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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Price tag $7.14

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

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.

Knightfisher Knightfisher
+99% Synergy $0.15
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+98% Synergy $0.27
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+98% Synergy $0.55

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
-5% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Buzzard-Wasp Colony Buzzard-Wasp Colony
+99% Synergy $0.11
Fire Nation Sentinels Fire Nation Sentinels
+99% Synergy $0.75
Venomized Cat Venomized Cat
+99% Synergy $0.17
Otter-Penguin Otter-Penguin
+99% Synergy $0.17
Messenger Hawk Messenger Hawk
+99% Synergy $0.07
Lion Vulture Lion Vulture
+99% Synergy $0.26
Cat-Owl Cat-Owl
+99% Synergy $0.20
Abigale, Poet Laureate Abigale, Poet Laureate
+99% Synergy $0.23
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+99% Synergy $0.20
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+99% Synergy $0.22
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+91% Synergy $7.30
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+74% Synergy $0.24
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
+74% Synergy $0.38
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+74% Synergy $0.27
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+74% Synergy $0.31
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+70% Synergy $3.87
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+53% Synergy $3.61
Owlin Shieldmage Owlin Shieldmage
+49% Synergy $0.07
Skyboon Evangelist Skyboon Evangelist
+49% Synergy $0.40
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+49% Synergy $0.84
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+49% Synergy $1.06
Heron of Hope Heron of Hope
+49% Synergy $0.15
Shaile, Dean of Radiance Embrose, Dean of Shadow Shaile, Dean of Radiance
+49% Synergy $0.38
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+49% Synergy $0.16
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+49% Synergy $0.39
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+49% Synergy $0.46
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+49% Synergy $22.19
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+49% Synergy $0.39
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+47% Synergy $1.48
Arctic Aven Arctic Aven
+24% Synergy $0.15
Wingspan Mentor Wingspan Mentor
+24% Synergy $0.23
Bone Picker Bone Picker
+24% Synergy $0.19
Plague Spitter Plague Spitter
+24% Synergy $0.77
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+24% Synergy $0.21
Speakeasy Server Speakeasy Server
+24% Synergy $0.09
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
+24% Synergy $0.53
Aerie Auxiliary Aerie Auxiliary
+24% Synergy $0.16
Felidar Savior Felidar Savior
+24% Synergy $0.18
Donal, Herald of Wings Donal, Herald of Wings
+24% Synergy $0.40
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+24% Synergy $0.21
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+24% Synergy $0.34
Ranger's Hawk Ranger's Hawk
+24% Synergy $0.21
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+24% Synergy $0.16
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+24% Synergy $0.16
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+24% Synergy $0.25
Arcanist's Owl Arcanist's Owl
+24% Synergy $0.16
Sydri, Galvanic Genius Sydri, Galvanic Genius
+24% Synergy $0.90
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+24% Synergy $0.41
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+24% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Unstable Experiment Unstable Experiment
+99% Synergy $0.30
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+98% Synergy $0.84
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+74% Synergy $0.18
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+49% Synergy $0.15
Six-Sided Die Six-Sided Die
+24% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Promotion Battlefield Promotion
+24% Synergy $0.10
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+24% Synergy $0.28
Hold the Line Hold the Line
+24% Synergy $0.33
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+24% Synergy $0.26
Overrule Overrule
+24% Synergy $0.20
Out of Air Out of Air
+24% Synergy $0.14
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+24% Synergy $0.38
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+24% Synergy $0.26
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+24% Synergy $0.25
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+24% Synergy $0.26
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+24% Synergy $2.46
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+24% Synergy $0.15
Displace Displace
+24% Synergy $0.40
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+24% Synergy $0.31
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+24% Synergy $0.62
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+24% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+24% Synergy $0.31
Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+23% Synergy $0.17
Cancel Cancel
+23% Synergy $0.32
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+23% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+23% Synergy $0.56
Disenchant Disenchant
+23% Synergy $0.11
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+23% Synergy $13.69
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.32
Fracture Fracture
+21% Synergy $0.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+20% Synergy $8.00
Utter End Utter End
+18% Synergy $0.26
Mortify Mortify
+16% Synergy $0.21
Despark Despark
+9% Synergy $0.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy $56.81
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $3.60
Void Rend Void Rend
-9% Synergy $0.76
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $3.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-42% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+99% Synergy $0.14
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+99% Synergy $0.26
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+99% Synergy $0.17
Attempted Murder Attempted Murder
+49% Synergy $0.43
Fell Fell
+49% Synergy $0.39
Angelic Edict Angelic Edict
+24% Synergy $0.22
Runic Shot Runic Shot
+24% Synergy $0.12
Eriette's Lullaby Eriette's Lullaby
+24% Synergy $0.08
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+24% Synergy $0.35
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+24% Synergy $3.32
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+24% Synergy $0.30
Sanctify Sanctify
+24% Synergy $0.15
Doomskar Doomskar
+24% Synergy $0.78
Winged Words Winged Words
+24% Synergy $0.27
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+24% Synergy $2.47
Single Combat Single Combat
+23% Synergy $0.48
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+23% Synergy $0.73
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+23% Synergy $0.49
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+23% Synergy $0.67
Unearth Unearth
+23% Synergy $0.60
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+22% Synergy $0.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+22% Synergy $0.20
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $2.27
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $2.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+24% Synergy $0.17
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+24% Synergy $1.84
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+24% Synergy $0.18
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+24% Synergy $2.38
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+23% Synergy $6.79
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+22% Synergy $6.08
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+21% Synergy $6.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $2.46

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
+49% Synergy $0.32
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+49% Synergy $0.37
Festering Evil Festering Evil
+24% Synergy $0.25
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+24% Synergy $0.19
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+24% Synergy $1.66
Together Forever Together Forever
+24% Synergy $0.31
Pestilence Pestilence
+24% Synergy $0.79
Petrify Petrify
+24% Synergy $0.23
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+24% Synergy $2.16
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+24% Synergy $0.32
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+24% Synergy $0.24
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+24% Synergy $0.47
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+24% Synergy $0.40
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+24% Synergy $0.43
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+24% Synergy $0.26
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+24% Synergy $1.47
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+24% Synergy $0.55
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+24% Synergy $0.80
The Flesh Is Weak The Flesh Is Weak
+24% Synergy $0.44
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+23% Synergy $0.21
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+23% Synergy $0.26
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+23% Synergy $3.43
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+23% Synergy $0.87
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+22% Synergy $1.41
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+22% Synergy $0.54
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+22% Synergy $1.75
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+22% Synergy $2.47
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+21% Synergy $0.29
Curiosity Curiosity
+15% Synergy $1.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+24% Synergy $0.67
Ajani, Wise Counselor Ajani, Wise Counselor
+24% Synergy $8.88
Sorin, Solemn Visitor Sorin, Solemn Visitor
+24% Synergy $3.57
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+16% Synergy $7.32

Utility Lands

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

Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+49% Synergy $0.99
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $3.12
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+24% Synergy $0.38
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+24% Synergy $0.28
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+24% Synergy $0.24
Urborg Urborg
+24% Synergy $18.58
Diamond City Diamond City
+24% Synergy $3.51
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+24% Synergy $14.11
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+24% Synergy $2.29
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+24% Synergy $2.81
Vesuva Vesuva
+24% Synergy $3.05
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+24% Synergy $18.34
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+24% Synergy $2.09
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+23% Synergy $0.41
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+21% Synergy $27.19
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+18% Synergy $0.49
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.36

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 $4.13
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+24% Synergy $0.22
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+22% Synergy $0.81
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+18% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $1.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-37% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+62% Synergy $0.36
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+60% Synergy $0.31
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+45% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+45% Synergy $0.12
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+43% Synergy $0.21
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+40% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+33% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+31% Synergy $0.25
Waterveil Cavern Waterveil Cavern
+24% Synergy $0.18
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+24% Synergy $0.18
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+24% Synergy $1.73
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+24% Synergy $2.42
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+24% Synergy $0.45
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+24% Synergy $0.24
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+24% Synergy $0.21
Dromar's Cavern Dromar's Cavern
+22% Synergy $0.20
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+22% Synergy $6.83
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+22% Synergy $0.36
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+22% Synergy $0.69
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+22% Synergy $1.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.31
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+20% Synergy $0.17
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+19% Synergy $1.16
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+18% Synergy $0.17
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+18% Synergy $1.10
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+14% Synergy $0.52
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+11% Synergy $0.31
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.13
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+11% Synergy $4.23
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.13
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-3% Synergy $0.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.31
Underground River Underground River
-10% Synergy $1.49
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-18% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-33% Synergy $0.24

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