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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Price tag $10.58

Legendary Creature — Bird Monk Human Wizard

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 24% Group Hug 15% +1/+1 Counters 12% Card Draw 6% Chaos 3%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Wheels builds — cards that lean hardest into the Wheels theme.

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+98% Synergy $1.64
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+91% Synergy $2.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+56% Synergy $3.36

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Wheels game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+84% Synergy $60.01
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+64% Synergy $14.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+57% Synergy $40.14
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+47% Synergy $23.44
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+44% Synergy $34.33
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+36% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+30% Synergy $72.26
The One Ring The One Ring
+19% Synergy $104.30

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Wheels plan in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+96% Synergy $6.53
Walking Archive Walking Archive
+74% Synergy $3.09
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+72% Synergy $7.94
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+70% Synergy $1.44
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+68% Synergy $0.77
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+65% Synergy $0.29
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+65% Synergy $10.47
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+49% Synergy $0.28
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+49% Synergy $3.01
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+44% Synergy $0.72
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+42% Synergy $0.36
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+41% Synergy $1.38
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+41% Synergy $0.24
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+39% Synergy $0.48
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+37% Synergy $3.58
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+34% Synergy $58.07
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+30% Synergy $0.39
Ichneumon Druid Ichneumon Druid
+24% Synergy $3.77
Citanul Druid Citanul Druid
+24% Synergy $8.59
Dirtcowl Wurm Dirtcowl Wurm
+24% Synergy $2.30
Infested Roothold Infested Roothold
+24% Synergy $0.17
Highcliff Felidar Highcliff Felidar
+24% Synergy $7.11
Voice of Resurgence Voice of Resurgence
+24% Synergy $1.77
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+24% Synergy $9.70
Spelltithe Enforcer Spelltithe Enforcer
+24% Synergy $9.44
Avatar of Growth Avatar of Growth
+24% Synergy $25.08
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+24% Synergy $1.92
Tempting Wurm Tempting Wurm
+24% Synergy $9.61
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+24% Synergy $0.43
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+24% Synergy $0.75
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+24% Synergy $2.71
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Pir, Imaginative Rascal
+24% Synergy $4.77
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+24% Synergy $9.14
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+23% Synergy $0.36
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+23% Synergy $0.50
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+23% Synergy $16.88
Ms. Bumbleflower Ms. Bumbleflower
+22% Synergy $5.04
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+22% Synergy $2.40
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+22% Synergy $0.49
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+22% Synergy $10.73
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+21% Synergy $1.74
Flumph Flumph
+21% Synergy $2.62
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
+19% Synergy $7.30
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+19% Synergy $0.43
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+18% Synergy $17.29
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+17% Synergy $0.23
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+17% Synergy $1.80
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+12% Synergy $13.10
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+11% Synergy $0.39
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
0% Synergy $13.18

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Wheels deck ahead.

Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+49% Synergy $2.27
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+49% Synergy $5.05
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+48% Synergy $0.24
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+48% Synergy $2.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+43% Synergy $5.19
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+39% Synergy $8.00
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+36% Synergy $0.32
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+33% Synergy $3.60
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+32% Synergy $1.92
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+26% Synergy $1.09
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $2.19
Truce Truce
+24% Synergy $0.75
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+24% Synergy $0.68
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+22% Synergy $12.70
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $2.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.62
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+15% Synergy $56.81
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+13% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Wheels game plan forward for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix.

Prosperity Prosperity
+74% Synergy $5.69
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+73% Synergy $1.31
Windfall Windfall
+71% Synergy $5.08
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+44% Synergy $5.68
Wear Down Wear Down
+41% Synergy $0.24
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+39% Synergy $0.49
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+24% Synergy $0.29
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+24% Synergy $3.99
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+24% Synergy $6.05
Three Visits Three Visits
+23% Synergy $4.60
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+23% Synergy $7.34
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+23% Synergy $0.32
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+21% Synergy $0.29
Explore Explore
+19% Synergy $0.29
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.54
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Wheels decks.

Temple Bell Temple Bell
+73% Synergy $6.01
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+49% Synergy $9.91
Misers' Cage Misers' Cage
+24% Synergy $1.73
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+24% Synergy $3.92
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+24% Synergy $9.71
Ebony Owl Netsuke Ebony Owl Netsuke
+24% Synergy $2.81
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+24% Synergy $50.63
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+24% Synergy $9.61
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+24% Synergy $8.47
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+24% Synergy $19.31
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+24% Synergy $3.84
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+23% Synergy $15.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $2.46
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+21% Synergy $5.43

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Wheels strategy in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks.

Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+73% Synergy $3.80
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+73% Synergy $7.45
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+72% Synergy $0.31
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+72% Synergy $1.70
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+68% Synergy $0.55
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+49% Synergy $0.87
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+48% Synergy $1.16
Hoofprints of the Stag Hoofprints of the Stag
+48% Synergy $0.19
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+44% Synergy $4.99
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+39% Synergy $0.52
Reparations Reparations
+24% Synergy $4.84
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+24% Synergy $9.10
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+24% Synergy $9.85
Hunting Grounds Hunting Grounds
+24% Synergy $1.84
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+24% Synergy $36.10
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+24% Synergy $20.55
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+24% Synergy $5.98
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+24% Synergy $4.51
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+24% Synergy $2.04
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+24% Synergy $5.70
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+24% Synergy $3.70
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+23% Synergy $40.92
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+23% Synergy $4.20
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+23% Synergy $9.05
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+22% Synergy $6.53
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+21% Synergy $35.69
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+21% Synergy $26.54
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+20% Synergy $3.85
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+19% Synergy $6.63
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.33
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $2.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $12.67
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $2.13
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+4% Synergy $2.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Wheels game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+48% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Wheels decks.

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+56% Synergy $49.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+48% Synergy $0.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+35% Synergy $27.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+34% Synergy $14.92
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+24% Synergy $15.78
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+23% Synergy $5.92
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+22% Synergy $10.62

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Wheels strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+45% Synergy $4.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+29% Synergy $1.92
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+24% Synergy $4.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+23% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+18% Synergy $1.84
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+18% Synergy $0.82
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+18% Synergy $0.40
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+15% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Wheels decks.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+47% Synergy $9.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+44% Synergy $35.70
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+44% Synergy $5.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+43% Synergy $5.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+42% Synergy $15.03
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+41% Synergy $10.13
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+35% Synergy $13.61
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+30% Synergy $8.07
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+30% Synergy $7.39
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+29% Synergy $9.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.27
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+20% Synergy $7.04
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+16% Synergy $3.68
Tundra Tundra
+12% Synergy $3000.00
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+11% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+11% Synergy
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+5% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.32
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+0% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.34
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-26% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix: Wheels.

The Eighth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Eighth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
The Second Doctor Susan Foreman The Second Doctor // Susan Foreman
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Second Doctor Clara Oswald The Second Doctor // Clara Oswald
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
The Fifth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fifth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifth Doctor // Susan Foreman
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
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
The Eleventh Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eleventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Fourth Doctor Barbara Wright The Fourth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fourth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fourth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Fourth Doctor Jo Grant The Fourth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fourth Doctor Romana II The Fourth Doctor // Romana II
The Fourth Doctor Rose Tyler The Fourth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Fourth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Fifth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fifth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fifth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Thrasios, Triton Hero Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Eleventh Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eleventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel