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Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
Price tag $4.82

Legendary CreatureOgre Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Cascade 39% Chaos 10% Wheels 5% Exile 3% Storm 3% Spellslinger 3% Big Mana 3% Combo 2% Lands Matter 2% Treasure 2%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#261 Current Rank
#260 Last Week
#219 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.

Starwinder Starwinder
+3% Synergy $0.90
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+1% Synergy $22.77
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+1% Synergy $2.40
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+1% Synergy $13.00
Eddie Brock Venom, Lethal Protector Eddie Brock
+1% Synergy $28.79

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
+26% Synergy $1.10
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.20
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+21% Synergy $3.67
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+19% Synergy $8.16
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+19% Synergy $3.80
Abaddon the Despoiler Abaddon the Despoiler
+19% Synergy $6.67
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+19% Synergy $0.11
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.11
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+18% Synergy $6.77

Top Cards

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

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+17% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.34
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.73
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.54
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.99
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-4% Synergy $1.56
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $10.10

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $12.28
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $25.52
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-3% Synergy $0.78
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $10.63
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-9% Synergy $119.32
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $46.53
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-11% Synergy $9.44
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-11% Synergy $23.45
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $15.45
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-12% Synergy $669.19

Creatures

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

Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+16% Synergy $0.29
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+16% Synergy $6.91
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+15% Synergy $0.52
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+15% Synergy $0.19
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+15% Synergy $8.68
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $0.23
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+13% Synergy $4.81
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+12% Synergy $0.25
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+11% Synergy $2.06
Felix Five-Boots Felix Five-Boots
+10% Synergy $1.95
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+10% Synergy $0.50
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+9% Synergy $20.61
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+9% Synergy $0.86
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+9% Synergy $0.18
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+8% Synergy $11.39
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $2.45
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+8% Synergy $3.42
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+7% Synergy $0.12
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+7% Synergy $0.70
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+7% Synergy $0.49
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+6% Synergy $1.31
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+6% Synergy $0.22
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+6% Synergy $0.14
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.31
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+5% Synergy $0.30
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+5% Synergy $1.66
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+4% Synergy $0.38
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+4% Synergy $0.41
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+3% Synergy $0.42
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+3% Synergy $0.23
Glarb, Calamity's Augur Glarb, Calamity's Augur
+3% Synergy $3.74
Rashmi and Ragavan Rashmi and Ragavan
+3% Synergy $0.30
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+3% Synergy $0.63
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+3% Synergy $0.19
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.08
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+3% Synergy $3.78
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+3% Synergy $0.20
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+3% Synergy $12.69
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+3% Synergy $1.86
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+2% Synergy $7.90
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $20.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $3.54
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-1% Synergy $1.08
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $21.56
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $15.14
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.02
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-14% Synergy $6.34
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-14% Synergy $31.96
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-15% Synergy $19.02

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 $0.20
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+7% Synergy $9.30
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.83
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.44
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+6% Synergy $0.05
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.26
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+4% Synergy $2.88
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.36
Harrow Harrow
+2% Synergy $0.32
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $2.77
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $9.75
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.44
Putrefy Putrefy
+1% Synergy $0.12
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $2.35
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.27
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
0% Synergy $0.28
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.17
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.98
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.25
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $12.66
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
-6% Synergy $5.56
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $44.85
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
-7% Synergy $10.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.59
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.91
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-10% Synergy $1.66
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-10% Synergy $12.29
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-11% Synergy $4.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-13% Synergy $59.87
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.45
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-16% Synergy $50.95
Force of Will Force of Will
-16% Synergy $61.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-17% Synergy $42.02
Swan Song Swan Song
-17% Synergy $8.03

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+16% Synergy $0.53
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+14% Synergy $7.02
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+14% Synergy $2.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+12% Synergy $1.52
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.79
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+7% Synergy $0.60
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.11
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.37
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.26
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+5% Synergy $0.31
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+5% Synergy $0.30
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.18
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.33
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.18
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $0.54
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+3% Synergy $0.45
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+3% Synergy $1.07
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+3% Synergy $0.46
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.22
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+2% Synergy $1.39
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.35
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+2% Synergy $0.19
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $2.94
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+2% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.85
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.61
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $0.36
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $2.72
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+1% Synergy $1.71
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.99
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+1% Synergy $0.30
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.82
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.89
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $3.89
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
-1% Synergy $1.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.54
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-6% Synergy $1482.44
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-9% Synergy $0.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $52.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $8.93
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+7% Synergy $13.72
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.27
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $19.92
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $35.57
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+4% Synergy $0.28
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $1.30
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.79
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $3.05
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+3% Synergy $35.22
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+3% Synergy $20.70
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+3% Synergy $0.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $62.95
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.49
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+2% Synergy $1.98
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $7.33
The One Ring The One Ring
-13% Synergy $82.60

Enchantments

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

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+15% Synergy $16.79
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+14% Synergy $0.27
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+11% Synergy $0.29
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $3.25
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+10% Synergy $0.55
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+10% Synergy $2.15
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+7% Synergy $4.24
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.24
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+4% Synergy $7.08
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $1.36
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $5.19
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+3% Synergy $0.14
Song of Creation Song of Creation
+3% Synergy $0.55
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+3% Synergy $0.42
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+3% Synergy $1.09
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+3% Synergy $0.12
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $34.89
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.54
Waste Not Waste Not
+1% Synergy $6.51
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $0.47
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $0.97
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $27.73
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
-2% Synergy $1.88
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
-4% Synergy $6.19
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $49.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.45

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 $3.50

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.59
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $8.83
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $18.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $30.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-13% Synergy $95.44

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+13% Synergy $2.28
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $0.84
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+6% Synergy $9.72
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+6% Synergy $3.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.75
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.42
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.27
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+1% Synergy $33.91
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
0% Synergy $1.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-3% Synergy $0.87
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-8% Synergy $173.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-13% Synergy $26.29
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-13% Synergy $77.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-14% Synergy $103.74

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+14% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+13% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+13% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+12% Synergy $0.04
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+9% Synergy $0.16
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+8% Synergy $0.25
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.21
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+8% Synergy $0.93
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $7.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $13.91
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+6% Synergy $7.93
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.18
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+5% Synergy $19.90
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.15
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.26
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+3% Synergy $12.27
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $16.12
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.12
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.27
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $5.43
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.04
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $8.23
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.29
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $4.88
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.51
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.30
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $22.42
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $16.75
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $18.21
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $15.88
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $7.34
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy $7.60
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $13.58
City of Brass City of Brass
-10% Synergy $18.89
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-10% Synergy $23.97
Badlands Badlands
-10% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $27.41
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $20.83
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $24.05
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-11% Synergy $13.64
Bayou Bayou
-11% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-11% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-11% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-11% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-11% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $15.70

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