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Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Price tag $0.51

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Human Artificer Elf Warrior

Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4215 Current Rank
#3848 Last Week
#4857 Past 2 Years

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's abilities and overall game plan.

Crack Open Crack Open
+66% Synergy $0.27

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+6% Synergy $28.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $60.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+50% Synergy $0.10
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+49% Synergy $3.83
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+49% Synergy $0.35
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
+48% Synergy $0.37
Rapacious Guest Rapacious Guest
+46% Synergy $0.45
Ravenous Squirrel Ravenous Squirrel
+38% Synergy $0.32
Molder Beast Molder Beast
+33% Synergy $0.09
Forsworn Paladin Forsworn Paladin
+33% Synergy $0.34
Vital Splicer Vital Splicer
+33% Synergy $0.25
Maul Splicer Maul Splicer
+33% Synergy $0.21
Glimmer Bairn Glimmer Bairn
+33% Synergy $0.11
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+33% Synergy $1.04
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+33% Synergy $1.65
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+33% Synergy $19.75
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+33% Synergy $0.35
Fangren Marauder Fangren Marauder
+32% Synergy $0.44
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+30% Synergy $3.72
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+28% Synergy $0.25
Experimental Confectioner Experimental Confectioner
+27% Synergy $8.01
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+25% Synergy $0.32
Insatiable Frugivore Insatiable Frugivore
+23% Synergy $0.23
Bloodroot Apothecary Bloodroot Apothecary
+22% Synergy $5.42
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $6.74
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+20% Synergy $0.32
Sharp-Eyed Rookie Sharp-Eyed Rookie
+20% Synergy $0.18
Homicide Investigator Homicide Investigator
+20% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Dredger Treasure Dredger
+20% Synergy $0.26
Undercity Eliminator Undercity Eliminator
+20% Synergy $0.24
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+20% Synergy $0.37
Wurmcoil Larva Wurmcoil Larva
+20% Synergy $0.21
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+20% Synergy $1.63
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+19% Synergy $2.85
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+17% Synergy $0.39
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+17% Synergy $1.12
Thijarian Witness Thijarian Witness
+17% Synergy $0.14
Rusted Slasher Rusted Slasher
+17% Synergy $0.05
Thermal Navigator Thermal Navigator
+17% Synergy $0.25
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+17% Synergy $0.26
Marut Marut
+17% Synergy $0.07
Glaze Fiend Glaze Fiend
+17% Synergy $0.11
Gluttonous Guest Gluttonous Guest
+17% Synergy $0.08
Herald of Hadar Herald of Hadar
+17% Synergy $0.20
Corpse Harvester Corpse Harvester
+17% Synergy $2.91
Moriok Rigger Moriok Rigger
+17% Synergy $0.58
Cabal Therapist Cabal Therapist
+17% Synergy $0.29
Syndicate Trafficker Syndicate Trafficker
+17% Synergy $0.22
Precursor Golem Precursor Golem
+17% Synergy $0.25
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+17% Synergy $0.11
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+17% Synergy $0.22
Hazel's Brewmaster Hazel's Brewmaster
+13% Synergy $2.78

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel safe.

Feed the Cauldron Feed the Cauldron
+32% Synergy $0.07
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.35
Bake into a Pie Bake into a Pie
+31% Synergy $0.24
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+20% Synergy $0.18
Gold Rush Gold Rush
+20% Synergy $0.22
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+18% Synergy $0.24
Final Flourish Final Flourish
+17% Synergy $0.12
Deadly Derision Deadly Derision
+17% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Pheasant Fell the Pheasant
+16% Synergy $0.21
You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+16% Synergy $0.21
Insatiable Appetite Insatiable Appetite
+16% Synergy $0.20
Charge Through Charge Through
+16% Synergy $0.25
Sudden Spinnerets Sudden Spinnerets
+16% Synergy $0.20
Silkguard Silkguard
+16% Synergy $0.38
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+16% Synergy $1.32
Cut Down Cut Down
+16% Synergy $0.39
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+16% Synergy $0.75
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+15% Synergy $0.42
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+15% Synergy $0.24
Infuse with Vitality Infuse with Vitality
+14% Synergy $0.13
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+14% Synergy $0.34
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+14% Synergy $0.25
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+14% Synergy $0.61
Murder Murder
+13% Synergy $0.22
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+12% Synergy $0.39
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+10% Synergy $0.25
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+10% Synergy $0.23
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+9% Synergy $0.36
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+9% Synergy $1.74
Harrow Harrow
+7% Synergy $0.37
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.82
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+4% Synergy $2.63
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $1.02
Village Rites Village Rites
-1% Synergy $0.54
Putrefy Putrefy
-2% Synergy $0.32
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $0.74
Beast Within Beast Within
-22% Synergy $0.52

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's game plan and control the board.

Tip the Scales Tip the Scales
+50% Synergy $0.22
Hellish Sideswipe Hellish Sideswipe
+33% Synergy $0.08
Blood Money Blood Money
+32% Synergy $0.99
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.22
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+20% Synergy $0.14
Heartless Pillage Heartless Pillage
+17% Synergy $0.10
Vampire's Kiss Vampire's Kiss
+17% Synergy $0.31
Contract Killing Contract Killing
+17% Synergy $0.24
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+17% Synergy $0.32
Long Rest Long Rest
+17% Synergy $0.23
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+17% Synergy $0.21
Beneath the Sands Beneath the Sands
+17% Synergy $0.28
You Find a Cursed Idol You Find a Cursed Idol
+16% Synergy $0.22
Pointed Discussion Pointed Discussion
+16% Synergy $0.26
Bankrupt in Blood Bankrupt in Blood
+16% Synergy $0.24
Wolf's Quarry Wolf's Quarry
+16% Synergy $0.19
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+16% Synergy $4.25
Undercity Uprising Undercity Uprising
+16% Synergy $0.17
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+16% Synergy $0.41
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+16% Synergy $0.24
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+15% Synergy $0.30
Taste of Death Taste of Death
+15% Synergy $0.40
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+15% Synergy $0.30
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+15% Synergy $0.09
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+15% Synergy $0.26
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.22
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+14% Synergy $1.15
Spider Food Spider Food
+14% Synergy $0.27
Overrun Overrun
+13% Synergy $0.31
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+13% Synergy $0.29
Dig Up Dig Up
+12% Synergy $0.38
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.93
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+12% Synergy $41.92
Many Partings Many Partings
+11% Synergy $0.33
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+11% Synergy $2.08
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.52
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+5% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $7.72
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.56
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $8.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+50% Synergy $0.29
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+33% Synergy $0.29
Giant's Skewer Giant's Skewer
+33% Synergy $0.07
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+30% Synergy $0.71
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+27% Synergy $23.84
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+20% Synergy $0.07
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+20% Synergy $18.19
Titan Forge Titan Forge
+17% Synergy $0.21
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+17% Synergy $0.16
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+17% Synergy $0.24
Ranger's Longbow Ranger's Longbow
+17% Synergy $0.14
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+17% Synergy $5.15
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+17% Synergy $0.45
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+17% Synergy $0.33
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+17% Synergy $10.04
Instrument of the Bards Instrument of the Bards
+17% Synergy $0.28
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+17% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+17% Synergy $0.46
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+16% Synergy $0.10
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+16% Synergy $7.71
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+16% Synergy $0.16
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+16% Synergy $0.20
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+16% Synergy $0.71
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+16% Synergy $8.64
Trading Post Trading Post
+16% Synergy $0.33
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+16% Synergy $0.72
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+14% Synergy $3.15
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+14% Synergy $0.39
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+12% Synergy $2.22
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+11% Synergy $0.98
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-4% Synergy $15.76

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fae Offering Fae Offering
+49% Synergy $0.24
City of Death City of Death
+33% Synergy $0.82
Killer Service Killer Service
+31% Synergy $0.38
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+28% Synergy $14.06
Midnight Snack Midnight Snack
+23% Synergy $0.23
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+22% Synergy $0.39
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+20% Synergy $35.90
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+19% Synergy $0.20
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+18% Synergy $31.34
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+18% Synergy $0.68
Viridian Harvest Viridian Harvest
+17% Synergy $0.09
Most Wanted Most Wanted
+17% Synergy $0.20
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+17% Synergy $0.19
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+16% Synergy $0.34
Skeletal Swarming Skeletal Swarming
+16% Synergy $0.28
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+16% Synergy $0.16
Greed Greed
+15% Synergy $0.37
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+15% Synergy $0.29
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+15% Synergy $17.98
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+15% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+14% Synergy $1.15
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+13% Synergy $0.45
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+12% Synergy $0.16
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+10% Synergy $7.07
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+9% Synergy $1.59
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+9% Synergy $0.99
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $4.16
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk Relentless Garruk, the Veil-Cursed Garruk Relentless
+16% Synergy $1.12
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+7% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+46% Synergy $1.68
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+27% Synergy $0.33
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+17% Synergy $0.70
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+16% Synergy $0.54
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+14% Synergy $13.56
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+12% Synergy $0.88
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+12% Synergy $3.94
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+10% Synergy $0.81
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+10% Synergy $5.08
High Market High Market
+7% Synergy $0.41
The Shire The Shire
+7% Synergy $3.26
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+7% Synergy $2.21
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+4% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+2% Synergy $26.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $62.93
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $15.46
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-23% Synergy $0.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Network Terminal Network Terminal
+17% Synergy $0.27
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+16% Synergy $0.32
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+14% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-8% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-31% Synergy $0.98

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+32% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+24% Synergy $0.56
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+21% Synergy $1.87
Lounge Lounge
+20% Synergy $0.23
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+16% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+14% Synergy $0.17
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $10.56
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.18
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+9% Synergy $0.22
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.13
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+3% Synergy $1.96
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.40
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $16.03
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-1% Synergy $0.29
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.50
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-6% Synergy $5.70
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-10% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.82
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $9.43
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-26% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel.

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Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
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 Cultist of the Absolute Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tormod, the Desecrator Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tormod, the Desecrator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Slurrk, All-Ingesting Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sengir, the Dark Baron Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tormod, the Desecrator Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tormod, the Desecrator
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Sarevok, Deathbringer Master Chef Sarevok, Deathbringer // Master Chef
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Agent of the Shadow Thieves Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Raised by Giants Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Raised by Giants
Prava of the Steel Legion Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Prava of the Steel Legion // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar The Prismatic Piper Anara, Wolvid Familiar // The Prismatic Piper
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Slurrk, All-Ingesting Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alena, Kessig Trapper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alena, Kessig Trapper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kodama of the East Tree Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kodama of the East Tree
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker Ukkima, Stalking Shadow Cazur, Ruthless Stalker // Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tymna the Weaver Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tymna the Weaver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Shadow Thieves Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sengir, the Dark Baron Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sengir, the Dark Baron // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron