

Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Cecily, Haunted Mage Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Cecily, Haunted Mage // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Vial Smasher the Fierce Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Locust God The Locust God
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Twelfth Doctor Martha Jones The Twelfth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Twelfth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Twelfth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Xyris, the Writhing Storm
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Adamaro, First to Desire Adamaro, First to Desire
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
The Twelfth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Twelfth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
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