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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.31

Legendary CreatureSnake Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3306 Current Rank
#2784 Last Week
#3324 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Partner Commanders

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper can partner with any of these 61 commanders.

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
The Prismatic Piper The Prismatic Piper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Tana, the Bloodsower Tana, the Bloodsower
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Radiant, Serra Archangel Radiant, Serra Archangel
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+19% Synergy $0.27
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+6% Synergy $2.59

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.

Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+39% Synergy $0.19
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+36% Synergy $0.45
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+36% Synergy $6.46
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+33% Synergy $0.15
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+28% Synergy $0.30
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+28% Synergy $0.32
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+27% Synergy $8.57
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+27% Synergy $0.12
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+27% Synergy $2.94
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+27% Synergy $0.75

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+27% Synergy $0.33
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+26% Synergy $7.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.43
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+13% Synergy $1.26
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+9% Synergy $0.56
Putrefy Putrefy
+6% Synergy $0.08
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+2% Synergy $0.23
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $11.33
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+8% Synergy $12.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.04

Creatures

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

Blood Researcher Blood Researcher
+25% Synergy $0.12
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+25% Synergy $0.37
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+24% Synergy $1.04
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+23% Synergy $0.49
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+22% Synergy $0.18
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+20% Synergy $5.61
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+20% Synergy $0.06
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+19% Synergy $0.13
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+19% Synergy $2.98
Tapestry Warden Tapestry Warden
+19% Synergy $0.05
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+17% Synergy $9.13
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+17% Synergy $1.16
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+16% Synergy $0.80
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+16% Synergy $1.28
Gorm the Great Gorm the Great
+16% Synergy $0.41
Xathrid Gorgon Xathrid Gorgon
+15% Synergy $0.26
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+15% Synergy $0.99
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+15% Synergy $0.74
Floral Evoker Floral Evoker
+15% Synergy $0.16
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+14% Synergy $0.21
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+14% Synergy $0.80
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+14% Synergy $16.03
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+14% Synergy $4.80
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+14% Synergy $0.34
Aphelia, Viper Whisperer Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
+13% Synergy $11.27
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+13% Synergy $0.22
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+13% Synergy $0.65
Fear of the Dark Fear of the Dark
+13% Synergy $0.08
Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré
+12% Synergy $0.23
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+12% Synergy $0.18
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+12% Synergy $0.41
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+11% Synergy $6.49
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+11% Synergy $0.41
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+11% Synergy $0.17
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+11% Synergy $2.66
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.23
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+10% Synergy $4.97
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+10% Synergy $0.26
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+9% Synergy $0.25
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+9% Synergy $0.91
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+9% Synergy $4.73
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+9% Synergy $1.69
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+7% Synergy $2.75
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+7% Synergy $6.68
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+1% Synergy $0.96
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $8.18
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-1% Synergy $7.37
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.29
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $12.95

Instants

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

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+24% Synergy $0.21
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+18% Synergy $0.19
Naturalize Naturalize
+13% Synergy $0.09
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.21
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+10% Synergy $0.10
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.21
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.15
Fog Fog
+7% Synergy $0.53
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.76
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+6% Synergy $0.78
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.05
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+6% Synergy $0.25
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.09
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+6% Synergy $0.20
Crushing Canopy Crushing Canopy
+6% Synergy $0.03
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+5% Synergy $0.44
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+3% Synergy $0.15
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.86
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-3% Synergy $0.41
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $0.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $4.24
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-10% Synergy $1.80
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-20% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

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

Explore Explore
+21% Synergy $0.42
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+17% Synergy $0.24
Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+11% Synergy $2.04
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+10% Synergy $0.15
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.49
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+9% Synergy $0.23
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $2.42
Regrowth Regrowth
+8% Synergy $0.46
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+8% Synergy $1.12
Secret Salvage Secret Salvage
+8% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $1.86
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+7% Synergy $7.90
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+7% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.20
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.23
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.85
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+5% Synergy $0.30
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+5% Synergy $25.19
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+5% Synergy $1.87
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+4% Synergy $10.22
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $6.86
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $15.45
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+3% Synergy $2.60
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.65
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $7.89
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.24
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
0% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.33
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-5% Synergy $0.16
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $6.67
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-9% Synergy $0.91
Victimize Victimize
-11% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+20% Synergy $5.14
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+20% Synergy $3.04
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+16% Synergy $12.58
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+14% Synergy $0.63
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+12% Synergy $3.79
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $3.04
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $9.63
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+8% Synergy $19.38
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+8% Synergy $29.79
Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+8% Synergy $12.74
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+7% Synergy $15.85
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.71
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+6% Synergy $0.55
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.37
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.35
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+4% Synergy $4.39
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $2.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.38
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-13% Synergy $12.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+25% Synergy $0.26
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+15% Synergy $16.80
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+14% Synergy $0.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy $13.23
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+10% Synergy $0.50
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.10
Greed Greed
+8% Synergy $0.36
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+8% Synergy $12.92
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+8% Synergy $0.20
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+8% Synergy $0.54
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.58
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $22.51
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $12.94
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.53
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+3% Synergy $1.01
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+3% Synergy $1.35
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $3.28
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+2% Synergy $3.25
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $25.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+1% Synergy $0.33
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.08
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-2% Synergy $1.98
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-3% Synergy $5.05
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.69

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+9% Synergy $3.27
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+8% Synergy $0.89
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+4% Synergy $0.71

Utility Lands

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

Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+10% Synergy $0.47
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+9% Synergy $0.71
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+6% Synergy $1.49
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $34.22
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+5% Synergy $0.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.28
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+4% Synergy $0.56
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.30
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.38
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.64
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.09
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-4% Synergy $2.91
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $53.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $8.55
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $12.91
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $38.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+16% Synergy $0.35
Golgari Cluestone Golgari Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.12
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $31.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.72
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-5% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-6% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+11% Synergy $0.08
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+11% Synergy $0.14
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+9% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.10
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.15
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+3% Synergy $0.09
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.99
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+2% Synergy $0.18
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy $0.82
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $0.35
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.96
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.17
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.47
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-2% Synergy $1.14
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-2% Synergy $0.49
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-3% Synergy $0.20
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $0.85
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-5% Synergy $7.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.12
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-6% Synergy $0.15
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-10% Synergy $7.89
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-10% Synergy $6.34
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-11% Synergy $8.96
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-11% Synergy $13.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.17
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-15% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-15% Synergy $0.09
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-16% Synergy $23.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-21% Synergy $0.36

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