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Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
Price tag $8.18

Legendary CreatureOgre Wizard

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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

#250 Current Rank
#272 Last Week
#225 Past 2 Years

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.

Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+10% Synergy $2.69
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+2% Synergy $6.31
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+2% Synergy $11.49
Witherbloom, the Balancer Witherbloom, the Balancer
+0% Synergy $6.37
Flashback Flashback
-1% Synergy $4.97

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
+29% Synergy $0.37
Maelstrom Wanderer Maelstrom Wanderer
+24% Synergy $0.35
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+21% Synergy $6.25
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.31
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+19% Synergy $6.64
Abaddon the Despoiler Abaddon the Despoiler
+18% Synergy $11.18
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+17% Synergy $0.28
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.25
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+17% Synergy $4.62
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+17% Synergy $7.46

Top Cards

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

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+16% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.55
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $2.40
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-2% Synergy $0.97
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $11.91

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $43.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.55
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $28.30
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $18.15
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-10% Synergy $11.25
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $60.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-11% Synergy $129.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $66.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $72.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $58.52

Creatures

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

Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+16% Synergy $0.25
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+15% Synergy $0.35
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+14% Synergy $10.44
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+14% Synergy $0.51
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+14% Synergy $11.59
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+13% Synergy $0.27
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+12% Synergy $4.96
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+10% Synergy $0.41
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+10% Synergy $3.56
Felix Five-Boots Felix Five-Boots
+9% Synergy $4.44
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+9% Synergy $0.63
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+8% Synergy $2.91
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+8% Synergy $2.01
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+8% Synergy $0.33
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+7% Synergy $7.03
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+7% Synergy $7.97
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+7% Synergy $0.29
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+7% Synergy $37.31
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+7% Synergy $1.19
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+6% Synergy $0.50
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+5% Synergy $3.13
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+5% Synergy $0.24
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.35
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+4% Synergy $0.35
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+3% Synergy $0.58
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+3% Synergy $2.46
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+3% Synergy $0.34
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+2% Synergy $0.31
Glarb, Calamity's Augur Glarb, Calamity's Augur
+2% Synergy $3.94
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+2% Synergy $0.23
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+2% Synergy $1.08
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+2% Synergy $10.50
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+2% Synergy $25.16
Starwinder Starwinder
+2% Synergy $0.90
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+2% Synergy $2.25
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+2% Synergy $3.38
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+1% Synergy $0.25
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $35.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+0% Synergy $0.31
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+0% Synergy $12.82
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
0% Synergy $5.92
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-2% Synergy $1.39
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-3% Synergy $27.17
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.89
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $21.90
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-8% Synergy $48.17
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-12% Synergy $9.17

Instants

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

Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+12% Synergy $0.12
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.31
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+6% Synergy $17.11
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $1.10
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.52
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+4% Synergy $0.19
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.30
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $0.73
Violent Outburst Violent Outburst
+2% Synergy $6.60
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy $4.08
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.45
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+1% Synergy $4.52
Putrefy Putrefy
+1% Synergy $0.30
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.37
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.38
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $14.58
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+0% Synergy $0.59
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.25
Snap Snap
-1% Synergy $3.40
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.67
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $14.52
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $28.12
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
-6% Synergy $7.03
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $2.78
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
-6% Synergy $16.03
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.90
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-9% Synergy $3.62
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-9% Synergy $4.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $67.12
Force of Will Force of Will
-14% Synergy $64.63
Swan Song Swan Song
-15% Synergy $8.00

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+14% Synergy $1.68
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+14% Synergy $35.52
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+12% Synergy $3.04
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+11% Synergy $3.53
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $1.06
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.50
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+5% Synergy $0.26
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.31
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+5% Synergy $11.43
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+5% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.44
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+4% Synergy $0.58
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+3% Synergy $0.29
Decimate Decimate
+2% Synergy $0.30
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+2% Synergy $0.54
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $0.66
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.75
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.24
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.14
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+1% Synergy $3.98
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $7.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+0% Synergy $0.88
Windfall Windfall
+0% Synergy $4.94
Preordain Preordain
+0% Synergy $0.50
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+0% Synergy $0.35
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+0% Synergy $0.43
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+0% Synergy $2.66
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+0% Synergy $0.92
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $6.00
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
-1% Synergy $3.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.05
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-5% Synergy $2063.83
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $15.84
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-8% Synergy $0.37
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-8% Synergy $164.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $7.90
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $4.67
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $39.40
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+4% Synergy $0.40
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $24.31
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+3% Synergy $1.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $47.41
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+2% Synergy $6.50
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $41.06
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+2% Synergy $32.60
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $64.01
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $3.65
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $26.88
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $17.94
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+0% Synergy $9.08
The One Ring The One Ring
-9% Synergy $108.02

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+14% Synergy $0.38
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+13% Synergy $16.96
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+11% Synergy $2.20
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+10% Synergy $0.43
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+10% Synergy $0.38
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+8% Synergy $4.64
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+6% Synergy $0.36
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+6% Synergy $5.20
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+4% Synergy $10.56
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+2% Synergy $1.20
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+2% Synergy $0.11
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.39
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $6.62
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+2% Synergy $2.63
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+2% Synergy $2.63
Song of Creation Song of Creation
+2% Synergy $0.70
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+1% Synergy $36.20
Waste Not Waste Not
+1% Synergy $8.26
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
+3% Synergy $3.73

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $15.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $63.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+0% Synergy $0.70
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $10.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $30.88
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-11% Synergy $50.77

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+11% Synergy $4.40
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+9% Synergy $0.92
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+5% Synergy $12.31
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $4.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.31
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+2% Synergy $2.60
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+2% Synergy $0.44
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+2% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+1% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+1% Synergy $2.02
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $2.98
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.39
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.08
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+1% Synergy $33.78
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+0% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $1.62
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.13
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-7% Synergy $240.66
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-11% Synergy $1122.75
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-11% Synergy $37.63
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-11% Synergy $109.80
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-12% Synergy $167.83

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+12% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+11% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+11% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+11% Synergy $0.07
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.32
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+7% Synergy $0.73
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+7% Synergy $0.37
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+6% Synergy $12.04
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $17.49
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+5% Synergy $13.76
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+5% Synergy $26.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+3% Synergy $2.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.27
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $31.33
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.27
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $16.60
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $15.71
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $6.94
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+2% Synergy $5.56
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.82
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.39
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.34
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.34
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+1% Synergy $7.70
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+1% Synergy $10.00
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.31
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.34
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+0% Synergy $28.09
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $12.79
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $9.58
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $10.46
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $10.77
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $17.38
City of Brass City of Brass
-8% Synergy $10.60
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $36.04
Badlands Badlands
-9% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-9% Synergy $17.33
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-9% Synergy $32.02
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-9% Synergy $34.20
Taiga Taiga
-9% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $36.97
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-9% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-9% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-9% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-10% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-10% Synergy $18.92

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