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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Price tag $5.42

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.

Links & Decks

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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 $3.96
Soulherder Soulherder
+75% Synergy $1.75
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+66% Synergy $11.42
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+63% Synergy $0.08
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+62% Synergy $1.03
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+62% Synergy $1.59
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+56% Synergy $9.12
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+56% Synergy $43.98
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+56% Synergy $24.30
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+55% Synergy $0.39

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 $23.95
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+53% Synergy $59.53
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+50% Synergy $0.26
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+49% Synergy $0.56
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+48% Synergy $0.10
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+47% Synergy $9.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+46% Synergy $3.62
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+44% Synergy $0.23
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+44% Synergy $0.41
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.61

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $43.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $36.21
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $54.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $51.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $43.48
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $32.44

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 $0.99
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+35% Synergy $0.10
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+34% Synergy $2.63
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $2.55
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+33% Synergy $2.73
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+31% Synergy $1.68
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+30% Synergy $0.78
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+28% Synergy $5.19
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+28% Synergy $0.73
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+28% Synergy $1.39
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy $0.24
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+27% Synergy $0.32
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+27% Synergy $1.34
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+26% Synergy $2.05
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+26% Synergy $2.60
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+23% Synergy $1.36
Krav, the Unredeemed Krav, the Unredeemed
+21% Synergy $2.47
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+21% Synergy $0.08
Reveillark Reveillark
+20% Synergy $0.75
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+20% Synergy $0.18
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy $29.14
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+19% Synergy $0.15
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+19% Synergy $0.15
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+19% Synergy $7.91
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.54
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $0.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $40.50

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 $0.15
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+34% Synergy $6.61
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+28% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+26% Synergy $0.82
Carrion Carrion
+21% Synergy $3.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.68
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+12% Synergy $2.04
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy $46.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.86
Void Rend Void Rend
-3% Synergy $0.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-26% Synergy $1.35

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 $1.81
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $3.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.37

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 $17.46
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+27% Synergy $11.91
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+26% Synergy $3.47

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 $6.12
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+27% Synergy $2.12
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy $22.79
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+13% Synergy $42.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $10.52

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 $3.09
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+25% Synergy $18.30
High Market High Market
+19% Synergy $1.16
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+15% Synergy $10.68
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $0.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+9% Synergy $0.70
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.45
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $0.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.01
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-7% Synergy $0.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.48

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 $4.50
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+42% Synergy $3.84
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+35% Synergy $3.30
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+28% Synergy $4.05
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+28% Synergy $12.57
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+27% Synergy $17.17
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+26% Synergy $19.91
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+26% Synergy $7.98
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+26% Synergy $7.51
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+23% Synergy $3.42
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+20% Synergy $0.15
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+20% Synergy $0.68
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+16% Synergy $7.11
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+16% Synergy $5.90
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+16% Synergy $10.70
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+16% Synergy $11.24
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+16% Synergy $12.60
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+15% Synergy $4.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $14.94
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $21.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $13.18
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+13% Synergy $0.18
Port Town Port Town
+12% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+11% Synergy $1.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.16
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy $18.66
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $13.51
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $19.46
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+4% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.29
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $2.60
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.20
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.75
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $0.83
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-12% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.27

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