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Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Price tag $7.05

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
+82% Synergy $39.14
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+81% Synergy $12.59
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+77% Synergy $37.66
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+76% Synergy $8.45
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+76% Synergy $15.40
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+76% Synergy $38.90
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+76% Synergy $18.16
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+75% Synergy $1.84
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+75% Synergy $7.17
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+75% Synergy $8.78

Top Cards

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

Silence Silence
+73% Synergy $10.59
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+73% Synergy $44.92
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+71% Synergy $52.62
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+66% Synergy $12.20
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+65% Synergy $5.98
Swan Song Swan Song
+63% Synergy $8.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+63% Synergy $11.92
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+62% Synergy $12.67
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+56% Synergy $58.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+32% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+76% Synergy $163.77
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+74% Synergy $112.13
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+74% Synergy $23.44
Force of Will Force of Will
+71% Synergy $62.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+71% Synergy $131.68
The One Ring The One Ring
+70% Synergy $104.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+64% Synergy $39.51
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+63% Synergy $54.33
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+53% Synergy $60.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+52% Synergy $72.26

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
+98% Synergy $0.81
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+62% Synergy $3.87
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+61% Synergy $5.03
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+60% Synergy $6.42
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+59% Synergy $13.85
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+58% Synergy $19.34
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+52% Synergy $17.29
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+46% Synergy $20.14
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+46% Synergy $3.63
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+43% Synergy $30.69
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+42% Synergy $7.96
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+40% Synergy $10.47
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+32% Synergy $0.25
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+30% Synergy $0.35
Spellskite Spellskite
+30% Synergy $7.94
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+29% Synergy $2.85
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+25% Synergy $2.11
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+24% Synergy $19.10
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+24% Synergy $7.30
Grasping Scoundrel Grasping Scoundrel
+16% Synergy $0.15
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+16% Synergy $0.12
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+16% Synergy $0.31
Ethereal Forager Ethereal Forager
+16% Synergy $0.32
Murktide Regent Murktide Regent
+16% Synergy $7.52
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+16% Synergy $1.61
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+16% Synergy $0.32
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+16% Synergy $1.42
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+16% Synergy $0.22
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+16% Synergy $0.58
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+15% Synergy $2.43
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+15% Synergy $0.34
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+15% Synergy $0.39
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+14% Synergy $8.68
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+14% Synergy $5.26
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+14% Synergy $0.29
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+14% Synergy $18.79
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+13% Synergy $0.84
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+13% Synergy $0.89
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+13% Synergy $6.10
Raffine, Scheming Seer Raffine, Scheming Seer
+11% Synergy $2.78
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+9% Synergy $4.78
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+8% Synergy $7.65
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-4% Synergy $3.61

Instants

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+70% Synergy $5.19
Intuition Intuition
+65% Synergy $358.15
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+50% Synergy $60.01
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+47% Synergy $16.03
Dispel Dispel
+46% Synergy $0.32
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+46% Synergy $2.44
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+45% Synergy $3.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+39% Synergy $16.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+38% Synergy $2.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+32% Synergy $56.81
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+31% Synergy $7.76
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+31% Synergy $13.22
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+30% Synergy $5.31
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+30% Synergy $6.74
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+29% Synergy $1.64
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+29% Synergy $13.61
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+17% Synergy $27.53
Break Ties Break Ties
+16% Synergy $0.15
Dismantling Blow Dismantling Blow
+16% Synergy $0.22
Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+16% Synergy $0.18
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+16% Synergy $10.45
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+16% Synergy $3.99
Make Your Move Make Your Move
+16% Synergy $0.19
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+15% Synergy $0.25
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+15% Synergy $0.34
Quick Study Quick Study
+15% Synergy $0.19
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+15% Synergy $0.98
Countersquall Countersquall
+15% Synergy $1.09
Miscast Miscast
+15% Synergy $1.05
Commandeer Commandeer
+15% Synergy $2.98
Get Lost Get Lost
+15% Synergy $4.05
Disenchant Disenchant
+15% Synergy $0.11
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+14% Synergy $5.37
Esper Charm Esper Charm
+14% Synergy $0.39
Misdirection Misdirection
+14% Synergy $11.65
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+14% Synergy $0.28
Fracture Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.26
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+13% Synergy $2.38
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+13% Synergy $1.68
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+10% Synergy $0.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $40.14
Entomb Entomb
+9% Synergy $18.02
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $2.42
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $1.55
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-9% Synergy $1.06
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-9% Synergy $3.60
Counterspell Counterspell
-25% Synergy $3.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-25% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

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

Flash Photography Flash Photography
+98% Synergy $36.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+57% Synergy $0.32
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+48% Synergy $396.10
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+47% Synergy $8.72
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+46% Synergy $3.31
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+46% Synergy $76.77
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+45% Synergy $17.57
Reanimate Reanimate
+33% Synergy $8.61
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+29% Synergy $17.52
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+17% Synergy $4.47
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+16% Synergy $3.53
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+15% Synergy $242.31
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+15% Synergy $8.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+14% Synergy $3.93
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+13% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.46
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $5.28
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $5.08
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $2.35
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $2.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+15% Synergy $6.98
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+14% Synergy $2.11
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $46.92

Enchantments

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

Combat Research Combat Research
+47% Synergy $0.42
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+28% Synergy $26.54
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+23% Synergy $2.11
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $6.53
Breathstealer's Crypt Breathstealer's Crypt
+16% Synergy $11.39
Dress Down Dress Down
+14% Synergy $0.56
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.85
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+14% Synergy $0.28
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+11% Synergy $1.82
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $37.69
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+10% Synergy $3.70
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+41% Synergy $7.32
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+15% Synergy $4.90
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+14% Synergy $24.17

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+64% Synergy $27.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+62% Synergy $62.31
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+32% Synergy $540.27
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $3.12
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+16% Synergy $0.82
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+15% Synergy $0.99
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+14% Synergy $4.19
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+14% Synergy $0.87
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+10% Synergy $11.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $43.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+74% Synergy $171.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+73% Synergy $36.20
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+60% Synergy $76.28
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+59% Synergy $1118.84
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+58% Synergy $241.89
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+33% Synergy $0.97
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+30% Synergy $472.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $0.70
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+16% Synergy $9.76
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+16% Synergy $43.81
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+16% Synergy $43.21
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.36
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-13% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-28% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+75% Synergy $53.37
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+73% Synergy $28.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+72% Synergy $38.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+72% Synergy $35.70
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+72% Synergy $17.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+70% Synergy $5.19
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+69% Synergy $34.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+68% Synergy $11.03
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+67% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+67% Synergy $3000.00
Scrubland Scrubland
+67% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+57% Synergy $29.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+57% Synergy $10.13
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+47% Synergy $31.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+45% Synergy $19.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+44% Synergy $15.03
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+35% Synergy $14.79
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+32% Synergy $8.07
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+31% Synergy $9.28
Starting Town Starting Town
+29% Synergy $9.70
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+26% Synergy $51.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy $0.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+16% Synergy $28.38
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+15% Synergy $18.73
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+15% Synergy $37.94
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+14% Synergy $8.86
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+13% Synergy $0.89
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+9% Synergy $0.29
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $2.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.34
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.13
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.47
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.26
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $16.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $17.77
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.33
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-16% Synergy $0.31
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-19% Synergy $0.52
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-23% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-23% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-25% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-26% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-37% Synergy $0.39
Swamp Swamp
-75% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
-75% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
-76% Synergy $0.21

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