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Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $1.30

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%
View Average Decklist All Zombies Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

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

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
+15% Synergy $59.96

Creatures

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

Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+71% Synergy $0.26
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+66% Synergy $0.33
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+65% Synergy $1.38
Corpse Connoisseur Corpse Connoisseur
+49% Synergy $0.27
Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+49% Synergy $1.80
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+48% Synergy $0.33
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+48% Synergy $0.36
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+47% Synergy $0.38
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+47% Synergy $0.29
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+46% Synergy $2.55
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+43% Synergy $18.11
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+41% Synergy $0.40
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+41% Synergy $0.27
Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+39% Synergy $0.38
Jorubai Murk Lurker Jorubai Murk Lurker
+24% Synergy $0.15
Skaab Goliath Skaab Goliath
+24% Synergy $0.13
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+24% Synergy $0.28
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+24% Synergy $0.26
Advanced Stitchwing Advanced Stitchwing
+24% Synergy $0.07
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+24% Synergy $0.33
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+24% Synergy $0.15
Ghoulraiser Ghoulraiser
+24% Synergy $0.14
Vengeful Pharaoh Vengeful Pharaoh
+24% Synergy $1.79
Falcon Abomination Falcon Abomination
+24% Synergy $0.14
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+24% Synergy $0.20
Narfi, Betrayer King Narfi, Betrayer King
+24% Synergy $0.28
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+24% Synergy $0.23
Tomebound Lich Tomebound Lich
+24% Synergy $0.36
Butcher Ghoul Butcher Ghoul
+24% Synergy $0.28
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+24% Synergy $0.41
Prized Amalgam Prized Amalgam
+24% Synergy $0.54
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+24% Synergy $0.28
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+24% Synergy $0.47
Laboratory Drudge Laboratory Drudge
+23% Synergy $0.16
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+23% Synergy $0.31
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+23% Synergy $5.20
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+23% Synergy $0.36
Master of Death Master of Death
+21% Synergy $0.36
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+21% Synergy $0.39
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+21% Synergy $0.69
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+20% Synergy $5.75
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+20% Synergy $0.37
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
+19% Synergy $0.37
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+19% Synergy $0.33
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+19% Synergy $4.41
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+18% Synergy $1.35
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+16% Synergy $0.28
Death Baron Death Baron
+15% Synergy $5.25
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $4.20
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+12% Synergy $1.67

Instants

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

Negate Negate
+42% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+34% Synergy $0.62
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+33% Synergy $1.60
Envelop Envelop
+24% Synergy $3.92
Condescend Condescend
+24% Synergy $0.56
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+24% Synergy $0.23
Chill of the Grave Chill of the Grave
+24% Synergy $0.09
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+24% Synergy $0.29
Blot Out Blot Out
+24% Synergy $0.21
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+24% Synergy $0.23
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+24% Synergy $0.10
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+24% Synergy $0.26
Dihada's Ploy Dihada's Ploy
+24% Synergy $0.18
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+24% Synergy $0.37
Dissipate Dissipate
+23% Synergy $0.23
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+23% Synergy $1.01
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+23% Synergy $0.42
Get Out Get Out
+23% Synergy $0.36
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+23% Synergy $0.31
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+23% Synergy $0.60
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy $5.15
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+21% Synergy $0.26
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+20% Synergy $0.41
Dispel Dispel
+19% Synergy $0.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+18% Synergy $4.28
Countersquall Countersquall
+18% Synergy $0.90
Village Rites Village Rites
+18% Synergy $0.93
Entomb Entomb
+16% Synergy $18.32
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+16% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
+13% Synergy $0.25
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+9% Synergy $0.32
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $2.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.72
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $7.28

Sorceries

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

Strategic Betrayal Strategic Betrayal
+49% Synergy $0.83
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+49% Synergy $0.27
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+42% Synergy $0.80
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+40% Synergy $0.24
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+24% Synergy $0.27
Rise Again Rise Again
+24% Synergy $0.12
Forever Young Forever Young
+24% Synergy $0.14
Gravedig Gravedig
+24% Synergy $0.20
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+24% Synergy $0.12
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+24% Synergy $0.54
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+24% Synergy $0.28
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+24% Synergy $0.25
Macabre Waltz Macabre Waltz
+24% Synergy $0.25
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+24% Synergy $0.31
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+24% Synergy $0.77
Final Parting Final Parting
+23% Synergy $0.66
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+23% Synergy $244.52
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+23% Synergy $3.60
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+22% Synergy $0.43
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+22% Synergy $21.21
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+22% Synergy $0.22
Unearth Unearth
+21% Synergy $0.54
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+21% Synergy $0.31
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+20% Synergy $1.02
Dread Return Dread Return
+18% Synergy $0.45
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+18% Synergy $6.25
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+16% Synergy $3.55
Victimize Victimize
+10% Synergy $1.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+44% Synergy $53.98
Crook of Condemnation Crook of Condemnation
+24% Synergy $0.11
Skull of Orm Skull of Orm
+24% Synergy $1.51
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+24% Synergy $0.34
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+24% Synergy $0.15
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+24% Synergy $2.32
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+24% Synergy $0.93
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+23% Synergy $0.99
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+17% Synergy $16.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $5.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $1.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

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

Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+73% Synergy $0.33
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+48% Synergy $9.11
Takklemaggot Takklemaggot
+24% Synergy $3.54
Traveling Plague Traveling Plague
+24% Synergy $0.36
Nettlevine Blight Nettlevine Blight
+24% Synergy $1.17
Necrotic Plague Necrotic Plague
+24% Synergy $0.38
Paralyze Paralyze
+24% Synergy $0.20
Despondency Despondency
+24% Synergy $0.21
Nurgle's Rot Nurgle's Rot
+24% Synergy $6.05
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+24% Synergy $0.31
War Tax War Tax
+24% Synergy $2.61
Screams from Within Screams from Within
+24% Synergy $0.28
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+24% Synergy $15.12
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+24% Synergy $12.91
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.46
Collective Restraint Collective Restraint
+24% Synergy $14.64
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.36
Greed Greed
+24% Synergy $0.33
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+24% Synergy $0.25
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+24% Synergy $1.52
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+24% Synergy $0.47
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+24% Synergy $1.70
Oubliette Oubliette
+24% Synergy $2.87
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+23% Synergy $0.55
Curiosity Curiosity
+23% Synergy $0.95
Combat Research Combat Research
+23% Synergy $0.51
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+23% Synergy $0.85
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+23% Synergy $2.84
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+22% Synergy $3.38
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+22% Synergy $0.45
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+22% Synergy $1.86
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+21% Synergy $0.73
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+21% Synergy $0.29
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+20% Synergy $0.34
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+20% Synergy $0.64
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+17% Synergy $5.90
Necroduality Necroduality
+17% Synergy $9.30
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+16% Synergy $0.35
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+14% Synergy $2.42
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.17

Utility Lands

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

Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+24% Synergy $0.27
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+24% Synergy $0.96
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+24% Synergy $0.33
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+24% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+23% Synergy $5.22
High Market High Market
+23% Synergy $0.53
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $38.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $30.16
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+17% Synergy $0.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $1.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+47% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+34% Synergy $0.31
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+24% Synergy $0.61
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+24% Synergy $0.58
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+24% Synergy $0.45
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+22% Synergy $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+22% Synergy $2.97
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+20% Synergy $0.55
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+19% Synergy $4.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $1.04
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.35
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.25
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+16% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.49
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $2.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+40% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+38% Synergy $0.37
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+34% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+30% Synergy $2.08
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+24% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.27
Salt Marsh Salt Marsh
+23% Synergy $0.26
Murky Sewer Murky Sewer
+23% Synergy $0.21
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+22% Synergy $0.32
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.43
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+20% Synergy $0.32
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+19% Synergy $0.40
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+19% Synergy $0.22
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+19% Synergy $0.39
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+11% Synergy $2.48
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+11% Synergy $0.34
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+9% Synergy $0.37
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $1.25
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+9% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.29
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.30
Underground River Underground River
-16% Synergy $0.59
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-30% Synergy $0.45

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
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Shadow Thieves Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tormod, the Desecrator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Tormod, the Desecrator
Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
The Scarab God The Scarab God
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tormod, the Desecrator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
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
Varina, Lich Queen Varina, Lich Queen
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
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
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
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
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
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus