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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $10.65

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Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 54% Keywords 18% Angels 17% +1/+1 Counters 3% Flying 3%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+75% Synergy $1.40
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
+64% Synergy $4.40
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+60% Synergy $0.46
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+54% Synergy $2.00
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+51% Synergy $14.06
Baneslayer Angel Baneslayer Angel
+50% Synergy $2.77
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+49% Synergy $5.60
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+48% Synergy $3.61
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+47% Synergy $9.22
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+46% Synergy $29.67

Top Cards

The staple cards most Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Lifegain decks run as their core.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+45% Synergy $0.55
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+45% Synergy $0.93
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+44% Synergy $0.68
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+38% Synergy $11.01
Cultivate Cultivate
+33% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+32% Synergy $1.54
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+20% Synergy $1.06
Farseek Farseek
+19% Synergy $0.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Lifegain game on their own.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+17% Synergy $17.54
Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $5.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $60.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $54.50
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $76.77

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+46% Synergy $0.34
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+44% Synergy $0.38
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+43% Synergy $0.56
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+43% Synergy $2.43
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+43% Synergy $4.46
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+42% Synergy $65.15
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+41% Synergy $0.34
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+41% Synergy $9.33
Sigarda, Host of Herons Sigarda, Host of Herons
+40% Synergy $2.71
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+38% Synergy $2.34
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+38% Synergy $6.80
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+38% Synergy $8.06
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+37% Synergy $28.30
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+36% Synergy $3.59
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+32% Synergy $0.27
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+31% Synergy $4.25
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+29% Synergy $0.25
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+28% Synergy $19.84
Majestic Myriarch Majestic Myriarch
+28% Synergy $0.39
Aerial Responder Aerial Responder
+28% Synergy $0.33
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+26% Synergy $0.88
Kathril, Aspect Warper Kathril, Aspect Warper
+26% Synergy $0.52
Questing Beast Questing Beast
+25% Synergy $3.60
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+25% Synergy $0.27
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+23% Synergy $0.32
Nightshade Dryad Nightshade Dryad
+23% Synergy $0.26
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+20% Synergy $0.41
Postmortem Professor Postmortem Professor
+19% Synergy $0.23
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+19% Synergy $28.47
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+19% Synergy $4.08
Witherbloom, the Balancer Witherbloom, the Balancer
+19% Synergy $3.94
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+19% Synergy $4.99
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
+18% Synergy $1.27
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+17% Synergy $0.88
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+17% Synergy $31.68
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+17% Synergy $1.01
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+17% Synergy $2.44
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+16% Synergy $4.98
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+16% Synergy $2.43
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+15% Synergy $0.25
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+15% Synergy $7.98
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+14% Synergy $13.28
Herald of War Herald of War
+14% Synergy $3.43
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+14% Synergy $0.91
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+8% Synergy $5.14
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $7.76
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
+5% Synergy $5.76
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $0.68
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+2% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Lifegain deck ahead.

Despark Despark
+26% Synergy $0.37
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+24% Synergy $1.00
Erode Erode
+16% Synergy $5.72
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+13% Synergy $16.70
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.10
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.46
Pyrrhic Strike Pyrrhic Strike
+12% Synergy $0.21
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+10% Synergy $0.26
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $14.29
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+6% Synergy $0.70
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.69
Utter End Utter End
+5% Synergy $0.26
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+5% Synergy $10.92
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.03
Putrefy Putrefy
+3% Synergy $0.25
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+3% Synergy $0.70
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+2% Synergy $0.28
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+1% Synergy $0.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+0% Synergy $20.32
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.46
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+22% Synergy $0.47
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+20% Synergy $3.82
Damn Damn
+19% Synergy $2.44
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+19% Synergy $1.96
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+17% Synergy $6.52
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+15% Synergy $0.92
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $4.60
Winnowing Winnowing
+12% Synergy $0.32
Selective Adaptation Selective Adaptation
+8% Synergy $0.29
Reanimate Reanimate
+8% Synergy $8.61
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $5.68
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $1.00
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $4.10
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.58
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+5% Synergy $0.33
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+5% Synergy $0.40
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+4% Synergy $27.74
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $3.31
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $2.46
Harmonize Harmonize
+0% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.20
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
-4% Synergy $5.11

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Lifegain decks.

Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+43% Synergy $35.18
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+26% Synergy $5.77
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $3.50
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+26% Synergy $16.54
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+21% Synergy $19.53
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+14% Synergy $8.24
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+14% Synergy $4.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.66
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $62.89
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+13% Synergy $10.64
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $4.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $4.77
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+8% Synergy $2.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $2.46
The Endstone The Endstone
+6% Synergy $1.97
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $8.47
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $42.87
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $30.68

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Concerted Effort Concerted Effort
+46% Synergy $6.13
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+26% Synergy $6.44
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+23% Synergy $2.92
Bleeding Effect Bleeding Effect
+23% Synergy $0.29
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+22% Synergy $4.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+21% Synergy $4.33
Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+17% Synergy $2.24
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+15% Synergy $6.63
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+14% Synergy $12.11
Prismatic Undercurrents Prismatic Undercurrents
+11% Synergy $0.31
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+10% Synergy $4.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $13.42
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+9% Synergy $37.29
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $1.41
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+8% Synergy $0.22
True Conviction True Conviction
+7% Synergy $4.92
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+7% Synergy $6.35
Stronghold Arena Stronghold Arena
+6% Synergy $0.18
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+6% Synergy $0.19
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+6% Synergy $0.25
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+5% Synergy $12.37
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+5% Synergy $6.46
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+5% Synergy $8.56
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $28.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Lifegain game plan.

Professor Dellian Fel Professor Dellian Fel
+15% Synergy $4.24
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+14% Synergy $4.27
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+5% Synergy $10.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Lifegain decks.

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+40% Synergy $0.49
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+26% Synergy $1.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.40
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $6.51
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $7.41
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $63.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.36
Gavony Township Gavony Township
0% Synergy $5.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.95
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $11.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $49.11

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Lifegain strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+21% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.84
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.53
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $3.63
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.37
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.40

Lands

The mana base behind Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Lifegain decks.

Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+17% Synergy $3.41
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+16% Synergy $6.49
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+13% Synergy $0.34
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+11% Synergy $4.23
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+10% Synergy $1.37
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+10% Synergy $0.34
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.23
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+8% Synergy $0.32
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+8% Synergy $7.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $5.68
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $16.26
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+6% Synergy $2.21
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+6% Synergy $2.87
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+6% Synergy $19.62
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+6% Synergy $2.94
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.31
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.52
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+5% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+5% Synergy $0.27
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+4% Synergy $0.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.31
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+3% Synergy $0.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.24
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+2% Synergy $7.04
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.13
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+0% Synergy $10.00
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+0% Synergy $0.31
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+0% Synergy $5.69
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.29
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+0% Synergy $0.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.33
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $8.86
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
0% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-4% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.30
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-6% Synergy $0.48
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-6% Synergy $0.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $10.13
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.16
Brushland Brushland
-9% Synergy $1.42
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-10% Synergy $31.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $28.51

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: Lifegain.

Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Prava of the Steel Legion Tymna the Weaver Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ravos, Soultender Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sengir, the Dark Baron Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
Evra, Halcyon Witness Evra, Halcyon Witness
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
Merry, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard
Sorin of House Markov Sorin of House Markov
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Radiant, Serra Archangel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Ravos, Soultender Tymna the Weaver Ravos, Soultender // Tymna the Weaver
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sengir, the Dark Baron // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Radiant, Serra Archangel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles