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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless: Combo
Price tag $8.53

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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Krark, the Thumbless
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 16% Storm 12% Chaos 10% cEDH 8% Combo 8%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless's Combo builds — cards that lean hardest into the Combo theme.

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+97% Synergy $2.84
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+97% Synergy $37.97
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+97% Synergy $5.09
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+97% Synergy $5.80
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+96% Synergy $3.75
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+95% Synergy $9.13
Silence Silence
+94% Synergy $8.45
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+93% Synergy $5.96
Snap Snap
+92% Synergy $3.66
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+100% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless Combo decks run as their core.

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+91% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+88% Synergy $11.44
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+88% Synergy $10.39
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+88% Synergy $15.83
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+87% Synergy $1.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+86% Synergy $68.53
Gamble Gamble
+85% Synergy $14.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+81% Synergy $58.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+76% Synergy $36.16
Swan Song Swan Song
+73% Synergy $7.86

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless Combo game on their own.

Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+97% Synergy $761.24
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+96% Synergy $1076.87
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+95% Synergy $158.66
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+94% Synergy $12.45
Force of Will Force of Will
+94% Synergy $70.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+93% Synergy $125.34
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+87% Synergy $41.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+86% Synergy $105.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+85% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+82% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+82% Synergy $2.10
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+80% Synergy $4.70
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+76% Synergy $32.35
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+68% Synergy $45.74
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+61% Synergy $0.76
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+61% Synergy $3.18
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+54% Synergy $18.79
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+52% Synergy $16.65
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+52% Synergy $33.80
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+51% Synergy $4.38
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+49% Synergy $13.30
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+47% Synergy $43.37
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+46% Synergy $36.29
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+45% Synergy $6.23
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+41% Synergy $18.98
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+40% Synergy $52.17
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+39% Synergy $1.42
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+34% Synergy $5.10
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+32% Synergy $6.85
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+30% Synergy $16.47
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+27% Synergy $5.93
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+24% Synergy $1.49
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+23% Synergy $37.18
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+23% Synergy $4.49
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+18% Synergy $5.89
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+15% Synergy $14.22
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+13% Synergy $5.98
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+13% Synergy $10.47
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+9% Synergy $2.04
Flamescroll Celebrant Revel in Silence Flamescroll Celebrant
+9% Synergy $0.20
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+9% Synergy $0.38
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+9% Synergy $1.41
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+8% Synergy $5.89
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+8% Synergy $32.56
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+8% Synergy $4.30
Spellskite Spellskite
+8% Synergy $7.89
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+7% Synergy $8.38
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
+7% Synergy $0.19
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+7% Synergy $5.52
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+6% Synergy $8.30
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+6% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless's Combo deck ahead.

Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+87% Synergy $18.57
Intuition Intuition
+79% Synergy $315.64
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+71% Synergy $16.35
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+62% Synergy $5.12
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+61% Synergy $12.00
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $0.51
Submerge Submerge
+54% Synergy $6.49
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+54% Synergy $5.34
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+53% Synergy $17.28
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+53% Synergy $1.09
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+52% Synergy $2.60
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+45% Synergy $0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+43% Synergy $2.26
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+43% Synergy $11.06
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+35% Synergy $5.78
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+35% Synergy $11.15
Reprieve Reprieve
+34% Synergy $1.64
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+31% Synergy $49.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $7.11
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+27% Synergy $4.03
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+25% Synergy $15.10
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+20% Synergy $9.87
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+19% Synergy $3.35
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+17% Synergy $5.64
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+17% Synergy $6.23
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+13% Synergy $5.43
Firestorm Firestorm
+9% Synergy $50.04
Fling Fling
+9% Synergy $0.21
Disrupting Shoal Disrupting Shoal
+9% Synergy $11.60
Fork Fork
+9% Synergy
Daze Daze
+9% Synergy $3.03
Peek Peek
+9% Synergy $0.49
Consider Consider
+8% Synergy $0.30
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+8% Synergy $0.33
Reiterate Reiterate
+8% Synergy $17.60
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+8% Synergy $3.29
Reverberate Reverberate
+8% Synergy $3.35
Commandeer Commandeer
+8% Synergy $3.01
Misdirection Misdirection
+8% Synergy $10.60
Quicken Quicken
+8% Synergy $0.17
Remand Remand
+8% Synergy $0.39
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $0.86
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $10.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.75
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.48
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $3.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-31% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless.

Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+80% Synergy $1.79
Flash Photography Flash Photography
+74% Synergy $32.28
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+54% Synergy $14.16
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+51% Synergy $2092.91
Overmaster Overmaster
+45% Synergy $2.11
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+35% Synergy $5.62
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+33% Synergy $0.27
Step Through Step Through
+26% Synergy $0.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+23% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $2.00
Twinflame Twinflame
+17% Synergy $0.86
Timetwister Timetwister
+17% Synergy
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+9% Synergy $0.30
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+9% Synergy $12.29
Recall Recall
+9% Synergy $1.97
United Battlefront United Battlefront
+9% Synergy $0.29
Riverwheel Sweep Riverwheel Sweep
+9% Synergy $0.08
Recoup Recoup
+9% Synergy $0.28
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+8% Synergy $7.61
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $8.94
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+7% Synergy $4.54
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+7% Synergy $5.16
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $12.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+6% Synergy $3.76
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+4% Synergy $3.33
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.34

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless Combo decks.

The One Ring The One Ring
+47% Synergy $101.75
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+36% Synergy $17.08
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+18% Synergy $2.25
Disruptor Flute Disruptor Flute
+9% Synergy $1.36
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+8% Synergy $12.55
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+8% Synergy $3.32

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless decks.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+64% Synergy $53.72
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+17% Synergy $1.83
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+16% Synergy $1.83
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+9% Synergy $9.19
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $2.88
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
-5% Synergy $1.54
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-15% Synergy $0.28

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless's Combo game plan.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+8% Synergy $1.46

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless Combo decks.

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+78% Synergy $31.72
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+44% Synergy $515.64
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+26% Synergy $4.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+24% Synergy $60.97
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+20% Synergy $9.24
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.67

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless's Combo strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+93% Synergy $38.08
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+86% Synergy $73.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+57% Synergy $229.90
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+43% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+31% Synergy $2.01
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+23% Synergy $2.01
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+16% Synergy $459.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-34% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base behind Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless's Combo decks.

Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+94% Synergy $30.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+93% Synergy $18.92
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+92% Synergy $33.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+92% Synergy $9.98
Tundra Tundra
+89% Synergy $3000.00
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+89% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+89% Synergy $344.09
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+87% Synergy $48.66
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+85% Synergy $17.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+76% Synergy $11.42
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+75% Synergy $36.10
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+73% Synergy $33.45
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+73% Synergy $38.66
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+67% Synergy $17.02
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+61% Synergy $15.52
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+59% Synergy $11.18
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+59% Synergy $11.55
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+57% Synergy $8.39
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+39% Synergy $1.42
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+36% Synergy $18.42
Starting Town Starting Town
+31% Synergy $11.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+27% Synergy $7.11
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+17% Synergy $34.38
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+15% Synergy $18.75
Gemstone Mine Gemstone Mine
+8% Synergy $2.33
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $8.94
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+8% Synergy $4.36
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $8.80
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $15.42
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+5% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.78
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+3% Synergy $5.82
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $17.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.36
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+1% Synergy $23.48
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $16.38
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $9.28
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-11% Synergy $17.38
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-33% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless: Combo.

The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
The Twelfth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Twelfth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Krark, the Thumbless Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Krark, the Thumbless
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Tavern Brawler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
The War Doctor Rose Noble The War Doctor // Rose Noble
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gnostro, Voice of the Crags Gnostro, Voice of the Crags
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akiri, Line-Slinger // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer