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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.61

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Snake Wizard

Alena, Kessig Trapper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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Jund

Playstyle & Strategy

Power 13% Stompy 13% X Spells 13% Birthing Pod 6% Cascade 6% Demons 6% Lifegain 6% Morph 6% Ramp 6% Relentless Rats 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3400 Current Rank
#3171 Last Week
#3448 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

World Map World Map
+33% Synergy $0.15
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+24% Synergy $0.11
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+24% Synergy $0.11
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+7% Synergy $2.45

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+40% Synergy $1.55
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+34% Synergy $0.91
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+28% Synergy $4.33
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.55
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+28% Synergy $0.26
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+26% Synergy $4.29
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+24% Synergy $11.27
Charnelhoard Wurm Charnelhoard Wurm
+24% Synergy $0.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+23% Synergy $5.79
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+21% Synergy $0.88

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+21% Synergy $0.39
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.52
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+9% Synergy $1.99
Victimize Victimize
+9% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.68
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.86
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.88

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+15% Synergy $12.41
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+14% Synergy $22.92
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $53.10

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Pelakka Wurm Pelakka Wurm
+21% Synergy $0.15
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+20% Synergy $0.67
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+18% Synergy $0.63
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+18% Synergy $3.04
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+17% Synergy $0.50
Daemogoth Titan Daemogoth Titan
+17% Synergy $0.56
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+16% Synergy $6.37
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+16% Synergy $3.51
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+16% Synergy $10.77
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+14% Synergy $0.31
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+14% Synergy $1.25
Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+14% Synergy $0.65
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+13% Synergy $5.35
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+13% Synergy $2.75
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+13% Synergy $0.17
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+13% Synergy $6.41
Yargle, Glutton of Urborg Yargle, Glutton of Urborg
+13% Synergy $0.11
Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+12% Synergy $1.06
Brawn Brawn
+11% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.36
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+11% Synergy $0.93
Baru, Wurmspeaker Baru, Wurmspeaker
+11% Synergy $0.73
Elderscale Wurm Elderscale Wurm
+11% Synergy $2.99
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+11% Synergy $0.45
Phyrexian Fleshgorger Phyrexian Fleshgorger
+11% Synergy $1.65
Emergent Woodwurm Emergent Woodwurm
+10% Synergy $3.24
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+10% Synergy $1.30
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+10% Synergy $3.69
Impervious Greatwurm Impervious Greatwurm
+10% Synergy $3.63
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+9% Synergy $4.36
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+9% Synergy $0.57
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+9% Synergy $1.40
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+9% Synergy $6.76
Lightning Skelemental Lightning Skelemental
+9% Synergy $0.71
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+8% Synergy $0.97
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+8% Synergy $0.91
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+7% Synergy $15.19
Daemogoth Woe-Eater Daemogoth Woe-Eater
+6% Synergy $0.17
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+6% Synergy $1.87
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+4% Synergy $0.28
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+4% Synergy $0.14
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+4% Synergy $0.55
Anger Anger
+2% Synergy $1.79
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
0% Synergy $20.22
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-2% Synergy $14.22
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.02
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
-4% Synergy $0.50
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $10.10
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-24% Synergy $0.40
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-28% Synergy $1.53

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.

Putrefy Putrefy
+13% Synergy $0.12
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+13% Synergy $0.13
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+11% Synergy $0.38
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+10% Synergy $0.21
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+8% Synergy $2.14
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $3.57
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $9.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.42
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.98
Bedevil Bedevil
+2% Synergy $0.41
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.36
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-2% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $3.59
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-13% Synergy $2.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.

Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+18% Synergy $3.50
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+17% Synergy $2.81
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+13% Synergy $0.65
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+13% Synergy $16.84
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+13% Synergy $2.91
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+12% Synergy $0.28
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.79
Regrowth Regrowth
+12% Synergy $0.44
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.25
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+8% Synergy $0.88
Persist Persist
+8% Synergy $2.32
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.88
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $5.15
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+7% Synergy $3.23
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+7% Synergy $0.48
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.04
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.27
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-1% Synergy $0.84

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+11% Synergy $1.37
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+9% Synergy $0.40
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $3.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $62.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+15% Synergy $0.44
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+14% Synergy $2.60
Greater Good Greater Good
+13% Synergy $3.04
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $2.48
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+10% Synergy $0.29
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+10% Synergy $3.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+6% Synergy $12.37

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.15
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $49.13
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-2% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.59
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $8.79
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $30.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+20% Synergy $1.30
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $2.95
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.15
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy $0.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+16% Synergy $0.53
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+14% Synergy $1.45
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+11% Synergy $0.25
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+11% Synergy $6.62
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+11% Synergy $6.54
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+10% Synergy $0.64
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.29
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+8% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+7% Synergy $0.77
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+6% Synergy $7.48
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+6% Synergy $0.38
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+6% Synergy $0.08
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.15
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.55
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.24
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+4% Synergy $5.09
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.62
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+4% Synergy $2.43
Commercial District Commercial District
+3% Synergy $6.67
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+2% Synergy $0.20
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.05
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+1% Synergy
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
0% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.27
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-1% Synergy $8.13
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-1% Synergy $10.11
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $4.86
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $12.38
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-2% Synergy $5.53
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-2% Synergy $0.20
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $12.52
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-3% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.18
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $16.50
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-9% Synergy $0.93
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.07
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $5.64
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-13% Synergy $15.91
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-13% Synergy $0.69
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-14% Synergy $13.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-14% Synergy $20.57
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-17% Synergy $22.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-21% Synergy $13.48

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Halana, Kessig Ranger Alena, Kessig Trapper // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Alena, Kessig Trapper Jeska, Thrice Reborn Alena, Kessig Trapper // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dragon Cultist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dragon Cultist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alena, Kessig Trapper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Vial Smasher the Fierce Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Viconia, Drow Apostate Popular Entertainer Viconia, Drow Apostate // Popular Entertainer
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tana, the Bloodsower Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tana, the Bloodsower
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Vial Smasher the Fierce Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Vial Smasher the Fierce Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Vial Smasher the Fierce Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Popular Entertainer Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Popular Entertainer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tana, the Bloodsower Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tana, the Bloodsower
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tana, the Bloodsower Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tana, the Bloodsower Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tana, the Bloodsower
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
The Fugitive Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fugitive Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cloakwood Hermit Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cloakwood Hermit
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Master Chef Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Master Chef
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Raised by Giants Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Faceless One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Faceless One
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Hardy Outlander Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Hardy Outlander
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tana, the Bloodsower Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Vial Smasher the Fierce Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alena, Kessig Trapper Anara, Wolvid Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Dargo, the Shipwrecker Alena, Kessig Trapper // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Alena, Kessig Trapper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Alena, Kessig Trapper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kodama of the East Tree Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree