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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Price tag $7.76

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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

Top Cards

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

Trumpeting Gnarr Trumpeting Gnarr
+99% Synergy $0.26
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+99% Synergy $0.35
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+99% Synergy $0.21
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+99% Synergy $0.19
Chittering Harvester Chittering Harvester
+99% Synergy $0.27
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+99% Synergy $0.22
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+99% Synergy $0.28
Dirge Bat Dirge Bat
+99% Synergy $0.32
Glowstone Recluse Glowstone Recluse
+99% Synergy $0.15
Otrimi, the Ever-Playful Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
+99% Synergy $1.07

Creatures

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

Splinter, Radical Rat Splinter, Radical Rat
+99% Synergy $0.41
Migratory Greathorn Migratory Greathorn
+99% Synergy $0.27
Gemrazer Gemrazer
+99% Synergy $0.42
Brokkos, Apex of Forever Brokkos, Apex of Forever
+99% Synergy $2.05
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
+99% Synergy $1.38
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+74% Synergy $0.36
Majestic Auricorn Majestic Auricorn
+74% Synergy $0.17
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+74% Synergy $0.14
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+74% Synergy $1.13
Cavern Whisperer Cavern Whisperer
+74% Synergy $0.27
Mindleecher Mindleecher
+74% Synergy $0.40
Auspicious Starrix Auspicious Starrix
+74% Synergy $0.24
Necropanther Necropanther
+74% Synergy $0.13
Insatiable Hemophage Insatiable Hemophage
+74% Synergy $0.27
Boneyard Lurker Boneyard Lurker
+74% Synergy $0.24
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+74% Synergy $0.82
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
+74% Synergy $2.32
Gnarlback Rhino Gnarlback Rhino
+49% Synergy $0.11
Tawnos, the Toymaker Tawnos, the Toymaker
+49% Synergy $0.27
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+49% Synergy $5.62
Sawtusk Demolisher Sawtusk Demolisher
+49% Synergy $2.95
Parcelbeast Parcelbeast
+49% Synergy $0.20
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
+49% Synergy $0.73
Helga, Skittish Seer Helga, Skittish Seer
+49% Synergy $3.95
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+48% Synergy $9.08
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+47% Synergy $3.93
Fleshwrither Fleshwrither
+24% Synergy $3.48
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+24% Synergy $0.23
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+24% Synergy $0.19
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+24% Synergy $2.45
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+24% Synergy $0.51
Froghemoth Froghemoth
+24% Synergy $0.39
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+24% Synergy $2.49
Terastodon Terastodon
+24% Synergy $0.39
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+24% Synergy $0.36
Joiner Adept Joiner Adept
+24% Synergy $9.01
Yavimaya Dryad Yavimaya Dryad
+24% Synergy $0.23
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+24% Synergy $4.14
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+24% Synergy $0.19
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Sage Animist Nissa, Vastwood Seer
+24% Synergy $3.85
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+24% Synergy $4.92
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+24% Synergy $4.20
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+24% Synergy $1.76
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+23% Synergy $3.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+22% Synergy $52.83
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+21% Synergy $0.35
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.28
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+13% Synergy $0.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $8.98
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-1% Synergy $13.86

Instants

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

Supplant Form Supplant Form
+49% Synergy $0.84
Despark Despark
+47% Synergy $0.27
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+24% Synergy $0.49
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+24% Synergy $0.33
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+24% Synergy $4.59
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+24% Synergy $0.15
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+24% Synergy $0.35
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+24% Synergy $0.33
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+24% Synergy $4.99
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+23% Synergy $0.45
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.38
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+18% Synergy $10.76
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+17% Synergy $0.88
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.24
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $45.85
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $17.60
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+4% Synergy $1.17
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $4.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

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

Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+49% Synergy $0.64
Single Combat Single Combat
+49% Synergy $0.61
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+49% Synergy $0.23
Dig Up Dig Up
+49% Synergy $0.41
Duneblast Duneblast
+48% Synergy $0.27
Farseek Farseek
+34% Synergy $0.46
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+24% Synergy $0.93
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+24% Synergy $4.56
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+24% Synergy $0.69
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+24% Synergy $1.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+24% Synergy $0.30
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+23% Synergy $5.48
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+22% Synergy $2.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $7.05
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+19% Synergy $1.08
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $1.77
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $1.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Essence Reliquary Essence Reliquary
+24% Synergy $0.18
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+24% Synergy $6.24
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+24% Synergy $0.38
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+24% Synergy $0.30
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+24% Synergy $1.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

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

Season of Growth Season of Growth
+74% Synergy $0.26
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+74% Synergy $5.39
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+24% Synergy $0.15
Meticulous Excavation Meticulous Excavation
+24% Synergy $0.21
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+24% Synergy $0.81
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+24% Synergy $0.30
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+24% Synergy $2.93
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+24% Synergy $4.02
Master Chef Master Chef
+23% Synergy $0.28
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+23% Synergy $3.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $4.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $57.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $69.59

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Mutate build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Pyrulea Gargantuan Slabhorn Invasion of Pyrulea
+24% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+99% Synergy $0.29
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+23% Synergy $3.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.04
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-9% Synergy $0.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+97% Synergy $0.46
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+97% Synergy $0.38
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+89% Synergy $0.37
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+87% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+60% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+54% Synergy $0.40
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+51% Synergy $0.35
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+47% Synergy $0.44
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+47% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+40% Synergy $0.18
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+40% Synergy $0.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+39% Synergy $1.09
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+37% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+37% Synergy $0.67
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+28% Synergy $0.34
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+27% Synergy $0.36
Grasslands Grasslands
+24% Synergy $0.36
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+24% Synergy $1.10
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+24% Synergy $0.40
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+24% Synergy $0.45
Swamp Swamp
+24% Synergy $0.10
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+23% Synergy $0.45
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+23% Synergy $2.10
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+23% Synergy $4.58
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+23% Synergy $6.42
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+23% Synergy $0.27
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+23% Synergy $0.80
Plains Plains
+23% Synergy $0.06
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+23% Synergy $0.25
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+23% Synergy $0.32
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+23% Synergy $3.39
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+22% Synergy $1.69
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+22% Synergy $2.90
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+22% Synergy $0.46
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $7.05
Island Island
+21% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+21% Synergy $0.09
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+18% Synergy $0.45
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+17% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $0.64
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+16% Synergy $0.32
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+16% Synergy $0.37
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+14% Synergy $1.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $5.71
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $3.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+0% Synergy $0.27
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-6% Synergy $16.61

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
Yargle, Goliath of Otaria Yargle, Goliath of Otaria
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
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
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