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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Price tag $5.18

Legendary CreatureBird Monk Human Artificer

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's abilities and overall game plan.

Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+77% Synergy $0.47
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+72% Synergy $2.67
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+65% Synergy $0.33
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+65% Synergy $0.28
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+61% Synergy $1.18
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+57% Synergy $0.32
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+57% Synergy $0.68
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+56% Synergy $0.39
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+56% Synergy $0.22
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+53% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension decks.

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+52% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+10% Synergy $11.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $49.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $49.97

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+63% Synergy $0.76
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+56% Synergy $0.11
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+56% Synergy $2.93
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+50% Synergy $0.55
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+50% Synergy $0.14
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+49% Synergy $0.22
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+49% Synergy $0.11
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+47% Synergy $4.83
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+47% Synergy $10.61
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+47% Synergy $0.55
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+46% Synergy $1.38
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+46% Synergy $15.29
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+46% Synergy $1.57
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+46% Synergy $2.29
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+43% Synergy $0.42
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+39% Synergy $0.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+38% Synergy $3.96
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.53
Neurok Transmuter Neurok Transmuter
+33% Synergy $0.15
Shambling Suit Shambling Suit
+33% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+33% Synergy $0.18
Memnarch Memnarch
+33% Synergy $5.37
Hulking Metamorph Hulking Metamorph
+33% Synergy $0.11
Steel Seraph Steel Seraph
+32% Synergy $0.73
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+32% Synergy $0.32
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+32% Synergy $1.11
Malcator, Purity Overseer Malcator, Purity Overseer
+32% Synergy $0.15
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+32% Synergy $0.44
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+31% Synergy $1.60
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+31% Synergy $0.23
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+31% Synergy $9.37
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+31% Synergy $0.73
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+30% Synergy $0.14
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+30% Synergy $7.87
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+30% Synergy $4.24
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+30% Synergy $1.35
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+30% Synergy $0.09
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+30% Synergy $0.37
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+28% Synergy $0.26
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+26% Synergy $2.59
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+24% Synergy $2.38
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+24% Synergy $5.66
Horrible Hordes Horrible Hordes
+17% Synergy $0.16
Spectral Guardian Spectral Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.81
Guardian of the Guildpact Guardian of the Guildpact
+17% Synergy $0.38
Teeka's Dragon Teeka's Dragon
+17% Synergy $6.05
Dawn Elemental Dawn Elemental
+17% Synergy $0.61
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
+17% Synergy $0.05
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $47.96
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension safe.

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+27% Synergy $3.66
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+25% Synergy $6.24
Behind the Mask Behind the Mask
+25% Synergy $0.04
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+23% Synergy $0.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+20% Synergy $1.18
Argent Mutation Argent Mutation
+17% Synergy $0.19
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+16% Synergy $0.59
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+16% Synergy $0.05
Dissipate Dissipate
+16% Synergy $0.10
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+16% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+15% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.96
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $8.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $16.96
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-36% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-38% Synergy $1.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-54% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's game plan and control the board.

Voyage Home Voyage Home
+56% Synergy $0.31
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+43% Synergy $0.63
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+42% Synergy $0.64
March of Progress March of Progress
+31% Synergy $1.20
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+24% Synergy $1.48
Suppression Ray Orderly Plaza Suppression Ray
+23% Synergy $0.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+18% Synergy $0.36
Mass Production Mass Production
+17% Synergy $0.05
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+16% Synergy $0.24
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+16% Synergy $0.21
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.53
Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+16% Synergy $0.08
Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $4.02
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+15% Synergy $0.26
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+15% Synergy $0.16
Sunfall Sunfall
+14% Synergy $0.93
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+13% Synergy $1.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+11% Synergy $33.69
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $8.73
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+59% Synergy $2.16
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+44% Synergy $1.53
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+41% Synergy $5.60
Thran Forge Thran Forge
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+33% Synergy $6.73
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+33% Synergy $0.89
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+33% Synergy $1.59
Scourglass Scourglass
+33% Synergy $2.97
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+32% Synergy $20.79
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+28% Synergy $2.88
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+20% Synergy $36.81
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+17% Synergy $0.56
Skyblinder Staff Skyblinder Staff
+17% Synergy $0.07
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+17% Synergy $3.87
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+17% Synergy $0.73
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+17% Synergy $0.70
Orbs of Warding Orbs of Warding
+17% Synergy $0.57
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+16% Synergy $0.19
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+16% Synergy $0.32
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+16% Synergy $0.56
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+16% Synergy $1.07
Clown Car Clown Car
+16% Synergy $4.80
Campfire Campfire
+16% Synergy $0.25
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+16% Synergy $0.68
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+16% Synergy $1.61
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+16% Synergy $1.52
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+15% Synergy $3.52
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+15% Synergy $4.40
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+14% Synergy $0.81
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $18.25
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+14% Synergy $1.35
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $39.93
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.63
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy $1.56
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+12% Synergy $2.68
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+12% Synergy $1.14
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+11% Synergy $0.34
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+11% Synergy $3.07
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+10% Synergy $3.58
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+9% Synergy $0.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+7% Synergy $4.78
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+4% Synergy $16.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+47% Synergy $1.82
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+39% Synergy $1.41
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+30% Synergy $13.12
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+30% Synergy $0.37
False Demise False Demise
+17% Synergy $0.23
Fool's Demise Fool's Demise
+17% Synergy $0.27
Entangler Entangler
+16% Synergy $1.20
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+16% Synergy $3.85
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+16% Synergy $0.23
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+16% Synergy $1.20
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+16% Synergy $2.28
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+16% Synergy $3.01
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+15% Synergy $2.26
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+15% Synergy $0.19
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+13% Synergy $4.47
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+13% Synergy $2.35
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+12% Synergy $3.31
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $0.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $8.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.32
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $6.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+32% Synergy $1.06
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+16% Synergy $1.31
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+15% Synergy $2.77
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+12% Synergy $0.86
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+12% Synergy $18.28

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+67% Synergy $1.05
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+47% Synergy $1.46
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+47% Synergy $0.53
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+36% Synergy $1.36
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+35% Synergy $0.70
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+33% Synergy $2.30
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+32% Synergy $0.12
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+22% Synergy $1.04
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+22% Synergy $10.11
Sejiri Steppe Sejiri Steppe
+16% Synergy $0.33
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+16% Synergy $10.26
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+16% Synergy $0.38
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.22
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+14% Synergy $0.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.34
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $10.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $42.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.42
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $18.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-32% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+62% Synergy $1.83
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+49% Synergy $0.18
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+46% Synergy $2.76
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+32% Synergy $4.34
Khalni Gem Khalni Gem
+17% Synergy $0.25
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+16% Synergy $0.09
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+15% Synergy $1.95
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+15% Synergy $2.28
Azorius Keyrune Azorius Keyrune
+14% Synergy $0.31
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+12% Synergy $3.83
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+11% Synergy $2.87
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $173.92
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $2.69
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.15
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.15
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-12% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-35% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+36% Synergy $0.24
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+24% Synergy $0.20
Cloudcrest Lake Cloudcrest Lake
+16% Synergy $0.19
Boreal Shelf Boreal Shelf
+15% Synergy $1.02
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+15% Synergy $0.19
Power Depot Power Depot
+15% Synergy $0.42
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+14% Synergy $0.10
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+13% Synergy $0.64
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.42
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $30.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $8.55
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $23.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $27.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+9% Synergy $15.64
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+8% Synergy $11.42
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $19.17
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.47
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.22
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-7% Synergy $5.05
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-8% Synergy $12.09
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-13% Synergy $15.63
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-13% Synergy $13.79
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-18% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-22% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-23% Synergy $0.12
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-33% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-41% Synergy $0.34

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension.

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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
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Akiri, Line-Slinger Sengir, the Dark Baron Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
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Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ravos, Soultender Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ravos, Soultender
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Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Street Urchin Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Street Urchin
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
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The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
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Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
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