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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Price tag $0.74

Legendary Creature — Bird Human Knight

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Infect 48% Aggro 10% Auras 5% Combo 5% Defenders 5% Kithkin 5% Lands Matter 5% Morph 5% Tokens 5% Toughness Matters 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3222 Current Rank
#3494 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa decks.

Sazh Katzroy Sazh Katzroy
+21% Synergy $1.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa's abilities and overall game plan.

Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+33% Synergy $0.26
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+32% Synergy $1.24
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+32% Synergy $0.17
Lost Leonin Lost Leonin
+30% Synergy $0.23
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+30% Synergy $0.11
Viridian Corrupter Viridian Corrupter
+28% Synergy $0.25
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+28% Synergy $1.25
Glistener Elf Glistener Elf
+28% Synergy $0.35
Venerated Rotpriest Venerated Rotpriest
+28% Synergy $1.08
Tainted Observer Tainted Observer
+28% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa decks.

Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+28% Synergy $0.25
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+28% Synergy $0.96
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+26% Synergy $4.76
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+25% Synergy $0.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $0.80
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.27
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.45
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+6% Synergy $3.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $45.06
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+26% Synergy $0.21
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+25% Synergy $0.25
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+25% Synergy $1.26
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
+24% Synergy $0.46
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+23% Synergy $0.18
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+23% Synergy $0.32
Priests of Norn Priests of Norn
+22% Synergy $0.14
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+22% Synergy $0.17
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+22% Synergy $0.14
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+22% Synergy $0.51
Blight Mamba Blight Mamba
+22% Synergy $0.35
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.80
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+20% Synergy $2.32
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+18% Synergy $2.11
Cystbearer Cystbearer
+18% Synergy $0.17
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+18% Synergy $0.13
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+15% Synergy $0.59
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+15% Synergy $0.05
Ichorspit Basilisk Ichorspit Basilisk
+15% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Swarmlord Phyrexian Swarmlord
+15% Synergy $1.63
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+15% Synergy $4.17
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+14% Synergy $0.05
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $0.55
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+12% Synergy $3.52
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+12% Synergy $0.61
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+11% Synergy $0.19
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+11% Synergy $0.10
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+11% Synergy $3.21
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+10% Synergy $0.23
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+10% Synergy $1.53
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+10% Synergy $0.12
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
+9% Synergy $0.14
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+8% Synergy $4.40
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+8% Synergy $0.44
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.47
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+6% Synergy $1.85
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+6% Synergy $3.30
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+6% Synergy $2.61
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+5% Synergy $4.81
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+4% Synergy $0.43
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+2% Synergy $0.14
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+1% Synergy $0.75
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa safe.

Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+26% Synergy $0.29
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+17% Synergy $0.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+14% Synergy $0.31
Brokers Confluence Brokers Confluence
+12% Synergy $1.09
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+11% Synergy $0.13
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+11% Synergy $0.17
Resculpt Resculpt
+10% Synergy $0.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+10% Synergy $1.59
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+8% Synergy $0.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $1.15
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $2.10
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $2.22
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
0% Synergy $9.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $11.10
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa's game plan and control the board.

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+22% Synergy $0.25
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+22% Synergy $0.99
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+17% Synergy $0.50
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+17% Synergy $0.55
Austere Command Austere Command
+12% Synergy $0.44
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.09
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.12
Explore Explore
+10% Synergy $0.26
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+10% Synergy $0.26
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+8% Synergy $0.20
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $1.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.69
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $6.32
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.24
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $12.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+25% Synergy $0.80
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+20% Synergy $0.87
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+17% Synergy $0.59
Dense Canopy Dense Canopy
+15% Synergy $0.26
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+14% Synergy $5.15
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+14% Synergy $0.70
One with Nature One with Nature
+11% Synergy $2.14
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+10% Synergy $0.66
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+10% Synergy $5.06
High Alert High Alert
+6% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $1.43
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+4% Synergy $24.82
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+12% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+12% Synergy $0.66
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.36
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.18
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+18% Synergy $9.63
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+9% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.21
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+2% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $0.50
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+14% Synergy $0.45
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+14% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+13% Synergy $0.18
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+13% Synergy $0.28
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+10% Synergy $0.15
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.30
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.18
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.23
Treva's Ruins Treva's Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
+6% Synergy $0.17
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+6% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+6% Synergy $3.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $2.62
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.20
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.18
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+5% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.74
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.18
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $1.99
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.41
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+2% Synergy $0.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+2% Synergy $0.22
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
0% Synergy $1.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-4% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
-5% Synergy $1.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-7% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.45
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-11% Synergy $9.48
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-13% Synergy $10.95
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-14% Synergy $9.92
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-15% Synergy $4.57
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy $25.51
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-16% Synergy $0.19
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-16% Synergy $0.98
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-16% Synergy $13.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-17% Synergy $9.47
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-20% Synergy $8.57
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-21% Synergy $12.69
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-21% Synergy $11.67
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-21% Synergy $0.33

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Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
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Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tymna the Weaver Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tymna the Weaver
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Faceless One Flaming Fist Faceless One // Flaming Fist
Glissa, Herald of Predation Glissa, Herald of Predation
The Seventh Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Seventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Seventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Seventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Seventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Seventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Thrasios, Triton Hero Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Sengir, the Dark Baron Thrasios, Triton Hero Sengir, the Dark Baron // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Sengir, the Dark Baron Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Sengir, the Dark Baron