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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Price tag $5.13

Legendary Creature — Bird Monk Elf Warrior

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 33% +1/+1 Counters 17% Aristocrats 17% Clones 17% Elves 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel.

Sakashima | Akroma vs Nadier | Keskit vs Vial Smasher | Tymna vs Ishai | Tana EDH / CMDR game play

Sakashima | Akroma vs Nadier | Keskit vs Vial Smasher | Tymna vs Ishai | Tana EDH / CMDR game play

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's abilities and overall game plan.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+81% Synergy $3.60
Soulherder Soulherder
+75% Synergy $1.80
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+66% Synergy $13.67
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+63% Synergy $0.07
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+62% Synergy $1.12
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+62% Synergy $1.95
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+56% Synergy $8.10
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+56% Synergy $44.45
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+56% Synergy $24.97
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+55% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks.

Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+54% Synergy $22.64
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+53% Synergy $57.97
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+50% Synergy $0.34
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+49% Synergy $0.38
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+48% Synergy $0.17
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+47% Synergy $8.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+46% Synergy $4.87
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+44% Synergy $0.23
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+44% Synergy $0.42
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $46.53
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $34.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $59.87
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $49.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $42.02
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+38% Synergy $1.17
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+35% Synergy $0.14
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+34% Synergy $2.23
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $3.00
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+33% Synergy $2.23
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+31% Synergy $1.35
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+30% Synergy $0.59
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+28% Synergy $3.74
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+28% Synergy $0.58
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+28% Synergy $1.45
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy $0.29
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+27% Synergy $0.70
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+27% Synergy $1.40
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+26% Synergy $1.86
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+26% Synergy $2.40
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+23% Synergy $1.95
Krav, the Unredeemed Krav, the Unredeemed
+21% Synergy $2.49
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+21% Synergy $0.07
Reveillark Reveillark
+20% Synergy $0.65
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+20% Synergy $0.16
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy $30.31
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+19% Synergy $0.13
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+19% Synergy $0.12
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+19% Synergy $6.92
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.59
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $0.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $45.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel safe.

Vanish into Memory Vanish into Memory
+35% Synergy $0.14
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+34% Synergy $5.11
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+28% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+26% Synergy $0.80
Carrion Carrion
+21% Synergy $3.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.73
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+12% Synergy $1.94
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy $44.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82
Void Rend Void Rend
-3% Synergy $0.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-26% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's game plan and control the board.

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+20% Synergy $1.58
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.03
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+34% Synergy $19.04
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+27% Synergy $12.24
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+26% Synergy $3.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+40% Synergy $0.26
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+33% Synergy $4.71
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+27% Synergy $2.31
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy $21.01
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+13% Synergy $45.90
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $8.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
+18% Synergy $2.08

Utility Lands

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

Fountainport Fountainport
+33% Synergy $4.78
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+25% Synergy $19.45
High Market High Market
+19% Synergy $1.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+15% Synergy $10.78
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $0.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+9% Synergy $0.79
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $0.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.34
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+50% Synergy $4.24
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+42% Synergy $4.03
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+35% Synergy $3.52
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+28% Synergy $3.47
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+28% Synergy $13.69
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+27% Synergy $18.92
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+26% Synergy $20.95
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+26% Synergy $11.76
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+26% Synergy $11.46
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+23% Synergy $3.98
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+20% Synergy $0.19
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+20% Synergy $0.65
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+16% Synergy $7.60
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+16% Synergy $6.49
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+16% Synergy $15.94
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+16% Synergy $11.82
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+16% Synergy $13.50
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+15% Synergy $5.02
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $15.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $23.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $13.93
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+13% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
+12% Synergy $0.20
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+11% Synergy $1.44
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.15
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy $16.75
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $12.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $18.89
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $3.68
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.86
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-12% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.30

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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Clan Crafter Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Clan Crafter
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
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The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Iron Throne Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Iron Throne
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The Fifth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
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