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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Bird Elf Warrior

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 33% Aristocrats 17% Clones 17% Sacrifice 17% Voltron 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3919 Current Rank
#3080 Last Week

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Treasure Dredger Treasure Dredger
+100% Synergy $0.12
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+99% Synergy $0.15
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+66% Synergy $1.21
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+33% Synergy $0.28
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+33% Synergy $9.35
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
+33% Synergy $0.17
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+33% Synergy $0.25
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+33% Synergy $0.27
Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+33% Synergy $0.26
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+33% Synergy $0.20
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+33% Synergy $1.13
Contraband Kingpin Contraband Kingpin
+33% Synergy $0.09
Departed Deckhand Departed Deckhand
+33% Synergy $0.09
Fen Hauler Fen Hauler
+33% Synergy $0.03
Forsworn Paladin Forsworn Paladin
+33% Synergy $0.27
Gleaming Barrier Gleaming Barrier
+33% Synergy $0.04
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+33% Synergy $0.96
Skyswimmer Koi Skyswimmer Koi
+33% Synergy $0.06
Undercity Scrounger Undercity Scrounger
+33% Synergy $0.05
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+32% Synergy $0.42
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+32% Synergy $0.21
Vela the Night-Clad Vela the Night-Clad
+32% Synergy $0.63
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+32% Synergy $0.15
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+32% Synergy $0.63
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+32% Synergy $0.15
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+32% Synergy $0.38
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+32% Synergy $1.58
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+32% Synergy $1.47
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+31% Synergy $3.10
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+31% Synergy $0.54
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+31% Synergy $1.98
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+30% Synergy $5.66
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.09
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+30% Synergy $0.22
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+30% Synergy $14.15
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+28% Synergy $0.71
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.24
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+28% Synergy $2.83
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+28% Synergy $30.29
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+27% Synergy $4.19
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+27% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+24% Synergy $2.38
Spark Double Spark Double
+22% Synergy $7.89
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+22% Synergy $0.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel safe.

Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+100% Synergy $0.02
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+66% Synergy $0.56
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+66% Synergy $1.21
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+60% Synergy $0.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+56% Synergy $8.42
Negate Negate
+34% Synergy $0.26
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+33% Synergy $0.46
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+33% Synergy $5.25
Grip of Phyresis Grip of Phyresis
+33% Synergy $0.42
Fumble Fumble
+33% Synergy $0.51
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+33% Synergy $0.46
Access Denied Access Denied
+33% Synergy $2.73
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+33% Synergy $0.16
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+33% Synergy $0.06
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+33% Synergy $0.20
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+33% Synergy $0.17
Perilous Research Perilous Research
+33% Synergy $0.38
Startle Startle
+33% Synergy $0.07
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+32% Synergy $0.24
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+32% Synergy $0.13
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+32% Synergy $0.06
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+31% Synergy $0.15
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+31% Synergy $0.38
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+31% Synergy $0.45
Cancel Cancel
+31% Synergy $0.28
See Double See Double
+30% Synergy $0.50
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.76
Swan Song Swan Song
+16% Synergy $8.07
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+14% Synergy $18.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+13% Synergy $42.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.66
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's game plan and control the board.

Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+33% Synergy $0.18
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+33% Synergy $0.27
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+33% Synergy $0.18
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+33% Synergy $4.65
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+33% Synergy $0.24
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+33% Synergy $0.34
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+33% Synergy $0.59
Fade Away Fade Away
+33% Synergy $0.49
Wash Out Wash Out
+33% Synergy $0.31
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+33% Synergy $0.26
Battle at the Bridge Battle at the Bridge
+33% Synergy $0.30
Contract Killing Contract Killing
+33% Synergy $0.05
Divination Divination
+33% Synergy $0.07
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+33% Synergy $0.19
Mutilate Mutilate
+33% Synergy $1.70
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+33% Synergy $0.16
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+33% Synergy $0.07
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+33% Synergy $0.16
Languish Languish
+32% Synergy $0.26
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+31% Synergy $0.47
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+31% Synergy $0.17
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+31% Synergy $0.20
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+30% Synergy $0.10
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+28% Synergy $0.23
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+28% Synergy $0.18
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+27% Synergy $7.96
Dread Return Dread Return
+27% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+27% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+56% Synergy $4.78
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+33% Synergy $0.53
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+33% Synergy $1.90
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+33% Synergy $3.62
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+33% Synergy $2.07
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+33% Synergy $0.48
Sigiled Sword of Valeron Sigiled Sword of Valeron
+33% Synergy $0.33
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+33% Synergy $0.18
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+33% Synergy $0.26
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+33% Synergy $0.30
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+33% Synergy $0.05
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+33% Synergy $0.14
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+33% Synergy $0.10
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+33% Synergy $0.23
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+33% Synergy $0.14
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+33% Synergy $0.05
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+33% Synergy $0.25
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+32% Synergy $3.66
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+32% Synergy $0.67
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+32% Synergy $2.08
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+32% Synergy $0.35
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+32% Synergy $0.19
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+31% Synergy $12.44
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+28% Synergy $12.41
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy $8.35
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+23% Synergy $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+67% Synergy $0.43
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+66% Synergy $0.34
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+65% Synergy $0.16
Mirror Mockery Mirror Mockery
+33% Synergy $0.33
Pride of the Perfect Pride of the Perfect
+33% Synergy $0.20
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+33% Synergy $0.09
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+33% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+32% Synergy $3.57
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+32% Synergy $15.71
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+32% Synergy $1.45
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+32% Synergy $0.14
Haunted One Haunted One
+30% Synergy $7.26
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+30% Synergy $15.38
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+30% Synergy $0.96
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+30% Synergy $0.26
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+30% Synergy $1.64
Black Market Black Market
+28% Synergy $3.70
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+26% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $2.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+17% Synergy $8.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $49.41

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+33% Synergy $6.73
Tezzeret the Schemer Tezzeret the Schemer
+33% Synergy $0.51

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+98% Synergy $1.05
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+66% Synergy $1.08
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+60% Synergy $0.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+39% Synergy $0.33
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+33% Synergy $0.20
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+33% Synergy $1.83
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+33% Synergy $0.14
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+31% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+31% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+31% Synergy $35.87
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+28% Synergy $3.91
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+28% Synergy $5.97
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+24% Synergy $23.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+23% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+19% Synergy $7.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $18.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+37% Synergy $0.51
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+30% Synergy $0.20
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+30% Synergy $30.95
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+27% Synergy $0.87
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+25% Synergy $0.38
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+7% Synergy $0.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+42% Synergy $0.21
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+33% Synergy $0.24
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+33% Synergy $0.33
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+32% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+31% Synergy $0.55
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+30% Synergy $0.12
Underground River Underground River
+28% Synergy $0.87
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+28% Synergy $0.25
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+27% Synergy $5.69
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+26% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+26% Synergy $0.23
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+22% Synergy $7.37
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+20% Synergy $9.11
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.27
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $16.87
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-17% Synergy $1.44
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-33% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cultist of the Absolute Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cultist of the Absolute
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cultist of the Absolute Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cultist of the Absolute
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Marneus Calgar Marneus Calgar
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 Scion of Halaster Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Scion of Halaster
The Seventh Doctor Vislor Turlough The Seventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Sengir, the Dark Baron Thrasios, Triton Hero Sengir, the Dark Baron // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Miara, Thorn of the Glade Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Shadow Thieves Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Shameless Charlatan Burakos, Party Leader // Shameless Charlatan