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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Krark, the Thumbless
Price tag $8.57

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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Krark, the Thumbless
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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.

Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+99% Synergy $0.30
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+97% Synergy $3.01
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+97% Synergy $32.89
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+97% Synergy $3.86
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+97% Synergy $5.98
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+95% Synergy $3.08
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+95% Synergy $8.78
Silence Silence
+94% Synergy $10.59
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+93% Synergy $3.93
Snap Snap
+92% Synergy $3.46

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 $12.67
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+88% Synergy $15.40
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+87% Synergy $8.45
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+87% Synergy $1.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+86% Synergy $65.21
Gamble Gamble
+84% Synergy $16.74
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+80% Synergy $58.07
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+76% Synergy $39.51
Swan Song Swan Song
+72% Synergy $8.50

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 $819.15
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+96% Synergy $1118.84
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+95% Synergy $171.12
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+94% Synergy $11.10
Force of Will Force of Will
+94% Synergy $62.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy $131.68
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+86% Synergy $41.29
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+86% Synergy $112.13
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+85% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+81% Synergy $72.26

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
+81% Synergy $1.51
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+79% Synergy $3.63
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+76% Synergy $33.75
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+68% Synergy $43.84
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+61% Synergy $0.51
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+60% Synergy $3.26
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+54% Synergy $21.36
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+51% Synergy $17.58
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+51% Synergy $37.66
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+51% Synergy $4.19
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+49% Synergy $13.60
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+47% Synergy $35.25
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+45% Synergy $37.06
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+44% Synergy $5.91
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+41% Synergy $19.10
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+39% Synergy $47.63
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+39% Synergy $1.24
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+33% Synergy $3.87
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+31% Synergy $7.30
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+29% Synergy $17.29
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+26% Synergy $5.02
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+24% Synergy $1.87
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+23% Synergy $4.95
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+23% Synergy $30.69
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+18% Synergy $6.86
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+15% Synergy $13.85
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+13% Synergy $6.10
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+12% Synergy $10.47
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+9% Synergy $2.11
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+8% Synergy $1.37
Flamescroll Celebrant Revel in Silence Flamescroll Celebrant
+8% Synergy $0.21
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+8% Synergy $0.39
Spellskite Spellskite
+8% Synergy $7.94
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $5.26
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+7% Synergy $4.45
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+7% Synergy $34.52
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+7% Synergy $5.01
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+7% Synergy $8.30
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
+7% Synergy $0.26
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+6% Synergy $0.22
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+6% Synergy $6.42

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 $18.16
Intuition Intuition
+79% Synergy $358.15
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+71% Synergy $17.68
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+61% Synergy $5.31
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+61% Synergy $11.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+57% Synergy $1.55
Submerge Submerge
+54% Synergy $7.04
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+54% Synergy $4.70
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+53% Synergy $1.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+53% Synergy $16.95
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+51% Synergy $2.44
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+45% Synergy $0.27
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+42% Synergy $12.56
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+42% Synergy $2.39
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+35% Synergy $4.70
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+34% Synergy $5.37
Reprieve Reprieve
+33% Synergy $1.31
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+31% Synergy $52.62
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+27% Synergy $4.61
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+26% Synergy $5.19
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+25% Synergy $16.03
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+20% Synergy $8.56
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+19% Synergy $0.83
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+17% Synergy $8.25
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+16% Synergy $4.17
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+13% Synergy $5.07
Fork Fork
+8% Synergy
Disrupting Shoal Disrupting Shoal
+8% Synergy $11.57
Firestorm Firestorm
+8% Synergy $53.45
Daze Daze
+8% Synergy $2.70
Fling Fling
+8% Synergy $0.30
Peek Peek
+8% Synergy $0.45
Remand Remand
+8% Synergy $0.30
Quicken Quicken
+8% Synergy $0.33
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+8% Synergy $0.34
Reiterate Reiterate
+8% Synergy $20.08
Commandeer Commandeer
+8% Synergy $2.98
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+8% Synergy $3.19
Reverberate Reverberate
+8% Synergy $3.01
Misdirection Misdirection
+8% Synergy $11.65
Consider Consider
+8% Synergy $0.29
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $0.45
Seething Song Seething Song
+6% Synergy $12.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $56.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $20.32
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $40.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-9% Synergy $3.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-31% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+80% Synergy $3.42
Flash Photography Flash Photography
+74% Synergy $36.27
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+53% Synergy $15.43
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+51% Synergy $2107.72
Overmaster Overmaster
+44% Synergy $2.82
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+35% Synergy $5.45
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+33% Synergy $0.51
Step Through Step Through
+26% Synergy $0.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+23% Synergy $0.68
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.84
Timetwister Timetwister
+17% Synergy
Twinflame Twinflame
+16% Synergy $0.80
Recall Recall
+9% Synergy $2.11
Recoup Recoup
+8% Synergy $0.26
United Battlefront United Battlefront
+8% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.34
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+8% Synergy $9.74
Riverwheel Sweep Riverwheel Sweep
+8% Synergy $0.11
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $9.35
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $8.06
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+6% Synergy $4.22
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $7.01
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+6% Synergy $3.82
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $11.89
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+4% Synergy $3.18
Windfall Windfall
+0% Synergy $5.08

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 $104.30
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+36% Synergy $15.06
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+17% Synergy $2.11
Disruptor Flute Disruptor Flute
+9% Synergy $1.36
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+7% Synergy $11.83
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+7% Synergy $3.84

Enchantments

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+64% Synergy $60.01
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+16% Synergy $1.82
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+16% Synergy $2.11
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+8% Synergy $8.43
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.22
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
-5% Synergy $1.32
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-14% Synergy $3.33

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+8% Synergy $1.20

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 $27.39
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+44% Synergy $540.27
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+26% Synergy $4.19
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+24% Synergy $62.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+20% Synergy $8.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $43.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+93% Synergy $36.20
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+86% Synergy $76.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+58% Synergy $241.89
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+42% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+31% Synergy $2.02
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+22% Synergy $1.24
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+16% Synergy $472.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-33% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+93% Synergy $31.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+92% Synergy $19.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+92% Synergy $34.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+91% Synergy $11.03
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+88% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+88% Synergy $360.85
Tundra Tundra
+88% Synergy $3000.00
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+86% Synergy $53.37
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+84% Synergy $17.35
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+75% Synergy $10.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+75% Synergy $35.70
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+72% Synergy $38.56
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+72% Synergy $29.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+66% Synergy $17.02
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+61% Synergy $15.03
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+58% Synergy $9.80
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+58% Synergy $12.51
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+57% Synergy $8.07
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+39% Synergy $1.24
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+35% Synergy $18.73
Starting Town Starting Town
+30% Synergy $9.70
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+26% Synergy $5.19
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+17% Synergy $37.94
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+15% Synergy $17.77
Gemstone Mine Gemstone Mine
+8% Synergy $2.34
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+8% Synergy $4.22
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $9.35
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $9.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.34
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $16.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $51.61
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+4% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+3% Synergy $5.74
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $15.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.24
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+1% Synergy $20.57
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+0% Synergy $14.72
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $9.03
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-10% Synergy $6.87
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-32% Synergy $0.36

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