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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: X Spells
Price tag $0.87

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Alena, Kessig Trapper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Jund

Playstyle & Strategy

Stompy 13% X Spells 13%
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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

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper X Spells game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+40% Synergy $26.55

Creatures

Creatures that carry the X Spells plan in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+50% Synergy $12.18
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+50% Synergy $1.26
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+50% Synergy $1.23
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+50% Synergy $5.93
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+50% Synergy $0.39
Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis
+50% Synergy $1.50
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+49% Synergy $0.37
Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+49% Synergy $1.47
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+49% Synergy $0.28
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+49% Synergy $1.10
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+49% Synergy $11.17
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+49% Synergy $16.22
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+49% Synergy $5.45
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+49% Synergy $2.59
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+49% Synergy $10.19
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
+48% Synergy $1.77
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+48% Synergy $5.32
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+48% Synergy $8.33
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+48% Synergy $8.04
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+48% Synergy $0.35
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+48% Synergy $7.64
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+48% Synergy $0.42
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+48% Synergy $1.81
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+47% Synergy $25.30
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+47% Synergy $9.41
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+47% Synergy $0.33
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+47% Synergy $2.61
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+47% Synergy $12.25
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+47% Synergy $22.85
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+47% Synergy $11.63
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+47% Synergy $2.26
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+46% Synergy $0.33
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+46% Synergy $2.55
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+45% Synergy $8.31
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+45% Synergy $6.80
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+43% Synergy $13.43
Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+43% Synergy $2.46
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+43% Synergy $1.03
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+42% Synergy $0.42
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+42% Synergy $2.97
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+42% Synergy $1.68
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+42% Synergy $0.48
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+42% Synergy $0.41
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+42% Synergy $0.70
Brawn Brawn
+41% Synergy $0.40
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+41% Synergy $10.25
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+38% Synergy $25.79
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+36% Synergy $2.67
Anger Anger
+32% Synergy $0.42
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+19% Synergy $13.48

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's X Spells deck ahead.

Fall of the Titans Fall of the Titans
+50% Synergy $0.26
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+50% Synergy $0.12
Bite Down Bite Down
+49% Synergy $0.23
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+48% Synergy $0.61
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+48% Synergy $31.13
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+48% Synergy $0.40
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+48% Synergy $0.40
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+47% Synergy $2.31
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.42
Fling Fling
+45% Synergy $0.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+45% Synergy $12.00
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+45% Synergy $0.46
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+44% Synergy $5.02
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+44% Synergy $3.00
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+44% Synergy $0.77
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+42% Synergy $3.48
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+41% Synergy $12.67
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+40% Synergy $0.95
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+38% Synergy $2.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+24% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the X Spells game plan forward for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+96% Synergy $7.08
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+50% Synergy $0.50
Atraxa's Fall Atraxa's Fall
+50% Synergy $0.16
Miming Slime Miming Slime
+50% Synergy $0.29
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+50% Synergy $0.26
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+49% Synergy $2.51
Thud Thud
+49% Synergy $0.53
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+49% Synergy $8.94
Earthquake Earthquake
+49% Synergy $0.62
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+49% Synergy $0.40
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+49% Synergy $1.79
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+48% Synergy $10.05
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+48% Synergy $18.76
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+48% Synergy $2.36
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+48% Synergy $23.87
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+46% Synergy $25.19
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+46% Synergy $9.77
Dread Return Dread Return
+45% Synergy $0.47
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+45% Synergy $0.38
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+45% Synergy $0.36
Damnation Damnation
+44% Synergy $21.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+42% Synergy $3.64
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+41% Synergy $6.57
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+40% Synergy $0.87
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+39% Synergy $0.43
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+38% Synergy $0.31
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+38% Synergy $0.76
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+34% Synergy $4.98
Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $2.02
Reanimate Reanimate
+28% Synergy $8.59
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.82
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper X Spells decks.

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+77% Synergy $3.93
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+50% Synergy $18.68
Smoldering Stagecoach Smoldering Stagecoach
+50% Synergy $0.33
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+50% Synergy $2.70
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+49% Synergy $30.98
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+49% Synergy $9.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+48% Synergy $3.27
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+47% Synergy $1.17
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+44% Synergy $9.30

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the X Spells strategy in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+50% Synergy $0.39
Nature's Chosen Nature's Chosen
+50% Synergy $2.99
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+49% Synergy $1.17
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+48% Synergy $0.76
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+48% Synergy $7.46
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+48% Synergy $0.61
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+47% Synergy $12.08
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+47% Synergy $3.77
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+45% Synergy $13.42
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+44% Synergy $32.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+43% Synergy $18.31
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+32% Synergy $0.45
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+32% Synergy $5.31

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper X Spells decks.

Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+50% Synergy $0.34
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+49% Synergy $1.00
Fountainport Fountainport
+49% Synergy $2.76
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+48% Synergy $1.27
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+47% Synergy $4.34
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+46% Synergy $29.69
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+32% Synergy $0.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+32% Synergy $57.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's X Spells strategy.

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+49% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+47% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+45% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-31% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's X Spells decks.

Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+55% Synergy $12.38
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+49% Synergy $2.51
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+49% Synergy $8.94
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+49% Synergy $8.75
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+49% Synergy $7.93
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+46% Synergy $2.90
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+46% Synergy $6.66
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+46% Synergy $8.37
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+46% Synergy $5.42
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.42
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+45% Synergy $2.86
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+45% Synergy $5.75
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+45% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+44% Synergy $3.00
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+44% Synergy $12.76
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+43% Synergy $8.94
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+43% Synergy $5.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+42% Synergy $1.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+41% Synergy $12.67
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+41% Synergy $6.57
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+40% Synergy $0.95
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+39% Synergy $0.34
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+37% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+36% Synergy $0.30
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+35% Synergy $11.68
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+35% Synergy $0.35
Commercial District Commercial District
+34% Synergy $8.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+33% Synergy $0.24
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+33% Synergy $16.55
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+27% Synergy $1.09
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+23% Synergy $2.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+21% Synergy $5.71
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+17% Synergy $0.35
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+16% Synergy $0.52
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+14% Synergy $0.39
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+7% Synergy $0.35
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.08
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $10.10
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.36
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $10.05
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $7.19
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-41% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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

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