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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.65

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Alena, Kessig Trapper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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Jund

Playstyle & Strategy

Stompy 13% X Spells 13%
View Average Decklist All X Spells Commanders

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 $26.56

Creatures

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

Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+49% Synergy $1.23
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+49% Synergy $0.39
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+49% Synergy $5.02
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+49% Synergy $13.78
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+49% Synergy $1.21
Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis
+49% Synergy $1.26
Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+49% Synergy $2.44
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+49% Synergy $3.29
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+49% Synergy $9.30
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+49% Synergy $5.64
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+49% Synergy $0.34
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+48% Synergy $0.92
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+48% Synergy $0.39
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+48% Synergy $10.76
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+48% Synergy $16.26
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+48% Synergy $0.29
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+48% Synergy $0.30
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
+47% Synergy $1.63
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+47% Synergy $6.73
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+47% Synergy $4.47
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+47% Synergy $4.55
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+47% Synergy $7.00
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+47% Synergy $2.19
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+47% Synergy $24.32
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+47% Synergy $7.69
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+46% Synergy $22.59
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+46% Synergy $2.46
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+46% Synergy $2.97
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+46% Synergy $0.37
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+46% Synergy $12.03
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+46% Synergy $11.01
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+45% Synergy $0.30
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+45% Synergy $3.07
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+45% Synergy $6.87
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+44% Synergy $9.08
Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+43% Synergy $2.83
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+43% Synergy $13.10
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+42% Synergy $1.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+42% Synergy $1.22
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+42% Synergy $0.50
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+42% Synergy $3.04
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+41% Synergy $0.40
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+41% Synergy $0.45
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+41% Synergy $1.28
Brawn Brawn
+41% Synergy $0.41
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+41% Synergy $10.70
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+38% Synergy $27.18
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+35% Synergy $2.30
Anger Anger
+32% Synergy $0.81
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+19% Synergy $7.76

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
+49% Synergy $0.31
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+49% Synergy $0.12
Bite Down Bite Down
+49% Synergy $0.23
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+48% Synergy $0.49
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+48% Synergy $34.53
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+47% Synergy $0.41
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+47% Synergy $0.57
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+46% Synergy $4.47
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.69
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+45% Synergy $0.36
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+45% Synergy $11.40
Fling Fling
+44% Synergy $0.30
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+44% Synergy $4.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+43% Synergy $1.00
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+43% Synergy $2.42
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+42% Synergy $3.57
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+40% Synergy $13.15
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+40% Synergy $0.70
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+38% Synergy $2.59
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+24% Synergy $14.29

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 $6.80
Miming Slime Miming Slime
+49% Synergy $0.29
Atraxa's Fall Atraxa's Fall
+49% Synergy $0.18
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+49% Synergy $0.20
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+49% Synergy $0.51
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+49% Synergy $3.35
Thud Thud
+49% Synergy $0.92
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+48% Synergy $9.35
Earthquake Earthquake
+48% Synergy $0.60
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+48% Synergy $0.33
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+48% Synergy $3.46
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+48% Synergy $7.52
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+48% Synergy $2.93
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+48% Synergy $16.47
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+47% Synergy $24.65
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+46% Synergy $29.42
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+46% Synergy $9.97
Dread Return Dread Return
+45% Synergy $0.42
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+45% Synergy $0.36
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+45% Synergy $0.37
Damnation Damnation
+44% Synergy $20.72
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+42% Synergy $3.82
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+41% Synergy $5.68
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+39% Synergy $0.92
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+38% Synergy $0.41
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+38% Synergy $0.73
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+37% Synergy $0.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+34% Synergy $3.31
Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $2.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+27% Synergy $8.61
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.96
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $3.83
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.53

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 $3.66
Smoldering Stagecoach Smoldering Stagecoach
+49% Synergy $0.37
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+49% Synergy $18.09
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+49% Synergy $2.79
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+49% Synergy $34.77
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+49% Synergy $5.72
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+48% Synergy $1.37
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+47% Synergy $1.05
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+44% Synergy $10.88

Enchantments

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

Nature's Chosen Nature's Chosen
+49% Synergy $2.65
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+49% Synergy $0.38
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+49% Synergy $1.37
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+48% Synergy $6.29
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+48% Synergy $1.44
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+47% Synergy $0.66
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+47% Synergy $4.37
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+46% Synergy $12.11
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+45% Synergy $13.61
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+43% Synergy $32.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+42% Synergy $13.42
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+32% Synergy $5.13
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+32% Synergy $0.55

Utility Lands

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

Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+49% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+49% Synergy $0.86
Fountainport Fountainport
+49% Synergy $2.95
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+48% Synergy $1.41
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+47% Synergy $4.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+45% Synergy $34.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+32% Synergy $63.85
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+32% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+30% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+48% Synergy $0.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+47% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+44% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-31% Synergy $1.84

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 $10.07
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+49% Synergy $3.35
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+48% Synergy $9.35
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+48% Synergy $3.79
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+48% Synergy $7.48
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+46% Synergy $8.93
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+46% Synergy $6.50
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.69
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+45% Synergy $5.89
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+45% Synergy $4.85
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+45% Synergy $6.14
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+45% Synergy $0.36
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+45% Synergy $2.77
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+43% Synergy $2.42
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+43% Synergy $10.36
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+42% Synergy $8.54
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+42% Synergy $5.59
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+42% Synergy $1.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+41% Synergy $5.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+40% Synergy $13.15
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+40% Synergy $0.70
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+38% Synergy $0.35
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+37% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+36% Synergy $0.31
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+35% Synergy $10.05
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+34% Synergy $0.39
Commercial District Commercial District
+33% Synergy $6.69
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+33% Synergy $12.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+32% Synergy $0.31
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+26% Synergy $1.12
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+23% Synergy $2.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+21% Synergy $5.69
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+16% Synergy $0.31
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+15% Synergy $0.39
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+13% Synergy $0.46
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $8.83
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.57
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $10.00
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+0% Synergy $6.68
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
-40% Synergy $0.34

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