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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator: Zombies
Price tag $1.65

Legendary Creature — Bird Zombie Wizard

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Zombies 42% Graveyard 21% Auras 5% Discard 5% Enchantress 5%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator's Zombies builds — cards that lean hardest into the Zombies theme.

Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+96% Synergy $0.34
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+73% Synergy $14.88
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+73% Synergy $0.82
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+72% Synergy $0.66
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+71% Synergy $0.35
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+71% Synergy $0.34
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+70% Synergy $0.90
Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+69% Synergy $0.42

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator Zombies game on their own.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy $69.44
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Zombies plan in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+59% Synergy $0.93
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+59% Synergy $0.28
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+57% Synergy $0.38
Master of Death Master of Death
+56% Synergy $0.31
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+56% Synergy $0.35
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+56% Synergy $2.39
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+56% Synergy $0.76
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+54% Synergy $1.15
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
+54% Synergy $0.35
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+54% Synergy $0.35
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+51% Synergy $0.16
Death Baron Death Baron
+50% Synergy $4.99
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+47% Synergy $0.74
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+47% Synergy $4.18
Corpse Connoisseur Corpse Connoisseur
+39% Synergy $0.23
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+38% Synergy $0.37
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+38% Synergy $0.37
Bladestitched Skaab Bladestitched Skaab
+37% Synergy $0.28
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
+36% Synergy $9.37
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+35% Synergy $26.95
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+34% Synergy $4.50
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+33% Synergy $2.80
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+33% Synergy $0.67
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+33% Synergy $0.27
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+32% Synergy $0.31
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+30% Synergy $5.84
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+28% Synergy $4.80
Jorubai Murk Lurker Jorubai Murk Lurker
+20% Synergy $0.09
Falcon Abomination Falcon Abomination
+20% Synergy $0.11
Skaab Goliath Skaab Goliath
+20% Synergy $0.10
Ghoulraiser Ghoulraiser
+20% Synergy $0.10
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+20% Synergy $0.21
Narfi, Betrayer King Narfi, Betrayer King
+19% Synergy $0.20
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+19% Synergy $0.36
Laboratory Drudge Laboratory Drudge
+19% Synergy $0.24
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+19% Synergy $0.29
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+19% Synergy $0.49
Butcher Ghoul Butcher Ghoul
+19% Synergy $0.23
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+19% Synergy $0.42
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+18% Synergy $2.91
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+17% Synergy $0.38
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+17% Synergy $0.35
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+17% Synergy $0.26
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $2.44
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+16% Synergy $1.05
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+16% Synergy $3.63
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+15% Synergy $0.74
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+15% Synergy $5.08
Hordewing Skaab Hordewing Skaab
+14% Synergy $6.88
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+12% Synergy $0.70

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator's Zombies deck ahead.

Dihada's Ploy Dihada's Ploy
+59% Synergy $0.23
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+57% Synergy $0.56
Village Rites Village Rites
+33% Synergy $0.74
Get Out Get Out
+32% Synergy $0.36
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+24% Synergy $0.61
Chill of the Grave Chill of the Grave
+20% Synergy $0.12
Envelop Envelop
+20% Synergy $3.58
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+20% Synergy $0.15
Blot Out Blot Out
+20% Synergy $0.19
Condescend Condescend
+20% Synergy $0.41
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+20% Synergy $0.11
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+19% Synergy $0.53
Dissipate Dissipate
+19% Synergy $0.22
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+19% Synergy $0.19
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+19% Synergy $0.34
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+19% Synergy $0.30
Breathe Your Last Breathe Your Last
+19% Synergy $0.21
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+19% Synergy $0.13
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+18% Synergy $0.35
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $3.27
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+17% Synergy $1.09
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+17% Synergy $4.17
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+16% Synergy $0.28
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+15% Synergy $0.43
Dispel Dispel
+14% Synergy $0.37
Countersquall Countersquall
+14% Synergy $1.03
Entomb Entomb
+12% Synergy $16.75
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+11% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $12.67
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.44
Opt Opt
+8% Synergy $0.26
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.75
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Zombies game plan forward for Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator.

Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+60% Synergy $0.56
Dread Return Dread Return
+54% Synergy $0.47
Victimize Victimize
+46% Synergy $2.02
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+39% Synergy $0.14
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+38% Synergy $5.14
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+33% Synergy $1.04
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+30% Synergy $0.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.33
Forever Young Forever Young
+20% Synergy $0.16
Rise Again Rise Again
+20% Synergy $0.14
Gravedig Gravedig
+20% Synergy $0.21
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+20% Synergy $0.24
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+20% Synergy $0.15
Final Parting Final Parting
+19% Synergy $0.35
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+19% Synergy $0.40
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+19% Synergy $0.29
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+19% Synergy $0.26
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+19% Synergy $0.30
Macabre Waltz Macabre Waltz
+19% Synergy $0.19
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+18% Synergy $0.41
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+17% Synergy $0.23
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+17% Synergy $0.28
Unearth Unearth
+16% Synergy $0.48
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $28.02
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+15% Synergy $1.04
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+12% Synergy $0.23
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+12% Synergy $0.76
Damnation Damnation
+10% Synergy $21.38
Strategic Betrayal Strategic Betrayal
+100% Synergy $0.65
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $8.59

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator Zombies decks.

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+53% Synergy $15.31
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+36% Synergy $5.36
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+20% Synergy $2.03
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+20% Synergy $0.12
Crook of Condemnation Crook of Condemnation
+20% Synergy $0.10
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+20% Synergy $0.41
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+19% Synergy $0.75
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+19% Synergy $33.67
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+18% Synergy $0.89
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+17% Synergy $6.79
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+15% Synergy $54.11
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $4.72
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Zombies strategy in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+59% Synergy $0.32
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+56% Synergy $0.70
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+53% Synergy $6.07
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+36% Synergy $0.41
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+33% Synergy $0.37
Necroduality Necroduality
+32% Synergy $6.60
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+28% Synergy $2.07
Greed Greed
+20% Synergy $0.37
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+20% Synergy $1.35
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+19% Synergy $0.40
Oubliette Oubliette
+19% Synergy $2.86
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+19% Synergy $2.28
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+19% Synergy $4.76
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+18% Synergy $3.89
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+18% Synergy $2.52
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+18% Synergy $0.53
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+17% Synergy $0.51
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+16% Synergy $0.98
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+15% Synergy $1.08
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+15% Synergy $24.87
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+15% Synergy $29.50
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+11% Synergy $1.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator's Zombies game plan.

Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+17% Synergy $1.93
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+15% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator Zombies decks.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $57.13
War Room War Room
+19% Synergy $1.99
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+18% Synergy $20.51
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $11.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.76
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $31.72
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator's Zombies strategy.

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+55% Synergy $0.94
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.25
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+20% Synergy $0.22
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+19% Synergy $0.38
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+19% Synergy $0.39
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+18% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+14% Synergy $4.03
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+11% Synergy $1.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.60
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+1% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-18% Synergy $2.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator's Zombies decks.

Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+62% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.32
Murky Sewer Murky Sewer
+32% Synergy $0.18
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+24% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+24% Synergy $8.65
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+19% Synergy $0.93
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+19% Synergy $0.34
Salt Marsh Salt Marsh
+18% Synergy $0.28
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+17% Synergy $1.09
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+17% Synergy $0.30
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.44
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $28.02
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+15% Synergy $0.33
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+15% Synergy $0.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $39.06
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+14% Synergy $0.94
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+14% Synergy $0.31
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+14% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $1.02
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+12% Synergy $0.70
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $12.67
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.44
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+7% Synergy
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+6% Synergy $2.49
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.11
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $7.35
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-4% Synergy $0.70
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $18.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-16% Synergy $27.85
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-27% Synergy $0.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-28% Synergy $12.40
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-34% Synergy $2.51

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator: Zombies.

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tormod, the Desecrator Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
The Scarab God The Scarab God
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Shadow Thieves Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tormod, the Desecrator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Tormod, the Desecrator
Varina, Lich Queen Varina, Lich Queen
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
Lim-Dûl the Necromancer Lim-Dûl the Necromancer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tormod, the Desecrator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
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 Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
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
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tormod, the Desecrator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tormod, the Desecrator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Evie Frye Jacob Frye Evie Frye // Jacob Frye
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Heretical Healer
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Siani, Eye of the Storm Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
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