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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Price tag $0.51

Legendary Creature — Bird Siren Pirate

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Pirates 27% Equipment 18% Clones 9% Combo 9% Counterspells 9% Shapeshifters 9% Treasure 9% Wheels 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4245 Current Rank
#3472 Last Week
#3680 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks.

World Map World Map
+99% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's abilities and overall game plan.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+71% Synergy $0.94
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+64% Synergy $0.35
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+63% Synergy $2.39
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+62% Synergy $0.18
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+56% Synergy $0.05
Combat Research Combat Research
+52% Synergy $0.40
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+48% Synergy $0.28
Curiosity Curiosity
+47% Synergy $0.51
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+45% Synergy $0.11
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+45% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+43% Synergy $0.29
Cloud Pirates Cloud Pirates
+41% Synergy $1.76
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+39% Synergy $1.37
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+39% Synergy $0.05
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+38% Synergy $1.09
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+36% Synergy $0.09
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+32% Synergy $0.72
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $5.28
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $42.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-24% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+32% Synergy $0.10
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+32% Synergy $0.23
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+32% Synergy $0.10
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+30% Synergy $0.15
Crafty Cutpurse Crafty Cutpurse
+23% Synergy $0.29
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+22% Synergy $0.22
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+22% Synergy $0.37
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+20% Synergy $0.13
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+19% Synergy $0.22
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+18% Synergy $3.27
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+18% Synergy $0.96
Skyship Plunderer Skyship Plunderer
+18% Synergy $0.08
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+17% Synergy $0.22
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+17% Synergy $0.97
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.18
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+15% Synergy $0.10
Dreamcaller Siren Dreamcaller Siren
+14% Synergy $0.22
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+13% Synergy $0.15
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+13% Synergy $15.30
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+13% Synergy $0.58
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+12% Synergy $0.28
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+10% Synergy $1.03
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+9% Synergy $0.47
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+8% Synergy $0.75
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+8% Synergy $4.11
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+6% Synergy $0.58
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
0% Synergy $2.48
Spark Double Spark Double
0% Synergy $7.92
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-2% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-4% Synergy $2.47
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-11% Synergy $3.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator safe.

Lookout's Dispersal Lookout's Dispersal
+18% Synergy $0.17
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.28
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+16% Synergy $7.45
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+15% Synergy $0.50
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+15% Synergy $3.70
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+14% Synergy $0.19
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+11% Synergy $1.83
Remand Remand
+11% Synergy $0.24
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $1.15
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+10% Synergy $0.61
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+10% Synergy $0.02
Dispel Dispel
+8% Synergy $0.37
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+7% Synergy $0.19
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.45
Snap Snap
+6% Synergy $2.17
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $3.68
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $0.80
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $1.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.87
Consider Consider
0% Synergy $0.44
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.45
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.38
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $2.22
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.82
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.03
High Tide High Tide
-13% Synergy $1.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.34
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's game plan and control the board.

Chart a Course Chart a Course
+27% Synergy $0.19
Winged Words Winged Words
+24% Synergy $0.13
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+17% Synergy $0.11
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+15% Synergy $2.81
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+15% Synergy $0.21
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+15% Synergy $2.17
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+13% Synergy $0.18
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+12% Synergy $0.26
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+12% Synergy $0.10
Bribery Bribery
+10% Synergy $5.20
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+5% Synergy $1.48
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+3% Synergy $0.97
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.22
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.33
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.82
Fabricate Fabricate
-9% Synergy $8.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+26% Synergy $0.29
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $1.31
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+17% Synergy $4.64
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+17% Synergy $0.19
Batterskull Batterskull
+13% Synergy $4.47
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+13% Synergy $0.85
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+13% Synergy $7.28
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+13% Synergy $42.43
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $3.26
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $1.33
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $2.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-22% Synergy $3.78

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+31% Synergy $0.12
Double Down Double Down
+20% Synergy $0.53
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+17% Synergy $0.14
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+17% Synergy $0.15
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $1.41
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+13% Synergy $0.04
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+11% Synergy $0.16
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+11% Synergy $3.86
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+11% Synergy $0.27
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+10% Synergy $2.45
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+10% Synergy $1.29
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+10% Synergy $0.65
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+7% Synergy $0.69
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $3.33
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $2.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.45

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.24
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.35
Rivendell Rivendell
+6% Synergy $1.04
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.32
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-1% Synergy $0.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $1.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+15% Synergy $0.60
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $65.92
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Slurrk, All-Ingesting Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Siani, Eye of the Storm Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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 Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ravos, Soultender Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Twelfth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Twelfth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
The Twelfth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Twelfth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Vial Smasher the Fierce Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Esior, Wardwing Familiar The Prismatic Piper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // The Prismatic Piper