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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $9.06

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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%
View Average Decklist All Curses Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

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

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Curses builds — cards that lean hardest into the Curses theme.

Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+99% Synergy $2.46
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+99% Synergy $0.30
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+99% Synergy $1.53
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+99% Synergy $0.98
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+99% Synergy $0.34
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+99% Synergy $6.88
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+99% Synergy $0.64
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+99% Synergy $0.99
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+99% Synergy $13.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+98% Synergy $11.89

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce Curses game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+55% Synergy $60.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+33% Synergy $39.51
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+24% Synergy $492.44
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $76.77
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $72.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.14

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 $0.38
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+74% Synergy $12.18
Bitterheart Witch Bitterheart Witch
+74% Synergy $0.19
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+74% Synergy $0.23
Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
+74% Synergy $1.24
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+74% Synergy $1.07
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy $0.61
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+49% Synergy $0.38
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+49% Synergy $0.28
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+49% Synergy $0.15
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+49% Synergy $0.30
Accursed Witch Infectious Curse Accursed Witch
+49% Synergy $0.27
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+49% Synergy $0.72
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+49% Synergy $0.36
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+49% Synergy $0.13
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+49% Synergy $1.42
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+49% Synergy $5.26
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+24% Synergy $0.37
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+24% Synergy $0.30
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+24% Synergy $0.33
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+24% Synergy $0.25
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+24% Synergy $0.33
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+24% Synergy $0.39
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+24% Synergy $5.81
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+24% Synergy $78.99
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+24% Synergy $12.04
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+24% Synergy $1.59
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+21% Synergy $7.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+39% Synergy $1.92
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+37% Synergy $1.06
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+24% Synergy $0.62
Cancel Cancel
+24% Synergy $0.32
Utter End Utter End
+23% Synergy $0.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+23% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
+23% Synergy $3.77
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+18% Synergy $1.62
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.37
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
0% Synergy $3.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

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

Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+74% Synergy $0.67
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+49% Synergy $1.09
Curse of the Cabal Curse of the Cabal
+49% Synergy $2.67
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+49% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+38% Synergy $3.83
Kirtar's Wrath Kirtar's Wrath
+24% Synergy $0.24
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+24% Synergy $0.69
Replenish Replenish
+24% Synergy $225.81
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+24% Synergy $1.42
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+24% Synergy $0.29
Damnation Damnation
+23% Synergy $20.72
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+23% Synergy $3.58
Vindicate Vindicate
+21% Synergy $0.87
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+21% Synergy $0.70
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $3.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+49% Synergy $9.21
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+24% Synergy $12.99

Enchantments

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

Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+74% Synergy $0.27
Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+74% Synergy $0.52
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+74% Synergy $1.18
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+74% Synergy $0.40
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+74% Synergy $0.28
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+74% Synergy $2.60
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+74% Synergy $5.07
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+73% Synergy $3.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+72% Synergy $4.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+71% Synergy $2.13
Curse of Chaos Curse of Chaos
+49% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Vitality Curse of Vitality
+49% Synergy $1.51
Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
+49% Synergy $0.96
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+49% Synergy $4.09
Curse of Vengeance Curse of Vengeance
+49% Synergy $8.76
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+49% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+49% Synergy $5.09
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+49% Synergy $0.19
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+49% Synergy $5.51
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+47% Synergy $2.11
Last Laugh Last Laugh
+24% Synergy $2.45
Power Taint Power Taint
+24% Synergy $0.16
Spectral Grasp Spectral Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.21
Stab Wound Stab Wound
+24% Synergy $0.16
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+24% Synergy $6.56
Hissing Miasma Hissing Miasma
+24% Synergy $3.62
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+24% Synergy $36.10
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+24% Synergy $3.12
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+24% Synergy $0.59
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+24% Synergy $0.45
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+24% Synergy $0.67
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+24% Synergy $40.92
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+24% Synergy $0.30
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+24% Synergy $0.51
Oubliette Oubliette
+24% Synergy $2.73
Curse of Obsession Curse of Obsession
+24% Synergy $0.47
Pariah Pariah
+24% Synergy $2.21
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.39
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+24% Synergy $0.22
Collective Restraint Collective Restraint
+24% Synergy $14.59
No Mercy No Mercy
+24% Synergy $26.56
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+24% Synergy $5.14
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+24% Synergy $20.34
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+24% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+24% Synergy $0.67
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+23% Synergy $0.64
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+23% Synergy $6.53
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+22% Synergy $1.82
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+22% Synergy $4.33
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+22% Synergy $15.22

Utility Lands

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

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+24% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $27.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+49% Synergy $0.82
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+45% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+40% Synergy $2.81
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+37% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+33% Synergy $0.22
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+24% Synergy $0.40
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+20% Synergy $0.53
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+15% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.69
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+9% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+7% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-8% Synergy $0.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+66% Synergy $0.26
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+63% Synergy $11.27
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+62% Synergy $8.86
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+60% Synergy $12.51
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+52% Synergy $8.07
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+41% Synergy $9.80
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+38% Synergy $8.83
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+37% Synergy $0.33
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+31% Synergy $28.38
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+30% Synergy $16.41
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+23% Synergy $0.40
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+23% Synergy $0.37
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+23% Synergy $0.23
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+23% Synergy $8.54
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+23% Synergy $0.26
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+22% Synergy $7.92
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+21% Synergy $9.65
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+21% Synergy $10.05
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.13
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+20% Synergy $9.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+19% Synergy $9.81
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+19% Synergy $0.34
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+19% Synergy $0.57
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+18% Synergy $14.79
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+15% Synergy $15.20
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+13% Synergy $6.87
Mountain Mountain
+13% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+11% Synergy $0.13
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $34.12
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+11% Synergy $0.32
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+10% Synergy $20.48
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $11.03
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+8% Synergy $17.02
Island Island
+8% Synergy $0.21
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+8% Synergy $14.99
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $17.77
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.39
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $29.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+0% Synergy $31.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $17.35
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $38.56
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.03
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $28.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $35.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-20% Synergy $0.24

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