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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker: Mutate
Price tag $7.17

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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 39% Lifegain 16% +1/+1 Counters 7% Defenders 4% Mutate 3%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Mutate builds — cards that lean hardest into the Mutate theme.

Trumpeting Gnarr Trumpeting Gnarr
+100% Synergy $0.26
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+100% Synergy $0.36
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+100% Synergy $0.18
Chittering Harvester Chittering Harvester
+100% Synergy $0.27
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+100% Synergy $0.18
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+100% Synergy $0.20
Dirge Bat Dirge Bat
+100% Synergy $0.32
Glowstone Recluse Glowstone Recluse
+100% Synergy $0.12
Otrimi, the Ever-Playful Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
+100% Synergy $1.01
Migratory Greathorn Migratory Greathorn
+100% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Mutate decks run as their core.

Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+80% Synergy $0.23
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+80% Synergy $0.84
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+80% Synergy $0.19
Insatiable Hemophage Insatiable Hemophage
+80% Synergy $0.25
Mindleecher Mindleecher
+80% Synergy $0.47
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+80% Synergy $4.59
Boneyard Lurker Boneyard Lurker
+80% Synergy $0.20
Farseek Farseek
+40% Synergy $0.71
Gemrazer Gemrazer
+100% Synergy $0.49
Brokkos, Apex of Forever Brokkos, Apex of Forever
+100% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Mutate game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $51.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $53.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-20% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Mutate plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
+99% Synergy $1.96
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+80% Synergy $0.31
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+80% Synergy $0.16
Cavern Whisperer Cavern Whisperer
+80% Synergy $0.19
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+80% Synergy $0.96
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
+60% Synergy $0.67
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
+60% Synergy $2.20
Necropanther Necropanther
+60% Synergy $0.17
Sawtusk Demolisher Sawtusk Demolisher
+60% Synergy $2.95
Auspicious Starrix Auspicious Starrix
+60% Synergy $0.26
Majestic Auricorn Majestic Auricorn
+60% Synergy $0.16
Parcelbeast Parcelbeast
+60% Synergy $0.29
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+59% Synergy $9.41
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+57% Synergy $4.30
Gnarlback Rhino Gnarlback Rhino
+40% Synergy $0.09
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+40% Synergy $0.08
Tawnos, the Toymaker Tawnos, the Toymaker
+40% Synergy $0.29
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+40% Synergy $6.42
Killian, Ink Duelist Killian, Ink Duelist
+40% Synergy $0.32
Helga, Skittish Seer Helga, Skittish Seer
+39% Synergy $4.22
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+39% Synergy $5.22
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+25% Synergy $35.56
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+20% Synergy $0.39
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+20% Synergy $0.21
Joiner Adept Joiner Adept
+20% Synergy $5.67
Terastodon Terastodon
+20% Synergy $0.40
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+20% Synergy $0.20
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+20% Synergy $0.53
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Sage Animist Nissa, Vastwood Seer
+20% Synergy $4.03
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+20% Synergy $3.63
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+20% Synergy $2.46
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+20% Synergy $0.48
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+20% Synergy $1.92
Fleshwrither Fleshwrither
+20% Synergy $4.87
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+20% Synergy $3.32
Froghemoth Froghemoth
+20% Synergy $0.41
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+20% Synergy $3.51
Yavimaya Dryad Yavimaya Dryad
+20% Synergy $0.31
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+20% Synergy $0.42
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+19% Synergy $3.03
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+19% Synergy $1.98
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+19% Synergy $0.94
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+19% Synergy $11.60
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+17% Synergy $52.17
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+16% Synergy $0.37
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+16% Synergy $0.34
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+8% Synergy $0.46
Splinter, Radical Rat Splinter, Radical Rat
+100% Synergy $0.77
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $13.48
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-5% Synergy $13.43

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Mutate deck ahead.

Supplant Form Supplant Form
+60% Synergy $0.86
Despark Despark
+56% Synergy $0.34
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+40% Synergy $0.26
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+40% Synergy $0.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+22% Synergy $1.44
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+20% Synergy $0.21
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+20% Synergy $0.47
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+20% Synergy $0.36
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+20% Synergy $3.75
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+20% Synergy $0.36
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+19% Synergy $4.85
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+19% Synergy $4.47
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+19% Synergy $0.44
Dispel Dispel
+16% Synergy $0.37
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+14% Synergy $10.93
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $13.39
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $0.75
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $3.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Mutate game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker.

Replication Technique Replication Technique
+60% Synergy $0.27
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+60% Synergy $0.57
Single Combat Single Combat
+60% Synergy $0.43
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+40% Synergy $3.71
Dig Up Dig Up
+39% Synergy $0.37
Duneblast Duneblast
+38% Synergy $0.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+28% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.42
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+20% Synergy $0.62
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+20% Synergy $0.27
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+20% Synergy $0.35
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+20% Synergy $1.01
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+19% Synergy $1.21
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+19% Synergy $0.31
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+18% Synergy $3.64
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $6.57
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+14% Synergy $0.87
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $2.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.14
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.51

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Mutate decks.

Cloud Key Cloud Key
+40% Synergy $1.37
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+40% Synergy $7.53
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+40% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $2.99
Essence Reliquary Essence Reliquary
+20% Synergy $0.22
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+20% Synergy $0.50
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+20% Synergy $0.28
Portal of Sanctuary Portal of Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $0.14
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+20% Synergy $2.49

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Mutate strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks.

Meticulous Excavation Meticulous Excavation
+40% Synergy $0.12
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+40% Synergy $0.60
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+20% Synergy $0.30
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+20% Synergy $0.25
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+20% Synergy $1.29
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+20% Synergy $2.01
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+19% Synergy $1.83
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+19% Synergy $0.39
Master Chef Master Chef
+19% Synergy $0.31
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+19% Synergy $2.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.02

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Mutate decks.

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+20% Synergy $7.35
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+19% Synergy $2.75
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+100% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Mutate strategy.

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.60
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $1.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's Mutate decks.

Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+98% Synergy $0.52
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+98% Synergy $0.49
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+89% Synergy $0.36
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+88% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+65% Synergy $0.29
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+56% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+51% Synergy $0.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+50% Synergy $0.43
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+50% Synergy $0.51
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+49% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+48% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+39% Synergy $0.37
Grasslands Grasslands
+39% Synergy $0.27
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+38% Synergy $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+38% Synergy $0.31
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+37% Synergy $0.35
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+37% Synergy $0.50
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+37% Synergy $0.33
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+33% Synergy $2.51
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+32% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+30% Synergy $0.39
Swamp Swamp
+25% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+24% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+22% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+22% Synergy $0.08
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+19% Synergy $0.38
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+19% Synergy $1.21
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+19% Synergy $4.63
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+19% Synergy $0.94
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+19% Synergy $6.66
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+19% Synergy $0.54
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+19% Synergy $0.44
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+18% Synergy $0.25
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+18% Synergy $0.27
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+18% Synergy $2.08
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+18% Synergy $2.97
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+18% Synergy $0.82
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.17
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+17% Synergy $1.73
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+17% Synergy $0.32
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $6.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+15% Synergy $0.36
Brushland Brushland
+13% Synergy $1.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+13% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $1.02
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+12% Synergy $0.63
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.25
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $17.20
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-3% Synergy $8.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker: Mutate.

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Thrasios, Triton Hero Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Master Chef Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Master Chef
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ravos, Soultender Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tymna the Weaver Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ravos, Soultender Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ravos, Soultender
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tymna the Weaver Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Donatello, the Brains April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Donatello, the Brains
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Leonardo, the Balance April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Leonardo, the Balance
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Michelangelo, the Heart April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Michelangelo, the Heart
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Splinter, the Mentor April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Splinter, the Mentor
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Donatello, the Brains Leonardo, the Balance Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance