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Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 50% Tokens 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4453 Current Rank
#5060 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Rograkh & Tevesh v Francisco & Thrasios v Ikra & Kraum v Yuriko the Tiger's Shadow cEDH Gameplay

Rograkh & Tevesh v Francisco & Thrasios v Ikra & Kraum v Yuriko the Tiger's Shadow cEDH Gameplay

@MovetoKraumbat vs Temujin vs Double Sleeved MTG - cEDH - Frank/Thrasios vs Borbory/Fblthp vs Sisay

@MovetoKraumbat vs Temujin vs Double Sleeved MTG - cEDH - Frank/Thrasios vs Borbory/Fblthp vs Sisay

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+82% Synergy $0.45
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+50% Synergy $0.18
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+50% Synergy $0.12
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+50% Synergy $2.06
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+50% Synergy $0.20
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+50% Synergy $0.09
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+49% Synergy $0.29
Blood Researcher Blood Researcher
+49% Synergy $0.05
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+49% Synergy $0.35
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+49% Synergy $0.28
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+49% Synergy $0.69
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+49% Synergy $0.55
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+49% Synergy $0.32
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+49% Synergy $0.27
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+49% Synergy $0.59
Sadistic Hypnotist Sadistic Hypnotist
+49% Synergy $0.62
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+48% Synergy $4.61
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+48% Synergy $0.93
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+48% Synergy $0.14
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+48% Synergy $0.18
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+48% Synergy $1.12
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+47% Synergy $0.35
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+47% Synergy $0.83
Sporeweb Weaver Sporeweb Weaver
+47% Synergy $0.51
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+47% Synergy $0.35
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+47% Synergy $0.79
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+46% Synergy $0.07
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+46% Synergy $7.48
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+46% Synergy $1.41
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+46% Synergy $5.84
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+44% Synergy $6.76
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+43% Synergy $0.36
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+43% Synergy $2.62
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+42% Synergy $2.76
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+42% Synergy $1.00
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+42% Synergy $0.17
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+40% Synergy $0.31
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+40% Synergy $12.04
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+38% Synergy $4.86
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+37% Synergy $2.06
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+36% Synergy $1.53
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+36% Synergy $3.69
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.39
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+32% Synergy $1.16
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+31% Synergy $1.20
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+28% Synergy $2.55
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+23% Synergy $1.03
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+17% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.

Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+98% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+84% Synergy $3.35
Beast Within Beast Within
+62% Synergy $0.86
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+50% Synergy $0.98
You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+50% Synergy $0.13
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+49% Synergy $6.17
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+48% Synergy $2.31
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+47% Synergy $0.67
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+45% Synergy $5.44
Verdant Command Verdant Command
+45% Synergy $0.51
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+41% Synergy $0.61
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+39% Synergy $0.81
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+33% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.37
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy $10.85
Putrefy Putrefy
+15% Synergy $0.13
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+6% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.

Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+80% Synergy $0.80
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+74% Synergy $1.93
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+49% Synergy $0.19
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+49% Synergy $0.63
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+48% Synergy $0.13
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+48% Synergy $0.30
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+48% Synergy $15.90
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+47% Synergy $21.91
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+46% Synergy $5.70
Dig Up Dig Up
+45% Synergy $0.45
Explore Explore
+45% Synergy $9.95
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+45% Synergy $0.24
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+42% Synergy $0.43
Damnation Damnation
+42% Synergy $19.28
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+40% Synergy $11.31
Three Visits Three Visits
+31% Synergy $5.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+50% Synergy $0.17
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+49% Synergy $0.58
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+49% Synergy $0.52
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+48% Synergy $0.15
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+47% Synergy $3.22
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+44% Synergy $14.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+50% Synergy $0.19
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+50% Synergy $0.63
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.14
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+49% Synergy $0.27
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+48% Synergy $0.88
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+48% Synergy $0.54
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+47% Synergy $1.04
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+46% Synergy $1.76
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+46% Synergy $3.30
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+45% Synergy $9.22
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+44% Synergy $17.73
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+42% Synergy $20.71
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+42% Synergy $21.80
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+37% Synergy $0.26
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+37% Synergy $28.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+36% Synergy $2.32
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+34% Synergy $26.20

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+49% Synergy $0.85
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+48% Synergy $1.29
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+45% Synergy $4.55
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
+43% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+48% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+46% Synergy $1.12
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+44% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+42% Synergy $0.13
The Shire The Shire
+40% Synergy $2.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+25% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+21% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+55% Synergy $12.43
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+40% Synergy $0.14
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+37% Synergy $5.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+32% Synergy $0.17
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+28% Synergy $4.24
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+21% Synergy $18.62
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+15% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+14% Synergy $0.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+10% Synergy $8.19
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+7% Synergy $0.18
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.47
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-9% Synergy $0.62

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Cultist of the Absolute Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Cultist of the Absolute
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
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Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tana, the Bloodsower Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tana, the Bloodsower
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cloakwood Hermit Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cloakwood Hermit
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Master Chef Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Master Chef
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Master Chef Viconia, Drow Apostate // Master Chef
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cultist of the Absolute Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cultist of the Absolute
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cloakwood Hermit Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Shadow Thieves Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cloakwood Hermit Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cloakwood Hermit
Hazel of the Rootbloom Hazel of the Rootbloom
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
Kodama of the East Tree Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kodama of the East Tree // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King