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Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
Price tag $6.13

Legendary CreatureOgre Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Cascade 38% Chaos 10% Wheels 5% Storm 3% Exile 3% Spellslinger 3% Big Mana 2% Combo 2% Lands Matter 2% Treasure 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#247 Current Rank
#297 Last Week
#220 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder decks.

Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+2% Synergy $8.75
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $0.57
Oscorp Industries Oscorp Industries
+1% Synergy $0.78
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+1% Synergy $2.06
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+1% Synergy $0.89

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder's abilities and overall game plan.

Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+30% Synergy $0.23
Maelstrom Wanderer Maelstrom Wanderer
+25% Synergy $1.38
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.11
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+21% Synergy $3.46
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+19% Synergy $10.42
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+19% Synergy $4.20
Abaddon the Despoiler Abaddon the Despoiler
+19% Synergy $8.78
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+18% Synergy $0.15
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.19
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+18% Synergy $9.03

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder decks.

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+17% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.27
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.50
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.61
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.95
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-3% Synergy $2.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $11.72

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $14.25
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $28.63
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $11.61
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-9% Synergy $125.49
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $43.88
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $13.26
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-11% Synergy $8.47
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-11% Synergy $21.91
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-12% Synergy $716.12
The One Ring The One Ring
-12% Synergy $78.29

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+16% Synergy $0.26
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+16% Synergy $8.08
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+15% Synergy $0.44
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+15% Synergy $0.17
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+15% Synergy $10.48
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $0.21
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+13% Synergy $5.28
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+11% Synergy $0.26
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+11% Synergy $2.26
Felix Five-Boots Felix Five-Boots
+10% Synergy $2.92
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+10% Synergy $0.43
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+9% Synergy $0.96
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+8% Synergy $23.79
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+8% Synergy $12.64
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $2.13
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+8% Synergy $0.18
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+8% Synergy $3.51
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+8% Synergy $0.11
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+7% Synergy $0.70
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+7% Synergy $0.48
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+6% Synergy $0.30
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+6% Synergy $1.60
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.25
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+5% Synergy $0.23
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+4% Synergy $2.36
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+4% Synergy $0.46
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+4% Synergy $0.50
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+3% Synergy $0.41
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+3% Synergy $0.23
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+3% Synergy $1.05
Glarb, Calamity's Augur Glarb, Calamity's Augur
+3% Synergy $4.05
Rashmi and Ragavan Rashmi and Ragavan
+3% Synergy $0.33
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+3% Synergy $0.19
Starwinder Starwinder
+3% Synergy $0.81
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+3% Synergy $2.82
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+3% Synergy $0.23
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+3% Synergy $15.34
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+2% Synergy $7.95
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $21.80
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+2% Synergy $0.12
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+2% Synergy $2.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $3.87
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-1% Synergy $1.03
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $23.40
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $14.90
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.00
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-14% Synergy $5.96
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-14% Synergy $30.57

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder safe.

Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+13% Synergy $0.06
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.16
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+7% Synergy $10.65
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.84
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.58
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+5% Synergy $0.05
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.18
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+3% Synergy $2.98
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.59
Harrow Harrow
+2% Synergy $0.28
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $2.52
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+1% Synergy $2.49
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $10.98
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.37
Putrefy Putrefy
+1% Synergy $0.13
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
0% Synergy $0.30
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.20
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.15
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.87
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.60
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $13.78
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
-6% Synergy $5.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $46.95
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
-7% Synergy $10.56
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $19.11
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-10% Synergy $1.62
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-10% Synergy $13.74
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-10% Synergy $4.91
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-13% Synergy $54.04
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $1.36
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $52.81
Force of Will Force of Will
-15% Synergy $64.58
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $44.22
Swan Song Swan Song
-17% Synergy $8.48

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder's game plan and control the board.

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+16% Synergy $0.57
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+14% Synergy $6.70
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+14% Synergy $2.44
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+12% Synergy $1.48
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.14
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+7% Synergy $0.61
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.82
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.13
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.42
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.23
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+5% Synergy $0.36
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+5% Synergy $0.24
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.14
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.18
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+3% Synergy $0.47
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+3% Synergy $0.97
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+3% Synergy $0.44
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.67
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $0.59
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.33
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+2% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.83
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+1% Synergy $1.40
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.58
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $2.85
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+1% Synergy $2.02
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.86
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+1% Synergy $2.67
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.98
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.81
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
0% Synergy $0.29
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $3.44
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
0% Synergy $3.09
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
-1% Synergy $1.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.94
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-6% Synergy $1486.43
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-9% Synergy $0.81
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $48.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $8.99
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+7% Synergy $13.99
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $19.62
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $32.02
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+4% Synergy $0.35
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.17
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $5.74
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+3% Synergy $20.35
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+3% Synergy $39.31
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $64.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.76
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+2% Synergy $2.23
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+2% Synergy $0.04
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $7.63

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+14% Synergy $0.24
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+14% Synergy $23.11
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+11% Synergy $0.28
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $2.97
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+10% Synergy $0.49
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+10% Synergy $7.78
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+7% Synergy $3.79
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.17
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+4% Synergy $8.47
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $1.08
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.39
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+3% Synergy $0.11
Song of Creation Song of Creation
+3% Synergy $0.59
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+3% Synergy $0.42
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+3% Synergy $1.39
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $35.08
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.85
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+2% Synergy $0.16
Waste Not Waste Not
+1% Synergy $7.76
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $0.49
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $25.58
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
-2% Synergy $3.13
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
-4% Synergy $5.25
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $51.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
+4% Synergy $3.91

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.99
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $7.75
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.93
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $6.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $18.45
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-12% Synergy $94.95
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $32.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+13% Synergy $2.19
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $1.15
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+6% Synergy $11.06
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+6% Synergy $4.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.73
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.45
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $0.49
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $1.61
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+1% Synergy $1.30
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+1% Synergy $34.51
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $1.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.46
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-8% Synergy $181.24
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-12% Synergy $26.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-12% Synergy $78.39
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-13% Synergy $109.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mountain Mountain
+14% Synergy $0.05
Forest Forest
+12% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+12% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+12% Synergy $0.06
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.21
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+8% Synergy $0.32
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.26
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+8% Synergy $1.07
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $7.81
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $13.95
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+6% Synergy $8.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+5% Synergy $20.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.16
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.22
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+3% Synergy $12.57
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $19.55
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.94
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.21
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $5.39
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.40
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $8.14
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.20
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $5.59
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.46
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $17.58
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $17.98
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $17.00
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $12.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $6.67
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy $7.35
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $12.77
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $19.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $23.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $12.90
City of Brass City of Brass
-10% Synergy $19.64
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-10% Synergy $24.01
Bayou Bayou
-10% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-10% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-10% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-10% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $26.43
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-11% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-11% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $15.26

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