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Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.72

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Snake Wizard

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4235 Current Rank
#4462 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.

Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+56% Synergy $0.47
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+53% Synergy $0.57
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+49% Synergy $4.76
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+43% Synergy $3.04
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+37% Synergy $9.23

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $58.30
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
+13% Synergy $12.16
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+8% Synergy $11.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+42% Synergy $3.97
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+40% Synergy $8.04
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+33% Synergy $0.31
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+28% Synergy $0.72
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+28% Synergy $0.54
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+28% Synergy $1.36
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+28% Synergy $3.91
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.28
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+28% Synergy $1.23
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+28% Synergy $1.53
Terastodon Terastodon
+27% Synergy $0.25
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+26% Synergy $0.73
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+25% Synergy $0.97
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+25% Synergy $8.83
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+25% Synergy $7.15
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+24% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+24% Synergy $0.55
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+24% Synergy $0.13
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+24% Synergy $0.50
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+21% Synergy $0.43
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+21% Synergy $4.35
Cavern Stomper Cavern Stomper
+17% Synergy $0.08
Rampaging Spiketail Rampaging Spiketail
+17% Synergy $0.09
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+16% Synergy $0.42
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+16% Synergy $0.58
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+16% Synergy $0.28
Abyssal Gorestalker Abyssal Gorestalker
+16% Synergy $0.05
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+16% Synergy $5.27
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+16% Synergy $7.70
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+16% Synergy $5.38
Spineseeker Centipede Spineseeker Centipede
+15% Synergy $0.03
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+14% Synergy $5.75
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+14% Synergy $3.85
Hardy Veteran Hardy Veteran
+14% Synergy $0.03
Phantom Wurm Phantom Wurm
+14% Synergy $0.08
Sultai Scavenger Sultai Scavenger
+14% Synergy $0.04
Urgoros, the Empty One Urgoros, the Empty One
+14% Synergy $0.11
Quarry Hauler Quarry Hauler
+14% Synergy $0.03
Kheru Bloodsucker Kheru Bloodsucker
+14% Synergy $0.06
Siege Wurm Siege Wurm
+14% Synergy $0.04
Skarrg Goliath Skarrg Goliath
+14% Synergy $0.18
Faceless Butcher Faceless Butcher
+14% Synergy $0.04
Cleanup Crew Cleanup Crew
+14% Synergy $0.06
Penumbra Wurm Penumbra Wurm
+14% Synergy $0.14
Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+14% Synergy $0.18
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+13% Synergy $7.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+10% Synergy $0.19
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+9% Synergy $1.56
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+6% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+36% Synergy $0.25
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+23% Synergy $5.09
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy $0.26
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+17% Synergy $0.83
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+16% Synergy $0.56
Overprotect Overprotect
+14% Synergy $1.80
Inspire Awe Inspire Awe
+14% Synergy $0.05
Collective Nightmare Collective Nightmare
+14% Synergy $0.05
Sundering Vitae Sundering Vitae
+14% Synergy $0.13
Grave Endeavor Grave Endeavor
+14% Synergy $0.96
Dark Dabbling Dark Dabbling
+14% Synergy $0.16
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+14% Synergy $0.05
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+14% Synergy $0.12
Pulse of Murasa Pulse of Murasa
+13% Synergy $0.20
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+12% Synergy $0.16
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+12% Synergy $0.30
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+11% Synergy $1.00
Ram Through Ram Through
+11% Synergy $0.51
Fog Fog
+11% Synergy $0.36
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+9% Synergy $0.86
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.79
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+6% Synergy $2.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $18.24
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.59
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $0.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $11.10
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $1.90
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.20
Putrefy Putrefy
-21% Synergy $0.14
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-30% Synergy $2.11

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.

Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+28% Synergy $0.35
Migration Path Migration Path
+27% Synergy $0.27
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+27% Synergy $0.27
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+27% Synergy $15.80
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+24% Synergy $1.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+22% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+21% Synergy $2.01
Damnation Damnation
+20% Synergy $18.68
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+17% Synergy $1.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy $1.69
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.83
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+16% Synergy $0.04
Stargaze Stargaze
+16% Synergy $0.11
Pillage the Bog Pillage the Bog
+15% Synergy $0.26
Deliver Unto Evil Deliver Unto Evil
+14% Synergy $0.24
Map the Wastes Map the Wastes
+14% Synergy $0.03
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+14% Synergy $0.85
Death Frenzy Death Frenzy
+14% Synergy $0.06
Ecological Appreciation Ecological Appreciation
+14% Synergy $0.39
Extinction Event Extinction Event
+14% Synergy $0.42
Fork in the Road Fork in the Road
+14% Synergy $0.10
Confront the Past Confront the Past
+14% Synergy $0.12
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+14% Synergy $0.06
Aid the Fallen Aid the Fallen
+14% Synergy $0.08
Road of Return Road of Return
+14% Synergy $0.37
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+14% Synergy $0.59
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+13% Synergy $0.26
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+13% Synergy $0.30
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+13% Synergy $0.07
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+13% Synergy $0.10
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+13% Synergy $0.23
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+13% Synergy $0.15
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+13% Synergy $2.02
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+12% Synergy $0.29
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+12% Synergy $0.12
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy $0.50
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+11% Synergy $0.39
Life // Death Life // Death
+11% Synergy $0.20
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+11% Synergy $0.10
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+10% Synergy $0.28
Explore Explore
+10% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+9% Synergy $0.17
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+9% Synergy $13.18
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+9% Synergy $0.77
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+8% Synergy $0.87
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $5.30
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+8% Synergy $1.43
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.60
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.25
Cultivate Cultivate
-13% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+26% Synergy $0.24
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $1.78
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+22% Synergy $62.10
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+14% Synergy $0.17
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+14% Synergy $1.87
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+14% Synergy $1.38
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+14% Synergy $11.60
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+14% Synergy $0.47
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+13% Synergy $5.52
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+13% Synergy $33.77
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+13% Synergy $17.46
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+12% Synergy $3.11
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+11% Synergy $0.11
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+11% Synergy $3.13
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+9% Synergy $7.52
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Greater Good Greater Good
+37% Synergy $3.22
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+36% Synergy $0.38
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+28% Synergy $3.22
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+24% Synergy $3.53
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+22% Synergy $0.88
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+20% Synergy $0.34
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+18% Synergy $0.31
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+16% Synergy $1.59
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+16% Synergy $1.17
Midnight Snack Midnight Snack
+15% Synergy $0.11
Inner Demon Inner Demon
+14% Synergy $0.19
Wild Pair Wild Pair
+14% Synergy $1.17
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+14% Synergy $0.19
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+14% Synergy $7.29
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+14% Synergy $0.91
Colossification Colossification
+14% Synergy $0.38
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+14% Synergy $2.78
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+13% Synergy $0.50
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+13% Synergy $0.31
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+13% Synergy $0.51
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+13% Synergy $0.30
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+13% Synergy $0.88
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+13% Synergy $7.81
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+13% Synergy $0.32
Greed Greed
+13% Synergy $0.24
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+12% Synergy $0.57
Black Market Black Market
+11% Synergy $3.61
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+11% Synergy $1.74
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+9% Synergy $10.46
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $11.08
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $18.67
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+5% Synergy $3.39
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+3% Synergy $4.50
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $1.55
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-11% Synergy $1.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+27% Synergy $0.58
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+27% Synergy $0.94
Liliana, Death Mage Liliana, Death Mage
+14% Synergy $5.58
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+14% Synergy $2.92
Garruk, Caller of Beasts Garruk, Caller of Beasts
+14% Synergy $4.54
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.75
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+14% Synergy $0.60
Vraska, Relic Seeker Vraska, Relic Seeker
+13% Synergy $1.28
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+12% Synergy $0.61
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+11% Synergy $1.22
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+10% Synergy $1.72
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
+8% Synergy $1.02

Utility Lands

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

Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+14% Synergy $0.19
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+14% Synergy $0.19
Memorial to Unity Memorial to Unity
+14% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+14% Synergy $11.54
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+12% Synergy $1.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $34.54
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $4.30
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+11% Synergy $0.56
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+9% Synergy $0.28
The Shire The Shire
+5% Synergy $0.89
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+4% Synergy $0.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.07
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-14% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+11% Synergy $0.18
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+5% Synergy $0.50
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+3% Synergy $8.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.53
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+1% Synergy $5.28
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
0% Synergy $0.23
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-2% Synergy $0.57
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.44
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-4% Synergy $0.43
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.37
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-15% Synergy $4.85
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-21% Synergy $0.44
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-21% Synergy $0.21
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-23% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-28% Synergy $0.22
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-31% Synergy $11.50

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sengir, the Dark Baron Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tormod, the Desecrator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Shadow Thieves Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Scion of Halaster Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Acolyte of Bahamut Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Acolyte of Bahamut
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cloakwood Hermit Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cloakwood Hermit
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Hardy Outlander Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Hardy Outlander
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Master Chef Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Master Chef
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Raised by Giants Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Raised by Giants
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tormod, the Desecrator Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tormod, the Desecrator
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Iron Throne Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Iron Throne
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Criminal Past Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Criminal Past
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cultist of the Absolute Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Slurrk, All-Ingesting Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cloakwood Hermit Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cloakwood Hermit
Viconia, Drow Apostate Master Chef Viconia, Drow Apostate // Master Chef
Viconia, Drow Apostate Raised by Giants Viconia, Drow Apostate // Raised by Giants
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Halana, Kessig Ranger Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kodama of the East Tree Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kodama of the East Tree
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Slurrk, All-Ingesting Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Slurrk, All-Ingesting