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Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Price tag $7.55

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Bird Monk

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

+1/+1 Counters 8% Blink 8% Control 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3710 Current Rank
#3770 Last Week
#4095 Past 2 Years
24 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.19
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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 in 25% of decks $0.32
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.18
Windurst, Federation Center Windurst, Federation Center
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28

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 in 29% of decks $0.37
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.38
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.17
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy in 54% of decks $8.20
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.33
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $8.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.58
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+17% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.37
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.34

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 in 29% of decks $0.47
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $13.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+12% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.61
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.39
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.41

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 in 13% of decks $18.93
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $32.62
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy in 25% of decks $67.78
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $58.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $47.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy in 13% of decks $39.05

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 in 20% of decks $26.76
Helga, Skittish Seer Helga, Skittish Seer
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.24
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.20
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.25
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $13.30
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.93
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.54
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.43
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $10.20
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.72
Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $13.78
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.40
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.59
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.98
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.26
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $6.12
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.90
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $12.19
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.08
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.64
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $11.98
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.20
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $9.44
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.12
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.40
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.68
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $8.73
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.24
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.55
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.42
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.03
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.16
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.81
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.85
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $54.82
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+1% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.53
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-8% Synergy in 17% of decks $11.75

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 in 25% of decks $2.50
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.46
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.81
Silkguard Silkguard
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.41
Wash Away Wash Away
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.53
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.51
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.98
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.67
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.77
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.38
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy in 17% of decks $11.38
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.15
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.80
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+3% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.23
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy in 17% of decks $9.26
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.69

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 in 13% of decks $0.93
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Windfall Windfall
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.93
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.03

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 in 13% of decks $18.34
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $63.42
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $61.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.86

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 in 17% of decks $2.71
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.83
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.33
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $18.25
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.41
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+11% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.68
Combat Research Combat Research
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.64
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.15
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.15
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.69
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.59
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.16
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.67

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.33
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $11.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy in 71% of decks $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.39

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 in 50% of decks $0.33
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.34
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+13% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.42
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+12% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.28
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.36
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+12% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.58
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+9% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.22
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.40
Port Town Port Town
+8% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy in 42% of decks $3.80
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy in 38% of decks $19.53
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+5% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.19
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+4% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.32
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.22
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+3% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+2% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.77
Brushland Brushland
+2% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.93
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.48
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.20
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-1% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.24
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.49
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.17
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-7% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-9% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.31
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-14% Synergy in 29% of decks $7.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-23% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.41
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-26% Synergy in 17% of decks $9.18

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Deck Stats

Based on 24 Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 26
  • Instant 11
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 6
  • Enchantment 10
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 36

Lands: 16 basic, 20 nonbasic

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