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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree: Lifegain
Price tag $3.72

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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree
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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 22% Relentless Rats 17% Reanimator 11% Aggro 6% cEDH 6%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree

High Synergy Cards

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

Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+94% Synergy $6.79

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree Lifegain game on their own.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+45% Synergy $17.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+74% Synergy $0.42
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+74% Synergy $0.40
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+72% Synergy $11.60
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+63% Synergy $1.42
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+50% Synergy $0.51
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+50% Synergy $9.96
Ageless Entity Ageless Entity
+50% Synergy $0.29
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+49% Synergy $1.26
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+49% Synergy $0.36
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+49% Synergy $28.74
Sproutback Trudge Sproutback Trudge
+49% Synergy $0.46
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+48% Synergy $35.56
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+47% Synergy $0.35
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+47% Synergy $0.32
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+44% Synergy $0.33
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+42% Synergy $4.94
Pharika's Mender Pharika's Mender
+25% Synergy $0.25
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
+25% Synergy $0.41
Relentless Rats Relentless Rats
+25% Synergy $5.45
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+25% Synergy $0.31
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+25% Synergy $3.13
Gruesome Scourger Gruesome Scourger
+25% Synergy $0.08
Marrow-Gnawer Marrow-Gnawer
+25% Synergy $27.22
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+25% Synergy $13.07
Festering Newt Festering Newt
+25% Synergy $0.06
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+25% Synergy $0.32
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+24% Synergy $3.03
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+24% Synergy $3.15
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+24% Synergy $0.66
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+24% Synergy $0.78
Hunted Horror Hunted Horror
+24% Synergy $3.69
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+24% Synergy $0.39
Gumdrop Poisoner Gumdrop Poisoner
+24% Synergy $0.27
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+24% Synergy $1.23
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+23% Synergy $0.39
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+23% Synergy $15.90
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+23% Synergy $10.73
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+23% Synergy $0.17
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+23% Synergy $2.34
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+22% Synergy $0.86
Brawn Brawn
+21% Synergy $0.40
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+21% Synergy $0.37
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+19% Synergy $4.18
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+17% Synergy $14.51
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+17% Synergy $3.75
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+12% Synergy $9.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.33
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+4% Synergy $1.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.38
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree's Lifegain deck ahead.

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+43% Synergy $0.30
Echoing Courage Echoing Courage
+25% Synergy $0.10
Season of Renewal Season of Renewal
+25% Synergy $0.18
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+25% Synergy $0.28
Awaken the Bear Awaken the Bear
+25% Synergy $0.17
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+25% Synergy $4.58
Vitalizing Wind Vitalizing Wind
+25% Synergy $4.26
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+23% Synergy $0.72
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+14% Synergy $0.77
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+9% Synergy $2.14
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+9% Synergy $1.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $4.19
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+3% Synergy $0.75
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 // Kodama of the East Tree.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+53% Synergy $1.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+39% Synergy $6.57
Cultivate Cultivate
+36% Synergy $0.30
Death Frenzy Death Frenzy
+25% Synergy $0.07
Okiba Salvage Okiba Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.12
Alms of the Vein Alms of the Vein
+25% Synergy $0.36
Pack Hunt Pack Hunt
+25% Synergy $0.50
Basic Conjuration Basic Conjuration
+25% Synergy $0.26
Echoing Return Echoing Return
+25% Synergy $0.23
Doubling Chant Doubling Chant
+25% Synergy $0.37
Secret Salvage Secret Salvage
+25% Synergy $0.40
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+24% Synergy $0.36
Driven // Despair Driven // Despair
+24% Synergy $0.41
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+23% Synergy $5.14
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+23% Synergy $33.13
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+22% Synergy $0.58
Overrun Overrun
+22% Synergy $0.28
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+22% Synergy $23.87
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+21% Synergy $0.87
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+20% Synergy $13.71
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+20% Synergy $1.54
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+19% Synergy $16.88
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+18% Synergy $0.33
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
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.51
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.71
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $2.02
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+4% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $4.98
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree Lifegain decks.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+48% Synergy $4.85
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+25% Synergy $21.84
Bubbling Cauldron Bubbling Cauldron
+25% Synergy $0.29
Angelheart Vial Angelheart Vial
+25% Synergy $0.41
Pestilent Cauldron Restorative Burst Pestilent Cauldron
+24% Synergy $0.25
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+24% Synergy $11.35
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+23% Synergy $23.88
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+22% Synergy $5.81
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+21% Synergy $3.81
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+21% Synergy $4.72

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree decks.

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+72% Synergy $36.84
Midnight Snack Midnight Snack
+48% Synergy $0.27
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+47% Synergy $2.67
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+46% Synergy $5.63
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+41% Synergy $26.85
Nature's Revolt Nature's Revolt
+25% Synergy $5.36
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+25% Synergy $0.35
Favor of the Woods Favor of the Woods
+25% Synergy $0.08
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+25% Synergy $1.35
Grim Feast Grim Feast
+25% Synergy $7.41
Audacity Audacity
+25% Synergy $0.40
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+25% Synergy $0.20
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+25% Synergy $4.20
Bloodbond March Bloodbond March
+25% Synergy $0.90
Dying Wish Dying Wish
+24% Synergy $0.22
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+24% Synergy $0.30
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+24% Synergy $2.22
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+24% Synergy $35.82
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+24% Synergy $2.61
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+24% Synergy $7.29
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+23% Synergy $23.21
Exploration Exploration
+21% Synergy $32.33
Greater Good Greater Good
+20% Synergy $5.28
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+18% Synergy $0.45
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+17% Synergy $4.74
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+16% Synergy $0.40
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+16% Synergy $18.31
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+13% Synergy $3.76
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $4.02
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+11% Synergy $0.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree's Lifegain game plan.

Garruk Relentless Garruk, the Veil-Cursed Garruk Relentless
+24% Synergy $1.09
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+23% Synergy $1.71

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree Lifegain decks.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+52% Synergy $57.13
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+25% Synergy $19.77
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+23% Synergy $0.38
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+17% Synergy $29.69
High Market High Market
+14% Synergy $0.48
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+11% Synergy $4.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree's Lifegain strategy.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+49% Synergy $4.03
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+44% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+26% Synergy $0.33
Hierophant's Chalice Hierophant's Chalice
+25% Synergy $0.20
Golgari Locket Golgari Locket
+24% Synergy $0.27
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+23% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.46
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
0% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree's Lifegain decks.

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+39% Synergy $6.57
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+38% Synergy $6.66
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+31% Synergy $5.75
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+27% Synergy $10.05
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+24% Synergy $8.80
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+19% Synergy $0.54
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+18% Synergy $1.60
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+9% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.12
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.36
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.32
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-14% Synergy $5.71
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-19% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-35% Synergy $0.25
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 // Kodama of the East Tree: Lifegain.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
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
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
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 Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy 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
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 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
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Hardy of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gorm the Great Virtus the Veiled Gorm the Great // Virtus the Veiled
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Halana, Kessig Ranger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Halana, Kessig Ranger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Halana, Kessig Ranger Sengir, the Dark Baron Halana, Kessig Ranger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tormod, the Desecrator Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Miara, Thorn of the Glade Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan