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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Price tag $0.80

Legendary CreatureBird Vampire Noble

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3632 Current Rank
#3178 Last Week
#3526 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron's abilities and overall game plan.

Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+54% Synergy $0.45
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+45% Synergy $0.24
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+44% Synergy $0.23
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+42% Synergy $0.73
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+39% Synergy $0.54
Pestilence Pestilence
+39% Synergy $0.61
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+39% Synergy $0.61
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+38% Synergy $0.31
Languish Languish
+38% Synergy $0.29
Fade Away Fade Away
+36% Synergy $0.45

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks.

Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+34% Synergy $0.24
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+34% Synergy $4.00
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+32% Synergy $0.52
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+31% Synergy $0.22
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+26% Synergy $0.16
Negate Negate
+24% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.65
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $33.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $94.69
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $35.56
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+7% Synergy $12.05
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+6% Synergy $25.95
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $58.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+28% Synergy $0.33
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.22
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+28% Synergy $0.20
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+26% Synergy $0.23
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+26% Synergy $0.27
Sling-Gang Lieutenant Sling-Gang Lieutenant
+25% Synergy $0.15
Slum Reaper Slum Reaper
+25% Synergy $0.09
Marsh Flitter Marsh Flitter
+24% Synergy $0.06
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+22% Synergy $0.22
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+21% Synergy $1.24
Weaponcraft Enthusiast Weaponcraft Enthusiast
+21% Synergy $0.19
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+21% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.26
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+18% Synergy $7.15
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+18% Synergy $0.22
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+17% Synergy $9.21
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+16% Synergy $0.49
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $2.89
Nim Devourer Nim Devourer
+14% Synergy $0.36
Puppet Conjurer Puppet Conjurer
+14% Synergy $0.12
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+14% Synergy $1.87
Nightveil Predator Nightveil Predator
+14% Synergy $0.10
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+13% Synergy $7.05
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+12% Synergy $5.54
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.12
Swamp Mosquito Swamp Mosquito
+11% Synergy $0.56
Chain Devil Chain Devil
+11% Synergy $0.07
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+11% Synergy $0.25
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+10% Synergy $3.05
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+10% Synergy $1.86
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+9% Synergy $0.16
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+8% Synergy $0.82
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy $3.60
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+8% Synergy $0.47
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+6% Synergy $0.16
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+6% Synergy $4.27
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+3% Synergy $1.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron safe.

Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+31% Synergy $1.88
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+28% Synergy $2.66
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+28% Synergy $0.16
Countersquall Countersquall
+26% Synergy $1.06
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+24% Synergy $1.28
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+21% Synergy $0.48
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+20% Synergy $0.26
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+19% Synergy $0.10
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+18% Synergy $3.31
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+15% Synergy $0.47
Rain of Revelation Rain of Revelation
+14% Synergy $0.03
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+14% Synergy $0.11
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+13% Synergy $0.17
Dispel Dispel
+11% Synergy $0.29
Village Rites Village Rites
+11% Synergy $0.20
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.22
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $1.28
Epiphany at the Drownyard Epiphany at the Drownyard
+10% Synergy $0.24
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+10% Synergy $0.11
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+10% Synergy $0.12
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+10% Synergy $0.11
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+10% Synergy $0.19
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+10% Synergy $0.09
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+9% Synergy $0.08
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.21
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+8% Synergy $2.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $9.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.49
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.75
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $2.10
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-5% Synergy $0.99
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $42.96
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron's game plan and control the board.

Read the Bones Read the Bones
+24% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+22% Synergy $0.60
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $0.56
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+16% Synergy $0.21
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+14% Synergy $0.06
Feast of Succession Feast of Succession
+14% Synergy $0.05
Myrkul's Edict Myrkul's Edict
+14% Synergy $0.13
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+14% Synergy $0.69
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+14% Synergy $0.31
Make an Example Make an Example
+13% Synergy $4.58
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+13% Synergy $0.22
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+8% Synergy $1.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ghouls' Night Out Ghouls' Night Out
+8% Synergy $0.37
Ringsight Ringsight
+4% Synergy $0.18
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.75
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.30
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+21% Synergy $0.22
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+21% Synergy $5.79
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+20% Synergy $0.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.24
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+14% Synergy $0.19
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $4.68
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.15
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+8% Synergy $7.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+28% Synergy $0.32
Phyresis Phyresis
+17% Synergy $0.90
The Long Reach of Night Animus of Night's Reach The Long Reach of Night
+14% Synergy $0.11
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+14% Synergy $3.53
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+10% Synergy $0.28
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+9% Synergy $18.12
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.53
Combat Research Combat Research
+9% Synergy $0.35
As Foretold As Foretold
+9% Synergy $1.14
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+6% Synergy $18.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $15.42
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+14% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+23% Synergy $19.73
High Market High Market
+12% Synergy $4.50
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.40
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+10% Synergy $3.76
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+9% Synergy $14.84
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $6.61
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.61
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $21.58
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+34% Synergy $0.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $2.44
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+22% Synergy $0.19
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+21% Synergy $0.10
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+20% Synergy $0.31
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+14% Synergy $0.17
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $1.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $0.77
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+10% Synergy $1.36
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+9% Synergy $0.54
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.14
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $67.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-13% Synergy $0.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+20% Synergy $0.07
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+20% Synergy $0.08
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.23
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+15% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+9% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+9% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.22
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+4% Synergy $3.03
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.86
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $8.98
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-8% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-9% Synergy $0.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $15.21
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-11% Synergy $3.25
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-13% Synergy $0.26
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $1.37
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-15% Synergy $1.71
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-16% Synergy $15.63
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-19% Synergy $0.30
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-20% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
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
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Kuon, Ogre Ascendant Kuon, Ogre Ascendant
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
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