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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Price tag $7.52

Legendary Creature — Bird Monk Elf Warrior

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

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

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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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 in 86% of decks $4.81
Soulherder Soulherder
+75% Synergy in 79% of decks $1.88
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+66% Synergy in 70% of decks $22.39
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.18
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+62% Synergy in 64% of decks $1.13
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+62% Synergy in 64% of decks $3.62
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+56% Synergy in 64% of decks $15.84
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $63.42
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+56% Synergy in 64% of decks $34.96
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+55% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.62

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 in 57% of decks $27.02
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+53% Synergy in 57% of decks $56.09
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.71
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+46% Synergy in 57% of decks $4.80
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+44% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.22
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.28

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy in 43% of decks $39.11
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy in 36% of decks $59.13
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy in 21% of decks $51.77
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy in 36% of decks $67.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $63.62
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy in 21% of decks $39.10

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 in 40% of decks $2.10
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.24
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $3.19
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.53
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $3.81
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+31% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.63
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.57
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $5.60
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.36
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.36
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.22
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.61
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.44
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.33
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.41
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+23% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.63
Krav, the Unredeemed Krav, the Unredeemed
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.41
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.27
Reveillark Reveillark
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.60
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.33
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $31.85
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.30
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.10
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $10.13
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.42
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy in 36% of decks $7.78
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $54.56

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 in 36% of decks $0.17
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $8.16
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.63
Carrion Carrion
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.01
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+12% Synergy in 36% of decks $3.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy in 29% of decks $54.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.93
Void Rend Void Rend
-3% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-26% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.99

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 in 36% of decks $1.97
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.88
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $10.50

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 in 36% of decks $18.80
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $16.64
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.50

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 in 43% of decks $0.32
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $8.48
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.54
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $32.99
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $59.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy in 21% of decks $12.74

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 in 21% of decks $7.28

Utility Lands

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

Fountainport Fountainport
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.96
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $32.22
High Market High Market
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.53
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.37
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy in 21% of decks $27.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.50
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy in 86% of decks $1.16
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.25
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-7% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.34

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 in 57% of decks $4.83
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.82
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+35% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.52
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.70
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+28% Synergy in 40% of decks $10.86
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+27% Synergy in 40% of decks $14.54
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+26% Synergy in 40% of decks $15.49
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+26% Synergy in 38% of decks $10.62
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+26% Synergy in 38% of decks $8.60
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+23% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.74
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+20% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.36
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+20% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.31
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+16% Synergy in 64% of decks $9.94
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+16% Synergy in 64% of decks $8.56
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+16% Synergy in 64% of decks $7.83
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+16% Synergy in 57% of decks $14.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+16% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.44
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+15% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.61
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $20.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $30.55
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.96
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+13% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
Port Town Port Town
+12% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+11% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.56
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy in 43% of decks $10.75
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy in 43% of decks $10.84
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $12.03
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.97
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.24
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.51
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.29
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.30
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.37
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.57
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-12% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.21

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Deck Stats

Based on 14 Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 26
  • Instant 14
  • Sorcery 4
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 8
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 34

Lands: 8 basic, 26 nonbasic

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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sengir, the Dark Baron Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
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