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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Price tag $10.96

Legendary Creature — Bird Monk Spirit

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree
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Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 23% Landfall 8% Birthing Pod 7% Lands Matter 7% Combo 5%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree Birthing Pod game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+51% Synergy $57.12
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+32% Synergy $478.02
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+29% Synergy $115.65
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+27% Synergy $3.83
Force of Will Force of Will
+27% Synergy $59.96
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+27% Synergy $119.25
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+22% Synergy $30.65
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+20% Synergy $38.48
Farewell Farewell
+17% Synergy $6.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $69.59

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Delivery Moogle Delivery Moogle
+99% Synergy $0.27
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+98% Synergy $28.60
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+97% Synergy $6.83
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+96% Synergy $7.88
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+95% Synergy $19.97
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+95% Synergy $5.72
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+94% Synergy $46.30
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+94% Synergy $4.15
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+93% Synergy $32.89
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+66% Synergy $0.33
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+64% Synergy $0.30
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+63% Synergy $0.36
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+63% Synergy $34.06
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+62% Synergy $0.34
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+60% Synergy $13.30
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+60% Synergy $0.47
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+59% Synergy $0.23
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+59% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+57% Synergy $11.62
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+53% Synergy $2.22
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+52% Synergy $0.68
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+51% Synergy $58.41
Meloku the Clouded Mirror Meloku the Clouded Mirror
+33% Synergy $0.89
Knight of the Reliquary Knight of the Reliquary
+33% Synergy $1.36
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+32% Synergy $2.76
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+32% Synergy $0.49
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+32% Synergy $0.29
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+32% Synergy $2.05
Subtlety Subtlety
+32% Synergy $10.08
Brightglass Gearhulk Brightglass Gearhulk
+31% Synergy $6.19
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+31% Synergy $4.16
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+31% Synergy $9.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+30% Synergy $1.82
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+30% Synergy $28.78
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+30% Synergy $6.71
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+30% Synergy $8.98
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+30% Synergy $34.51
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+30% Synergy $3.51
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+30% Synergy $1.26
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+30% Synergy $5.38
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+30% Synergy $1.09
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+30% Synergy $17.36
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+29% Synergy $1.19
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+29% Synergy $5.26
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+28% Synergy $4.02
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+28% Synergy $2.21
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+27% Synergy $14.42
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $6.34
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+26% Synergy $0.35
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+18% Synergy $3.28

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+49% Synergy $3.24
Swan Song Swan Song
+49% Synergy $10.69
Mystical Dispute Mystical Dispute
+33% Synergy $0.78
Once Upon a Time Once Upon a Time
+33% Synergy $0.99
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+32% Synergy $0.48
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+32% Synergy $0.28
Dispel Dispel
+32% Synergy $0.38
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+32% Synergy $0.58
Get Lost Get Lost
+31% Synergy $3.33
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+31% Synergy $0.31
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+31% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+31% Synergy $0.35
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+31% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+30% Synergy $2.62
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+30% Synergy $7.25
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+29% Synergy $4.56
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+29% Synergy $7.52
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+29% Synergy $15.29
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+29% Synergy $1.35
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+29% Synergy $0.79
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+29% Synergy $16.27
Pongify Pongify
+28% Synergy $3.05
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $18.67
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+27% Synergy $6.98
Silence Silence
+27% Synergy $10.18
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+27% Synergy $7.31
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+27% Synergy $5.25
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+23% Synergy $10.76
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+16% Synergy $1.72
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $0.88
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree.

Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+95% Synergy $5.35
Neoform Neoform
+95% Synergy $0.95
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+62% Synergy $4.18
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+31% Synergy $0.29
Windfall Windfall
+30% Synergy $6.10
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+30% Synergy $5.48
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+29% Synergy $0.40
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+25% Synergy $33.57
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $1.77
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $1.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $5.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $2.23
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.41
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree Birthing Pod decks.

Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+33% Synergy $7.23
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+31% Synergy $1.43
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+30% Synergy $12.12
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+26% Synergy $6.49

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree decks.

Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+65% Synergy $0.57
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+64% Synergy $5.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+55% Synergy $13.77
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+33% Synergy $0.29
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+32% Synergy $0.41
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+31% Synergy $1.70
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+31% Synergy $3.20
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+31% Synergy $1.86
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+31% Synergy $0.71
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+31% Synergy $5.02
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+30% Synergy $1.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+27% Synergy $27.56
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+26% Synergy $15.41

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree's Birthing Pod game plan.

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+33% Synergy $0.59
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+29% Synergy $7.30

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree Birthing Pod build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Zendikar Awakened Skyclave Invasion of Zendikar
+32% Synergy $0.31

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree Birthing Pod decks.

Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+33% Synergy $0.35
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+31% Synergy $4.09
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+30% Synergy $7.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+18% Synergy $26.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+14% Synergy $49.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree's Birthing Pod strategy.

Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+66% Synergy $4.18
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+29% Synergy $1108.66
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+28% Synergy $167.03
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+28% Synergy $37.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-37% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base behind Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree's Birthing Pod decks.

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+86% Synergy $0.37
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+54% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+53% Synergy $0.34
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+52% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+42% Synergy $0.30
Brushland Brushland
+36% Synergy $1.52
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+35% Synergy $0.67
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+30% Synergy $1.82
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+30% Synergy $40.65
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+29% Synergy $5.26
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+28% Synergy $63.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+27% Synergy $0.31
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+26% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $6.34
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $29.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+25% Synergy $19.18
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+25% Synergy $35.43
City of Brass City of Brass
+24% Synergy $11.44
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+21% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+21% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+20% Synergy $0.30
Tundra Tundra
+20% Synergy $3000.00
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+20% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+19% Synergy
Port Town Port Town
+19% Synergy $0.29
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.26
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+16% Synergy $0.38
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+13% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+13% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+12% Synergy $0.32
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+10% Synergy $0.79
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.29
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $1.15
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $5.90
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $35.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $15.74
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $12.38
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $3.98
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy $7.18
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-12% Synergy $9.57
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-15% Synergy $0.18
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-17% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
-26% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
-27% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-27% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree: Birthing Pod.

Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cloakwood Hermit Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cloakwood Hermit
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Sword Coast Sailor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Sword Coast Sailor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Far Traveler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Far Traveler
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Acolyte of Bahamut Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Acolyte of Bahamut
The Third Doctor Jo Grant The Third Doctor // Jo Grant
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa