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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Price tag $5.18

Legendary Creature — Bird Monk Elf Scout

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Miara, Thorn of the Glade
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Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Elderfang Ritualist Elderfang Ritualist
+100% Synergy $0.18
Skemfar Avenger Skemfar Avenger
+100% Synergy $0.24
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+100% Synergy $0.09
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+100% Synergy $0.41
Elvish Dreadlord Elvish Dreadlord
+75% Synergy $0.15
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+75% Synergy $0.10
Winter Eladrin Winter Eladrin
+75% Synergy $0.04
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+75% Synergy $0.36
Skemfar Shadowsage Skemfar Shadowsage
+75% Synergy $0.15
Elvish Doomsayer Elvish Doomsayer
+75% Synergy $0.07
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+75% Synergy $0.15
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+75% Synergy $0.18
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+73% Synergy $0.15
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+50% Synergy $0.18
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+50% Synergy $9.35
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
+50% Synergy $0.12
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+50% Synergy $1.44
Celebrity Fencer Celebrity Fencer
+50% Synergy $0.08
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+50% Synergy $0.22
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+50% Synergy $0.10
Thornbow Archer Thornbow Archer
+50% Synergy $0.11
Ruthless Winnower Ruthless Winnower
+50% Synergy $0.99
Duskwielder Duskwielder
+50% Synergy $0.04
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+50% Synergy $0.06
Eyeblight Cullers Eyeblight Cullers
+50% Synergy $0.14
Koma's Faithful Koma's Faithful
+50% Synergy $0.03
Gilt-Leaf Winnower Gilt-Leaf Winnower
+50% Synergy $0.04
Exquisite Huntmaster Exquisite Huntmaster
+50% Synergy $0.04
Hunter of Eyeblights Hunter of Eyeblights
+50% Synergy $0.18
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+49% Synergy $0.49
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+49% Synergy $0.67
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+47% Synergy $1.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+33% Synergy $0.25
Lys Alana Scarblade Lys Alana Scarblade
+25% Synergy $0.20
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+25% Synergy $0.15
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+25% Synergy $0.28
Nimrodel Watcher Nimrodel Watcher
+25% Synergy $0.03
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+25% Synergy $0.34
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+25% Synergy $0.09
Compleated Huntmaster Compleated Huntmaster
+25% Synergy $0.04
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+24% Synergy $2.24
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+24% Synergy $0.53
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+24% Synergy $1.60
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+24% Synergy $1.36
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+24% Synergy $4.72
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+24% Synergy $0.28
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+22% Synergy $0.19
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+22% Synergy $2.33
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+12% Synergy $1.95
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+5% Synergy $0.75

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade safe.

Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+50% Synergy $0.15
Disenchant Disenchant
+48% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+46% Synergy $0.40
Utter End Utter End
+42% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+35% Synergy $0.74
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $1.28
Negate Negate
+33% Synergy $0.26
Despark Despark
+32% Synergy $0.38
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.28
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+25% Synergy $0.10
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+25% Synergy $0.39
Eyeblight's Ending Eyeblight's Ending
+25% Synergy $0.09
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+25% Synergy $0.03
Clutch of the Undercity Clutch of the Undercity
+25% Synergy $0.28
Recoil Recoil
+25% Synergy $0.06
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+24% Synergy $0.24
Wash Away Wash Away
+24% Synergy $0.46
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+24% Synergy $0.15
Murder Murder
+23% Synergy $0.04
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+23% Synergy $0.30
Village Rites Village Rites
+23% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+23% Synergy $0.76
Esper Charm Esper Charm
+23% Synergy $0.37
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+23% Synergy $2.86
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+23% Synergy $2.45
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.47
Opt Opt
+21% Synergy $0.14
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+21% Synergy $0.07
Fracture Fracture
+20% Synergy $0.85
Mortify Mortify
+16% Synergy $0.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+10% Synergy $0.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.59
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.81
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $0.93

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's game plan and control the board.

Return Upon the Tide Return Upon the Tide
+75% Synergy $0.11
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+49% Synergy $2.65
Austere Command Austere Command
+40% Synergy $0.36
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+35% Synergy $1.56
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+25% Synergy $0.28
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+25% Synergy $0.35
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+25% Synergy $0.82
Graceful Restoration Graceful Restoration
+25% Synergy $0.05
Obzedat's Aid Obzedat's Aid
+25% Synergy $0.20
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+24% Synergy $0.83
Bribery Bribery
+24% Synergy $5.19
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+24% Synergy $0.18
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+24% Synergy $0.56
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+24% Synergy $3.23
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+24% Synergy $1.91
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+23% Synergy $0.50
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+23% Synergy $0.14
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+23% Synergy $2.81
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+22% Synergy $1.25
Dread Return Dread Return
+22% Synergy $0.32
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+22% Synergy $0.32
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+19% Synergy $0.50
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.60
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+17% Synergy $0.21
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+65% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+43% Synergy $8.35
Serpent's Soul-Jar Serpent's Soul-Jar
+25% Synergy $0.23
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+25% Synergy $0.22
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+24% Synergy $3.28
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+24% Synergy $1.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+75% Synergy $0.16
Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+75% Synergy $0.56
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+42% Synergy $3.99
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+37% Synergy $12.37
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+25% Synergy $0.16
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+25% Synergy $0.14
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+25% Synergy $2.74
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+25% Synergy $4.80
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+24% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $3.70
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+23% Synergy $1.61
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+23% Synergy $0.26
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+23% Synergy $0.12
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+21% Synergy $0.21
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+15% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $2.48

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+47% Synergy $0.90
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+25% Synergy $0.15
High Market High Market
+22% Synergy $1.38
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+20% Synergy $0.37
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+19% Synergy $0.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Obelisk of Esper Obelisk of Esper
+48% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+39% Synergy $0.51
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+39% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+37% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+36% Synergy $2.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.39
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-23% Synergy $0.87

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+73% Synergy $0.15
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+48% Synergy $0.23
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+43% Synergy $0.06
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+43% Synergy $0.08
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+43% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+36% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+35% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+34% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+32% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+32% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+30% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+28% Synergy $0.16
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+25% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.07
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $0.27
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+24% Synergy $0.09
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+24% Synergy $0.26
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+24% Synergy $0.35
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+24% Synergy $0.19
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+24% Synergy $0.12
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+24% Synergy $0.09
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+22% Synergy $0.18
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+22% Synergy $0.17
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+22% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+21% Synergy $0.39
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+21% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+19% Synergy $0.33
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+18% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.27
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.30
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.45
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+17% Synergy $0.16
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+16% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+10% Synergy $0.23
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+9% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
+9% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+8% Synergy $0.19
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-16% Synergy $11.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade.

Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Akiri, Line-Slinger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akiri, Line-Slinger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alena, Kessig Trapper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Vial Smasher the Fierce Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood The Prismatic Piper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // The Prismatic Piper
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Numa, Joraga Chieftain Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ravos, Soultender Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Ravos, Soultender
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tana, the Bloodsower Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tana, the Bloodsower
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose