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Chris Guest
Jun 26, 2025
Chris Guest
20 Best Bird Cards for Commander
With all the new attention on Bird cards from the Final Fantasy set, let's take a look at the most powerful Bird cards for Commander.
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Birgi, God of Storytelling
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Haze of Rage
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Young Pyromancer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Warlord's Fury
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Seething Song
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Snap
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Deflecting Swat
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Jeska's Will
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Spellseeker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sprite Dragon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Elementalist Adept
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Docent of Perfection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Phantasmal Image
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wizards of Thay
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mockingbird
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Warboss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kiln Fiend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Umara Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Poppet Stitcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodwater Entity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blisterspit Gremlin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mental Misstep
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Desperate Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Dig Through Time
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Battle Hymn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Expedite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Great Train Heist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Banners Raised
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rending Volley
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Beyeen Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spell Snare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Occult Epiphany
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Plating
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Memory Lapse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Suspend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Keep Watch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Long-Term Plans
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Retort
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Cruise
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Strike It Rich
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Overmaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Merchant Scroll
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Crash Through
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Song of Totentanz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Invasion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cleaver Riot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ground Rift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spreading Insurrection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Encore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyroclasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hard Evidence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Artful Dodge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Renegade Tactics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Winged Words
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Change
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Isochron Scepter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Glamdring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Stormchaser's Talent
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Verity Circle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goblinslide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fervor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Dust Bowl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
City of Brass
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Prismatic Vista
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
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