Ardyn, the Usurper
$0.44
$0.44Legendary Creature — Elder Human Noble
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#241
Current Rank
#264
Last Week
#1301
Last Month
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardyn, the Usurper decks.
The Darkness Crystal+34% Synergy
$2.43
Rejoin the Fight+16% Synergy
$0.35
Demon Wall+16% Synergy
$0.15
Overkill+13% Synergy
$0.30
Summon: Primal Odin+9% Synergy
$1.32
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardyn, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.
Liliana's Contract+61% Synergy
$1.58
Archfiend of Depravity+59% Synergy
$9.38
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+56% Synergy
$3.07
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+56% Synergy
$2.12
Demonic Covenant+56% Synergy
$0.19
Rune-Scarred Demon+55% Synergy
$0.45
Demonic Counsel+54% Synergy
$1.12
Reaper from the Abyss+54% Synergy
$1.22
Harvester of Souls+52% Synergy
$1.44
Sower of Discord+51% Synergy
$2.82
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardyn, the Usurper decks.
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+46% Synergy
$13.82
Vilis, Broker of Blood+42% Synergy
$8.42
Bontu's Monument+34% Synergy
$5.10
Jet Medallion+25% Synergy
$7.22
Withering Torment+25% Synergy
$2.37
Crypt Ghast+21% Synergy
$12.06
Reanimate+16% Synergy
$7.35
Dark Ritual+10% Synergy
$3.25
Feed the Swarm+3% Synergy
$0.27
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+1% Synergy
$0.93
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$111.35
Bolas's Citadel-1% Synergy
$10.89
The One Ring-4% Synergy
$63.82
Necropotence-8% Synergy
$17.10
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
$57.80
Vampiric Tutor-13% Synergy
$53.08
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ardyn, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Doom Whisperer+47% Synergy
$1.41
Lord of the Void+47% Synergy
$11.24
Great Unclean One+46% Synergy
$3.60
Ancient Cellarspawn+44% Synergy
$2.96
Plague Drone+42% Synergy
$1.83
Bloodgift Demon+41% Synergy
$1.19
Abyssal Harvester+38% Synergy
$0.28
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled+38% Synergy
$2.69
The Speed Demon+38% Synergy
$1.59
Burning-Rune Demon+37% Synergy
$3.62
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+36% Synergy
$24.71
Overseer of the Damned+36% Synergy
$0.26
Archfiend of Despair+36% Synergy
$18.53
Dream Devourer+34% Synergy
$0.36
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+32% Synergy
$0.68
Rot-Curse Rakshasa+32% Synergy
$1.45
Indulgent Tormentor+28% Synergy
$0.51
Rakshasa Debaser+24% Synergy
$0.26
Demon of Loathing+21% Synergy
$0.34
Demonlord Belzenlok+20% Synergy
$0.29
Desecration Demon+20% Synergy
$0.30
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen+19% Synergy
$2.43
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+18% Synergy
$10.68
Reiver Demon+18% Synergy
$0.90
Shadowgrange Archfiend+18% Synergy
$5.25
Blade of the Oni+18% Synergy
$0.82
Bog Witch+16% Synergy
$3.54
Solemn Simulacrum+15% Synergy
$0.27
Blood Speaker+15% Synergy
$0.52
Stitcher's Supplier+14% Synergy
$0.33
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder+14% Synergy
$0.15
Abhorrent Overlord+13% Synergy
$0.50
Venomcrawler+13% Synergy
$0.54
Demon of Wailing Agonies+13% Synergy
$1.82
Roaming Throne+12% Synergy
$30.05
Doomsday Excruciator+12% Synergy
$0.26
Millikin+11% Synergy
$0.14
Bringer of the Last Gift+11% Synergy
$0.26
Magus of the Coffers+10% Synergy
$4.22
Master of Dark Rites+10% Synergy
$5.61
Taborax, Hope's Demise+10% Synergy
$0.14
Infernal Sovereign+10% Synergy
$0.59
Pestilence Demon+9% Synergy
$0.65
Vile Mutilator+9% Synergy
$0.09
Nirkana Revenant+8% Synergy
$6.01
Burnished Hart+8% Synergy
$0.08
Nightmare Shepherd+8% Synergy
$0.19
Demon of Dark Schemes+8% Synergy
$1.89
Sheoldred, Whispering One+6% Synergy
$16.29
Syr Konrad, the Grim-9% Synergy
$0.56
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardyn, the Usurper safe.
Infernal Grasp+16% Synergy
$0.36
Darkness+13% Synergy
$21.39
Cabal Ritual+12% Synergy
$12.83
Imp's Mischief+9% Synergy
$2.57
Fell the Profane+9% Synergy
$4.89
Songs of the Damned+8% Synergy
$1.96
Stinging Study+8% Synergy
$6.58
Defile+7% Synergy
$0.74
Entomb+7% Synergy
$13.09
Deadly Rollick+6% Synergy
$16.38
Bitter Triumph+6% Synergy
$0.62
Consuming Corruption+5% Synergy
$0.20
Soul Shatter+3% Synergy
$2.52
Go for the Throat+2% Synergy
$0.79
Not Dead After All+2% Synergy
$0.54
Snuff Out+1% Synergy
$16.01
Hagra Mauling+1% Synergy
$1.02
Baleful Mastery-1% Synergy
$1.37
Sudden Spoiling-1% Synergy
$4.90
Force of Despair-1% Synergy
$2.56
Feign Death-1% Synergy
$0.74
Culling the Weak-2% Synergy
$10.22
Murder-2% Synergy
$0.03
Malakir Rebirth-4% Synergy
$9.28
Flare of Malice-4% Synergy
$3.04
Sheoldred's Edict-5% Synergy
$0.97
Corrupted Conviction-5% Synergy
$0.22
Tragic Slip-8% Synergy
$0.15
Village Rites-10% Synergy
$0.20
Deadly Dispute-11% Synergy
$0.43
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ardyn, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.
Kindred Dominance+35% Synergy
$8.06
Buried Alive+19% Synergy
$0.91
Breach the Multiverse+18% Synergy
$5.25
Bubbling Muck+15% Synergy
$3.03
Rise of the Dark Realms+14% Synergy
$2.99
Victimize+12% Synergy
$0.46
Night's Whisper+11% Synergy
$0.98
Incarnation Technique+9% Synergy
$7.39
Blasphemous Edict+8% Synergy
$4.48
Toxic Deluge+7% Synergy
$4.80
Patriarch's Bidding+6% Synergy
$2.38
Resentful Revelation+6% Synergy
$0.16
Diresight+6% Synergy
$0.11
Reign of the Pit+6% Synergy
$0.14
Haunting Voyage+5% Synergy
$2.92
Dread Summons+4% Synergy
$0.20
Persist+3% Synergy
$1.21
Damnation+2% Synergy
$18.53
Dread Return+2% Synergy
$0.29
Living Death+2% Synergy
$2.24
Decree of Pain+2% Synergy
$0.25
Sign in Blood+1% Synergy
$0.55
In Garruk's Wake+1% Synergy
$1.27
Insatiable Avarice-2% Synergy
$2.51
Exsanguinate-4% Synergy
$0.28
Dark Deal-4% Synergy
$3.50
Syphon Mind-5% Synergy
$0.51
Read the Bones-6% Synergy
$0.26
Diabolic Tutor-6% Synergy
$1.83
Torment of Hailfire-7% Synergy
$19.74
Mutilate-8% Synergy
$1.54
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Urza's Incubator+39% Synergy
$13.28
Herald's Horn+34% Synergy
$4.36
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+12% Synergy
$4.56
Lightning Greaves+9% Synergy
$4.25
Palantír of Orthanc+9% Synergy
$11.84
Mindcrank+7% Synergy
$13.03
Mesmeric Orb+7% Synergy
$20.64
World Map+7% Synergy
$0.17
Whip of Erebos+6% Synergy
$7.06
Wayfarer's Bauble+5% Synergy
$0.22
Expedition Map+5% Synergy
$0.81
Altar of the Brood+4% Synergy
$8.95
Swiftfoot Boots0% Synergy
$1.38
Altar of Dementia0% Synergy
$11.16
Commander's Plate0% Synergy
$33.01
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ardyn, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Heartless Summoning+30% Synergy
$0.35
Black Market Connections+25% Synergy
$14.93
Ripples of Undeath+17% Synergy
$6.56
Demonic Embrace+10% Synergy
$0.27
Virtue of Persistence+9% Synergy
$5.18
Cemetery Tampering+9% Synergy
$0.26
Phyrexian Arena+8% Synergy
$1.48
Black Market+6% Synergy
$3.38
Cover of Darkness+6% Synergy
$13.60
Promise of Aclazotz+6% Synergy
$0.16
Inner Demon+6% Synergy
$0.19
Animate Dead+5% Synergy
$6.69
Nurgle's Rot+5% Synergy
$1.25
Out of the Tombs+2% Synergy
$11.65
Meathook Massacre II-2% Synergy
$1.66
Kaya's Ghostform-4% Synergy
$1.06
Exquisite Blood-5% Synergy
$25.82
Sanguine Bond-5% Synergy
$3.52
Phyrexian Reclamation-5% Synergy
$2.86
The Meathook Massacre-7% Synergy
$19.18
Grave Pact-11% Synergy
$16.06
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardyn, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Dark Realms+20% Synergy
$7.44
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath+12% Synergy
$0.51
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cabal Stronghold+14% Synergy
$9.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+14% Synergy
$35.16
Command Beacon+14% Synergy
$5.30
Crypt of Agadeem+12% Synergy
$1.85
Westvale Abbey+12% Synergy
$0.95
Temple of the False God+10% Synergy
$0.13
Cabal Coffers+9% Synergy
$23.02
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+6% Synergy
$48.82
War Room+5% Synergy
$2.69
Three Tree City+4% Synergy
$18.48
Thespian's Stage+3% Synergy
$0.88
Reliquary Tower+1% Synergy
$1.98
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+1% Synergy
$6.60
Deserted Temple+1% Synergy
$0.62
Rogue's Passage0% Synergy
$0.37
Spymaster's Vault0% Synergy
$0.72
Castle Locthwain-1% Synergy
$3.89
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-2% Synergy
$21.03
Bojuka Bog-3% Synergy
$1.00
Midgar, City of Mako-3% Synergy
$2.41
Urza's Saga-3% Synergy
$40.60
Witch's Cottage-4% Synergy
$0.63
Geier Reach Sanitarium-4% Synergy
$1.17
Phyrexian Tower-5% Synergy
$17.69
Barren Moor-6% Synergy
$0.16
Mortuary Mire-8% Synergy
$0.31
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Séance Board+26% Synergy
$1.03
Throne of Eldraine+24% Synergy
$15.17
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+13% Synergy
$13.99
Nyx Lotus+13% Synergy
$4.26
Thran Dynamo+13% Synergy
$2.37
Patchwork Banner+13% Synergy
$3.99
Gilded Lotus+10% Synergy
$1.19
Arcane Signet+9% Synergy
$0.41
Caged Sun+8% Synergy
$3.58
Extraplanar Lens+8% Synergy
$7.08
Charcoal Diamond+7% Synergy
$0.25
Gauntlet of Power+7% Synergy
$3.18
Worn Powerstone+5% Synergy
$0.24
Sol Ring+4% Synergy
$1.20
Heraldic Banner+1% Synergy
$0.23
Fellwar Stone0% Synergy
$0.95
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
$0.20
Thought Vessel-2% Synergy
$1.25
Everflowing Chalice-2% Synergy
$0.39
Mind Stone-9% Synergy
$0.24
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ardyn, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Urza's Cave+14% Synergy
$1.69
Cavern of Souls+14% Synergy
$33.03
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.16
Demolition Field+4% Synergy
$0.61
Command Tower+2% Synergy
$0.21
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ardyn, the Usurper.
Myojin of Grim Betrayal
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
The Falcon, Airship Restored
The Falcon, Airship Restored
Geth, Thane of Contracts
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
Faceless One // Scion of Halaster
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
Kotis, Sibsig Champion
Terra, Herald of Hope
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
Geth, Lord of the Vault
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
Celes, Rune Knight
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Teval, the Balanced Scale
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tormod, the Desecrator
Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Scion of Halaster
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Griselbrand
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Sin, Spira's Punishment
Storrev, Devkarin Lich
Winter, Cynical Opportunist
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Locke, Treasure Hunter
Kethek, Crucible Goliath
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Haunted One
Boris Devilboon
Pavel Maliki