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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
87 decks (0.001%) 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
Warden of Evos Isle
94% of 87 decks +87% synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
93% of 87 decks +86% synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
89% of 87 decks +83% synergy
Empyrean Eagle
93% of 87 decks +82% synergy
Judge's Familiar
83% of 87 decks +79% synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
78% of 45 decks +77% synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
74% of 87 decks +71% synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
71% of 87 decks +68% synergy
Favorable Winds
72% of 87 decks +66% synergy
Airborne Aid
67% of 87 decks +64% synergy
Top Cards
Aven Mindcensor
72% of 87 decks +63% synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
68% of 87 decks +62% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64% of 87 decks -6% synergy
Skycat Sovereign
62% of 87 decks +57% synergy
Soulcatcher
61% of 87 decks +60% synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
61% of 87 decks +56% synergy
Counterspell
61% of 87 decks +7% synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
60% of 87 decks +58% synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
60% of 87 decks +56% synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
60% of 87 decks +55% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
46% of 87 decks +20% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26% of 87 decks +1% synergy
Teferi's Protection
16% of 87 decks -2% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13% of 87 decks -4% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13% of 87 decks -6% synergy
Smothering Tithe
13% of 87 decks -15% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8% of 87 decks +0% synergy
Creatures
Mockingbird
56% of 45 decks +50% synergy
Aven Interrupter
52% of 58 decks +47% synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
51% of 87 decks +44% synergy
Ledger Shredder
49% of 87 decks +44% synergy
Magus of the Moat
48% of 87 decks +45% synergy
Plumecreed Escort
47% of 45 decks +43% synergy
Stormscape Familiar
46% of 87 decks +44% synergy
Healer's Hawk
45% of 87 decks +42% synergy
Wingmate Roc
44% of 87 decks +41% synergy
Emeria Angel
43% of 87 decks +39% synergy
Jackdaw Savior
42% of 45 decks +37% synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
40% of 87 decks +39% synergy
Augury Owl
40% of 87 decks +38% synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
39% of 87 decks +38% synergy
Scouting Hawk
38% of 87 decks +36% synergy
Harrier Strix
37% of 57 decks +34% synergy
Battlefield Raptor
37% of 87 decks +35% synergy
Aerial Extortionist
37% of 87 decks +33% synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
34% of 87 decks +34% synergy
Thrummingbird
34% of 87 decks +31% synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
30% of 46 decks +28% synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
29% of 87 decks +27% synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
29% of 87 decks +24% synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
26% of 87 decks +26% synergy
Loyal Drake
25% of 87 decks +23% synergy
Sage Owl
24% of 87 decks +24% synergy
Errant and Giada
24% of 87 decks +22% synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24% of 87 decks +15% synergy
Commander Eesha
23% of 87 decks +22% synergy
Silver Raven
23% of 87 decks +21% synergy
Aven Brigadier
22% of 87 decks +21% synergy
Thieving Magpie
22% of 87 decks +21% synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
21% of 87 decks +20% synergy
Pride of the Clouds
21% of 87 decks +19% synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
20% of 87 decks +19% synergy
Curiosity Crafter
20% of 87 decks +16% synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
18% of 87 decks +15% synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
18% of 87 decks +13% synergy
Shrike Force
18% of 45 decks +14% synergy
Lieutenant Kirtar
17% of 87 decks +17% synergy
Donal, Herald of Wings
17% of 87 decks +13% synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17% of 87 decks +6% synergy
Gustcloak Savior
16% of 87 decks +15% synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
15% of 87 decks +13% synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13% of 30 decks +8% synergy
Mindshrieker
13% of 87 decks +12% synergy
Crookclaw Elder
13% of 87 decks +12% synergy
Miner's Guidewing
12% of 75 decks +11% synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
11% of 87 decks +10% synergy
Knightfisher
11% of 45 decks +9% synergy
Instants
Dazzling Denial
57% of 42 decks +53% synergy
Rally of Wings
55% of 87 decks +51% synergy
Path to Exile
53% of 87 decks -0% synergy
Lofty Denial
46% of 87 decks +42% synergy
Dovin's Veto
41% of 87 decks +6% synergy
Generous Gift
38% of 87 decks +3% synergy
Negate
37% of 87 decks +8% synergy
Disenchant
32% of 87 decks +23% synergy
Deluge
31% of 87 decks +29% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
29% of 87 decks +24% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
27% of 86 decks +10% synergy
Swan Song
26% of 87 decks +10% synergy
Brainstorm
24% of 87 decks +6% synergy
Dawn's Truce
18% of 45 decks +9% synergy
Akroma's Will
17% of 87 decks +11% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17% of 87 decks +11% synergy
Strix Serenade
17% of 53 decks +12% synergy
Aetherize
16% of 87 decks +8% synergy
Perch Protection
14% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Wing Shards
13% of 87 decks +12% synergy
Slip Out the Back
11% of 87 decks +9% synergy
Render Silent
11% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Opt
11% of 87 decks +2% synergy
Loran's Escape
10% of 87 decks +7% synergy
Azorius Charm
10% of 87 decks +6% synergy
Mana Drain
10% of 87 decks -5% synergy
Arcane Denial
10% of 87 decks -15% synergy
Absorb
9% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Keep Safe
8% of 87 decks +7% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Pongify
8% of 87 decks -0% synergy
Flare of Denial
7% of 55 decks +5% synergy
Experimental Augury
7% of 87 decks +5% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7% of 87 decks +1% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7% of 87 decks -16% synergy
Long River's Pull
7% of 45 decks +4% synergy
Valorous Stance
6% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Hindering Light
6% of 87 decks +3% synergy
Rustler Rampage
5% of 57 decks +5% synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
60% of 87 decks +54% synergy
Migratory Route
48% of 87 decks +44% synergy
Distant Melody
45% of 87 decks +39% synergy
Battle Screech
33% of 87 decks +31% synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
28% of 87 decks +25% synergy
Gust of Wind
23% of 87 decks +22% synergy
Supreme Verdict
23% of 87 decks -5% synergy
Aerial Assault
21% of 87 decks +20% synergy
Ravenform
21% of 87 decks +16% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20% of 87 decks +14% synergy
Farewell
20% of 87 decks +1% synergy
Requisition Raid
14% of 57 decks +11% synergy
Cleansing Nova
14% of 87 decks +8% synergy
Ponder
13% of 87 decks +2% synergy
Raise the Palisade
11% of 87 decks +9% synergy
Austere Command
11% of 87 decks -4% synergy
Enter the Enigma
10% of 29 decks +9% synergy
Chart a Course
9% of 87 decks +7% synergy
Preordain
8% of 87 decks -2% synergy
Time Wipe
7% of 87 decks -8% synergy
Dismantling Wave
6% of 87 decks +5% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Wrath of God
6% of 87 decks -2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
53% of 87 decks +43% synergy
Herald's Horn
38% of 87 decks +34% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
28% of 87 decks +25% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24% of 87 decks -1% synergy
Lightning Greaves
23% of 87 decks +3% synergy
Door of Destinies
21% of 87 decks +19% synergy
Coat of Arms
16% of 87 decks +15% synergy
Urza's Incubator
16% of 87 decks +14% synergy
The Ozolith
14% of 87 decks +13% synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10% of 87 decks +9% synergy
The Key to the Vault
9% of 58 decks +7% synergy
Sword of the Animist
8% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8% of 87 decks +2% synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7% of 87 decks +7% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7% of 87 decks +0% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Mithril Coat
6% of 87 decks +3% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6% of 87 decks +3% synergy
Pearl Medallion
6% of 87 decks +0% synergy
Enchantments
Murmuration
55% of 42 decks +50% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
49% of 87 decks +41% synergy
Gravitational Shift
48% of 87 decks +44% synergy
Kindred Discovery
44% of 87 decks +39% synergy
Propaganda
44% of 87 decks +21% synergy
Combat Research
31% of 87 decks +29% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
30% of 87 decks +27% synergy
Staggering Insight
24% of 87 decks +20% synergy
Ghostly Prison
24% of 87 decks +1% synergy
Coastal Piracy
20% of 87 decks +17% synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
18% of 87 decks +16% synergy
True Conviction
17% of 87 decks +13% synergy
Folk Hero
16% of 87 decks +16% synergy
Land Tax
16% of 87 decks +8% synergy
Rally the Ranks
14% of 87 decks +12% synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14% of 29 decks +12% synergy
Curiosity
14% of 87 decks +12% synergy
Steel of the Godhead
14% of 87 decks +10% synergy
Dovescape
13% of 87 decks +11% synergy
Military Intelligence
11% of 87 decks +10% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11% of 87 decks +9% synergy
Always Watching
9% of 87 decks +8% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9% of 87 decks +6% synergy
Flaming Fist
7% of 87 decks +6% synergy
Radiant Destiny
6% of 87 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
23% of 87 decks +22% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60% of 87 decks +11% synergy
Seaside Haven
47% of 87 decks +45% synergy
Restless Anchorage
47% of 75 decks +39% synergy
Animal Sanctuary
38% of 87 decks +37% synergy
Three Tree City
24% of 45 decks +21% synergy
Minas Tirith
22% of 87 decks +17% synergy
Lilypad Village
22% of 46 decks +20% synergy
Lupinflower Village
17% of 46 decks +15% synergy
Rogue's Passage
16% of 87 decks +2% synergy
Rivendell
15% of 87 decks +10% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14% of 87 decks -5% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13% of 87 decks +9% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13% of 87 decks -6% synergy
Karn's Bastion
9% of 87 decks +7% synergy
Castle Vantress
8% of 87 decks +2% synergy
Command Beacon
7% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7% of 87 decks -4% synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
6% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6% of 87 decks +2% synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6% of 87 decks +1% synergy
Temple of the False God
6% of 87 decks -2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84% of 87 decks -4% synergy
Arcane Signet
78% of 87 decks -7% synergy
Azorius Signet
59% of 87 decks -3% synergy
Patchwork Banner
42% of 45 decks +37% synergy
Thought Vessel
34% of 87 decks -8% synergy
Talisman of Progress
25% of 87 decks -24% synergy
Mind Stone
22% of 87 decks -7% synergy
Commander's Sphere
21% of 87 decks +3% synergy
Azorius Keyrune
14% of 87 decks +12% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13% of 87 decks +0% synergy
Fellwar Stone
10% of 87 decks -20% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
79% of 87 decks -7% synergy
Prairie Stream
76% of 87 decks +9% synergy
Glacial Fortress
68% of 87 decks +10% synergy
Sea of Clouds
56% of 87 decks +15% synergy
Azorius Chancery
55% of 87 decks +17% synergy
Path of Ancestry
53% of 87 decks +39% synergy
Nimbus Maze
52% of 87 decks +28% synergy
Deserted Beach
52% of 87 decks +15% synergy
Port Town
47% of 87 decks -1% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46% of 87 decks +0% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41% of 87 decks +1% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33% of 87 decks -2% synergy
Mystic Gate
29% of 87 decks +8% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27% of 30 decks +2% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25% of 87 decks -13% synergy
Tranquil Cove
23% of 87 decks +5% synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22% of 87 decks +0% synergy
Seachrome Coast
18% of 87 decks +5% synergy
Flooded Strand
17% of 87 decks -13% synergy
Meticulous Archive
16% of 61 decks -1% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15% of 87 decks +12% synergy
Glacial Floodplain
13% of 87 decks +3% synergy
Evolving Wilds
13% of 87 decks -4% synergy
Cavern of Souls
11% of 87 decks +8% synergy
Meandering River
11% of 87 decks +7% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
11% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Fabled Passage
11% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Exotic Orchard
11% of 87 decks -16% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
9% of 87 decks +6% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9% of 87 decks +0% synergy
Myriad Landscape
9% of 87 decks -10% synergy
Skybridge Towers
8% of 87 decks +4% synergy
Opal Palace
7% of 87 decks +5% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7% of 87 decks -4% synergy
Tundra
6% of 87 decks -7% synergy