Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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Blue partner flier that taxes spells targeting your commanders by three, keeping its partner alive while fliers and equipment attack.
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Esior, Wardwing Familiar is a two-mana 1/3 flier with partner. Spells your opponents cast that target one or more of your commanders cost {3} more. That tax hits targeted removal and makes cheap answers clumsy, though it does nothing against wipes or abilities. Esior adds blue to whatever partner leads the deck, so it is usually the protection half of a pair rather than the main threat.
In the recorded games, Esior was most often paired with Akiri, Line-Slinger in a Jeskai artifact and equipment deck. Akiri gets +1/+0 for each artifact you control, and the tax kept it on the board long enough to attack. That gave the deck a fast start and a defensive edge. Other builds leaned into fliers and card draw with counterspells. Esior worked best when the other commander was the real threat. Board wipes and edicts went around the tax, and a 1/3 flier did little on its own.
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Partner Commanders
Esior, Wardwing Familiar can partner with any of these 59 commanders.
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Tymna the Weaver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Vial Smasher the Fierce
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Krark, the Thumbless
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Tormod, the Desecrator
Ravos, Soultender
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akiri, Line-Slinger
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Tana, the Bloodsower
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Alena, Kessig Trapper
Sengir, the Dark Baron
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Prava of the Steel Legion
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kodama of the East Tree
Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Siani, Eye of the Storm
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Esior, Wardwing Familiar's abilities and overall game plan.
Master's Councillors
Lakeshore Apothecary
Old Fat Spider Can't See Me
Thranduil's Decree
Plunder the Trollshaws
Ravenhill Flock
Uncover the Moon-Letters
Confusticate and Bebother
Dramatic Reversal
Evolving WildsTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Esior, Wardwing Familiar decks.
Dramatic ReversalGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Panoptic Mirror
Chrome Mox
Narset, Parter of Veils
Rhystic StudyCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Esior, Wardwing Familiar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Master's Councillors
Lakeshore Apothecary
Ravenhill Flock
Pensive Professor
Diminisher Witch
Viscerid Deepwalker
Thaumaturge's Familiar
Wizard Mentor
Pilfering Hawk
Owl Familiar
Arcane Investigator
Hookblade Veteran
Sage Owl
Myr Welder
Sailor of Means
Thieving Magpie
Cryptic Serpent
Aarakocra Sneak
Azure Fleet Admiral
Strix Lookout
Amoeboid Changeling
Sword Coast Serpent
Workshop Assistant
Augury Owl
Tolarian Terror
Ingenious Prodigy
Silver Raven
Harrier Strix
Drift of Phantasms
Crashing Drawbridge
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
Clinquant Skymage
Faerie Seer
Artificer's Assistant
Myr Retriever
Jhoira's Familiar
Stormtide Leviathan
Ledger Shredder
Mulldrifter
Ruin Crab
Peregrine Drake
Murmuring Mystic
Triskaidekaphile
Archmage of Runes
Archaeomancer
Etherium SculptorInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Esior, Wardwing Familiar safe.
Thranduil's Decree
Plunder the Trollshaws
Confusticate and Bebother
Quick Study
Brush Off
Divergent Equation
Mirrorform
Opportunity
Artificer's Epiphany
Dazzling Denial
Into the Story
Essence Scatter
Opt
Brainsurge
Pull from Tomorrow
Ghostly Flicker
Halt Order
Case the Joint
Steel Sabotage
Infiltrate
Nullify
Catalog
Bewildering Blizzard
Delightful Discovery
Rain of Revelation
Peer Through Depths
Censor
Intellectual Offering
Bring the Ending
Contact Other Plane
Commander's Insight
Blue Elemental Blast
Curate
Deliberate
Stroke of Genius
Dissolve
Prologue to Phyresis
Disdainful Stroke
Cancel
Mental Misstep
Dispel
Frantic Search
Archmage's Charm
Snap
Mana Drain
Arcane Denial
Negate
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brainstorm
CounterspellSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Esior, Wardwing Familiar's game plan and control the board.
Deep Analysis
Here Comes a New Hero!
Pym Particles
Mathemagics
Combat Tutorial
Divination
One with the Machine
Winged Words
Chart a Course
Tezzeret's Ambition
Splitting the Powerstone
Field Research
Pearl of Wisdom
Counsel of the Soratami
Mind Spiral
Eagle Vision
Entrancing Melody
Secrets of the Golden City
Boon of the Wish-Giver
Distorted Curiosity
Open into Wonder
Stream of Thought
Gust of Wind
Foresee
Birthday Escape
Tome Scour
Ancestral Vision
Mind Spring
Vivisurgeon's Insight
Mass Manipulation
Artful Dodge
Traumatize
Enter the Enigma
Lórien Revealed
Preordain
PonderUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Futurist Forge
Skyblinder Staff
Sword of Vengeance
Fireshrieker
The Water Crystal
Bident of Thassa
Hot Dog Cart
Luxa River Shrine
Mourner's Shield
Gorgon Flail
Spellbinder
Keys to the House
Soul Foundry
Ecologist's Terrarium
Prism Ring
Leather Armor
Hero's Heirloom
River Song's Diary
Hithlain Rope
Rogue's Gloves
Mirror Shield
Hero's Blade
Prototype Portal
Panoptic Mirror
Mimic Vat
Wizard's Spellbook
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
Haunted Cloak
Traveler's Amulet
Thran Power Suit
Quietus Spike
Explorer's Scope
Adaptive Omnitool
The Key to the Vault
Semblance Anvil
Helm of Awakening
Ichor Wellspring
Moonsilver Key
Ashnod's Altar
Repurposing Bay
Blackblade Reforged
Isochron Scepter
Lightning Greaves
Swiftfoot Boots
Sapphire MedallionEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Esior, Wardwing Familiar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Old Fat Spider Can't See Me
Uncover the Moon-Letters
Fortune Teller's Talent
Aqueous Form
Contempt
Aura Flux
Enhanced Surveillance
Flood
Psychic Surgery
Starlit Mantle
Stasis Field
Curse of the Bloody Tome
Founding the Third Path
Eldrazi Conscription
Kasmina's Transmutation
The Bath Song
Utter Insignificance
Aether Tunnel
Well of Ideas
Frogify
Combat Research
Eaten by Piranhas
Curiosity
Inexorable Tide
Witness Protection
Reconnaissance Mission
Mechanized Production
Unstoppable Plan
Propaganda
Imprisoned in the Moon
Wizard Class
Rhystic StudyPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Esior, Wardwing Familiar to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
Narset, Parter of VeilsUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
Desert of the Mindful
Halimar Depths
Lonely Sandbar
Rogue's Passage
Seat of the Synod
Oasis
Hidden Cataract
Tyrite Sanctum
Access Tunnel
Saprazzan Skerry
Treasure Vault
Urza's Power Plant
Urza's Mine
Urza's Tower
Remote Isle
Temple of the False God
Cephalid Coliseum
Archway of Innovation
Buried Ruin
Reliquary Tower
Academy RuinsMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Midnight Clock
Sisay's Ring
Fellwar Stone
Orazca Relic
Blue Mana Battery
Lotus Blossom
Inherited Envelope
Energy Refractor
Powerstone Shard
Prophetic Prism
Fractured Powerstone
Aetheric Amplifier
Sky Diamond
Astral Cornucopia
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
Worn Powerstone
Liquimetal Torque
Commander's Sphere
Extraplanar Lens
Chrome Mox
Mind Stone
Everflowing Chalice
Thought Vessel
Sol Ring
Arcane SignetLands
The mana base foundation for Esior, Wardwing Familiar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Evolving Wilds
Opal Palace
Exotic Orchard
Ash Barrens
Terramorphic Expanse
Path of Ancestry
Command Tower
Vibrant Cityscape
Crumbling Vestige
Spire of Industry
Obscura Storefront
Maestros Theater
Brokers Hideout
Escape Tunnel
Myriad Landscape
Snow-Covered Island
IslandEsior, Wardwing Familiar Deck Stats
Based on 5 Esior, Wardwing Familiar decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
- Creature 10
- Instant 18
- Sorcery 9
- Artifact 17
- Enchantment 7
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 37
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 10 |
| Instant | 18 |
| Sorcery | 9 |
| Artifact | 17 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 37 |
Lands: 26 basic, 11 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 4075 |
| 2025-10 | 3359 |
| 2026-06 | 4290 |
| 2026-08 | 4926 |
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The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
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The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
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Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
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Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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