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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Price tag $5.44

Legendary Creature — Bird Monk Horse

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 29% Birds 29% Counterspells 14% Equipment 14% Flying 14%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar.

Commander VS #231: Randamonium - Partner Commanders Round 2 | MTG Gameplay

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar's abilities and overall game plan.

Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+52% Synergy $0.20
Metropolis Angel Metropolis Angel
+47% Synergy $0.12
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+44% Synergy $0.22
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+40% Synergy $2.93
Curiosity Curiosity
+39% Synergy $0.56
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+37% Synergy $0.16
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+36% Synergy $0.23
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+35% Synergy $0.56
Render Silent Render Silent
+34% Synergy $1.98
Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
+32% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar decks.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+32% Synergy $0.46
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+31% Synergy $0.27
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+30% Synergy $0.11
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+30% Synergy $0.21
Winged Words Winged Words
+30% Synergy $0.10
Austere Command Austere Command
+26% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
+24% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.59
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+19% Synergy $15.54
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $44.75
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $36.91
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+28% Synergy $0.15
Victory's Envoy Victory's Envoy
+28% Synergy $0.31
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+28% Synergy $4.44
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+28% Synergy $0.25
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+25% Synergy $0.27
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+24% Synergy $4.37
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+23% Synergy $0.39
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+23% Synergy $0.39
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+22% Synergy $0.11
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+21% Synergy $0.16
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+20% Synergy $0.51
Skycat Sovereign Skycat Sovereign
+19% Synergy $0.26
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+17% Synergy $11.76
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+17% Synergy $3.57
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+15% Synergy $5.15
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.19
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+13% Synergy $0.30
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+13% Synergy $0.20
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+11% Synergy $0.56
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy $3.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar safe.

Keep Safe Keep Safe
+28% Synergy $0.08
Absorb Absorb
+24% Synergy $0.37
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.39
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+20% Synergy $0.20
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+16% Synergy $1.09
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+14% Synergy $0.16
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $0.86
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $8.69
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $46.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.82
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar's game plan and control the board.

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+28% Synergy $0.19
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+16% Synergy $0.10
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+15% Synergy $0.16
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $1.77
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+23% Synergy $4.52
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $1.51
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $2.20
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+17% Synergy $4.91
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $43.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Combat Research Combat Research
+21% Synergy $0.29
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+21% Synergy $1.14
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $2.07
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $2.29
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+11% Synergy $0.67
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $1.03
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $4.99

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $2.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+41% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+21% Synergy $0.07
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $3.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-14% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-21% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+26% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+23% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+19% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+16% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.17
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+8% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.15
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-5% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-8% Synergy $2.74
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.21
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-18% Synergy $13.51
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-22% Synergy $11.95

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