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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Price tag $0.66

Legendary Creature — Bird Vampire Noble

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 23% Voltron 23% Sacrifice 15% Gyruda Companion 8% Infect 8% Reanimator 8% Tokens 8% Vampires 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3481 Current Rank
#3103 Last Week
#3689 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

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

Commander Legends Sealed Gameplay - Colfenor, Esior // Keleth, Glacian // Sengir, Jared - MTG EDH

Commander Legends Sealed Gameplay - Colfenor, Esior // Keleth, Glacian // Sengir, Jared - MTG EDH

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron

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 $0.43
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+45% Synergy $0.21
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+44% Synergy $0.17
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+42% Synergy $0.73
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+39% Synergy $0.78
Pestilence Pestilence
+39% Synergy $0.59
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+39% Synergy $0.58
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+38% Synergy $0.48
Languish Languish
+38% Synergy $0.21
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 $0.25
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+34% Synergy $4.86
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+32% Synergy $0.86
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+31% Synergy $0.11
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+26% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
+24% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $37.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $94.95
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $41.01
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+7% Synergy $10.98
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+6% Synergy $30.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $43.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $51.13

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 $0.34
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.23
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+28% Synergy $0.22
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+26% Synergy $0.16
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+26% Synergy $0.26
Sling-Gang Lieutenant Sling-Gang Lieutenant
+25% Synergy $0.19
Slum Reaper Slum Reaper
+25% Synergy $0.09
Marsh Flitter Marsh Flitter
+24% Synergy $0.07
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+22% Synergy $0.16
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+21% Synergy $2.05
Weaponcraft Enthusiast Weaponcraft Enthusiast
+21% Synergy $0.13
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 $6.93
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+18% Synergy $0.15
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+17% Synergy $6.81
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+16% Synergy $0.39
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $2.99
Nim Devourer Nim Devourer
+14% Synergy $0.15
Puppet Conjurer Puppet Conjurer
+14% Synergy $0.11
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+14% Synergy $2.16
Nightveil Predator Nightveil Predator
+14% Synergy $0.11
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+13% Synergy $6.11
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+12% Synergy $5.36
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Mosquito Swamp Mosquito
+11% Synergy $0.62
Chain Devil Chain Devil
+11% Synergy $0.06
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+11% Synergy $0.19
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+10% Synergy $3.24
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+10% Synergy $2.10
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+9% Synergy $0.15
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+8% Synergy $0.82
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy $1.55
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+8% Synergy $0.45
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+6% Synergy $0.18
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+6% Synergy $6.30
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+3% Synergy $1.67

Instants

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

Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+31% Synergy $1.50
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+28% Synergy $3.12
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+28% Synergy $0.19
Countersquall Countersquall
+26% Synergy $0.38
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+24% Synergy $0.68
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+21% Synergy $0.52
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+20% Synergy $0.37
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+19% Synergy $0.08
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+18% Synergy $2.34
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+15% Synergy $0.50
Rain of Revelation Rain of Revelation
+14% Synergy $0.07
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+14% Synergy $0.15
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+13% Synergy $0.12
Dispel Dispel
+11% Synergy $0.31
Village Rites Village Rites
+11% Synergy $0.31
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.17
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $1.26
Epiphany at the Drownyard Epiphany at the Drownyard
+10% Synergy $0.25
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+10% Synergy $0.13
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+10% Synergy $0.12
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+10% Synergy $0.12
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+10% Synergy $0.13
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+10% Synergy $0.14
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+9% Synergy $0.05
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.19
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+8% Synergy $2.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.78
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.36
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.83
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.81
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-5% Synergy $1.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $46.95
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $19.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.36

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 $0.21
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+22% Synergy $0.43
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $0.49
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+16% Synergy $0.24
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+14% Synergy $0.07
Feast of Succession Feast of Succession
+14% Synergy $0.06
Myrkul's Edict Myrkul's Edict
+14% Synergy $0.11
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+14% Synergy $0.50
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+14% Synergy $0.30
Make an Example Make an Example
+13% Synergy $6.40
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+13% Synergy $0.19
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+8% Synergy $1.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.42
Ghouls' Night Out Ghouls' Night Out
+8% Synergy $0.39
Ringsight Ringsight
+4% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.77
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.24
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.94
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+21% Synergy $0.24
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+21% Synergy $2.55
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+20% Synergy $0.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.21
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+14% Synergy $0.15
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $6.50
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.19
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+8% Synergy $6.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.12

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 $0.28
Phyresis Phyresis
+17% Synergy $1.28
The Long Reach of Night Animus of Night's Reach The Long Reach of Night
+14% Synergy $0.08
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+14% Synergy $3.34
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+10% Synergy $0.24
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+9% Synergy $20.68
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.53
Combat Research Combat Research
+9% Synergy $0.27
As Foretold As Foretold
+9% Synergy $1.40
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+6% Synergy $22.45
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.69
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.49

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 $0.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+23% Synergy $18.46
High Market High Market
+12% Synergy $1.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.39
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+10% Synergy $3.60
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+9% Synergy $18.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $7.03
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $1.04
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $25.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.93
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+34% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $2.63
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+22% Synergy $0.25
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+21% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+20% Synergy $0.26
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+14% Synergy $0.12
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $1.06
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+11% Synergy $0.22
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $1.15
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+10% Synergy $2.01
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+9% Synergy $0.49
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $64.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-13% Synergy $1.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.46

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 $0.07
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.12
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+15% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.16
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+9% Synergy $0.08
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+9% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.27
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+4% Synergy $1.80
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.91
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.35
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-8% Synergy $1.03
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-9% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $15.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-11% Synergy $4.38
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-13% Synergy $0.26
Underground River Underground River
-13% Synergy $0.83
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-15% Synergy $1.38
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-16% Synergy $17.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-19% Synergy $0.24
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-20% Synergy $0.19

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
Evie Frye Jacob Frye Evie Frye // Jacob Frye
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
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