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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $2.45

Legendary Creature — Nightmare Cat Human Wizard

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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Grixis

Playstyle & Strategy

Forced Combat 20% Toughness Matters 20%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4396 Current Rank
#3762 Last Week
#4193 Past 2 Years

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's abilities and overall game plan.

Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+30% Synergy $0.32
Reverberate Reverberate
+28% Synergy $2.96
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+28% Synergy $2.38
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+28% Synergy $3.18
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+27% Synergy $2.20
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+23% Synergy $1.21
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+22% Synergy $3.94
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+22% Synergy $0.44
Ponder Ponder
+22% Synergy $2.19
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+22% Synergy $12.18

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+22% Synergy $1.33
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+18% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+18% Synergy $2.34
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.39
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+15% Synergy $55.94
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+14% Synergy $0.72
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $3.76
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-21% Synergy $0.68

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+11% Synergy $41.67
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $66.94
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $73.54
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $134.01
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $165.56
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+5% Synergy $1.43
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $17.13
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+4% Synergy $45.50
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+4% Synergy $11.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $16.18

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+18% Synergy $0.63
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+17% Synergy $15.51
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+16% Synergy $14.38
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+14% Synergy $4.67
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+13% Synergy $0.23
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+13% Synergy $0.41
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+13% Synergy $0.31
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+13% Synergy $0.21
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $4.70
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
+12% Synergy $3.44
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+12% Synergy $4.17
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+11% Synergy $3.54
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $3.76
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+9% Synergy $7.62
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+7% Synergy $1.66
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+7% Synergy $1.40
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $97.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist safe.

Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+18% Synergy $0.37
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+18% Synergy $4.46
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+18% Synergy $3.44
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+13% Synergy $0.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+13% Synergy $9.63
Darkness Darkness
+13% Synergy $24.07
Desertion Desertion
+13% Synergy $0.98
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+13% Synergy $2.90
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+13% Synergy $0.55
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.29
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+10% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $26.36
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+9% Synergy $17.27
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+9% Synergy $0.67
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+7% Synergy $0.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.48
Bedevil Bedevil
+3% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $1.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $56.10
Terminate Terminate
-4% Synergy $0.23
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $9.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $3.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $40.76
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $8.88

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's game plan and control the board.

Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+17% Synergy $8.21
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+16% Synergy $4.37
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+16% Synergy $4.87
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+14% Synergy $6.04
Cruel Entertainment Cruel Entertainment
+13% Synergy $8.32
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+13% Synergy $0.30
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+13% Synergy $2.57
Make an Example Make an Example
+12% Synergy $10.09
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+11% Synergy $2.52
Insurrection Insurrection
+11% Synergy $9.96
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $9.17
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+10% Synergy $0.28
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+9% Synergy $5.74
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+8% Synergy $4.91
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+7% Synergy $3.51
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+7% Synergy $3.82
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $1.01
Ringsight Ringsight
+5% Synergy $0.40
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.20
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.39
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.90
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $3.71
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+14% Synergy $41.46
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+8% Synergy $17.05

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+15% Synergy $3.18
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $13.17
Endless Whispers Endless Whispers
+14% Synergy $5.67
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+12% Synergy $2.05
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+11% Synergy $2.01
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+11% Synergy $0.96
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+10% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Tyranny Phyrexian Tyranny
+9% Synergy $1.90
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+9% Synergy $20.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $12.68
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+8% Synergy $6.11
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+6% Synergy $1.99
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.35

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+12% Synergy $1.04
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $62.74
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+11% Synergy $0.39
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.56
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $1.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $28.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $3.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+26% Synergy $0.40
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+14% Synergy $1.24
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+13% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+2% Synergy $2.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.28
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-8% Synergy $45.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.26
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-17% Synergy $1.49
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-21% Synergy $0.76
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-23% Synergy $0.84

Lands

The mana base foundation for Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+16% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+14% Synergy $0.21
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+12% Synergy $8.37
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+12% Synergy $29.08
Training Center Training Center
+12% Synergy $17.22
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+11% Synergy $9.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $38.63
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+10% Synergy $5.79
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+9% Synergy $18.47
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+9% Synergy $14.74
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+8% Synergy $2.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+7% Synergy $11.49
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $9.39
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+7% Synergy $0.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $9.58
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $7.17
Underground River Underground River
+6% Synergy $1.78
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+6% Synergy $15.56
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.59
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.02
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $19.96
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $12.37
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+5% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+5% Synergy $0.37
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy $0.35
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $13.80
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $37.32
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+3% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $1.15
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $31.68
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
0% Synergy $13.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $1.07
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.23
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-3% Synergy $0.24
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-7% Synergy $0.33
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $8.41
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-13% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.28
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-14% Synergy $0.80
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.31
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-20% Synergy $0.31
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-22% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Gut, True Soul Zealot Shameless Charlatan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Shameless Charlatan
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Krark, the Thumbless Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Krark, the Thumbless
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Popular Entertainer Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Popular Entertainer
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Popular Entertainer Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Popular Entertainer
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Vial Smasher the Fierce Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Vial Smasher the Fierce Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Vial Smasher the Fierce Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kamber, the Plunderer Laurine, the Diversion Kamber, the Plunderer // Laurine, the Diversion
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Candlekeep Sage Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Candlekeep Sage
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Faceless One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Feywild Visitor Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Feywild Visitor
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Guild Artisan Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Guild Artisan
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Scion of Halaster Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Sword Coast Sailor Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Sword Coast Sailor
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Passionate Archaeologist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist
The Scarlet Witch The Scarlet Witch
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Candlekeep Sage Amber Gristle O'Maul // Candlekeep Sage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Clan Crafter Amber Gristle O'Maul // Clan Crafter
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dungeon Delver Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dungeon Delver
Amber Gristle O'Maul Feywild Visitor Amber Gristle O'Maul // Feywild Visitor
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Amber Gristle O'Maul Passionate Archaeologist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Passionate Archaeologist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Amber Gristle O'Maul Shameless Charlatan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Shameless Charlatan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin