Ardyn, the Usurper
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$0.77Legendary Creature — Elder Human Noble
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardyn, the Usurper decks.
Avacyn, Angel of Horror+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$12.91
Rise of the Deathbringer+2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.31
Dark Matter Manipulator+2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$5.12
Miss Highwater+2% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$4.21
Liliana the Repentant+1% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.88
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardyn, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.
Archfiend of Depravity+61% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$3.25
Liliana's Contract+59% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$5.59
Rune-Scarred Demon+56% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.91
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+55% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$4.87
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+53% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$2.35
Reaper from the Abyss+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.83
Demonic Counsel+52% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$2.55
Harvester of Souls+51% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$2.60
Lord of the Void+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$14.10
Doom Whisperer+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$6.25
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardyn, the Usurper decks.
Archfiend of Depravity+61% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$3.25
Liliana's Contract+59% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$5.59
Rune-Scarred Demon+56% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.91
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+55% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$4.87
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber+53% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$2.35
Harvester of Souls+51% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$2.60
Bontu's Monument+28% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$4.47
Crypt Ghast+18% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$17.69
Jet Medallion+14% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$15.15
Dark Ritual+9% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$8.04
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Bolas's Citadel+0% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$14.68
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$125.78
The One Ring-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$109.16
Demonic Tutor-3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$64.17
Necropotence-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$38.71
Vampiric Tutor-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$51.77
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ardyn, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Reaper from the Abyss+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.83
Lord of the Void+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$14.10
Doom Whisperer+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$6.25
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+43% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$23.76
Bloodgift Demon+41% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.81
Ancient Cellarspawn+40% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$6.45
Vilis, Broker of Blood+38% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$9.93
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$4.28
Abyssal Harvester+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.31
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+36% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$34.15
Archfiend of Despair+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.77
Great Unclean One+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.37
Overseer of the Damned+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.39
Burning-Rune Demon+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$5.51
Indulgent Tormentor+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.60
The Speed Demon+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.92
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+29% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.06
Rot-Curse Rakshasa+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.88
Demon of Loathing+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.67
Desecration Demon+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.21
Madame Null, Power Broker+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.30
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.80
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$15.63
Demonlord Belzenlok+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.51
Solemn Simulacrum+17% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.57
Defiling Daemogoth+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.66
Reiver Demon+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.05
Shadowgrange Archfiend+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.06
Stitcher's Supplier+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.38
Blade of the Oni+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.13
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.35
Abhorrent Overlord+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.44
Doomsday Excruciator+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.15
Nirkana Revenant+12% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$7.09
Bog Witch+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.78
Vile Mutilator+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Burnished Hart+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.20
Venomcrawler+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.18
Roaming Throne+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$49.73
Pestilence Demon+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.53
Millikin+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.32
Bringer of the Last Gift+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.80
Taborax, Hope's Demise+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.24
Magus of the Coffers+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.79
Summon: Primal Odin+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.03
Demon of Dark Schemes+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.11
Sheoldred, Whispering One+7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$21.84
Grave Researcher+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.98
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+4% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$5.19
Syr Konrad, the Grim-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.66
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardyn, the Usurper safe.
Overkill+17% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.32
Withering Torment+16% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.33
Infernal Grasp+12% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.29
Cabal Ritual+11% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$15.86
Darkness+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$23.78
Entomb+9% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$17.90
Stinging Study+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$9.43
Songs of the Damned+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.80
Imp's Mischief+7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$10.18
Defile+6% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.19
Bitter Triumph+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Fell the Profane+5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$5.39
Consuming Corruption+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.33
Go for the Throat+2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.66
Soul Shatter+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.66
Hagra Mauling+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.07
Archenemy's Charm+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.34
Murder+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.25
Sudden Spoiling0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.28
Deadly Rollick0% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$26.92
Hero's Downfall-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Baleful Mastery-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.96
Not Dead After All-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.08
Snuff Out-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$13.41
Force of Despair-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.46
Feign Death-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.02
Saw in Half-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.64
Sheoldred's Edict-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.31
Malakir Rebirth-5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$11.76
Tragic Slip-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Culling the Weak-6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.88
Flare of Malice-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.44
Vampiric Tutor-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$51.77
Village Rites-13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.50
Deadly Dispute-14% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ardyn, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.
Demonic Counsel+52% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$2.55
Kindred Dominance+29% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$4.36
Buried Alive+22% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$3.30
Breach the Multiverse+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$9.27
Rise of the Dark Realms+14% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$5.67
Reanimate+12% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$10.65
Bubbling Muck+12% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$6.01
Night's Whisper+10% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.23
Resentful Revelation+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.22
Victimize+8% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.51
Rejoin the Fight+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Blasphemous Edict+7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.75
Incarnation Technique+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.14
Reign of the Pit+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.20
Diresight+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Persist+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.06
Feed the Swarm+4% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.22
Damnation+3% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$21.22
Patriarch's Bidding+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.62
Sign in Blood+2% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.49
Dread Return+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.46
Bloodline Bidding+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.09
Toxic Deluge+1% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$5.31
In Garruk's Wake+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.05
Decree of Pain+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.36
Decorum Dissertation+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.35
Living Death+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.55
Exsanguinate0% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.41
Mutilate-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.22
Read the Bones-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Insatiable Avarice-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.37
Diabolic Tutor-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.33
Demonic Tutor-3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$64.17
Syphon Mind-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.33
Torment of Hailfire-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$34.25
Dark Deal-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.32
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Urza's Incubator+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$21.11
The Darkness Crystal+32% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$5.07
Herald's Horn+29% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$3.02
Elbrus, the Binding Blade+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.48
Palantír of Orthanc+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$15.57
Mindcrank+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$13.56
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.32
Lightning Greaves+6% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$3.29
Whip of Erebos+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$10.15
World Map+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Mesmeric Orb+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.90
Chronicle of Victory+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$23.17
Expedition Map+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.80
Strionic Resonator+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.55
Bolas's Citadel+0% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$14.68
Swiftfoot Boots+0% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.86
Commander's Plate0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$36.54
The One Ring-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$109.16
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ardyn, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Heartless Summoning+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.98
Black Market Connections+16% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$13.43
Ripples of Undeath+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$8.82
Phyrexian Arena+9% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$2.86
Demonic Embrace+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.41
Virtue of Persistence+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.50
Black Market+7% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$5.95
Cover of Darkness+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$21.66
Cemetery Tampering+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.37
Animate Dead+5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$7.21
Meathook Massacre II0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.85
Sanguine Bond-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.06
Kaya's Ghostform-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.57
Exquisite Blood-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$41.69
Phyrexian Reclamation-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.98
Necropotence-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$38.71
The Meathook Massacre-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$26.24
Grave Pact-13% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$34.28
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardyn, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Dark Realms+23% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$9.78
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.08
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cabal Stronghold+14% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$13.85
Temple of the False God+14% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.18
Crypt of Agadeem+13% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+12% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$44.72
Command Beacon+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.42
Cabal Coffers+9% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$28.22
Westvale Abbey+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.32
Three Tree City+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$26.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+3% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$51.72
War Room+2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.63
Thespian's Stage+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.46
Deserted Temple+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.85
Reliquary Tower+1% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.99
Midgar, City of Mako+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.61
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.63
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$125.78
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.08
Spymaster's Vault-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.99
Castle Locthwain-1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.19
Rogue's Passage-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.38
Witch's Cottage-2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.66
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$33.14
Bojuka Bog-3% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.38
Mortuary Mire-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Barren Moor-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.34
Geier Reach Sanitarium-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.38
Phyrexian Tower-9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$31.42
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Throne of Eldraine+22% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$29.44
Séance Board+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.05
Caged Sun+14% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.89
Thran Dynamo+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.43
Nyx Lotus+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.34
Gilded Lotus+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.57
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$15.78
Charcoal Diamond+8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.37
Patchwork Banner+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.68
Worn Powerstone+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.36
Gauntlet of Power+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.49
Arcane Signet+5% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.37
Extraplanar Lens+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$14.06
The Soul Stone+3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$73.16
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$1.23
Heraldic Banner+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Thought Vessel0% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.93
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$10.75
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.32
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ardyn, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Cavern of Souls+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$50.26
Myriad Landscape+10% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.30
Urza's Cave+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.64
Fell the Profane+5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$5.39
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Command Tower+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.24
Hagra Mauling+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.07
Snow-Covered Swamp+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.61
Swamp-1% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.11
Malakir Rebirth-5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$11.76
Ardyn, the Usurper Deck Stats
Based on 4,206 Ardyn, the Usurper decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 27
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 10
- Artifact 12
- Enchantment 6
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 27 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 10 |
| Artifact | 12 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 28 basic, 7 nonbasic
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| 2025-05 | 539 |
| 2025-06 | 174 |
| 2025-07 | 278 |
| 2025-08 | 487 |
| 2025-09 | 551 |
| 2025-10 | 490 |
| 2025-11 | 659 |
| 2025-12 | 595 |
| 2026-01 | 609 |
| 2026-02 | 603 |
| 2026-03 | 601 |
| 2026-04 | 653 |
| 2026-05 | 580 |
| 2026-06 | 640 |
| 2026-07 | 704 |
| 2026-08 | 760 |
| 2026-09 | 745 |
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