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Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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Legendary Artifact Creature — Golem Snake Wizard

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4899 Current Rank
#3816 Last Week
2 Decks

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Commander gameplay videos featuring Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

TALES OF THE 2022 MLC - EPISODE IX - NYMRIS v ARMIX/KRAUM v ELSHA v IKRA/DARGO - cEDH Gameplay

TALES OF THE 2022 MLC - EPISODE IX - NYMRIS v ARMIX/KRAUM v ELSHA v IKRA/DARGO - cEDH Gameplay

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.

Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.72
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.38
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.44
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.30
Arcbound Hybrid Arcbound Hybrid
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Jhoira's Toolbox Jhoira's Toolbox
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.21
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.40

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.44
Arcbound Hybrid Arcbound Hybrid
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Jhoira's Toolbox Jhoira's Toolbox
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.21
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.40
Skorpekh Lord Skorpekh Lord
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.86
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.87
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Ruthless Sniper Ruthless Sniper
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.22
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.89
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $31.13
Argentum Masticore Argentum Masticore
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Clay Revenant Clay Revenant
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Patchwork Gnomes Patchwork Gnomes
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.39
Grave Scrabbler Grave Scrabbler
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.11
Archfiend of Spite Archfiend of Spite
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.85
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.32
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.42
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.20
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.95
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $24.24
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.96
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Verdurous Gearhulk Verdurous Gearhulk
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.67
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.99
Glissa, the Traitor Glissa, the Traitor
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.73
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.36
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.88
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.90
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.26
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.57
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.54
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.55
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.91
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+23% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.

Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.73
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.24
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.62
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.52
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.43
Harrow Harrow
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.98
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.13
Putrefy Putrefy
+15% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.05
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.

Casualties of War Casualties of War
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Storm the Festival Storm the Festival
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Regrowth Regrowth
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.34
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.04
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.42
Dread Return Dread Return
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Farseek Farseek
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47
Three Visits Three Visits
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.20
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.51
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.07
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.55
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+15% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.17
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.72
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.38
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.16
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.37
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $47.02
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.82
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.44
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.50
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.74
Pestilent Cauldron Restorative Burst Pestilent Cauldron
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.45
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.90
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.92

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Multani's Presence Multani's Presence
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Dying to Serve Dying to Serve
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Biotransference Biotransference
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.20
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.04
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.93
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.28
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.19
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.59
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $27.43

Utility Lands

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

Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.66
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.96
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.07
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.47
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $46.90
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.85
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.57
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.61

Lands

The mana base foundation for Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.60
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.90
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+7% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-9% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34

Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Deck Stats

Based on 2 Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 28
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 13
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 34

Lands: 22 basic, 12 nonbasic

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