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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $9.44

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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 $2.43
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+99% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+99% Synergy $1.49
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+99% Synergy $6.55
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+99% Synergy $0.37
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+99% Synergy $1.05
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+99% Synergy $0.62
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+99% Synergy $0.78
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+99% Synergy $11.82
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+98% Synergy $12.86

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 $61.19
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+33% Synergy $35.35
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+24% Synergy $514.36
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $61.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $69.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+0% Synergy $38.67

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 $0.32
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+74% Synergy $13.48
Bitterheart Witch Bitterheart Witch
+74% Synergy $0.29
Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor
+74% Synergy $1.30
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+74% Synergy $0.32
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+74% Synergy $1.21
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy $2.13
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+49% Synergy $0.35
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+49% Synergy $0.18
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+49% Synergy $0.33
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+49% Synergy $0.30
Faithbound Judge Sinner's Judgment Faithbound Judge
+49% Synergy $0.59
Accursed Witch Infectious Curse Accursed Witch
+49% Synergy $0.26
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+49% Synergy $0.40
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+49% Synergy $0.24
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+49% Synergy $1.67
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+49% Synergy $4.33
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+24% Synergy $0.34
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+24% Synergy $0.34
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+24% Synergy $0.43
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+24% Synergy $0.37
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+24% Synergy $0.42
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+24% Synergy $0.39
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+24% Synergy $5.15
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+24% Synergy $79.70
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+24% Synergy $11.82
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+24% Synergy $1.22
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+21% Synergy $9.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.32

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 $1.67
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+37% Synergy $1.43
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+24% Synergy $0.24
Cancel Cancel
+24% Synergy $0.34
Utter End Utter End
+23% Synergy $0.29
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+23% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+23% Synergy $3.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+18% Synergy $1.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.36
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
0% Synergy $4.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $3.83

Sorceries

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

Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+74% Synergy $0.65
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+49% Synergy $1.10
Curse of the Cabal Curse of the Cabal
+49% Synergy $2.86
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+49% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+38% Synergy $0.89
Kirtar's Wrath Kirtar's Wrath
+24% Synergy $0.28
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+24% Synergy $0.63
Replenish Replenish
+24% Synergy $225.51
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+24% Synergy $0.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+24% Synergy $0.34
Damnation Damnation
+23% Synergy $20.48
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+23% Synergy $3.91
Vindicate Vindicate
+21% Synergy $0.67
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+21% Synergy $0.79
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $4.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+49% Synergy $10.53
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+24% Synergy $13.83

Enchantments

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

Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+74% Synergy $0.31
Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+74% Synergy $0.55
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+74% Synergy $1.19
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+74% Synergy $0.38
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+74% Synergy $0.29
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+74% Synergy $3.27
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+74% Synergy $4.67
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+73% Synergy $4.25
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+72% Synergy $5.79
Propaganda Propaganda
+71% Synergy $2.54
Curse of Chaos Curse of Chaos
+49% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Vitality Curse of Vitality
+49% Synergy $1.21
Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
+49% Synergy $0.92
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+49% Synergy $3.88
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+49% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+49% Synergy $4.98
Curse of Vengeance Curse of Vengeance
+49% Synergy $9.48
Curse of Surveillance Curse of Surveillance
+49% Synergy $0.22
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+49% Synergy $4.78
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+46% Synergy $3.51
Last Laugh Last Laugh
+24% Synergy $12.51
Spectral Grasp Spectral Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.21
Power Taint Power Taint
+24% Synergy $0.15
Stab Wound Stab Wound
+24% Synergy $0.19
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+24% Synergy $6.19
Hissing Miasma Hissing Miasma
+24% Synergy $3.18
Decree of Silence Decree of Silence
+24% Synergy $31.77
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+24% Synergy $4.09
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+24% Synergy $0.52
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+24% Synergy $0.58
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+24% Synergy $0.58
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+24% Synergy $0.30
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+24% Synergy $0.60
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+24% Synergy $39.69
Curse of Obsession Curse of Obsession
+24% Synergy $0.35
Oubliette Oubliette
+24% Synergy $2.80
Pariah Pariah
+24% Synergy $2.47
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.45
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+24% Synergy $0.27
Collective Restraint Collective Restraint
+24% Synergy $13.97
No Mercy No Mercy
+24% Synergy $26.83
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+24% Synergy $5.53
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+24% Synergy $20.47
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+24% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+24% Synergy $0.76
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+23% Synergy $0.84
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+23% Synergy $5.63
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+22% Synergy $4.43
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+22% Synergy $20.03
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+22% Synergy $1.75

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 $0.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.52
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.30

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 $0.87
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+45% Synergy $0.38
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+41% Synergy $4.43
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+38% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+34% Synergy $0.26
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+24% Synergy $0.39
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+20% Synergy $0.57
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+16% Synergy $0.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.89
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+9% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+7% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-8% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+66% Synergy $0.20
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+63% Synergy $9.09
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+62% Synergy $8.11
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+60% Synergy $10.15
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+52% Synergy $6.71
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+41% Synergy $9.68
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+38% Synergy $9.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+37% Synergy $0.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+31% Synergy $27.14
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+30% Synergy $14.60
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+23% Synergy $0.29
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+23% Synergy $0.22
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+23% Synergy $0.26
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+23% Synergy $9.75
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+23% Synergy $0.23
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+22% Synergy $9.81
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+21% Synergy $10.70
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+21% Synergy $10.75
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.18
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+20% Synergy $9.66
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+19% Synergy $11.47
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+19% Synergy $0.40
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+19% Synergy $0.30
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+18% Synergy $15.18
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+15% Synergy $14.88
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+13% Synergy $5.58
Mountain Mountain
+13% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+11% Synergy $0.09
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $36.24
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+11% Synergy $0.34
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+10% Synergy $19.50
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $12.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+8% Synergy $18.06
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $18.26
Island Island
+7% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.49
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $28.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+0% Synergy $31.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $18.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $37.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $12.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $20.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.97
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $28.70
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $35.90
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