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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $10.39

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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Vial Smasher the Fierce
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Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 13% Curses 6% Chaos 6% Burn 4% Group Slug 4%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce Curses decks run as their core.

Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+99% Synergy $2.47
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+99% Synergy $0.35
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+99% Synergy $0.92
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+99% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+99% Synergy $1.96
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+99% Synergy $0.58
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+99% Synergy $5.70
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+99% Synergy $0.85
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+98% Synergy $12.76
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+60% Synergy $57.12

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Curses plan in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ghen, Arcanum Weaver Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
+74% Synergy $0.35
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+74% Synergy $10.33
Bitterheart Witch Bitterheart Witch
+74% Synergy $0.25
Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
+74% Synergy $1.28
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+74% Synergy $0.32
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+74% Synergy $1.29
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy $1.61
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+49% Synergy $0.33
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+49% Synergy $0.23
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+49% Synergy $0.27
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+49% Synergy $0.32
Accursed Witch Infectious Curse Accursed Witch
+49% Synergy $0.31
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+49% Synergy $0.88
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+49% Synergy $0.28
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+49% Synergy $0.42
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+49% Synergy $1.89
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+48% Synergy $3.93
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+24% Synergy $0.32
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+24% Synergy $0.35
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+24% Synergy $0.43
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+24% Synergy $0.31
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+24% Synergy $0.32
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+24% Synergy $0.50
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+24% Synergy $5.85
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+24% Synergy $82.54
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+24% Synergy $10.64
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+24% Synergy $1.35
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+22% Synergy $9.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Curses deck ahead.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+41% Synergy $38.48
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+38% Synergy $1.72
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+36% Synergy $1.75
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+24% Synergy $0.23
Cancel Cancel
+24% Synergy $0.27
Utter End Utter End
+24% Synergy $0.32
Counterspell Counterspell
+22% Synergy $4.28
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+19% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $0.56
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $3.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $39.16
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $3.07
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Curses game plan forward for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+74% Synergy $0.53
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+49% Synergy $0.98
Curse of the Cabal Curse of the Cabal
+49% Synergy $3.13
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+49% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+37% Synergy $0.93
Kirtar's Wrath Kirtar's Wrath
+24% Synergy $0.27
Replenish Replenish
+24% Synergy $226.88
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+24% Synergy $0.65
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+24% Synergy $0.29
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+24% Synergy $0.30
Damnation Damnation
+23% Synergy $21.01
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+23% Synergy $3.93
Vindicate Vindicate
+22% Synergy $0.96
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+22% Synergy $0.80
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+16% Synergy $69.17
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.02

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce Curses decks.

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+49% Synergy $8.94
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+24% Synergy $12.97

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Curses strategy in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.

Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+74% Synergy $0.29
Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+74% Synergy $0.55
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+74% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+74% Synergy $1.02
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+74% Synergy $0.30
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+74% Synergy $2.79
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+73% Synergy $4.45
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+73% Synergy $4.69
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+70% Synergy $6.11
Propaganda Propaganda
+68% Synergy $2.17
Curse of Chaos Curse of Chaos
+49% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Vitality Curse of Vitality
+49% Synergy $1.26
Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
+49% Synergy $0.69
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+49% Synergy $0.39
Curse of Vengeance Curse of Vengeance
+49% Synergy $7.48
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+49% Synergy $3.38
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+49% Synergy $4.22
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+49% Synergy $0.25
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+49% Synergy $4.02
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+47% Synergy $3.20
Last Laugh Last Laugh
+24% Synergy $10.71
Power Taint Power Taint
+24% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Grasp Spectral Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.24
Stab Wound Stab Wound
+24% Synergy $0.23
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+24% Synergy $6.39
Hissing Miasma Hissing Miasma
+24% Synergy $2.38
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+24% Synergy $23.47
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+24% Synergy $0.43
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+24% Synergy $0.66
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+24% Synergy $3.03
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+24% Synergy $0.32
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+24% Synergy $39.69
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+24% Synergy $0.77
Curse of Obsession Curse of Obsession
+24% Synergy $0.33
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+24% Synergy $0.38
Oubliette Oubliette
+24% Synergy $2.87
Pariah Pariah
+24% Synergy $2.57
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.46
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+24% Synergy $0.26
No Mercy No Mercy
+24% Synergy $24.64
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+24% Synergy $5.64
Collective Restraint Collective Restraint
+24% Synergy $14.64
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+24% Synergy $21.34
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+24% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+24% Synergy $1.01
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+23% Synergy $0.90
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+23% Synergy $5.82
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+23% Synergy $20.40
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+22% Synergy $1.70
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $69.59

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce Curses decks.

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+99% Synergy $10.65
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+24% Synergy $536.67
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+24% Synergy $1.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $4.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $26.55

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Curses strategy.

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+42% Synergy $0.73
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+39% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+36% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+33% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+26% Synergy $0.17
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+24% Synergy $0.52
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+20% Synergy $0.59
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+16% Synergy $0.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+6% Synergy $0.57
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-16% Synergy $0.45

Lands

The mana base behind Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Curses decks.

Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+64% Synergy $8.71
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+62% Synergy $9.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+60% Synergy $9.57
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+58% Synergy $0.28
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+54% Synergy $7.18
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+41% Synergy $10.36
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+39% Synergy $8.55
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+38% Synergy $0.29
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+33% Synergy $28.05
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+29% Synergy $15.52
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+24% Synergy $10.08
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+23% Synergy $0.33
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+23% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+23% Synergy $0.29
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+23% Synergy $11.09
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+23% Synergy $0.24
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+22% Synergy $9.18
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+21% Synergy $11.43
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+21% Synergy $10.60
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+19% Synergy $0.66
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+19% Synergy $14.72
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+18% Synergy $14.33
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+15% Synergy $35.43
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+14% Synergy $5.72
City of Brass City of Brass
+14% Synergy $11.44
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.30
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+13% Synergy $0.36
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+11% Synergy $0.34
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+10% Synergy $18.57
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $19.18
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.25
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+9% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.40
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $21.34
Mountain Mountain
+7% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $30.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $32.33
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $18.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $37.51
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $5.71
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $12.38
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $19.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $15.74
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $29.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $35.75
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce: Curses.

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tymna the Weaver Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tymna the Weaver
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Eleventh Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eleventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ravos, Soultender Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Ravos, Soultender
Cecily, Haunted Mage Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Cecily, Haunted Mage // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Akiri, Line-Slinger Vial Smasher the Fierce Akiri, Line-Slinger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Vislor Turlough The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Tenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Tenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alena, Kessig Trapper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alora, Merry Thief Folk Hero Alora, Merry Thief // Folk Hero
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
The Second Doctor Clara Oswald The Second Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Second Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Second Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Twelfth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Twelfth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Feywild Visitor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Feywild Visitor
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept