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Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Price tag $5.58

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Bird Monk

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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Playstyle & Strategy

Group Hug 17% +1/+1 Counters 8% Blink 8% Cantrips 8% Control 8% Dungeon 8% Landfall 8% Legends 8% Planeswalkers 8% Voltron 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3063 Current Rank
#2839 Last Week
#3659 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks.

Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy Balamb Garden, Airborne Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
+23% Synergy $0.41
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+23% Synergy $0.07
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+22% Synergy $0.15
Windurst, Federation Center Windurst, Federation Center
+22% Synergy $0.06
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+20% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's abilities and overall game plan.

Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+27% Synergy $0.23
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+26% Synergy $1.47
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+22% Synergy $7.47
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy $11.72
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+20% Synergy $0.20
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+20% Synergy $8.51
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.33
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+18% Synergy $1.08
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.48
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+16% Synergy $0.63

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks.

Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+15% Synergy $0.53
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $10.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+12% Synergy $1.86
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.60
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.50
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.61
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+10% Synergy $15.54
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+8% Synergy $37.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $51.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $36.21
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $49.47
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $43.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+17% Synergy $19.22
Helga, Skittish Seer Helga, Skittish Seer
+17% Synergy $2.65
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+15% Synergy $1.60
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+15% Synergy $0.23
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+14% Synergy $0.83
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+14% Synergy $6.68
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+14% Synergy $2.12
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+13% Synergy $0.99
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+12% Synergy $0.24
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+12% Synergy $0.39
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+12% Synergy $7.91
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+12% Synergy $1.01
Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+12% Synergy $0.31
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+12% Synergy $6.73
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+12% Synergy $0.49
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+11% Synergy $0.58
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+11% Synergy $0.29
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+11% Synergy $0.28
Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl
+11% Synergy $0.62
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $2.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.29
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+10% Synergy $2.07
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $2.98
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+10% Synergy $7.90
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+10% Synergy $0.15
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+9% Synergy $1.11
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+9% Synergy $11.81
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $5.36
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $10.11
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+9% Synergy $1.14
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+8% Synergy $0.48
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+8% Synergy $0.37
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+8% Synergy $6.50
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.53
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+7% Synergy $0.59
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+6% Synergy $3.37
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $0.96
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+3% Synergy $0.68
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+2% Synergy $4.73
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $40.50
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+1% Synergy $1.18
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-8% Synergy $8.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker safe.

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+23% Synergy $1.72
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+20% Synergy $0.21
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+16% Synergy $1.26
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+12% Synergy $0.45
Silkguard Silkguard
+12% Synergy $3.84
Wash Away Wash Away
+12% Synergy $0.57
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+11% Synergy $0.47
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.92
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $1.41
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.57
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy $0.23
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy $10.11
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $17.72
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy $0.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.43
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $10.86
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy $0.75

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's game plan and control the board.

Titania's Command Titania's Command
+12% Synergy $0.45
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+12% Synergy $0.11
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.98
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.77
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.20
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $1.98

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy $17.46
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $43.98
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $64.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.05

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+16% Synergy $2.85
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+16% Synergy $3.13
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+13% Synergy $0.37
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+12% Synergy $8.32
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+12% Synergy $3.44
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+11% Synergy $0.97
Combat Research Combat Research
+11% Synergy $0.36
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+10% Synergy $0.83
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+10% Synergy $2.96
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+10% Synergy $1.07
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.54
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+10% Synergy $5.25
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy $1.46
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-2% Synergy $0.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.69
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+20% Synergy $0.23
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy $0.11
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+16% Synergy $0.56
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+16% Synergy $3.42
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $0.18
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+13% Synergy $0.49
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+12% Synergy $0.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+12% Synergy $2.60
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.15
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+12% Synergy $0.16
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+11% Synergy $5.79
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy $0.12
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy $0.84
Port Town Port Town
+8% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.23
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.26
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.15
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $5.52
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $13.51
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+4% Synergy $0.45
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+3% Synergy $0.11
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+2% Synergy $2.17
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy $0.79
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.90
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+2% Synergy $0.61
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.13
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.14
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $12.83
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.16
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-7% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.26
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-9% Synergy $11.80
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-14% Synergy $10.70
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-23% Synergy $12.15
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-26% Synergy $6.55

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The Thirteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Thirteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
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The Thirteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Thirteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
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The First Doctor Susan Foreman The First Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Second Doctor Donna Noble The Second Doctor // Donna Noble
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The Sixth Doctor Barbara Wright The Sixth Doctor // Barbara Wright
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The Sixth Doctor Jo Grant The Sixth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Sixth Doctor Peri Brown The Sixth Doctor // Peri Brown
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