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Soraya the Falconer
Price tag $2.36

Legendary Creature — Human

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 47% Flying 22% Banding 9% Aggro 4% Anthems 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#1598 Current Rank
#1544 Last Week
#1449 Past 2 Years

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Soraya the Falconer.

He Built A Deck Around a 30 Year Old Keyword | Midnight Mana Episode 14

He Built A Deck Around a 30 Year Old Keyword | Midnight Mana Episode 14

Gisath vs Brenard vs Verzal vs Soraya EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Gisath vs Brenard vs Verzal vs Soraya EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Minsc & Boo vs Otrimi vs Baba Lysaga vs Soraya EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Minsc & Boo vs Otrimi vs Baba Lysaga vs Soraya EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

WNL 90 | March Madness Week 2 | Live MTG EDH | Commander Gameplay

WNL 90 | March Madness Week 2 | Live MTG EDH | Commander Gameplay

More Holiday Hijinks! Soraya vs Averna vs Garna vs Selenia #edh #cmdr game play

More Holiday Hijinks! Soraya vs Averna vs Garna vs Selenia #edh #cmdr game play

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Soraya the Falconer decks.

Falcon and Redwing Falcon and Redwing
+6% Synergy
Falcon, Joaquin Torres Falcon, Joaquin Torres
+6% Synergy
Iron Man Armor Iron Man Armor
+6% Synergy $25.45
Super Villain Lockup Super Villain Lockup
+5% Synergy
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.71

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Soraya the Falconer's abilities and overall game plan.

Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+82% Synergy $5.31
Murmuration Murmuration
+73% Synergy $0.33
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+68% Synergy $0.79
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+59% Synergy $0.25
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+52% Synergy $0.45
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+49% Synergy $0.25
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+48% Synergy $0.17
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+48% Synergy $0.43
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+47% Synergy $1.78
Aven Brigadier Aven Brigadier
+47% Synergy $2.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Soraya the Falconer decks.

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+46% Synergy $4.20
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
+46% Synergy $2.91
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+45% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+44% Synergy $0.24
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+42% Synergy $4.96
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+38% Synergy $0.68
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+11% Synergy $4.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.25
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $37.58
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $53.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Soraya the Falconer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+42% Synergy $0.25
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+40% Synergy $0.37
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+39% Synergy $0.13
Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+38% Synergy $0.23
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+38% Synergy $1.91
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+37% Synergy $4.46
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+37% Synergy $7.48
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+37% Synergy $8.29
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+36% Synergy $0.33
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+34% Synergy $3.22
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+33% Synergy $0.31
Duskrider Falcon Duskrider Falcon
+32% Synergy $0.13
Freewind Falcon Freewind Falcon
+30% Synergy $0.30
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+30% Synergy $0.19
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+28% Synergy $0.20
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+25% Synergy $3.50
Rustwing Falcon Rustwing Falcon
+25% Synergy $0.26
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+24% Synergy $0.25
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+23% Synergy $1.89
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+21% Synergy $0.79
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+21% Synergy $0.62
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+21% Synergy $0.72
Sky Crier Sky Crier
+20% Synergy $0.17
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+18% Synergy $0.17
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+17% Synergy $0.26
Courier Hawk Courier Hawk
+16% Synergy $0.09
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+15% Synergy $0.28
Suntail Hawk Suntail Hawk
+15% Synergy $0.05
Cloudchaser Eagle Cloudchaser Eagle
+15% Synergy $0.14
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+14% Synergy $0.34
Aven Cloudchaser Aven Cloudchaser
+14% Synergy $0.22
Falconer Adept Falconer Adept
+13% Synergy $0.14
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+12% Synergy $0.33
Major Teroh Major Teroh
+12% Synergy $0.52
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+11% Synergy $0.37
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+11% Synergy $23.04
Wings of the Guard Wings of the Guard
+11% Synergy $0.09
Skyshroud Falcon Skyshroud Falcon
+11% Synergy $0.25
Aven Skirmisher Aven Skirmisher
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ranger's Hawk Ranger's Hawk
+10% Synergy $0.22
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+9% Synergy $0.29
Beacon Hawk Beacon Hawk
+9% Synergy $0.06
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+8% Synergy $1.92
Aven Sunstriker Aven Sunstriker
+8% Synergy $0.18
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+8% Synergy $0.17
Mesa Falcon Mesa Falcon
+8% Synergy $0.10
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.40
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-6% Synergy $3.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-25% Synergy $58.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Soraya the Falconer safe.

Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+38% Synergy $0.30
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+27% Synergy $2.58
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $1.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+15% Synergy $0.11
Formation Formation
+14% Synergy $0.99
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+9% Synergy $0.13
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+9% Synergy $0.16
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+8% Synergy $10.88
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+7% Synergy $0.46
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.28
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.39
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+5% Synergy $1.07
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.28
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+4% Synergy $0.38
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+3% Synergy $2.21
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.86
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.29
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $16.54
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.24
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.99
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $5.50
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.65
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $22.27
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $1.34
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-7% Synergy $7.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Soraya the Falconer's game plan and control the board.

Battle Screech Battle Screech
+38% Synergy $0.28
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+23% Synergy $5.02
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+16% Synergy $0.63
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+15% Synergy $0.99
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+13% Synergy $0.19
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+11% Synergy $0.14
Winnowing Winnowing
+9% Synergy $0.31
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $2.26
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.36
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.42
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.12
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.41
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.82
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.34
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.28
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $4.70
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.31
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $3.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+31% Synergy $18.97
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+31% Synergy $7.38
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+23% Synergy $0.58
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+21% Synergy $22.73
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+19% Synergy $16.01
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+19% Synergy $5.71
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+18% Synergy $18.72
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+18% Synergy $0.56
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+14% Synergy $0.64
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+13% Synergy $1.47
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+13% Synergy $2.33
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+10% Synergy $2.63
Heartstone Heartstone
+8% Synergy $3.45
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+7% Synergy $2.58
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.62
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+5% Synergy $5.18
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $7.05
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+4% Synergy $0.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.43
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-4% Synergy $1.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-7% Synergy $5.77
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-9% Synergy $7.87
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $6.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-27% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Soraya the Falconer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+39% Synergy $0.42
Always Watching Always Watching
+27% Synergy $1.26
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+22% Synergy $0.29
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+18% Synergy $3.70
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+17% Synergy $0.67
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+17% Synergy $3.72
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+16% Synergy $0.16
Serra Aviary Serra Aviary
+16% Synergy $1.11
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+12% Synergy $6.35
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $475.15
Cooperation Cooperation
+8% Synergy $0.17
Moat Moat
+8% Synergy $871.13
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+7% Synergy $14.69
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+7% Synergy $0.45
Aven Shrine Aven Shrine
+7% Synergy $0.42
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.42
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $5.04
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+5% Synergy $0.40
Divine Sacrament Divine Sacrament
+5% Synergy $0.30
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.47
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+4% Synergy $9.74
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $7.87
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+3% Synergy $3.61
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.23
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $9.20
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $13.68
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-4% Synergy $0.59
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-4% Synergy $8.32
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-5% Synergy $28.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $4.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Soraya the Falconer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+6% Synergy $7.90

Utility Lands

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

Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+39% Synergy $3.20
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+28% Synergy $0.30
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+23% Synergy $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+21% Synergy $24.60
Karoo Karoo
+11% Synergy $1.17
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.26
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $7.60
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $5.91
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.34
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $4.85
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+2% Synergy $0.32
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $50.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.93
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-9% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+39% Synergy $3.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+24% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.59
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $5.82
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $35.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $0.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Soraya the Falconer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+7% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $49.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.34
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-12% Synergy $2.98

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Soraya the Falconer.

Gwaihir the Windlord Gwaihir the Windlord
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ravos, Soultender Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ravos, Soultender
Zuberi, Golden Feather Zuberi, Golden Feather
Radiant, Archangel Radiant, Archangel
Akim, the Soaring Wind Akim, the Soaring Wind
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Katerina of Myra's Marvels Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Radiant, Serra Archangel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Zeriam, Golden Wind Zeriam, Golden Wind
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tymna the Weaver Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Radiant, Serra Archangel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Siani, Eye of the Storm Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tymna the Weaver Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tymna the Weaver
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor