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Soraya the Falconer: Banding
Price tag $2.38

Legendary Creature — Human

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Birds 49% Flying 22% Banding 9% Aggro 4% Anthems 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Soraya the Falconer players are trying out in Banding decks.

Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $8.54

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Soraya the Falconer's Banding builds — cards that lean hardest into the Banding theme.

Soulcatchers' Aerie Soulcatchers' Aerie
+81% Synergy $5.67
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
+70% Synergy $3.10
Murmuration Murmuration
+69% Synergy $0.36
Healer's Hawk Healer's Hawk
+63% Synergy $0.26
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+60% Synergy $0.22
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+59% Synergy $0.75
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+57% Synergy $3.02
Jackdaw Savior Jackdaw Savior
+57% Synergy $0.38
Battlefield Raptor Battlefield Raptor
+57% Synergy $0.25
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+56% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The staple cards most Soraya the Falconer Banding decks run as their core.

Freewind Falcon Freewind Falcon
+55% Synergy $0.33
Duskrider Falcon Duskrider Falcon
+55% Synergy $0.13
Steel-Plume Marshal Steel-Plume Marshal
+55% Synergy $0.43
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+54% Synergy $0.15
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+45% Synergy $3.81
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+44% Synergy $4.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+14% Synergy $1.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+14% Synergy $5.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Soraya the Falconer Banding game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-15% Synergy $36.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-19% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Banding plan in Soraya the Falconer decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Healer's Flock Healer's Flock
+44% Synergy $0.19
Soulcatcher Soulcatcher
+44% Synergy $0.27
Kangee's Lieutenant Kangee's Lieutenant
+44% Synergy $0.12
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+43% Synergy $4.12
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+41% Synergy $4.15
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+38% Synergy $1.26
Cloudchaser Kestrel Cloudchaser Kestrel
+37% Synergy $0.13
Aven Brigadier Aven Brigadier
+37% Synergy $2.00
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+37% Synergy $1.85
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+36% Synergy $7.36
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+35% Synergy $0.81
Windbrisk Raptor Windbrisk Raptor
+33% Synergy $8.08
Wingmate Roc Wingmate Roc
+33% Synergy $0.48
Miner's Guidewing Miner's Guidewing
+32% Synergy $0.19
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.35
Rustwing Falcon Rustwing Falcon
+28% Synergy $0.21
Eagle of Deliverance Eagle of Deliverance
+25% Synergy $0.69
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
+25% Synergy $0.18
Sky Crier Sky Crier
+25% Synergy $0.12
Eagles of the North Eagles of the North
+25% Synergy $0.23
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+24% Synergy $4.18
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+23% Synergy $2.06
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+20% Synergy $0.23
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+18% Synergy $0.25
Courier Hawk Courier Hawk
+18% Synergy $0.10
Suntail Hawk Suntail Hawk
+18% Synergy $0.05
Cloudchaser Eagle Cloudchaser Eagle
+18% Synergy $0.14
Falconer Adept Falconer Adept
+18% Synergy $0.13
Ranger's Hawk Ranger's Hawk
+15% Synergy $0.16
Skyshroud Falcon Skyshroud Falcon
+15% Synergy $0.25
Aven Gagglemaster Aven Gagglemaster
+15% Synergy $0.27
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+15% Synergy $0.75
Aven Sunstriker Aven Sunstriker
+14% Synergy $0.17
Valley Questcaller Valley Questcaller
+14% Synergy $0.47
Aetherstorm Roc Aetherstorm Roc
+11% Synergy $0.32
War Elephant War Elephant
+11% Synergy $0.19
Aven Skirmisher Aven Skirmisher
+11% Synergy $0.20
Wings of the Guard Wings of the Guard
+11% Synergy $0.10
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+11% Synergy $41.00
Mystic Familiar Mystic Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.10
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+11% Synergy $0.20
Mesa Falcon Mesa Falcon
+11% Synergy $0.10
Phantom Flock Phantom Flock
+11% Synergy $0.05
Beacon Hawk Beacon Hawk
+11% Synergy $0.07
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+10% Synergy $0.33
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+10% Synergy $0.34
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-8% Synergy $0.39
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-10% Synergy $12.66
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-19% Synergy $58.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Soraya the Falconer's Banding deck ahead.

Perch Protection Perch Protection
+28% Synergy $2.37
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+24% Synergy $0.26
Formation Formation
+22% Synergy $0.98
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+21% Synergy $0.46
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+18% Synergy $0.88
Wing Shards Wing Shards
+18% Synergy $0.17
Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $1.14
Continue? Continue?
+12% Synergy $3.16
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $6.50
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+8% Synergy $10.50
Condemn Condemn
+8% Synergy $0.27
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+8% Synergy $0.38
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+7% Synergy $0.13
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.53
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $16.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $8.49
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.31
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.30
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.30
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
0% Synergy $0.32
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.64
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-1% Synergy $7.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.36
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.78

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Banding game plan forward for Soraya the Falconer.

Battle Screech Battle Screech
+32% Synergy $0.28
Aerial Assault Aerial Assault
+14% Synergy $0.15
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+13% Synergy $4.63
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+11% Synergy $0.59
Winnowing Winnowing
+10% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.94
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+7% Synergy $0.14
Harsh Mercy Harsh Mercy
+7% Synergy $1.15
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+6% Synergy $1.92
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.12
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.28
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.45
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.35
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-6% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Soraya the Falconer Banding decks.

Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+28% Synergy $5.68
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+26% Synergy $0.57
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+26% Synergy $2.92
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+25% Synergy $0.60
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+24% Synergy $21.84
Heartstone Heartstone
+22% Synergy $3.00
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+21% Synergy $19.63
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+20% Synergy $1.30
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+17% Synergy $0.80
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+16% Synergy $10.94
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.02
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+15% Synergy $1.75
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $15.56
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+11% Synergy $0.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $8.14
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.39
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.23
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $17.99
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $10.55
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
0% Synergy $19.66
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-2% Synergy $5.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.93
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $6.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Banding strategy in Soraya the Falconer decks.

Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+32% Synergy $0.66
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+27% Synergy $0.41
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+26% Synergy $475.15
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+25% Synergy $0.33
Always Watching Always Watching
+23% Synergy $1.32
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $0.67
Cooperation Cooperation
+15% Synergy $0.17
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+14% Synergy $7.76
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+14% Synergy $13.64
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+13% Synergy $6.53
Aven Shrine Aven Shrine
+11% Synergy $0.41
Serra Aviary Serra Aviary
+11% Synergy $1.14
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+10% Synergy $3.80
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $3.82
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+10% Synergy $0.19
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.40
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $29.28
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+7% Synergy $9.49
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+7% Synergy $0.42
Moat Moat
+7% Synergy $862.49
Righteous Aura Righteous Aura
+7% Synergy $0.58
Concerted Effort Concerted Effort
+7% Synergy $8.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+6% Synergy $9.17
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $5.04
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+6% Synergy $0.34
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $7.74
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.21
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $4.64
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+3% Synergy $3.69
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+2% Synergy $2.76
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $3.94
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $13.05
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-6% Synergy $0.50
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-8% Synergy $8.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Soraya the Falconer's Banding game plan.

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+17% Synergy $8.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Soraya the Falconer Banding decks.

Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+51% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+34% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+21% Synergy $0.27
Karoo Karoo
+15% Synergy $1.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+14% Synergy $6.78
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+11% Synergy $31.30
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+8% Synergy $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.13
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+7% Synergy $0.28
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.37
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.36
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $10.35
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $5.14
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $1.99
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $5.89
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $2.93
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.76
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $49.84

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Soraya the Falconer's Banding strategy.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+46% Synergy $1.91
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+34% Synergy $0.33
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+7% Synergy $0.40
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.70
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.83
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+3% Synergy $4.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-8% Synergy $36.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Soraya the Falconer's Banding decks.

Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-1% Synergy $0.39
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $49.78
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-10% Synergy $2.82

Similar Commanders

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

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
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
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
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Radiant, Serra Archangel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Lieutenant Kirtar Lieutenant Kirtar
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
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