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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $5.66

Legendary Creature — Bird Monk Zombie Wizard

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 23% Zombies 15% Clones 8% Combo 8% Discard 8% Graveyard 8% Gyruda Companion 8% Sacrifice 8% Tokens 8% Wheels 8%

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
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+25% Synergy $0.22
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+25% Synergy $0.76
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+24% Synergy $1.74
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+22% Synergy $13.50
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+14% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator's abilities and overall game plan.

On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+59% Synergy $0.47
Dread Return Dread Return
+45% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+39% Synergy $0.60
Varina, Lich Queen Varina, Lich Queen
+33% Synergy $3.78
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+32% Synergy $4.47
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+30% Synergy $1.21
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+28% Synergy $0.64
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+28% Synergy $0.23
Aven Wind Guide Aven Wind Guide
+27% Synergy $0.26
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+27% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+24% Synergy $0.35
Anointer Priest Anointer Priest
+24% Synergy $0.07
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+23% Synergy $0.37
Death Baron Death Baron
+23% Synergy $3.61
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+21% Synergy $4.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+20% Synergy $1.82
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $5.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-28% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+8% Synergy $41.81
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $61.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $82.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.64
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $46.53
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $59.87
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.02
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $50.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+23% Synergy $0.50
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+21% Synergy $19.71
Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+19% Synergy $0.39
Wonder Wonder
+19% Synergy $1.54
Wayward Servant Wayward Servant
+17% Synergy $0.23
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+17% Synergy $6.08
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+17% Synergy $0.16
Sacred Cat Sacred Cat
+16% Synergy $0.30
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+16% Synergy $0.28
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+16% Synergy $0.21
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+15% Synergy $2.02
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+14% Synergy $1.33
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+14% Synergy $2.93
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+13% Synergy $0.97
Vizier of the Anointed Vizier of the Anointed
+12% Synergy $0.06
Dreamstealer Dreamstealer
+12% Synergy $0.18
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+12% Synergy $0.15
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+12% Synergy $1.27
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+11% Synergy $3.14
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+11% Synergy $0.62
Millikin Millikin
+11% Synergy $0.18
Angel of Sanctions Angel of Sanctions
+11% Synergy $0.35
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
+11% Synergy $0.25
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+11% Synergy $0.13
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+11% Synergy $0.16
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $0.32
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+10% Synergy $10.63
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+10% Synergy $3.43
Stormscape Familiar Stormscape Familiar
+10% Synergy $1.59
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+10% Synergy $10.33
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
+10% Synergy $0.32
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+10% Synergy $7.45
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+9% Synergy $0.49
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+9% Synergy $0.19
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+9% Synergy $16.14
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+9% Synergy $1.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $4.17
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+8% Synergy $24.32
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+8% Synergy $0.11
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
+8% Synergy $7.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+7% Synergy $15.31
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $1.22
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+7% Synergy $0.29
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+6% Synergy $5.70
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $30.28
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+6% Synergy $0.28
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+5% Synergy $0.77
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+3% Synergy $2.47

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator safe.

Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.62
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+20% Synergy $8.35
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+20% Synergy $0.67
Rotten Reunion Rotten Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.12
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+12% Synergy $0.30
Mystical Teachings Mystical Teachings
+12% Synergy $0.19
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $2.22
Entomb Entomb
+9% Synergy $15.82
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $5.02
Fracture Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.84
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.03
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $51.18
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $14.92
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.59
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $1.72
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.73
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.45
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.37
Void Rend Void Rend
-7% Synergy $0.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-12% Synergy $1.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator's game plan and control the board.

Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+23% Synergy $0.10
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.55
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+19% Synergy $0.27
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+16% Synergy $0.21
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+16% Synergy $0.97
Victimize Victimize
+15% Synergy $0.44
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+15% Synergy $0.67
Farm // Market Farm // Market
+12% Synergy $0.03
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $1.74
Never // Return Never // Return
+11% Synergy $0.23
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $26.07
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+25% Synergy $0.27
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+24% Synergy $0.98
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+18% Synergy $8.87
Embalmer's Tools Embalmer's Tools
+16% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+12% Synergy $57.97
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+11% Synergy $0.22
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $12.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $8.10
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+9% Synergy $5.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+18% Synergy $1.69
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+16% Synergy $0.22
Necromancy Necromancy
+11% Synergy $7.37
Necroduality Necroduality
+8% Synergy $5.38
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $20.79
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $3.86
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $12.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $45.90
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+2% Synergy $6.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $8.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $49.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+11% Synergy $1.68
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+9% Synergy $7.04

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $49.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $25.71
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+12% Synergy $0.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $7.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.34
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.79
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-5% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-8% Synergy $0.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+16% Synergy $0.19
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+13% Synergy $13.69
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+12% Synergy $18.92
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.03
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $13.93
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $20.95
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+9% Synergy $0.23
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $15.70
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.20
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $23.61
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $5.01
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.52
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.12
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.81
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+1% Synergy $16.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $26.74
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $20.83
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.64
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $6.49
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.44
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
0% Synergy $4.95
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $24.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $27.41
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $13.50
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $7.60
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $15.94
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-5% Synergy $11.82
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $12.12
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $0.87
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-5% Synergy $0.19
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-8% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $3.68
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-9% Synergy $5.02
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-14% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-15% Synergy $0.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-18% Synergy $0.39
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-20% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator.

Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
The Eighth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eighth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Flaming Fist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Flaming Fist
The Eighth Doctor Peri Brown The Eighth Doctor // Peri Brown
Tormod, the Desecrator Tymna the Weaver Tormod, the Desecrator // Tymna the Weaver
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ravos, Soultender Tormod, the Desecrator Ravos, Soultender // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tymna the Weaver Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tymna the Weaver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Scion of Halaster Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Balthor the Defiled Balthor the Defiled
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sengir, the Dark Baron Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tymna the Weaver Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tymna the Weaver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tormod, the Desecrator Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator
The Fifth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ravos, Soultender Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tymna the Weaver Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tymna the Weaver
The Eleventh Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eleventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tymna the Weaver Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tymna the Weaver
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute