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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Price tag $5.70

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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2051 Current Rank
#2084 Last Week
#1763 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks.

Starting Town Starting Town
+7% Synergy $25.27
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+3% Synergy $0.06
Diamond Weapon Diamond Weapon
+3% Synergy $0.23
World Map World Map
+3% Synergy $0.15
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+1% Synergy $4.85

High Synergy Cards

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

Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+34% Synergy $0.87
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+33% Synergy $1.43
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+33% Synergy $0.73
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+32% Synergy $2.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+31% Synergy $2.94
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+30% Synergy $12.97
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+30% Synergy $11.78
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+28% Synergy $1.17
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+28% Synergy $1.90
Swan Song Swan Song
+28% Synergy $6.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks.

Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+28% Synergy $22.45
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+27% Synergy $8.34
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+25% Synergy $5.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+24% Synergy $48.94
Force of Will Force of Will
+23% Synergy $57.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+22% Synergy $11.92
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+21% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+20% Synergy $58.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $9.23
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+9% Synergy $1.45

Game Changers

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

Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+33% Synergy $16.58
Necropotence Necropotence
+28% Synergy $17.52
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+28% Synergy $16.62
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+28% Synergy $94.69
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+28% Synergy $8.13
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+28% Synergy $71.05
Gamble Gamble
+28% Synergy $7.91
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+28% Synergy $445.35
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+26% Synergy $92.16
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+26% Synergy $113.27

Creatures

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

Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+26% Synergy $11.87
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+22% Synergy $27.60
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+22% Synergy $20.89
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+20% Synergy $25.95
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+10% Synergy $2.77
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+9% Synergy $5.30
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+9% Synergy $5.04
Six Six
+9% Synergy $6.32
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+9% Synergy $6.83
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+8% Synergy $1.56
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $10.14
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+6% Synergy $0.49
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+5% Synergy $0.26
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $4.04
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+4% Synergy $2.93
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+4% Synergy $0.49
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+4% Synergy $1.04
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+3% Synergy $11.36
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $2.44
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+2% Synergy $63.03
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+2% Synergy $2.88
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+2% Synergy $199.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $19.52
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.43
Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $0.77
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $1.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.19
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
0% Synergy $33.99
Spellseeker Spellseeker
0% Synergy $12.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.23
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $12.94
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-8% Synergy $0.47
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
-9% Synergy $15.88
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-15% Synergy $20.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus safe.

Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+28% Synergy $10.83
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+28% Synergy $6.96
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+28% Synergy $8.78
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+27% Synergy $14.89
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+27% Synergy $5.09
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+26% Synergy $7.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+22% Synergy $1.46
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+22% Synergy $49.42
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+22% Synergy $15.38
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+20% Synergy $5.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+19% Synergy $18.72
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+19% Synergy $8.43
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+18% Synergy $1.03
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+17% Synergy $9.78
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+16% Synergy $46.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+14% Synergy $42.63
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+14% Synergy $3.82
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+14% Synergy $3.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+13% Synergy $48.08
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+13% Synergy $15.17
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+11% Synergy $3.46
Dispel Dispel
+11% Synergy $0.29
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+9% Synergy $5.39
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+9% Synergy $1.28
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+4% Synergy $2.11
Snap Snap
+4% Synergy $1.54
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+4% Synergy $4.66
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+4% Synergy $0.17
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+4% Synergy $0.44
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+4% Synergy $0.43
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $1.27
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $1.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $42.96
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+1% Synergy $3.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $0.99
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.75
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.96
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $11.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.65
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $18.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-12% Synergy $0.29
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.51
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-20% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+27% Synergy $3.96
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+22% Synergy $1474.14
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+19% Synergy $7.00
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+17% Synergy $2.76
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+15% Synergy $10.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+14% Synergy $10.16
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $5.30
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.95
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+8% Synergy $12.34
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $7.64
Timetwister Timetwister
+7% Synergy
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+6% Synergy $4.37
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+6% Synergy $0.94
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $4.80
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $26.15
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $3.59
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $4.42
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+3% Synergy $163.90
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.29
Neoform Neoform
+1% Synergy $0.89
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.68
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
-2% Synergy $1.11
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-3% Synergy $23.70
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $1.69
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $6.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $1.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-13% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-16% Synergy $1.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
-23% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $67.99
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $11.59
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+7% Synergy $4.25
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-6% Synergy $29.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+21% Synergy $6.87
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+17% Synergy $24.82
Dress Down Dress Down
+11% Synergy $0.56
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+5% Synergy $1.59
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $15.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+2% Synergy $6.79
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.31

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+24% Synergy $29.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+19% Synergy $19.28
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+13% Synergy $1.84
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+12% Synergy $348.16
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $6.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $38.71
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $5.43
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $47.16
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $9.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+33% Synergy $30.05
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+28% Synergy $24.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+26% Synergy $153.22
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+25% Synergy $55.47
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+24% Synergy $643.42
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+19% Synergy $0.90
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+18% Synergy $372.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+13% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+5% Synergy $1.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+3% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $0.54
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.16
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-9% Synergy $67.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-19% Synergy $2.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $13.72
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+25% Synergy $50.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+25% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+24% Synergy $22.75
City of Brass City of Brass
+23% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+23% Synergy $29.32
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+22% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+22% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+22% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+22% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+21% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+21% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+21% Synergy $9.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+20% Synergy $25.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+20% Synergy $21.61
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+20% Synergy $15.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+20% Synergy $13.68
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $14.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+19% Synergy $24.04
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+12% Synergy $8.98
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+11% Synergy $0.33
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+8% Synergy $15.33
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $6.79
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+5% Synergy $15.63
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+5% Synergy $13.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.45
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $13.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+3% Synergy $20.14
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $11.50
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
0% Synergy $8.29
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $10.54
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $14.78
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
-4% Synergy $8.29
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-5% Synergy $4.57
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-5% Synergy $0.24
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-6% Synergy $10.72
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.18
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $8.57
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-8% Synergy $7.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.23
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-11% Synergy $20.33
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-12% Synergy $0.78
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-13% Synergy $14.93
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-13% Synergy $6.54
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-13% Synergy $0.21
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-15% Synergy $0.26
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-16% Synergy $0.14
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-17% Synergy $7.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus.

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cultist of the Absolute Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cultist of the Absolute
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Faceless One Master Chef Faceless One // Master Chef
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Clan Crafter Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Clan Crafter
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Master Chef Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Master Chef
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Clan Crafter Amber Gristle O'Maul // Clan Crafter
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Krark, the Thumbless Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Krark, the Thumbless
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Thrasios, Triton Hero Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Amber Gristle O'Maul Acolyte of Bahamut Amber Gristle O'Maul // Acolyte of Bahamut
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Candlekeep Sage Amber Gristle O'Maul // Candlekeep Sage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cloakwood Hermit Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cloakwood Hermit
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Feywild Visitor Amber Gristle O'Maul // Feywild Visitor
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Hardy Outlander Amber Gristle O'Maul // Hardy Outlander
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Amber Gristle O'Maul Master Chef Amber Gristle O'Maul // Master Chef
Amber Gristle O'Maul Passionate Archaeologist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Passionate Archaeologist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Raised by Giants Amber Gristle O'Maul // Raised by Giants
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Amber Gristle O'Maul Shameless Charlatan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Shameless Charlatan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Sword Coast Sailor Amber Gristle O'Maul // Sword Coast Sailor
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler