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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
8 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
100% of 8 decks +93% synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
100% of 8 decks +93% synergy
Empyrean Eagle
100% of 8 decks +89% synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
88% of 8 decks +82% synergy
Soulcatcher
75% of 8 decks +74% synergy
Augury Owl
75% of 8 decks +73% synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
75% of 8 decks +72% synergy
Thrummingbird
75% of 8 decks +72% synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
75% of 8 decks +71% synergy
Judge's Familiar
75% of 8 decks +71% synergy
Top Cards
Cartographer's Hawk
75% of 8 decks +70% synergy
Aven Interrupter
67% of 6 decks +62% synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
62% of 8 decks +62% synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
62% of 8 decks +61% synergy
Stormscape Familiar
62% of 8 decks +60% synergy
Airborne Aid
62% of 8 decks +60% synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
62% of 8 decks +59% synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
62% of 8 decks +58% synergy
Kindred Discovery
62% of 8 decks +58% synergy
Ledger Shredder
62% of 8 decks +57% synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
62% of 8 decks +38% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38% of 8 decks +18% synergy
Teferi's Protection
25% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Rhystic Study
25% of 8 decks -1% synergy
Smothering Tithe
25% of 8 decks -3% synergy
Serra's Sanctum
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
The One Ring
12% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Mystical Tutor
12% of 8 decks -3% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12% of 8 decks -4% synergy
Creatures
Kastral, the Windcrested
75% of 4 decks +74% synergy
Sage Owl
50% of 8 decks +49% synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
50% of 8 decks +49% synergy
Wingmate Roc
50% of 8 decks +48% synergy
Harrier Strix
50% of 6 decks +47% synergy
Skycat Sovereign
50% of 8 decks +45% synergy
Mockingbird
50% of 4 decks +45% synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
50% of 8 decks +44% synergy
Palace Familiar
38% of 8 decks +37% synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
38% of 8 decks +37% synergy
Thieving Magpie
38% of 8 decks +37% synergy
Pride of the Clouds
38% of 8 decks +36% synergy
Scouting Hawk
38% of 8 decks +35% synergy
Healer's Hawk
38% of 8 decks +35% synergy
Magus of the Moat
38% of 8 decks +34% synergy
Aven Mindcensor
38% of 8 decks +28% synergy
Enduring Curiosity
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Miner's Guidewing
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Mystic Familiar
25% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Bay Falcon
25% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Beacon Hawk
25% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Owl Familiar
25% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Soraya the Falconer
25% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Rustwing Falcon
25% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Mindshrieker
25% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Frost Trickster
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Aven Brigadier
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Commander Eesha
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Crookclaw Elder
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Silver Raven
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Battlefield Raptor
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Shrike Force
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Plumecreed Escort
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Emeria Angel
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Aerial Extortionist
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
25% of 8 decks +20% synergy
Jackdaw Savior
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
25% of 8 decks +19% synergy
Aven Warhawk
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Aven Fateshaper
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Freewind Falcon
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Wings of the Guard
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Duskrider Falcon
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Coast Watcher
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Preening Champion
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Foul Watcher
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Dawn's Truce
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Negate
50% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Generous Gift
50% of 8 decks +15% synergy
Strix Serenade
40% of 5 decks +35% synergy
Deluge
38% of 8 decks +35% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
38% of 8 decks +33% synergy
Akroma's Will
38% of 8 decks +32% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
38% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Counterspell
38% of 8 decks -17% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38% of 8 decks -33% synergy
Perch Protection
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Dazzling Denial
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Opt
25% of 8 decks +15% synergy
Mana Drain
25% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Swan Song
25% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Brainstorm
25% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Dovin's Veto
25% of 8 decks -11% synergy
Path to Exile
25% of 8 decks -28% synergy
Flare of Denial
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Saving Grasp
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Tithe
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Wing Shards
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Turn to Mist
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Mana Tithe
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Aetherspouts
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Experimental Augury
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Valorous Stance
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Condemn
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
You Come to a River
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Clever Concealment
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Hindering Light
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Lofty Denial
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Rally of Wings
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Azorius Charm
12% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Blustersquall
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Pongify
12% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Disenchant
12% of 8 decks +3% synergy
Arcane Denial
12% of 8 decks -13% synergy
Sorceries
Distant Melody
50% of 8 decks +44% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
38% of 8 decks +32% synergy
Winged Words
38% of 8 decks +32% synergy
Supreme Verdict
38% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Migratory Route
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Ravenform
25% of 8 decks +20% synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Plea for Guidance
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Citywide Bust
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Inspiring Refrain
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Makindi Stampede
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Contentious Plan
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Chart a Course
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Battle Screech
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Raise the Palisade
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Open the Armory
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Serum Visions
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Wrath of God
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Dance of the Manse
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Fabricate
12% of 8 decks +2% synergy
Time Wipe
12% of 8 decks -2% synergy
Farewell
12% of 8 decks -6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
62% of 8 decks +52% synergy
Urza's Incubator
50% of 8 decks +48% synergy
Coat of Arms
38% of 8 decks +36% synergy
Starforged Sword
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Door of Destinies
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Herald's Horn
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25% of 8 decks +19% synergy
Lightning Greaves
25% of 8 decks +5% synergy
The Key to the Vault
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
The Indomitable
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Golden Urn
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Konda's Banner
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Helm of Obedience
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Spear of Heliod
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
The Ozolith
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Norn's Annex
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Sword of the Animist
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Pearl Medallion
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12% of 8 decks +6% synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
50% of 8 decks +44% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
38% of 8 decks +29% synergy
Propaganda
38% of 8 decks +15% synergy
Serra Aviary
25% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Moat
25% of 8 decks +25% synergy
Dovescape
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Rally the Ranks
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Coastal Piracy
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Gravitational Shift
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Rest in Peace
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Land Tax
25% of 8 decks +16% synergy
Ghostly Prison
25% of 8 decks +2% synergy
Halcyon Glaze
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Kirtar's Desire
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Fool's Demise
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Plumes of Peace
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Followed Footsteps
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Teferi's Moat
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Enchanted Evening
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Folk Hero
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Steal Enchantment
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Curious Obsession
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Karmic Justice
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
As Foretold
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Reconnaissance
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Gift of Immortality
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
One with the Multiverse
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Divine Visitation
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Curiosity
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Combat Research
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Monologue Tax
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
All That Glitters
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Staggering Insight
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Mystic Remora
12% of 8 decks -5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Utility Lands
Seaside Haven
62% of 8 decks +61% synergy
Lupinflower Village
60% of 5 decks +58% synergy
Lilypad Village
60% of 5 decks +58% synergy
Three Tree City
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Minas Tirith
50% of 8 decks +45% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50% of 8 decks +31% synergy
Restless Anchorage
43% of 7 decks +35% synergy
Animal Sanctuary
38% of 8 decks +36% synergy
Rivendell
38% of 8 decks +32% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38% of 8 decks +26% synergy
Reliquary Tower
38% of 8 decks -11% synergy
Vesuva
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25% of 8 decks +24% synergy
Command Beacon
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25% of 8 decks +19% synergy
Castle Vantress
25% of 8 decks +19% synergy
Arid Archway
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Fountain of Cho
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Saprazzan Cove
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Idyllic Grange
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Karoo
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Coral Atoll
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Kor Haven
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Lotus Field
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Thespian's Stage
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Guildless Commons
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Strip Mine
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Windbrisk Heights
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Inventors' Fair
12% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Academy Ruins
12% of 8 decks +1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88% of 8 decks -0% synergy
Azorius Signet
62% of 8 decks +1% synergy
Arcane Signet
62% of 8 decks -22% synergy
Talisman of Progress
38% of 8 decks -12% synergy
Patchwork Banner
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Marble Diamond
25% of 8 decks +15% synergy
Sky Diamond
25% of 8 decks +14% synergy
Commander's Sphere
25% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Mind Stone
25% of 8 decks -4% synergy
Fellwar Stone
25% of 8 decks -6% synergy
Component Pouch
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Skycloud Egg
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Mana Geode
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Skyclave Relic
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Thran Dynamo
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Midnight Clock
12% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Thought Vessel
12% of 8 decks -30% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 8 decks +14% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88% of 8 decks +42% synergy
Flooded Strand
75% of 8 decks +45% synergy
Deserted Beach
75% of 8 decks +38% synergy
Sea of Clouds
75% of 8 decks +34% synergy
Prairie Stream
75% of 8 decks +8% synergy
Cavern of Souls
62% of 8 decks +59% synergy
Tundra
62% of 8 decks +50% synergy
Path of Ancestry
50% of 8 decks +36% synergy
Meticulous Archive
50% of 6 decks +33% synergy
Azorius Chancery
50% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Mystic Gate
38% of 8 decks +17% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
38% of 8 decks +16% synergy
Nimbus Maze
38% of 8 decks +14% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38% of 8 decks +3% synergy
Glacial Fortress
38% of 8 decks -21% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33% of 3 decks +8% synergy
Opal Palace
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Windswept Heath
25% of 8 decks +18% synergy
Fabled Passage
25% of 8 decks +17% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
25% of 8 decks +16% synergy
Glacial Floodplain
25% of 8 decks +15% synergy
Irrigated Farmland
25% of 8 decks +3% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25% of 8 decks -14% synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Vivid Meadow
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Esper Panorama
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Bant Panorama
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Boreal Shelf
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Gates of Istfell
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
12% of 8 decks +10% synergy
Mana Confluence
12% of 8 decks +9% synergy
Prismatic Vista
12% of 8 decks +7% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12% of 8 decks +5% synergy
Polluted Delta
12% of 8 decks +4% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12% of 8 decks +1% synergy
Seachrome Coast
12% of 8 decks -1% synergy
Evolving Wilds
12% of 8 decks -4% synergy
Tranquil Cove
12% of 8 decks -6% synergy
Exotic Orchard
12% of 8 decks -15% synergy
Port Town
12% of 8 decks -36% synergy