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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa: Lifegain
Price tag $4.02

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Human Druid

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
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Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 33% -1/-1 Counters 10% +1/+1 Counters 5% Aggro 5% Big Mana 5%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+78% Synergy $1.14
Cultivate Cultivate
+61% Synergy $0.30

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Lifegain game on their own.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+45% Synergy $17.35
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+24% Synergy $16.21

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+99% Synergy $5.14
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+99% Synergy $2.55
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+75% Synergy $0.46
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+74% Synergy $1.26
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+74% Synergy $0.42
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+74% Synergy $0.46
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+72% Synergy $0.28
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+72% Synergy $0.35
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+72% Synergy $0.31
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+50% Synergy $0.32
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+50% Synergy $0.24
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+50% Synergy $0.32
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+49% Synergy $0.94
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+49% Synergy $1.12
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+49% Synergy $0.63
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+48% Synergy $2.34
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+48% Synergy $0.64
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+48% Synergy $0.26
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+47% Synergy $11.61
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+47% Synergy $0.86
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+47% Synergy $11.60
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+47% Synergy $0.32
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+45% Synergy $5.86
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+44% Synergy $0.33
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+42% Synergy $0.33
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+41% Synergy $0.42
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+41% Synergy $4.33
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+38% Synergy $1.42
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+37% Synergy $3.10
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+25% Synergy $9.96
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+24% Synergy $0.38
Jaddi Offshoot Jaddi Offshoot
+24% Synergy $0.32
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+24% Synergy $13.68
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+24% Synergy $0.65
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+24% Synergy $0.40
Impervious Greatwurm Impervious Greatwurm
+24% Synergy $3.99
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+24% Synergy $0.35
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+23% Synergy $15.90
Kazandu Nectarpot Kazandu Nectarpot
+23% Synergy $0.22
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+23% Synergy $0.31
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+22% Synergy $0.30
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+22% Synergy $2.06
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+21% Synergy $0.33
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+21% Synergy $9.63
Creakwood Liege Creakwood Liege
+20% Synergy $0.33
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+17% Synergy $3.75
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.38
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-4% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa's Lifegain deck ahead.

Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+49% Synergy $7.76
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+45% Synergy $0.40
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+43% Synergy $0.30
Harrow Harrow
+41% Synergy $0.34
Natural End Natural End
+25% Synergy $0.12
Grave Endeavor Grave Endeavor
+25% Synergy $1.97
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+25% Synergy $0.30
Mirrodin Avenged Mirrodin Avenged
+25% Synergy $0.14
Pulse of Murasa Pulse of Murasa
+24% Synergy $0.32
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+23% Synergy $20.88
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+23% Synergy $0.36
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+23% Synergy $3.37
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+23% Synergy $0.81
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+21% Synergy $8.23
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+20% Synergy $1.60
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+20% Synergy $0.24
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+20% Synergy $0.94
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+20% Synergy $0.30
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $13.39
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa.

Sylvan Awakening Sylvan Awakening
+50% Synergy $1.38
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+49% Synergy $0.38
Migration Path Migration Path
+49% Synergy $0.26
Explore Explore
+46% Synergy $0.38
Farseek Farseek
+32% Synergy $0.71
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+25% Synergy $3.88
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+25% Synergy $0.24
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+24% Synergy $0.36
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+24% Synergy $0.38
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+24% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+24% Synergy $0.32
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.23
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+23% Synergy $0.23
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+23% Synergy $2.84
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+23% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+23% Synergy $0.67
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+23% Synergy $0.30
Regrowth Regrowth
+22% Synergy $0.48
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+21% Synergy $0.87
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+20% Synergy $2.09
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+20% Synergy $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.42
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+18% Synergy $3.64
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+18% Synergy $2.85
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.31
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+16% Synergy $0.38
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+13% Synergy $1.31
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+12% Synergy $0.55
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.51
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $4.98
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.31

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Lifegain decks.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+73% Synergy $4.85
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+69% Synergy $6.79
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $11.35
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+48% Synergy $23.88
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+25% Synergy $0.78
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+25% Synergy $5.40
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+24% Synergy $0.51
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $8.14
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+23% Synergy $3.99
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+22% Synergy $26.78
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+19% Synergy $3.69

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa decks.

Druid Class Druid Class
+73% Synergy $2.26
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+71% Synergy $5.63
Greed Greed
+49% Synergy $0.37
Abundance Abundance
+49% Synergy $1.34
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+41% Synergy $18.31
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+25% Synergy $0.31
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+25% Synergy $0.35
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+25% Synergy $1.03
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+25% Synergy $0.52
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+25% Synergy $0.53
Nature's Embrace Nature's Embrace
+25% Synergy $0.12
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+25% Synergy $0.33
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+24% Synergy $2.37
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+24% Synergy $1.49
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+24% Synergy $0.34
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+24% Synergy $2.22
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+24% Synergy $2.61
Asceticism Asceticism
+23% Synergy $7.04
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+23% Synergy $0.28
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+22% Synergy $2.67
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+22% Synergy $2.99
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+20% Synergy $5.88
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+18% Synergy $12.08
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+17% Synergy $0.32
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+14% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $4.02
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Lifegain decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+52% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+27% Synergy $2.76
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+24% Synergy $0.23
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+24% Synergy $0.26
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+24% Synergy $0.21
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+23% Synergy $12.93
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+23% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
+23% Synergy $1.99
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+23% Synergy $0.44
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+22% Synergy $0.83
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+21% Synergy $1.00
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+21% Synergy $6.42
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+20% Synergy $0.34
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+17% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa's Lifegain strategy.

Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+24% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa's Lifegain decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+61% Synergy $0.24
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+24% Synergy $0.40
Study Hall Study Hall
+24% Synergy $0.23
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+24% Synergy $0.42
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.24
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+22% Synergy $33.09
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+21% Synergy $0.30
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+21% Synergy $0.35
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+19% Synergy $0.54
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+16% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+11% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $1.02
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+9% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-19% Synergy $0.28
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-23% Synergy $10.05
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-28% Synergy $0.43
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-39% Synergy $0.39

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa: Lifegain.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ravos, Soultender Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ravos, Soultender
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ravos, Soultender Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tymna the Weaver Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // 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
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
Morinfen Morinfen
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Lluwen, Exchange Student Lluwen, Exchange Student
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder