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Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
Price tag $6.95

Legendary CreatureOgre Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Cascade 38% Chaos 9% Wheels 5% Storm 3% Spellslinger 3% Exile 3% Combo 3% Big Mana 2% Ramp 2% Aggro 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

#292 Current Rank
#316 Last Week
#232 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.

Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+2% Synergy $1.82
Tam, Mindful First-Year Tam, Mindful First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.43
The Reaper, King No More The Reaper, King No More
+1% Synergy $0.69
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
0% Synergy $0.50
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-9% Synergy $16.81

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 $0.28
Maelstrom Wanderer Maelstrom Wanderer
+25% Synergy $0.23
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.16
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+21% Synergy $6.66
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+19% Synergy $10.35
Abaddon the Despoiler Abaddon the Despoiler
+19% Synergy $10.92
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+18% Synergy $3.18
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+18% Synergy $0.16
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.35
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+18% Synergy $17.15

Top Cards

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

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+17% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.29
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.49
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.47
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $2.33
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-3% Synergy $0.57
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $12.95

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $42.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $40.86
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-10% Synergy $20.12
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $14.79
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-11% Synergy $13.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $61.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-12% Synergy $98.84
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $53.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $57.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $45.55

Creatures

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

Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+16% Synergy $0.31
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+16% Synergy $0.23
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+15% Synergy $0.53
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+15% Synergy $9.39
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+15% Synergy $12.21
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $0.29
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+13% Synergy $4.64
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+11% Synergy $0.35
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+11% Synergy $2.34
Felix Five-Boots Felix Five-Boots
+10% Synergy $3.60
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+9% Synergy $0.36
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+9% Synergy $0.33
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+9% Synergy $1.60
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+8% Synergy $33.64
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+8% Synergy $9.57
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $2.59
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+8% Synergy $3.46
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+8% Synergy $0.08
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+7% Synergy $0.70
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+7% Synergy $0.46
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+6% Synergy $1.53
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.23
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+5% Synergy $0.19
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+5% Synergy $3.89
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+4% Synergy $2.24
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+4% Synergy $0.56
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+4% Synergy $0.85
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+3% Synergy $0.09
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+3% Synergy $2.54
Glarb, Calamity's Augur Glarb, Calamity's Augur
+3% Synergy $7.51
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+3% Synergy $0.18
Starwinder Starwinder
+3% Synergy $1.05
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+3% Synergy $0.18
Rashmi and Ragavan Rashmi and Ragavan
+3% Synergy $0.37
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+3% Synergy $19.25
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+2% Synergy $11.44
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+2% Synergy $2.37
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+2% Synergy $0.15
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+2% Synergy $2.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.23
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $20.98
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-1% Synergy $12.79
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $5.13
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $18.65
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.29
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-13% Synergy $7.37
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-13% Synergy $37.86
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-14% Synergy $18.92

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 $0.14
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+7% Synergy $14.12
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.60
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.42
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.19
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+5% Synergy $0.05
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+3% Synergy $4.19
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.25
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $3.41
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+1% Synergy $1.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $11.33
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.32
Putrefy Putrefy
+1% Synergy $0.08
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
0% Synergy $0.37
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.41
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $10.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.65
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
-6% Synergy $6.02
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $21.94
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
-7% Synergy $10.88
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $4.24
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-8% Synergy $1.80
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-10% Synergy $7.59
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-10% Synergy $5.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $62.01
Force of Will Force of Will
-15% Synergy $62.72
Swan Song Swan Song
-16% Synergy $7.83

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.70
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+14% Synergy $14.28
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+13% Synergy $2.60
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+12% Synergy $1.99
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.19
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+7% Synergy $0.74
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $0.56
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $7.89
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.43
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.30
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+5% Synergy $0.33
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+5% Synergy $0.12
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+5% Synergy $0.25
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.16
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.17
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+3% Synergy $0.54
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.29
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $0.63
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.25
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+2% Synergy $1.23
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+2% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.93
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+1% Synergy $2.57
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.58
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $3.31
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.58
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.14
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.79
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
0% Synergy $0.37
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
0% Synergy $2.46
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
-1% Synergy $1.39
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $3.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $6.86
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-6% Synergy $1719.97
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.91
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $10.73
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-9% Synergy $136.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $9.99
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $5.43
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $37.16
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $19.38
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+4% Synergy $0.33
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.07
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.49
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+3% Synergy $29.79
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+3% Synergy $23.29
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $4.12
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $12.63
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $60.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $24.06
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+2% Synergy $0.06
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+2% Synergy $2.39
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $9.37
The One Ring The One Ring
-11% Synergy $99.32

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+14% Synergy $0.42
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+14% Synergy $15.82
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+11% Synergy $0.29
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+11% Synergy $1.43
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+11% Synergy $0.51
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+9% Synergy $4.81
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+7% Synergy $2.88
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.24
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+4% Synergy $9.97
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $1.44
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.46
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+3% Synergy $0.10
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+3% Synergy $0.65
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+3% Synergy $3.07
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $32.70
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.33
Song of Creation Song of Creation
+2% Synergy $0.70
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+2% Synergy $0.13
Waste Not Waste Not
+1% Synergy $7.36
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $23.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.92

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 $3.58

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $12.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $53.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $6.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $20.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $38.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $1.31
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $1.12
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+6% Synergy $11.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $3.95
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $1.40
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+3% Synergy $0.47
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $0.87
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.30
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $2.52
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+1% Synergy $2.21
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+1% Synergy $33.60
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $4.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.04
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-8% Synergy $175.80
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-12% Synergy $33.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-12% Synergy $86.10
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-12% Synergy $832.25
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-13% Synergy $115.71

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+13% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
+12% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+12% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
+12% Synergy $0.14
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.13
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+8% Synergy $0.30
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.15
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+8% Synergy $0.29
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $10.52
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $14.06
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+6% Synergy $12.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+5% Synergy $18.73
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.13
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.21
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+3% Synergy $15.15
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $22.01
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.99
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $7.27
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $11.91
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+2% Synergy $8.96
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.12
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+1% Synergy $7.14
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.29
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.19
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
0% Synergy $8.70
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $18.51
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $8.90
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $7.89
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $10.03
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-6% Synergy $9.01
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $15.87
City of Brass City of Brass
-9% Synergy $21.23
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $25.95
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $23.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $26.93
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $15.26
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-10% Synergy $26.24
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-10% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-10% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-10% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-10% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-10% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-10% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-11% Synergy $16.58

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