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Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
Price tag $6.61

Legendary CreatureOgre Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Cascade 38% Chaos 9% Wheels 5% Storm 3% Spellslinger 3% Exile 3% Big Mana 2% Combo 2% Lands Matter 2% Aggro 1%

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

#295 Current Rank
#333 Last Week
#226 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.

Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $0.69
Fire Lord Azula Fire Lord Azula
0% Synergy $2.13
Ozai, the Phoenix King Ozai, the Phoenix King
0% Synergy $8.12
Doctor Doom Doctor Doom
0% Synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
-1% Synergy $6.12

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 $0.25
Maelstrom Wanderer Maelstrom Wanderer
+25% Synergy $1.55
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.18
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+21% Synergy $5.26
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+19% Synergy $9.90
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+19% Synergy $3.18
Abaddon the Despoiler Abaddon the Despoiler
+19% Synergy $10.41
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+18% Synergy $0.14
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.04
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+18% Synergy $15.56

Top Cards

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

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+17% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.19
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.84
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-3% Synergy $1.85
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $12.29

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $30.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $37.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $13.35
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-11% Synergy $11.38
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-11% Synergy $19.80
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $57.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-12% Synergy $89.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $49.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $48.58
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $40.38

Creatures

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

Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+16% Synergy $0.27
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+15% Synergy $0.79
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+15% Synergy $0.21
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+15% Synergy $8.30
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+15% Synergy $10.98
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $0.27
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+13% Synergy $5.43
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+11% Synergy $0.27
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+11% Synergy $2.18
Felix Five-Boots Felix Five-Boots
+10% Synergy $3.75
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+9% Synergy $0.39
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+9% Synergy $0.20
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+9% Synergy $1.14
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+8% Synergy $24.65
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+8% Synergy $9.71
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $2.24
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+8% Synergy $3.57
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+8% Synergy $0.13
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+7% Synergy $1.18
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+7% Synergy $0.44
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+6% Synergy $0.40
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+6% Synergy $0.25
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.21
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+5% Synergy $0.22
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+5% Synergy $2.25
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+5% Synergy $2.16
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+4% Synergy $0.54
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+4% Synergy $1.13
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+3% Synergy $0.22
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+3% Synergy $0.21
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+3% Synergy $1.29
Glarb, Calamity's Augur Glarb, Calamity's Augur
+3% Synergy $4.42
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+3% Synergy $0.20
Rashmi and Ragavan Rashmi and Ragavan
+3% Synergy $0.29
Starwinder Starwinder
+3% Synergy $0.70
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+3% Synergy $0.16
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+3% Synergy $17.10
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+2% Synergy $7.96
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $21.66
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+2% Synergy $1.90
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+2% Synergy $0.14
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+2% Synergy $2.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.20
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $5.41
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-1% Synergy $1.20
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $24.26
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $15.76
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.18
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-13% Synergy $30.39
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-14% Synergy $5.79

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 $0.11
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+7% Synergy $13.13
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.40
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+5% Synergy $0.07
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.17
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+3% Synergy $3.83
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.50
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $2.99
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+1% Synergy $3.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $9.85
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.19
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.23
Putrefy Putrefy
+1% Synergy $0.10
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
0% Synergy $0.34
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.18
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.69
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.69
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.21
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $10.97
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $45.83
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
-6% Synergy $5.16
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
-7% Synergy $10.11
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.26
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-9% Synergy $1.82
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-10% Synergy $6.27
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-10% Synergy $4.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $1.89
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $48.80
Force of Will Force of Will
-15% Synergy $63.77
Swan Song Swan Song
-17% Synergy $7.43

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.60
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+14% Synergy $8.77
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+13% Synergy $2.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+11% Synergy $1.85
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.14
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+7% Synergy $0.84
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.11
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $7.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.44
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.25
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+5% Synergy $0.12
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+5% Synergy $0.42
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+5% Synergy $0.20
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.11
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.18
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+3% Synergy $0.53
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.18
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $0.74
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.29
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+2% Synergy $1.65
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+2% Synergy $0.24
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+2% Synergy $0.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.53
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+1% Synergy $1.70
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.46
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $3.21
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+1% Synergy $2.23
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.55
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+1% Synergy $3.25
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.84
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.66
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
0% Synergy $0.37
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $3.11
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
0% Synergy $4.74
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
-1% Synergy $1.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $6.57
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-6% Synergy $1499.99
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $9.60
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.88
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-9% Synergy $132.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $9.65
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $16.64
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.23
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $17.53
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.91
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+4% Synergy $0.32
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $0.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.01
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+3% Synergy $32.48
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+3% Synergy $22.32
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $12.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $60.53
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+2% Synergy $3.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.89
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+2% Synergy $2.25
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+2% Synergy $0.05
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $8.13
The One Ring The One Ring
-12% Synergy $91.84

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+14% Synergy $0.39
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+14% Synergy $18.77
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+11% Synergy $0.33
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $1.41
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+10% Synergy $0.51
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+10% Synergy $5.37
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+7% Synergy $2.37
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.24
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+4% Synergy $9.50
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $1.12
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.56
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+3% Synergy $0.13
Song of Creation Song of Creation
+3% Synergy $0.58
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+3% Synergy $0.51
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+3% Synergy $3.90
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $34.70
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.70
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+2% Synergy $0.14
Waste Not Waste Not
+1% Synergy $7.51
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $21.39
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
-2% Synergy $4.51
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
-4% Synergy $4.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $9.06

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 $3.69

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $8.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $46.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.63
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.75
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $19.12
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $32.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $2.58
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $0.98
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+6% Synergy $11.36
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+6% Synergy $4.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.15
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.79
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.25
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $0.59
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+1% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.20
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+1% Synergy $33.74
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $2.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.21
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-8% Synergy $175.57
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-12% Synergy $24.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-12% Synergy $83.26
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-12% Synergy $740.80
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-13% Synergy $116.80

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+13% Synergy $0.10
Forest Forest
+12% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+12% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+12% Synergy $0.10
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.20
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+8% Synergy $0.29
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.18
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+8% Synergy $0.95
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $8.74
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $12.77
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+6% Synergy $9.80
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.07
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+5% Synergy $17.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.18
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+3% Synergy $13.04
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $18.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.78
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.95
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.14
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $5.78
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $7.06
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.31
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.20
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $5.11
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.20
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $17.41
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $17.24
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $16.93
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $14.94
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $7.80
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy $7.07
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $13.68
City of Brass City of Brass
-9% Synergy $20.01
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $24.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $20.14
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $25.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $13.30
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-10% Synergy $23.77
Bayou Bayou
-10% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-10% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-10% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-10% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-10% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-11% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $14.85

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