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Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
Price tag $5.75

Legendary Creature — Ogre Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Cascade 40% Chaos 10% Wheels 5% Exile 3% Big Mana 3% Spellslinger 2% Storm 2% Combo 2% Treasure 2% Lands Matter 1%

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

#273 Current Rank
#312 Last Week
#200 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.

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+3% Synergy $42.88
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+2% Synergy $4.08
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+1% Synergy $2.92
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
0% Synergy $4.44
Starting Town Starting Town
-2% Synergy $9.96

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
+31% Synergy $0.20
Maelstrom Wanderer Maelstrom Wanderer
+26% Synergy $1.40
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.17
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+20% Synergy $3.89
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+20% Synergy $5.02
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+20% Synergy $2.76
Abaddon the Despoiler Abaddon the Despoiler
+19% Synergy $4.33
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+19% Synergy $0.09
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+18% Synergy $8.51
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.27

Top Cards

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

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+18% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.50
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.54
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.46
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $2.54
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-4% Synergy $1.20
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $9.10

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $10.89
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $25.26
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-4% Synergy $0.72
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $8.20
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-9% Synergy $110.20
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-11% Synergy $8.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $50.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $12.09
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-12% Synergy $19.07
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-12% Synergy $629.02

Creatures

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

Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+16% Synergy $0.33
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+16% Synergy $4.64
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+16% Synergy $0.26
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+16% Synergy $0.13
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+15% Synergy $7.24
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $0.24
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+13% Synergy $5.31
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+12% Synergy $0.32
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+11% Synergy $2.18
Felix Five-Boots Felix Five-Boots
+10% Synergy $1.89
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+10% Synergy $0.38
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+9% Synergy $14.88
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+9% Synergy $0.53
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+9% Synergy $0.17
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+8% Synergy $11.02
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $2.96
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+8% Synergy $0.57
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+8% Synergy $4.08
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+7% Synergy $0.07
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+7% Synergy $0.41
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+7% Synergy $1.35
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.29
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+5% Synergy $0.26
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+5% Synergy $0.14
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+5% Synergy $0.89
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+4% Synergy $0.40
Rashmi and Ragavan Rashmi and Ragavan
+4% Synergy $0.27
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+4% Synergy $0.25
Glarb, Calamity's Augur Glarb, Calamity's Augur
+4% Synergy $3.46
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+4% Synergy $0.38
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+3% Synergy $1.03
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+3% Synergy $0.18
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.08
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+3% Synergy $1.98
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+3% Synergy $8.65
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+3% Synergy $0.19
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+3% Synergy $8.63
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+2% Synergy $6.18
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $17.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.27
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $2.20
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-1% Synergy $0.91
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-2% Synergy $20.22
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-3% Synergy $12.35
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.07
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
-8% Synergy $11.56
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-14% Synergy $27.36
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-15% Synergy $6.70

Instants

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

Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+13% Synergy $0.05
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.12
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.42
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+7% Synergy $8.98
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.96
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+6% Synergy $0.07
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.24
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+4% Synergy $3.38
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $1.47
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.32
Harrow Harrow
+2% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.68
Putrefy Putrefy
+1% Synergy $0.14
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $2.11
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.33
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
0% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $10.23
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $1.46
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.92
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.00
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $12.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $41.94
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
-7% Synergy $5.10
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.25
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
-8% Synergy $8.62
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $16.38
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-11% Synergy $1.94
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-11% Synergy $10.83
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-11% Synergy $5.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-13% Synergy $53.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.49
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-16% Synergy $45.01
Force of Will Force of Will
-16% Synergy $56.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-17% Synergy $40.74
Swan Song Swan Song
-18% Synergy $13.17

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+16% Synergy $0.54
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+15% Synergy $2.70
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+14% Synergy $7.08
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+12% Synergy $1.99
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.15
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+8% Synergy $0.65
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.41
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.07
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $6.39
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.25
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+5% Synergy $0.10
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+5% Synergy $0.20
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.16
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.48
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $1.04
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+3% Synergy $0.40
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+3% Synergy $1.09
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+3% Synergy $0.43
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+2% Synergy $1.29
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+2% Synergy $1.84
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.23
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+2% Synergy $0.20
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $3.24
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+2% Synergy $0.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.70
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.64
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $1.80
Emergent Ultimatum Emergent Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.80
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+1% Synergy $0.24
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+1% Synergy $0.32
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.86
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $1.77
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $4.34
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
-1% Synergy $1.27
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $4.51
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $4.80
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-6% Synergy $1467.68
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-9% Synergy $0.82
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $57.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $8.63
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+7% Synergy $11.63
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.25
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $15.40
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $28.70
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+4% Synergy $0.83
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $28.90
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+3% Synergy $20.24
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+3% Synergy $1.45
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+3% Synergy $0.10
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $65.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $15.78
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+2% Synergy $0.33
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $4.95
The One Ring The One Ring
-13% Synergy $63.82

Enchantments

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

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+15% Synergy $14.51
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+14% Synergy $0.41
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+12% Synergy $0.24
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $3.37
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+10% Synergy $2.43
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+10% Synergy $0.48
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+7% Synergy $3.45
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.22
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+5% Synergy $8.22
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $1.25
Omniscience Omniscience
+3% Synergy $4.59
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+3% Synergy $0.12
Song of Creation Song of Creation
+3% Synergy $0.54
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+3% Synergy $0.29
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+3% Synergy $2.05
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+3% Synergy $0.12
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+2% Synergy $35.41
Waste Not Waste Not
+2% Synergy $3.47
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+2% Synergy $0.41
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $0.41
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $1.01
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $25.49
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
-2% Synergy $1.71
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
-4% Synergy $6.23
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $48.75
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-16% Synergy $8.48

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 $3.21

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.98
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $8.52
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.82
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $4.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $17.64
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $30.14
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-13% Synergy $111.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+13% Synergy $2.60
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $0.78
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+6% Synergy $9.99
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+6% Synergy $3.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.20
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+5% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.73
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+3% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $1.16
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+1% Synergy $31.61
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
0% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-3% Synergy $0.84
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-8% Synergy $151.40
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-13% Synergy $22.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-13% Synergy $68.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-14% Synergy $98.19

Lands

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

Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+9% Synergy $0.16
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+8% Synergy $0.24
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+8% Synergy $0.16
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+8% Synergy $0.72
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $5.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.05
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+6% Synergy $15.29
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+6% Synergy $19.68
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+6% Synergy $8.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.18
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.30
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+3% Synergy $10.39
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $13.04
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+3% Synergy $0.75
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.27
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.08
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.56
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+2% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.25
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $11.09
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.88
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $10.11
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.39
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.26
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $4.78
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.91
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $15.03
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-2% Synergy $15.09
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-3% Synergy $12.59
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $15.21
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $18.00
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $14.14
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $11.92
City of Brass City of Brass
-10% Synergy $17.02
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-10% Synergy $29.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-10% Synergy $21.97
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $24.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $18.87
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $23.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-11% Synergy $12.14
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-11% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-11% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-11% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-11% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-11% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-11% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $14.54
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-12% Synergy $12.27

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