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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Price tag $0.86

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

#3986 Current Rank
#4103 Last Month

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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 $0.23

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 $4.05
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+64% Synergy $0.35
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+63% Synergy $0.65
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+62% Synergy $0.37
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+56% Synergy $0.23
Combat Research Combat Research
+52% Synergy $0.44
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+48% Synergy $0.43
Curiosity Curiosity
+47% Synergy $1.12
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+45% Synergy $0.25
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+45% Synergy $0.33

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 $0.41
Cloud Pirates Cloud Pirates
+41% Synergy $2.34
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+39% Synergy $2.06
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+39% Synergy $0.14
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+38% Synergy $1.62
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+36% Synergy $0.19
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+32% Synergy $0.94
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $7.29
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $2.52

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $56.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-24% Synergy $41.42

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 $0.19
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+32% Synergy $0.26
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+32% Synergy $0.20
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+30% Synergy $0.15
Crafty Cutpurse Crafty Cutpurse
+23% Synergy $0.30
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+22% Synergy $0.27
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+22% Synergy $0.35
Storm Fleet Negotiator Storm Fleet Negotiator
+20% Synergy $0.20
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+19% Synergy $0.35
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+18% Synergy $3.77
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+18% Synergy $1.98
Skyship Plunderer Skyship Plunderer
+18% Synergy $0.15
Timestream Navigator Timestream Navigator
+17% Synergy $0.36
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+17% Synergy $0.83
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.37
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dreamcaller Siren Dreamcaller Siren
+14% Synergy $0.19
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+13% Synergy $0.24
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+13% Synergy $8.45
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+13% Synergy $0.61
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+12% Synergy $0.38
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+10% Synergy $1.29
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+9% Synergy $2.41
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+8% Synergy $0.38
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+8% Synergy $5.87
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+6% Synergy $2.73
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
0% Synergy $3.47
Spark Double Spark Double
0% Synergy $13.43
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-2% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-4% Synergy $1.75
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-11% Synergy $5.88

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 $0.23
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $1.13
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+16% Synergy $6.13
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+15% Synergy $0.66
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+15% Synergy $2.81
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+14% Synergy $0.35
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+11% Synergy $1.83
Remand Remand
+11% Synergy $0.37
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $4.50
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+10% Synergy $0.68
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+10% Synergy $0.13
Dispel Dispel
+8% Synergy $0.34
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.35
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+7% Synergy $0.36
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.39
Snap Snap
+6% Synergy $3.64
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $5.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $1.79
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $1.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.52
Consider Consider
0% Synergy $0.24
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.39
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.04
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.49
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.73
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.42
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.01
High Tide High Tide
-13% Synergy $0.93
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.46

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 $0.16
Winged Words Winged Words
+24% Synergy $0.35
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+17% Synergy $0.30
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+15% Synergy $3.90
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+15% Synergy $0.28
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+15% Synergy $2.77
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+13% Synergy $0.19
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+12% Synergy $0.39
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+12% Synergy $0.23
Bribery Bribery
+10% Synergy $5.88
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+5% Synergy $4.30
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+3% Synergy $1.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.36
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.53
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.64
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.79
Fabricate Fabricate
-9% Synergy $8.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+26% Synergy $0.38
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $3.33
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+17% Synergy $6.21
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+17% Synergy $0.34
Batterskull Batterskull
+13% Synergy $4.47
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+13% Synergy $1.03
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+13% Synergy $10.70
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+13% Synergy $47.45
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $4.36
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $3.29
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $3.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.85
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-22% Synergy $5.47

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 $0.23
Double Down Double Down
+20% Synergy $0.62
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+17% Synergy $0.14
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+17% Synergy $0.36
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+14% Synergy $1.10
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+13% Synergy $0.07
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+11% Synergy $0.29
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+11% Synergy $14.09
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+11% Synergy $0.25
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+10% Synergy $2.33
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+10% Synergy $1.33
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+10% Synergy $0.59
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+7% Synergy $2.47
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $8.91
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.56

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.29
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.36
Rivendell Rivendell
+6% Synergy $1.67
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-1% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $28.46
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-11% Synergy $0.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+15% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $69.59
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.35

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 $0.27

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
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
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Sword Coast Sailor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Sword Coast Sailor