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Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker: Control
Price tag $6.89

Legendary Creature — Bird Pirate Monk

Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
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Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 27% cEDH 17% Combo 13% Flying 7% Control 5%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+85% Synergy $37.35
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+83% Synergy $10.03
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+80% Synergy $33.80
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+79% Synergy $10.39
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+79% Synergy $15.83
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+79% Synergy $38.25
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+78% Synergy $18.57
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+78% Synergy $1.86
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+78% Synergy $5.46
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+78% Synergy $9.13

Top Cards

The staple cards most Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Control decks run as their core.

Silence Silence
+76% Synergy $8.45
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+74% Synergy $49.82
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+69% Synergy $14.16
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+66% Synergy $4.19
Swan Song Swan Song
+66% Synergy $7.86
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+65% Synergy $11.44
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+65% Synergy $8.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+59% Synergy $58.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+41% Synergy $53.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+32% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Control game on their own.

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+77% Synergy $22.93
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+77% Synergy $105.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+77% Synergy $158.66
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+76% Synergy $48.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+73% Synergy $125.34
The One Ring The One Ring
+73% Synergy $101.75
Force of Will Force of Will
+73% Synergy $70.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+67% Synergy $36.16
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+65% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+55% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+99% Synergy $1.08
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+64% Synergy $14.22
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+63% Synergy $23.76
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+62% Synergy $5.10
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+56% Synergy $16.47
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+51% Synergy $5.36
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+50% Synergy $37.18
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+50% Synergy $9.61
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+48% Synergy $10.47
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+46% Synergy $4.70
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+39% Synergy $22.28
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+35% Synergy $2.04
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+28% Synergy $0.32
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+28% Synergy $0.23
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+26% Synergy $0.36
Spellskite Spellskite
+26% Synergy $7.89
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+25% Synergy $18.98
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+25% Synergy $6.85
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+25% Synergy $2.20
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+14% Synergy $0.31
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+14% Synergy $2.90
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+14% Synergy $1.51
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+14% Synergy $1.67
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+14% Synergy $0.10
Murktide Regent Murktide Regent
+14% Synergy $7.43
Ethereal Forager Ethereal Forager
+14% Synergy $0.29
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+14% Synergy $0.21
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+14% Synergy $0.38
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+14% Synergy $0.64
Grasping Scoundrel Grasping Scoundrel
+14% Synergy $0.19
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+13% Synergy $5.98
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+13% Synergy $0.45
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+13% Synergy $8.37
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $17.92
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+12% Synergy $4.65
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+12% Synergy $0.35
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+12% Synergy $4.30
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+11% Synergy $0.82
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $0.94
Raffine, Scheming Seer Raffine, Scheming Seer
+9% Synergy $2.99
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+7% Synergy $4.14
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+6% Synergy $7.55
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-7% Synergy $2.44

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Control deck ahead.

Intuition Intuition
+70% Synergy $315.64
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+59% Synergy $7.11
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+55% Synergy $62.01
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+54% Synergy $15.10
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+52% Synergy $5.09
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+46% Synergy $17.28
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+46% Synergy $2.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+44% Synergy $2.26
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+41% Synergy $14.73
Dispel Dispel
+40% Synergy $0.37
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+39% Synergy $15.78
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+27% Synergy $26.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+26% Synergy $52.75
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+26% Synergy $5.12
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+26% Synergy $16.21
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+25% Synergy $7.62
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+25% Synergy $2.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+20% Synergy $41.26
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+17% Synergy $0.25
Break Ties Break Ties
+14% Synergy $0.09
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+14% Synergy $0.22
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+14% Synergy $0.33
Dismantling Blow Dismantling Blow
+14% Synergy $0.19
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+14% Synergy $2.98
Make Your Move Make Your Move
+14% Synergy $0.12
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+14% Synergy $12.34
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+13% Synergy $5.78
Get Lost Get Lost
+13% Synergy $4.22
Countersquall Countersquall
+13% Synergy $1.03
Quick Study Quick Study
+13% Synergy $0.22
Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.11
Commandeer Commandeer
+13% Synergy $3.01
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+13% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+13% Synergy $0.74
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+13% Synergy $5.17
Miscast Miscast
+13% Synergy $1.35
Misdirection Misdirection
+12% Synergy $10.60
Esper Charm Esper Charm
+12% Synergy $0.38
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+12% Synergy $0.26
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+11% Synergy $1.88
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+11% Synergy $1.49
Entomb Entomb
+8% Synergy $16.75
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.00
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.46
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-11% Synergy $0.81
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-12% Synergy $3.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-28% Synergy $3.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-28% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker.

Flash Photography Flash Photography
+99% Synergy $32.28
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+64% Synergy $156.62
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+63% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+52% Synergy $16.10
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+51% Synergy $70.03
Reanimate Reanimate
+41% Synergy $8.59
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+41% Synergy $387.81
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+40% Synergy $10.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+37% Synergy $4.98
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+25% Synergy $20.04
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+18% Synergy $4.22
Windfall Windfall
+15% Synergy $4.34
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+14% Synergy $3.08
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+13% Synergy $230.81
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+13% Synergy $9.46
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+12% Synergy $5.96
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.94
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $5.86
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $2.91
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.06

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Control decks.

Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+13% Synergy $7.39
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+12% Synergy $2.25
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+12% Synergy $2.83
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $47.01

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks.

Counterbalance Counterbalance
+56% Synergy $6.87
Combat Research Combat Research
+54% Synergy $0.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+38% Synergy $29.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $6.36
Necropotence Necropotence
+22% Synergy $37.03
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+19% Synergy $1.83
Breathstealer's Crypt Breathstealer's Crypt
+14% Synergy $11.44
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+12% Synergy $0.84
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $0.98
Dress Down Dress Down
+12% Synergy $0.56
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+10% Synergy $1.83
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy $1.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Control game plan.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+49% Synergy $6.94
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+13% Synergy $4.44
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+12% Synergy $22.88

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Control decks.

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+67% Synergy $31.72
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+53% Synergy $60.97
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+27% Synergy $515.64
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+14% Synergy $0.73
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $3.02
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+13% Synergy $1.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+12% Synergy $0.77
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $4.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $11.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $39.67

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Control strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+75% Synergy $38.08
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+65% Synergy $73.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+65% Synergy $1076.87
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+63% Synergy $229.90
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+36% Synergy $2.58
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+28% Synergy $44.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+28% Synergy $43.64
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+25% Synergy $459.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+24% Synergy $0.60
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+14% Synergy $11.43
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+13% Synergy $0.35
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+13% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.40
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-16% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-30% Synergy $0.40

Lands

The mana base behind Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Control decks.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+78% Synergy $48.66
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+76% Synergy $32.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+75% Synergy $36.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+75% Synergy $38.66
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+75% Synergy $17.82
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+72% Synergy $33.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+71% Synergy $9.98
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+62% Synergy $11.42
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+62% Synergy $33.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+59% Synergy $7.11
Tundra Tundra
+56% Synergy $3000.00
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+56% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+56% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+50% Synergy $30.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+48% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+47% Synergy $15.52
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+42% Synergy $19.18
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+35% Synergy $8.39
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+35% Synergy $12.40
Starting Town Starting Town
+28% Synergy $11.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+27% Synergy $0.36
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+23% Synergy $27.85
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+22% Synergy $49.78
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+21% Synergy $0.30
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+20% Synergy $10.16
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+15% Synergy $34.38
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+13% Synergy $18.42
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+11% Synergy $15.25
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $0.94
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $18.75
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.00
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.38
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.33
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $11.43
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-18% Synergy $0.34
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-21% Synergy $0.51
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-25% Synergy $0.36
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-26% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-27% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-28% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-40% Synergy $0.37
Swamp Swamp
-63% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-64% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-78% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker: Control.

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tymna the Weaver Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tymna the Weaver
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tymna the Weaver Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tymna the Weaver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Francisco, Fowl Marauder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tymna the Weaver Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tymna the Weaver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ravos, Soultender Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ravos, Soultender // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ravos, Soultender Siani, Eye of the Storm Ravos, Soultender // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Prava of the Steel Legion Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tymna the Weaver Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tymna the Weaver
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The First Doctor Vislor Turlough The First Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Prava of the Steel Legion Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tymna the Weaver Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ravos, Soultender Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ravos, Soultender
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tymna the Weaver Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tymna the Weaver
The Eighth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eighth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Second Doctor Vislor Turlough The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade