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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
22 decks (0.000%) Rank #1447
Chris Guest
Jun 26, 2025
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Watcher of the Spheres
91% of 22 decks +84% synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
82% of 22 decks +74% synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
77% of 22 decks +72% synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
73% of 11 decks +72% synergy
Empyrean Eagle
82% of 22 decks +71% synergy
Aven Interrupter
73% of 15 decks +69% synergy
Aven Mindcensor
77% of 22 decks +68% synergy
Ledger Shredder
73% of 22 decks +68% synergy
Soulcatcher
68% of 22 decks +67% synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
68% of 22 decks +65% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86% of 22 decks +15% synergy
Dovin's Veto
73% of 22 decks +37% synergy
Mockingbird
70% of 10 decks +65% synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
68% of 22 decks +62% synergy
Favorable Winds
68% of 22 decks +62% synergy
Path to Exile
68% of 22 decks +15% synergy
Judge's Familiar
64% of 22 decks +59% synergy
Murmuration
60% of 10 decks +55% synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
59% of 22 decks +54% synergy
Mana Drain
59% of 22 decks +44% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
91% of 22 decks +65% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86% of 22 decks +61% synergy
Teferi's Protection
82% of 22 decks +64% synergy
Smothering Tithe
77% of 22 decks +50% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68% of 22 decks +52% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
64% of 22 decks +45% synergy
Mystical Tutor
32% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Force of Will
18% of 22 decks +9% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14% of 22 decks +8% synergy
Ancient Tomb
14% of 22 decks +5% synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Moat
55% of 22 decks +51% synergy
Skycat Sovereign
55% of 22 decks +50% synergy
Healer's Hawk
50% of 22 decks +47% synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
50% of 22 decks +46% synergy
Plumecreed Escort
50% of 10 decks +46% synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
50% of 22 decks +45% synergy
Augury Owl
45% of 22 decks +43% synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
41% of 22 decks +40% synergy
Wingmate Roc
41% of 22 decks +39% synergy
Emeria Angel
41% of 22 decks +37% synergy
Harrier Strix
40% of 15 decks +37% synergy
Stormscape Familiar
36% of 22 decks +34% synergy
Aerial Extortionist
36% of 22 decks +32% synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
36% of 22 decks +30% synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
32% of 22 decks +30% synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
32% of 22 decks +30% synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
32% of 22 decks +28% synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
31% of 13 decks +28% synergy
Jackdaw Savior
30% of 10 decks +25% synergy
Sage Owl
27% of 22 decks +27% synergy
Commander Eesha
27% of 22 decks +27% synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
27% of 22 decks +27% synergy
Battlefield Raptor
27% of 22 decks +25% synergy
Scouting Hawk
27% of 22 decks +25% synergy
Curiosity Crafter
27% of 22 decks +24% synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
27% of 22 decks +22% synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
23% of 22 decks +22% synergy
Thrummingbird
23% of 22 decks +19% synergy
Gustcloak Savior
18% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Loyal Drake
18% of 22 decks +16% synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
18% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Crookclaw Elder
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14% of 22 decks +12% synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14% of 22 decks +2% synergy
Esper Sentinel
14% of 22 decks -9% synergy
Instants
Counterspell
55% of 22 decks +0% synergy
Akroma's Will
45% of 22 decks +40% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45% of 22 decks +39% synergy
Swan Song
45% of 22 decks +29% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Dazzling Denial
40% of 10 decks +36% synergy
Strix Serenade
38% of 13 decks +33% synergy
Arcane Denial
36% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Lofty Denial
32% of 22 decks +28% synergy
Rally of Wings
32% of 22 decks +28% synergy
Pongify
32% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Perch Protection
30% of 10 decks +27% synergy
Deluge
23% of 22 decks +20% synergy
Generous Gift
23% of 22 decks -13% synergy
Stubborn Denial
18% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Azorius Charm
18% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Disenchant
18% of 22 decks +9% synergy
Brainstorm
18% of 22 decks -0% synergy
Negate
18% of 22 decks -11% synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Spell Pierce
14% of 22 decks +10% synergy
Force of Negation
14% of 22 decks +6% synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
55% of 22 decks +49% synergy
Airborne Aid
41% of 22 decks +38% synergy
Supreme Verdict
36% of 22 decks +8% synergy
Distant Melody
32% of 22 decks +26% synergy
Gust of Wind
27% of 22 decks +26% synergy
Aerial Assault
23% of 22 decks +22% synergy
Farewell
23% of 22 decks +4% synergy
Migratory Route
18% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Preordain
18% of 22 decks +9% synergy
Ponder
18% of 22 decks +7% synergy
Battle Screech
14% of 22 decks +12% synergy
Raise the Palisade
14% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Winds of Abandon
14% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14% of 22 decks +8% synergy
Austere Command
14% of 22 decks -2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50% of 22 decks +30% synergy
Bident of Thassa
32% of 22 decks +22% synergy
The Ozolith
27% of 22 decks +26% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27% of 22 decks +2% synergy
Door of Destinies
23% of 22 decks +21% synergy
Urza's Incubator
23% of 22 decks +21% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
23% of 22 decks +20% synergy
Herald's Horn
23% of 22 decks +19% synergy
Sword of the Animist
18% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Robe of Stars
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14% of 22 decks +12% synergy
Coat of Arms
14% of 22 decks +12% synergy
Shadowspear
14% of 22 decks +12% synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
50% of 22 decks +27% synergy
Ghostly Prison
50% of 22 decks +27% synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
45% of 22 decks +43% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
41% of 22 decks +33% synergy
Mystic Remora
41% of 22 decks +24% synergy
Gravitational Shift
36% of 22 decks +32% synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
32% of 22 decks +29% synergy
Land Tax
32% of 22 decks +23% synergy
Noble Heritage
18% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Combat Research
18% of 22 decks +16% synergy
Aqueous Form
18% of 22 decks +14% synergy
Kindred Discovery
18% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Commander's Insignia
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Always Watching
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Military Intelligence
14% of 22 decks +12% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Steel of the Godhead
14% of 22 decks +10% synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
14% of 22 decks +13% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45% of 22 decks -3% synergy
Seaside Haven
36% of 22 decks +34% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Three Tree City
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27% of 22 decks +16% synergy
Minas Tirith
23% of 22 decks +18% synergy
Urza's Saga
23% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Rogue's Passage
23% of 22 decks +9% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23% of 22 decks +4% synergy
Animal Sanctuary
18% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14% of 22 decks +10% synergy
Maze of Ith
14% of 22 decks +9% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91% of 22 decks +3% synergy
Arcane Signet
82% of 22 decks -3% synergy
Talisman of Progress
32% of 22 decks -17% synergy
Azorius Signet
27% of 22 decks -35% synergy
Mana Crypt
23% of 22 decks +19% synergy
Thought Vessel
23% of 22 decks -20% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18% of 22 decks +15% synergy
Fellwar Stone
18% of 22 decks -13% synergy
Azorius Keyrune
14% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14% of 22 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91% of 22 decks +5% synergy
Sea of Clouds
73% of 22 decks +31% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
68% of 22 decks +22% synergy
Glacial Fortress
68% of 22 decks +10% synergy
Flooded Strand
64% of 22 decks +34% synergy
Deserted Beach
55% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50% of 6 decks +25% synergy
Path of Ancestry
45% of 22 decks +31% synergy
Prairie Stream
45% of 22 decks -21% synergy
Tundra
41% of 22 decks +28% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
41% of 22 decks +20% synergy
Nimbus Maze
41% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Mystic Gate
32% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Meticulous Archive
31% of 16 decks +14% synergy
Myriad Landscape
27% of 22 decks +8% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27% of 22 decks -11% synergy
Port Town
23% of 22 decks -26% synergy
Cavern of Souls
18% of 22 decks +15% synergy
Prismatic Vista
18% of 22 decks +12% synergy
Arid Mesa
18% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Windswept Heath
18% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Scalding Tarn
18% of 22 decks +11% synergy
Misty Rainforest
18% of 22 decks +10% synergy
Polluted Delta
18% of 22 decks +10% synergy
Exotic Orchard
18% of 22 decks -10% synergy
Azorius Chancery
18% of 22 decks -20% synergy
Marsh Flats
14% of 22 decks +6% synergy
Evolving Wilds
14% of 22 decks -3% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14% of 22 decks -21% synergy