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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker: Birds
Price tag $7.00

Legendary Creature — Nightmare Cat Bird Monk

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Flying 23% +1/+1 Counters 12% Birds 12% Voltron 12%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker players are trying out in Birds decks.

Abigale, Poet Laureate Abigale, Poet Laureate
+100% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Birds builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birds theme.

Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+99% Synergy $0.25
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+99% Synergy $0.62
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+100% Synergy $0.15

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Birds game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birds plan in Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+92% Synergy $6.85
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+75% Synergy $0.19
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+75% Synergy $0.24
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+75% Synergy $0.42
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+75% Synergy $0.27
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+71% Synergy $5.10
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+54% Synergy $2.44
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+50% Synergy $0.69
Owlin Shieldmage Owlin Shieldmage
+50% Synergy $0.06
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+50% Synergy $0.48
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+50% Synergy $0.38
Shaile, Dean of Radiance Embrose, Dean of Shadow Shaile, Dean of Radiance
+50% Synergy $0.34
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+50% Synergy $0.53
Skyboon Evangelist Skyboon Evangelist
+50% Synergy $0.39
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+50% Synergy $0.12
Heron of Hope Heron of Hope
+50% Synergy $0.17
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+49% Synergy $0.26
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+49% Synergy $22.96
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+48% Synergy $1.26
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
+25% Synergy $0.53
Aerie Auxiliary Aerie Auxiliary
+25% Synergy $0.13
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+25% Synergy $0.15
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+25% Synergy $0.37
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+25% Synergy $0.18
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+25% Synergy $0.41
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+25% Synergy $0.26
Wingspan Mentor Wingspan Mentor
+25% Synergy $0.15
Felidar Savior Felidar Savior
+25% Synergy $0.18
Bone Picker Bone Picker
+25% Synergy $0.17
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+25% Synergy $0.12
Ranger's Hawk Ranger's Hawk
+25% Synergy $0.16
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+25% Synergy $0.33
Arcanist's Owl Arcanist's Owl
+25% Synergy $0.14
Speakeasy Server Speakeasy Server
+25% Synergy $0.07
Sydri, Galvanic Genius Sydri, Galvanic Genius
+25% Synergy $0.82
Plague Spitter Plague Spitter
+25% Synergy $0.82
Arctic Aven Arctic Aven
+25% Synergy $0.14
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+25% Synergy $0.23
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+24% Synergy $0.34
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+24% Synergy $2.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+100% Synergy $0.16
Lion Vulture Lion Vulture
+100% Synergy $0.28
Buzzard-Wasp Colony Buzzard-Wasp Colony
+100% Synergy $0.16
Fire Nation Sentinels Fire Nation Sentinels
+100% Synergy $0.47
Cat-Owl Cat-Owl
+100% Synergy $0.17
Otter-Penguin Otter-Penguin
+100% Synergy $0.20
Venomized Cat Venomized Cat
+100% Synergy $0.18
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+100% Synergy $0.27
Messenger Hawk Messenger Hawk
+100% Synergy $0.08

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Birds deck ahead.

Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+98% Synergy $1.03
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+75% Synergy $0.25
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+50% Synergy $0.24
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+25% Synergy $1.82
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+25% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Promotion Battlefield Promotion
+25% Synergy $0.07
Displace Displace
+25% Synergy $0.42
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+25% Synergy $0.26
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+25% Synergy $0.29
Six-Sided Die Six-Sided Die
+25% Synergy $0.30
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+25% Synergy $0.26
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+25% Synergy $0.27
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+25% Synergy $0.49
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+25% Synergy $0.30
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+25% Synergy $0.25
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+25% Synergy $0.17
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+25% Synergy $0.15
Overrule Overrule
+25% Synergy $0.39
Out of Air Out of Air
+25% Synergy $0.13
Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+24% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+24% Synergy $0.32
Cancel Cancel
+24% Synergy $0.32
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+24% Synergy $0.25
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.28
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+24% Synergy $0.38
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+23% Synergy $10.67
Disenchant Disenchant
+23% Synergy $0.11
Dispel Dispel
+22% Synergy $0.37
Fracture Fracture
+22% Synergy $0.28
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+21% Synergy $8.49
Utter End Utter End
+19% Synergy $0.32
Mortify Mortify
+16% Synergy $0.23
Despark Despark
+9% Synergy $0.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $52.75
Unstable Experiment Unstable Experiment
+100% Synergy $0.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $3.25
Void Rend Void Rend
-10% Synergy $0.76
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $3.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-43% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birds game plan forward for Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker.

The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+99% Synergy $0.17
Attempted Murder Attempted Murder
+50% Synergy $0.37
Fell Fell
+50% Synergy $0.35
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+25% Synergy $0.34
Angelic Edict Angelic Edict
+25% Synergy $0.17
Doomskar Doomskar
+25% Synergy $0.94
Runic Shot Runic Shot
+25% Synergy $0.12
Eriette's Lullaby Eriette's Lullaby
+25% Synergy $0.10
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+25% Synergy $3.18
Sanctify Sanctify
+25% Synergy $0.32
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+25% Synergy $0.35
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+24% Synergy $1.92
Single Combat Single Combat
+24% Synergy $0.43
Winged Words Winged Words
+24% Synergy $0.33
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+24% Synergy $0.69
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+23% Synergy $0.72
Unearth Unearth
+23% Synergy $0.48
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+23% Synergy $0.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+22% Synergy $0.33
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+22% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+17% Synergy $0.94
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $2.02
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $2.06
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+100% Synergy $0.21
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+100% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Birds decks.

Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+25% Synergy $4.28
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+25% Synergy $1.98
Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+25% Synergy $0.16
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+25% Synergy $0.19
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+24% Synergy $5.89
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+23% Synergy $6.69
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+22% Synergy $5.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birds strategy in Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks.

Air Nomad Legacy Air Nomad Legacy
+99% Synergy $0.22
Murmuration Murmuration
+50% Synergy $0.36
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+49% Synergy $0.41
Festering Evil Festering Evil
+25% Synergy $0.26
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+25% Synergy $0.34
Together Forever Together Forever
+25% Synergy $0.25
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+25% Synergy $1.75
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+25% Synergy $2.16
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+25% Synergy $0.28
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+25% Synergy $0.30
Pestilence Pestilence
+25% Synergy $0.82
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+25% Synergy $0.40
Petrify Petrify
+25% Synergy $0.16
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+25% Synergy $0.40
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+24% Synergy $1.43
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+24% Synergy $0.40
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+24% Synergy $0.15
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+24% Synergy $0.42
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+24% Synergy $0.19
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+24% Synergy $1.69
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+24% Synergy $0.44
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+23% Synergy $1.09
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+23% Synergy $0.57
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+23% Synergy $6.87
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+23% Synergy $3.08
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+23% Synergy $2.11
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+23% Synergy $0.21
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+22% Synergy $2.82
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+22% Synergy $0.35
Curiosity Curiosity
+16% Synergy $1.27
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Birds game plan.

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+25% Synergy $0.67
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+25% Synergy $2.67
Ajani, Wise Counselor Ajani, Wise Counselor
+25% Synergy $7.93
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+17% Synergy $6.94

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Birds decks.

Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+49% Synergy $1.27
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+25% Synergy $12.93
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+25% Synergy $0.39
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+25% Synergy $0.27
Diamond City Diamond City
+25% Synergy $2.45
Urborg Urborg
+25% Synergy $17.22
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+25% Synergy $0.29
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+25% Synergy $2.14
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+25% Synergy $1.90
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+25% Synergy $3.02
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+24% Synergy $16.90
Vesuva Vesuva
+24% Synergy $3.47
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+24% Synergy $2.60
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+23% Synergy $0.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+21% Synergy $24.13
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+19% Synergy $0.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Birds strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+42% Synergy $4.11
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+25% Synergy $0.25
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+22% Synergy $0.94
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+18% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.25
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-5% Synergy $1.19
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Birds decks.

Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+62% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+60% Synergy $0.33
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+46% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+46% Synergy $0.35
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+44% Synergy $0.13
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+41% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+33% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+32% Synergy $0.28
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+25% Synergy $1.24
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+25% Synergy $0.29
Waterveil Cavern Waterveil Cavern
+25% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+25% Synergy $1.54
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+24% Synergy $0.21
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+24% Synergy $0.09
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+24% Synergy $0.39
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $6.52
Dromar's Cavern Dromar's Cavern
+23% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+22% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+22% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+22% Synergy $0.54
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+21% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+19% Synergy $0.70
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+19% Synergy $0.13
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.28
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+19% Synergy $1.10
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+14% Synergy $0.51
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+12% Synergy $2.51
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.32
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.19
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+9% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+8% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+7% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-4% Synergy $0.37
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.34
Underground River Underground River
-10% Synergy $1.42
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-18% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-34% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker: Birds.

Faceless One Feywild Visitor Faceless One // Feywild Visitor
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Siani, Eye of the Storm Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Radiant, Serra Archangel Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Radiant, Serra Archangel Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Siani, Eye of the Storm Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Feywild Visitor Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Feywild Visitor
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Siani, Eye of the Storm Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ravos, Soultender Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ravos, Soultender
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tymna the Weaver Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tymna the Weaver
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Ravos, Soultender Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Ravos, Soultender
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ravos, Soultender Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Ravos, Soultender
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tymna the Weaver Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tymna the Weaver
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Donatello, the Brains Splinter, the Mentor Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor
Faceless One Haunted One Faceless One // Haunted One
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Siani, Eye of the Storm Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Donatello, the Brains April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Donatello, the Brains
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Leonardo, the Balance April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Leonardo, the Balance
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Splinter, the Mentor April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Splinter, the Mentor
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Donatello, the Brains Leonardo, the Balance Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Esior, Wardwing Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar