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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $4.71

Legendary CreatureHuman Ally Snake Wizard

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1412 Current Rank
#1529 Last Week
#1267 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+7% Synergy $3.86
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
+5% Synergy $0.84
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.33
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+3% Synergy $0.71
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
-5% Synergy $12.62

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.

Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+45% Synergy $7.15
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+38% Synergy $0.31
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+38% Synergy $0.38
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+37% Synergy $3.53
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+34% Synergy $18.82
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+31% Synergy $0.65
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+28% Synergy $0.57
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+28% Synergy $2.03
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $1.78
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+26% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+18% Synergy $1.00
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $6.32
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.80
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+5% Synergy $1.45
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $9.23
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.27
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $2.11

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+35% Synergy $11.59
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $17.52
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+10% Synergy $16.58
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $67.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $45.06
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $26.15
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+3% Synergy $8.13
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $34.98
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $71.05
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $7.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+26% Synergy $0.36
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+24% Synergy $29.17
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+23% Synergy $7.87
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+22% Synergy $21.32
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+22% Synergy $3.85
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+22% Synergy $0.42
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+21% Synergy $2.14
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+18% Synergy $4.35
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+18% Synergy $10.82
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+17% Synergy $0.74
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+17% Synergy $0.73
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+16% Synergy $13.31
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+15% Synergy $4.76
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+15% Synergy $0.13
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+14% Synergy $5.22
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+14% Synergy $0.22
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+14% Synergy $0.21
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+14% Synergy $0.26
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+13% Synergy $46.76
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
+13% Synergy $0.27
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
+12% Synergy $0.58
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+12% Synergy $1.94
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+11% Synergy $8.04
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+11% Synergy $2.48
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+11% Synergy $27.37
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+11% Synergy $1.87
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+11% Synergy $2.93
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+10% Synergy $20.34
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+10% Synergy $5.68
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+10% Synergy $0.33
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
+9% Synergy $3.03
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+9% Synergy $5.15
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+8% Synergy $6.71
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+8% Synergy $4.55
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.47
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+6% Synergy $41.79
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+3% Synergy $2.11
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+3% Synergy $0.87
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+1% Synergy $4.04
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.19
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
0% Synergy $2.36
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $12.94
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-3% Synergy $0.55
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-3% Synergy $5.75
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
-3% Synergy $14.83
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-3% Synergy $1.56
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-3% Synergy $5.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $42.20
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-4% Synergy $10.28
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+22% Synergy $0.25
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+21% Synergy $3.82
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+12% Synergy $11.00
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+9% Synergy $1.77
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+7% Synergy $0.96
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.96
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $1.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $2.94
Despark Despark
+6% Synergy $0.32
Hatred Hatred
+6% Synergy $46.68
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $11.10
Congregate Congregate
+5% Synergy $0.10
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $6.52
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+4% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $12.97
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.26
Harrow Harrow
+2% Synergy $0.25
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy $9.78
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.84
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.59
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
-1% Synergy $5.20
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-1% Synergy $3.46
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $18.24
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-3% Synergy $4.90
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $50.85
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $11.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $46.20
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.90
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $16.24
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-5% Synergy $5.09
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $5.39
Silence Silence
-6% Synergy $6.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $18.72
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $8.43
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-8% Synergy $9.52

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.

Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+22% Synergy $5.30
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+13% Synergy $0.27
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+11% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Purge Phyrexian Purge
+11% Synergy $2.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.25
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $1.69
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.87
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fumigate Fumigate
+6% Synergy $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.43
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+5% Synergy $15.80
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+5% Synergy $0.42
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+5% Synergy $0.26
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+5% Synergy $0.30
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.77
Damn Damn
+4% Synergy $2.03
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.60
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $4.37
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+4% Synergy $2.76
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.84
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $7.64
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1474.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.13
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.73
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+1% Synergy $2.01
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.44
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $3.61
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $58.30
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-3% Synergy $2.92
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-5% Synergy $113.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $10.16
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-10% Synergy $23.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $17.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.30
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+10% Synergy $1.91
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+9% Synergy $1.11
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $29.26
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $7.52
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+6% Synergy $0.58
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $5.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $31.55
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $62.10
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+20% Synergy $15.42
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+17% Synergy $24.82
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $1.55
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+14% Synergy $26.18
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+12% Synergy $0.35
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.24
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+9% Synergy $3.37
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $3.67
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+8% Synergy $0.45
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+8% Synergy $0.31
Stronghold Arena Stronghold Arena
+7% Synergy $0.10
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+7% Synergy $0.57
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $10.26
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+6% Synergy $0.33
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+6% Synergy $1.47
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+5% Synergy $0.33
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+5% Synergy $0.53
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+5% Synergy $3.00
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+4% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+4% Synergy $4.64
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $2.73
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.40
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $5.71
True Conviction True Conviction
+2% Synergy $3.92
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+1% Synergy $3.79
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $5.44
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
0% Synergy $0.38
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-1% Synergy $1.73
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-2% Synergy $0.31
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-3% Synergy $0.47
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-4% Synergy $11.08
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
-4% Synergy $6.87

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+8% Synergy $0.35
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+7% Synergy $4.79
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+5% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $1.98
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.47
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $9.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.57
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $21.58
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $11.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.69
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
0% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $29.31
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-7% Synergy $977.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+7% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+6% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+6% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+4% Synergy $0.50
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $30.05
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.17
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.36
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $153.22
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.30
Boros Signet Boros Signet
0% Synergy $0.47
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
-1% Synergy $55.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $24.69
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-2% Synergy $0.41
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-5% Synergy $92.16
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-5% Synergy $643.42

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+10% Synergy $8.29
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+10% Synergy $13.73
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+8% Synergy $15.33
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+7% Synergy $17.06
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $13.40
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.45
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $7.92
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $8.57
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+5% Synergy $6.54
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+5% Synergy $9.48
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $10.72
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $11.54
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.80
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+3% Synergy $11.50
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+3% Synergy $12.70
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $19.39
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $17.11
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $21.61
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Temple Garden Temple Garden
0% Synergy $12.69
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.68
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $29.32
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.22
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
0% Synergy $8.29
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-1% Synergy $7.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $22.75
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $14.12
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-1% Synergy $0.16
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.61
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.38
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $24.53
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.18
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-3% Synergy $0.78
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $24.04
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-4% Synergy $0.29
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-4% Synergy $0.18
Savannah Savannah
-4% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $328.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.51

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