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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $2.32

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

#3795 Current Rank
#4064 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 $0.33
Reverberate Reverberate
+28% Synergy $2.97
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+28% Synergy $2.65
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+28% Synergy $3.25
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+27% Synergy $1.08
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+23% Synergy $1.40
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+22% Synergy $4.77
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+22% Synergy $0.57
Ponder Ponder
+22% Synergy $1.65
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+22% Synergy $10.03

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 $1.47
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+18% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+18% Synergy $2.22
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.40
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+15% Synergy $50.22
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+14% Synergy $3.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $3.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-21% Synergy $0.87

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+11% Synergy $43.06
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $70.06
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $72.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $129.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $167.83
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+5% Synergy $1.56
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $15.70
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+4% Synergy $48.84
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+4% Synergy $10.97
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $18.15

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 $0.40
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+17% Synergy $8.79
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+16% Synergy $14.34
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+14% Synergy $6.37
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+13% Synergy $0.19
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+13% Synergy $0.26
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+13% Synergy $0.36
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+13% Synergy $0.24
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $4.97
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
+12% Synergy $3.68
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+12% Synergy $4.40
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+11% Synergy $4.22
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $3.04
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+9% Synergy $7.00
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+7% Synergy $1.71
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+7% Synergy $1.46
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $93.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.31

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 $0.43
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+18% Synergy $5.10
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+18% Synergy $3.55
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+13% Synergy $0.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+13% Synergy $11.27
Darkness Darkness
+13% Synergy $23.75
Desertion Desertion
+13% Synergy $0.95
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+13% Synergy $2.42
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+13% Synergy $0.60
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.28
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+10% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $28.12
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+9% Synergy $16.74
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+9% Synergy $0.52
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+7% Synergy $0.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.39
Bedevil Bedevil
+3% Synergy $0.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $1.05
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $58.40
Terminate Terminate
-4% Synergy $0.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $3.90

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 $7.75
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+16% Synergy $4.20
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+16% Synergy $3.52
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+14% Synergy $6.30
Cruel Entertainment Cruel Entertainment
+13% Synergy $8.16
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+13% Synergy $0.32
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+13% Synergy $2.77
Make an Example Make an Example
+12% Synergy $9.35
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+11% Synergy $2.73
Insurrection Insurrection
+11% Synergy $9.63
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $7.92
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+10% Synergy $0.52
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+9% Synergy $4.92
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+8% Synergy $3.95
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+7% Synergy $3.23
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+7% Synergy $3.98
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $1.54
Ringsight Ringsight
+5% Synergy $0.33
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.57
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.29
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $4.86
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-7% Synergy $5.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+14% Synergy $47.72
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+8% Synergy $16.49

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 $2.27
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $12.97
Endless Whispers Endless Whispers
+14% Synergy $5.56
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+12% Synergy $2.19
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+11% Synergy $2.14
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+11% Synergy $0.68
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+10% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Tyranny Phyrexian Tyranny
+9% Synergy $1.64
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+9% Synergy $20.60
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $11.88
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+8% Synergy $11.20
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+6% Synergy $2.06
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $3.04

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+12% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $62.93
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+11% Synergy $0.35
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $30.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+26% Synergy $0.36
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+14% Synergy $1.20
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+13% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+2% Synergy $2.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.33
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-8% Synergy $8.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-17% Synergy $2.88
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-21% Synergy $1.64
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-23% Synergy $2.05

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 $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+14% Synergy $0.25
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+12% Synergy $31.33
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+12% Synergy $29.15
Training Center Training Center
+12% Synergy $15.71
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+11% Synergy $11.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $36.05
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+10% Synergy $5.25
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+9% Synergy $18.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+9% Synergy $16.71
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+8% Synergy $1.53
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+7% Synergy $12.79
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $9.86
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+7% Synergy $0.31
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $11.18
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $6.71
Underground River Underground River
+6% Synergy $1.50
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+6% Synergy $16.47
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.73
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.44
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $19.38
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $10.56
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+5% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+5% Synergy $0.36
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy $0.34
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $17.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $37.75
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+3% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+3% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.82
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $0.99
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $33.87
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
0% Synergy $13.63
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.28
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.37
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-3% Synergy $0.35
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-7% Synergy $0.54
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $8.59
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-13% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.13
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-14% Synergy $1.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-20% Synergy $0.35
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-22% Synergy $0.36

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