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Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.55

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Human Artificer Snake Wizard

Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer 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

#4432 Current Rank
#3190 Last Week

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+99% Synergy $0.15
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+99% Synergy $0.11
Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
+50% Synergy $0.10
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+50% Synergy $0.77
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
+50% Synergy $0.09
Maul Splicer Maul Splicer
+50% Synergy $0.15
Precursor Golem Precursor Golem
+50% Synergy $0.28
Rootwire Amalgam Rootwire Amalgam
+50% Synergy $0.25
Sly Requisitioner Sly Requisitioner
+50% Synergy $0.11
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+50% Synergy $0.98
Vital Splicer Vital Splicer
+50% Synergy $0.23
Alloy Golem Alloy Golem
+50% Synergy $0.16
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+50% Synergy $0.48
Bottle Golems Bottle Golems
+50% Synergy $0.08
Boulderbranch Golem Boulderbranch Golem
+50% Synergy $0.09
Clay Golem Clay Golem
+50% Synergy $0.24
Crystal Golem Crystal Golem
+50% Synergy $0.33
Dross Golem Dross Golem
+50% Synergy $0.15
Emblazoned Golem Emblazoned Golem
+50% Synergy $0.21
Enatu Golem Enatu Golem
+50% Synergy $0.05
Golem Artisan Golem Artisan
+50% Synergy $0.04
Hexplate Golem Hexplate Golem
+50% Synergy $0.03
Iron Golem Iron Golem
+50% Synergy $0.06
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+50% Synergy $2.93
Malachite Golem Malachite Golem
+50% Synergy $0.10
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+50% Synergy $25.24
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
+50% Synergy $0.24
Sparring Golem Sparring Golem
+50% Synergy $0.18
Stone Golem Stone Golem
+50% Synergy $0.03
Straw Golem Straw Golem
+50% Synergy $0.16
Tangle Golem Tangle Golem
+50% Synergy $0.11
Thran Golem Thran Golem
+50% Synergy $0.09
Will-Forged Golem Will-Forged Golem
+50% Synergy $0.05
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+49% Synergy $1.37
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+49% Synergy $0.15
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+49% Synergy $0.19
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+49% Synergy $0.20
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+48% Synergy $0.32
Glissa, the Traitor Glissa, the Traitor
+48% Synergy $2.41
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+48% Synergy $0.19
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+48% Synergy $5.35
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+47% Synergy $0.09
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+47% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+46% Synergy $0.63
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+46% Synergy $0.32
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+41% Synergy $0.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+39% Synergy $0.25
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+35% Synergy $6.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.

Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+83% Synergy $0.96
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+49% Synergy $0.37
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+48% Synergy $0.16
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+48% Synergy $0.24
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+48% Synergy $2.12
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+47% Synergy $2.64
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+47% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+47% Synergy $0.18
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+46% Synergy $5.97
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+46% Synergy $0.30
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+46% Synergy $0.22
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+43% Synergy $0.10
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+41% Synergy $0.69
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+39% Synergy $0.98
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+38% Synergy $0.88
Village Rites Village Rites
+33% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.41
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+31% Synergy $0.92
Putrefy Putrefy
+15% Synergy $0.12
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.83
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+6% Synergy $2.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.

Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+50% Synergy $0.18
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+49% Synergy $0.32
Migration Path Migration Path
+48% Synergy $0.35
Wear Down Wear Down
+48% Synergy $0.14
Dread Return Dread Return
+40% Synergy $0.32
Farseek Farseek
+32% Synergy $0.73
Reanimate Reanimate
+32% Synergy $5.14
Victimize Victimize
+31% Synergy $0.44
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+30% Synergy $0.84
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+24% Synergy $1.99
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+50% Synergy $0.14
Golem's Heart Golem's Heart
+50% Synergy $0.18
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+50% Synergy $0.55
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+50% Synergy $0.48
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+50% Synergy $6.05
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+50% Synergy $1.22
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+49% Synergy $2.25
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+49% Synergy $0.48
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+49% Synergy $0.71
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+48% Synergy $1.37
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+48% Synergy $3.34
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+48% Synergy $0.22
Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+48% Synergy $0.48
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+44% Synergy $4.98

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Audacity Audacity
+49% Synergy $0.37
Colossification Colossification
+49% Synergy $0.23
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+49% Synergy $0.27
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+49% Synergy $0.16
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+49% Synergy $0.11
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+49% Synergy $0.60
Predatory Hunger Predatory Hunger
+49% Synergy $0.58
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+49% Synergy $0.23
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+49% Synergy $0.25
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+48% Synergy $1.53
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+47% Synergy $0.34
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+44% Synergy $0.33
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+43% Synergy $0.92
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+40% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+36% Synergy $2.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+48% Synergy $1.47
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+48% Synergy $6.81

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.35
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+46% Synergy $0.56
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+40% Synergy $0.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+50% Synergy $1.78
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+44% Synergy $0.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+42% Synergy $4.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+41% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+21% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+83% Synergy $0.23
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+65% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+64% Synergy $0.14
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+56% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+48% Synergy $0.51
Strangled Cemetery Strangled Cemetery
+48% Synergy $0.10
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+46% Synergy $0.12
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+45% Synergy $0.16
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+44% Synergy $0.21
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+41% Synergy $0.52
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+40% Synergy $0.14
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+37% Synergy $1.34
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+37% Synergy $5.24
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+36% Synergy $5.92
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+32% Synergy $0.21
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+30% Synergy $0.18
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+28% Synergy $4.58
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+28% Synergy $12.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+28% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.15
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+25% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+23% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+22% Synergy $0.07
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+18% Synergy $0.40
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.24
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $15.88
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-9% Synergy $0.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tormod, the Desecrator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
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
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
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 Cultist of the Absolute Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cultist of the Absolute
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Scion of Halaster Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper 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