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Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Price tag $5.05

Legendary CreatureElemental Lizard

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar.

Partner Commanders

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar can partner with any of these 57 commanders.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar's abilities and overall game plan.

Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+61% Synergy $2.18
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+49% Synergy $2.34
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+44% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.37
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+43% Synergy $2.52
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+41% Synergy $13.74
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+40% Synergy $0.44
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+39% Synergy $0.90
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+38% Synergy $0.94
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+38% Synergy $1.55

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar decks.

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+37% Synergy $3.81
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+37% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.20
City on Fire City on Fire
+33% Synergy $8.73
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+27% Synergy $0.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+15% Synergy $0.26
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+13% Synergy $1.55
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $1.28
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $9.75
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $30.76
Gamble Gamble
-13% Synergy $9.60

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Brass Squire Brass Squire
+33% Synergy $1.15
Hall Monitor Hall Monitor
+33% Synergy $0.05
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+32% Synergy $0.36
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+28% Synergy $10.33
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+27% Synergy $23.14
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+25% Synergy $0.33
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+23% Synergy $17.10
Shocking Sharpshooter Shocking Sharpshooter
+23% Synergy $0.17
Scorch Spitter Scorch Spitter
+23% Synergy $0.08
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+22% Synergy $0.11
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.08
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+21% Synergy $3.07
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+20% Synergy $3.80
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+16% Synergy $0.97
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.20
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+14% Synergy $4.40
Suspicious Bookcase Suspicious Bookcase
+14% Synergy $0.12
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+13% Synergy $0.09
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+13% Synergy $4.47
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+12% Synergy $2.37
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+12% Synergy $0.27
Hired Claw Hired Claw
+11% Synergy $1.50
Valley Flamecaller Valley Flamecaller
+11% Synergy $0.18
Frilled Sparkshooter Frilled Sparkshooter
+11% Synergy $0.02
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+10% Synergy $0.65
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+10% Synergy $0.60
Weldfast Monitor Weldfast Monitor
+10% Synergy $0.06
Crag Saurian Crag Saurian
+10% Synergy $0.40
Lagac Lizard Lagac Lizard
+10% Synergy $0.04
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+9% Synergy $3.66
Torpid Moloch Torpid Moloch
+9% Synergy $0.06
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+9% Synergy $0.05
Smokebraider Smokebraider
+9% Synergy $0.14
Skitter of Lizards Skitter of Lizards
+9% Synergy $0.13
Chandra's Pyreling Chandra's Pyreling
+9% Synergy $0.04
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+9% Synergy $0.11
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+8% Synergy $0.31
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+8% Synergy $0.06
Myojin of Roaring Blades Myojin of Roaring Blades
+8% Synergy $0.38
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+7% Synergy $0.96
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+7% Synergy $0.24
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+6% Synergy $3.50
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+6% Synergy $0.64
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+4% Synergy $0.22
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+4% Synergy $23.88
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.70
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
0% Synergy $19.07
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-1% Synergy $10.96
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-5% Synergy $0.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar safe.

Brute Force Brute Force
+28% Synergy $0.20
Infuriate Infuriate
+21% Synergy $0.05
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+20% Synergy $4.33
Raking Claws Raking Claws
+18% Synergy $0.11
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+16% Synergy $0.11
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+15% Synergy $2.52
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.72
Expedite Expedite
+14% Synergy $0.95
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+12% Synergy $0.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+11% Synergy $0.37
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+11% Synergy $3.20
Twinferno Twinferno
+11% Synergy $0.20
Fling Fling
+11% Synergy $0.05
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+9% Synergy $5.84
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+9% Synergy $0.09
Scorching Dragonfire Scorching Dragonfire
+9% Synergy $0.15
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.11
Antagonize Antagonize
+8% Synergy $0.09
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $48.80
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+7% Synergy $0.08
Fiery Annihilation Fiery Annihilation
+7% Synergy $0.10
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+5% Synergy $0.13
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+5% Synergy $0.11
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Trick Shot Trick Shot
+5% Synergy $0.04
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $8.04
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+4% Synergy $10.47
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+1% Synergy $2.52
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.13
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $7.40
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-5% Synergy $1.81
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $7.08
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $2.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar's game plan and control the board.

Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+35% Synergy $0.89
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+31% Synergy $0.06
Suplex Suplex
+30% Synergy $0.09
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+27% Synergy $0.40
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+11% Synergy $1.57
Boltwave Boltwave
+9% Synergy $2.47
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+9% Synergy $0.05
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+9% Synergy $0.12
Ruthless Invasion Ruthless Invasion
+9% Synergy $0.15
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+8% Synergy $0.10
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+8% Synergy $0.02
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.20
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+7% Synergy $1.65
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+7% Synergy $1.23
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+5% Synergy $0.80
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+5% Synergy $0.03
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+4% Synergy $0.53
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+4% Synergy $0.26
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $2.63
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+2% Synergy $0.16
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+2% Synergy $0.21
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-4% Synergy $0.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-7% Synergy $1.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy $2.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+36% Synergy $0.23
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+36% Synergy $0.42
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+34% Synergy $0.13
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+30% Synergy $3.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $5.38
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+27% Synergy $4.44
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.33
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+26% Synergy $1.57
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+23% Synergy $19.89
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+23% Synergy $1.10
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+22% Synergy $13.50
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+22% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+21% Synergy $38.64
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+20% Synergy $0.25
Embercleave Embercleave
+19% Synergy $9.33
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.04
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+18% Synergy $0.72
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $36.41
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+16% Synergy $43.68
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $4.38
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+14% Synergy $0.94
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+14% Synergy $0.11
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+13% Synergy $12.56
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+13% Synergy $0.09
Mirran Banesplitter Mirran Banesplitter
+13% Synergy $0.12
Dueling Rapier Dueling Rapier
+13% Synergy $0.10
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+13% Synergy $0.50
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+12% Synergy $0.86
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+11% Synergy $9.65
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+11% Synergy $0.12
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+8% Synergy $0.08
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+8% Synergy $3.56
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+8% Synergy $16.32
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+8% Synergy $0.56
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.77
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $12.32
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+8% Synergy $0.22
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+7% Synergy $8.73
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+7% Synergy $0.28
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+7% Synergy $0.96
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $17.47
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+6% Synergy $1.78
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $8.13
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $37.91
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+5% Synergy $0.28
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+3% Synergy $1.78
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
0% Synergy $9.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+31% Synergy $0.61
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+27% Synergy $0.15
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+20% Synergy $0.04
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+18% Synergy $0.10
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+16% Synergy $0.16
Ral and the Implicit Maze Ral and the Implicit Maze
+10% Synergy $0.07
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+9% Synergy $0.02
Ordeal of Purphoros Ordeal of Purphoros
+9% Synergy $0.06
Fearsome Temper Fearsome Temper
+9% Synergy $0.03
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.05
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.18
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+8% Synergy $0.04
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+8% Synergy $17.83
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+8% Synergy $0.10
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.07
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+6% Synergy $3.35
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+5% Synergy $6.52
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+5% Synergy $2.34
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+4% Synergy $0.22
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.14
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $2.06
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.47
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+1% Synergy $0.26
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+1% Synergy $17.30
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.37
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+1% Synergy $19.45
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-1% Synergy $9.36
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-11% Synergy $1.65

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+30% Synergy $5.50
Chandra, Novice Pyromancer Chandra, Novice Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.13

Utility Lands

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

Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+33% Synergy $0.13
Rockface Village Rockface Village
+17% Synergy $0.29
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.19
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+8% Synergy $1.36
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+7% Synergy $5.11
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+6% Synergy $14.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.11
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $6.03
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.10
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.43
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $10.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $4.93
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $38.24
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.23
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $0.52
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $4.92
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-8% Synergy $16.86

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.26
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $18.57
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $16.68
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.15
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $5.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+21% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-7% Synergy $1.05

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar.

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Flaming Fist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Flaming Fist