Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker (Commander) - Budget Core Birds

Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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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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Kastral, the Windcrested
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
99%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Thrummingbird
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Aerial Assault
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Airborne Aid
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Healer's Hawk
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Gwaihir the Windlord
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Migratory Route
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Judge's Familiar
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Healer's Flock
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Gustcloak Savior
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Soulcatcher
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Silver Raven
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Battle Screech
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Lifecreed Duo
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Knightfisher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Harrier Strix
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Shrike Force
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Augury Owl
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
High Sentinels of Arashin
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Wingmate Roc
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Loyal Drake
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Emeria Angel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Donal, Herald of Wings
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Sterling Supplier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Aerie Auxiliary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Plumecreed Mentor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Neurok Familiar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Supply-Line Cranes
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Esper Cormorants
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Nephalia Seakite
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Aven Tactician
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Aven Fleetwing
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Dawnfeather Eagle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Coast Watcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Arctic Aven
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Suntail Hawk
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Coveted Peacock
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Murder of Crows
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Ranger's Hawk
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Sage Owl
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Frost Trickster
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Aven Brigadier
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Scouting Hawk
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Errant and Giada
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Bovine Intervention
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Rally of Wings
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Disenchant
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Brainsurge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dazzling Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Change the Equation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Countervailing Winds
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Glorious Gale
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Eyes in the Skies
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Defabricate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cancel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Deluge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Lofty Denial
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Charm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-34%synergy
Lookout's Dispersal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Aven Warcraft
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Leave in the Dust
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Discombobulate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Traumatic Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Revelation of Power
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spare from Evil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Outflank
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ray of Command
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
You're Ambushed on the Road
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Censor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ajani's Presence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stern Dismissal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Guiding Bolt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stern Scolding
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Adamant Will
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Essence Capture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Annul
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Astral Steel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ojutai's Command
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stall for Time
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Make a Stand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shore Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fateful Absence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Surge of Salvation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Ravenform
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Winged Words
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Exorcise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enter the Enigma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gust of Wind
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Cleansing Nova
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Distant Melody
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
No Witnesses
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Taigam's Strike
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Amass the Components
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kiss of the Amesha
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rise of Eagles
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mentor's Guidance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Index
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Concentrate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Revoke Existence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Makindi Stampede
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Divination
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Runic Shot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Impede Momentum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sanctify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bond of Discipline
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport Bell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vial of Dragonfire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Wrench
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Armillary Sphere
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Talon of Pain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Bladetrap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vectis Gloves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Heart-Piercer Bow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Glint Hawk Idol
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Angelheart Vial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kitesail
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Raven Wings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instruments of War
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Armory of Iroas
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kor Halberd
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Eye
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ring of Thune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Murmuration
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Favorable Winds
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unable to Scream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rally the Ranks
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Combat Research
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Coastal Piracy
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Gravitational Shift
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Utter Insignificance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Psychic Impetus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Glorious Anthem
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Flaming Fist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Battle Mastery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Staggering Insight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
From the Rubble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reduce in Stature
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lunarch Mantle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bound in Gold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fog on the Barrow-Downs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Righteous Cause
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Armored Ascension
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of the Hieromancer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Grace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Reprobation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Plumes of Peace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Insignia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Cover
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arrest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Feywild Visitor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Gift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Frogify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Pacifism
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Bonds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Destiny
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spectra Ward
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Always Watching
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Military Intelligence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Library
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Animal Sanctuary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Haven
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-25%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Pillar of Origins
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ojutai Monument
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-33%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-39%synergy
Lands
Azorius Guildgate
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Command Tower
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Cove
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Campground
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Meandering River
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Razortide Bridge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-28%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Skybridge Towers
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Rupture Spire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unknown Shores
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wanderwine Hub
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Uncharted Haven
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shire Terrace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Citadel Gate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-25%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-27%synergy
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