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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Price tag $7.73

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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 11% cEDH 11% Birthing Pod 8% Midrange 6% Wheels 4%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Twinflame Twinflame
+99% Synergy $1.00
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+97% Synergy $4.39
Neoform Neoform
+94% Synergy $1.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+75% Synergy $13.04

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Birthing Pod game on their own.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+43% Synergy $69.93
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+36% Synergy $797.61
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+36% Synergy $3.56
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+34% Synergy $46.80
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+32% Synergy $21.94
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+31% Synergy $11.08
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+31% Synergy $165.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+30% Synergy $134.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+25% Synergy $57.26
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+23% Synergy $54.82

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+71% Synergy $7.66
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+58% Synergy $2.22
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+48% Synergy $1.09
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+46% Synergy $0.51
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+45% Synergy $4.84
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+45% Synergy $17.04
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+42% Synergy $0.30
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+37% Synergy $3.06
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+31% Synergy $30.20
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+30% Synergy $1.39
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+24% Synergy $0.67
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+24% Synergy $4.02
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+24% Synergy $8.52
Misthollow Griffin Misthollow Griffin
+24% Synergy $2.68
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+24% Synergy $3.47
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+24% Synergy $4.49
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+24% Synergy $1.02
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+24% Synergy $0.49
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+24% Synergy $1.92
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+24% Synergy $10.00
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+24% Synergy $2.36
Yusri, Fortune's Flame Yusri, Fortune's Flame
+24% Synergy $0.22
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+24% Synergy $1.27
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+24% Synergy $1.21
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+24% Synergy $0.25
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+24% Synergy $31.74
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+24% Synergy $9.85
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+24% Synergy $1.26
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
+24% Synergy $0.56
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+23% Synergy $8.34
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+23% Synergy $1.05
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+23% Synergy $33.60
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+23% Synergy $15.80
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+22% Synergy $6.76
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+22% Synergy $6.81
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+21% Synergy $4.63
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+21% Synergy $5.77
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+18% Synergy $11.91
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+17% Synergy $4.69
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+17% Synergy $18.87
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+16% Synergy $1.84
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+16% Synergy $1.72
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+12% Synergy $3.04
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+4% Synergy $8.19
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-6% Synergy $13.07

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Snap Snap
+66% Synergy $3.65
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+63% Synergy $2.49
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+62% Synergy $4.70
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+53% Synergy $3.83
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+49% Synergy $5.94
Negate Negate
+41% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+39% Synergy $1.67
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+38% Synergy $16.09
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+37% Synergy $49.89
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+34% Synergy $7.02
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+34% Synergy $3.77
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+34% Synergy $40.49
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+33% Synergy $8.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $16.42
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+26% Synergy $69.27
Change the Equation Change the Equation
+24% Synergy $0.24
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+24% Synergy $1.96
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+24% Synergy $0.29
Shred Memory Shred Memory
+24% Synergy $1.23
Shallow Grave Shallow Grave
+24% Synergy $109.97
Display of Power Display of Power
+24% Synergy $0.35
Twincast Twincast
+24% Synergy $7.63
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+24% Synergy $0.32
Reiterate Reiterate
+24% Synergy $18.91
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+24% Synergy $0.99
Reverberate Reverberate
+23% Synergy $3.03
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+23% Synergy $0.94
Delay Delay
+23% Synergy $3.43
Daze Daze
+23% Synergy $2.60
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+22% Synergy $6.08
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+22% Synergy $0.65
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+21% Synergy $0.95
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.41
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+21% Synergy $1.62
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+21% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+20% Synergy $0.82
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+19% Synergy $6.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+19% Synergy $1.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+19% Synergy $1.41
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+19% Synergy $0.45
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+18% Synergy $17.99
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $8.90
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+10% Synergy $4.28
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+8% Synergy $7.52
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $27.91
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $59.38
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $11.36
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+3% Synergy $1.94
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.62
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus.

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+66% Synergy $3.51
Reanimate Reanimate
+65% Synergy $9.76
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+47% Synergy $2.35
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+35% Synergy $0.46
Windfall Windfall
+30% Synergy $5.05
Manipulate Fate Manipulate Fate
+24% Synergy $0.30
Foresight Foresight
+24% Synergy $0.15
You Find a Cursed Idol You Find a Cursed Idol
+24% Synergy $0.22
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+24% Synergy $0.34
Final Parting Final Parting
+24% Synergy $0.40
Persist Persist
+24% Synergy $1.34
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+24% Synergy $13.31
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+24% Synergy $3.62
Ringsight Ringsight
+24% Synergy $0.43
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+24% Synergy $2.17
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+23% Synergy $9.25
Three Visits Three Visits
+20% Synergy $5.03
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.46
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+18% Synergy $4.17
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+16% Synergy $43.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $4.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $2.88
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+11% Synergy $165.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.95
Farseek Farseek
-22% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Birthing Pod decks.

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+62% Synergy $1.98
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+48% Synergy $11.86
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+24% Synergy $1.17
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+24% Synergy $56.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $15.57
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $115.22

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks.

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+47% Synergy $7.87
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+46% Synergy $0.60
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+39% Synergy $26.02
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+24% Synergy $7.53
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+24% Synergy $7.50
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+24% Synergy $5.84
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+24% Synergy $6.31
Food Chain Food Chain
+23% Synergy $35.65
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+23% Synergy $2.25
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+23% Synergy $0.32
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+22% Synergy $2.70
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+22% Synergy $402.59
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+17% Synergy $5.63
Curiosity Curiosity
+16% Synergy $0.99

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Birthing Pod decks.

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+24% Synergy $50.54
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+16% Synergy $3.23
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+15% Synergy $1636.78
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $1.93
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Birthing Pod strategy.

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+66% Synergy $1.85
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+64% Synergy $1.51
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+63% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+62% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+42% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+42% Synergy $0.71
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+30% Synergy $38.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+22% Synergy $0.89
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+18% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+17% Synergy $1.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.55
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+16% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $4.43
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $238.58
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+10% Synergy $81.06
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $1131.80
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $120.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Birthing Pod decks.

Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+37% Synergy $0.70
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+36% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+34% Synergy $0.36
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+31% Synergy $9.11
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+28% Synergy $6.39
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+27% Synergy $8.09
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+27% Synergy $10.15
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+25% Synergy $9.66
Badlands Badlands
+24% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+24% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+24% Synergy
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+23% Synergy $8.91
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+23% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+23% Synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+23% Synergy $0.27
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+23% Synergy
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+22% Synergy $0.27
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.30
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+21% Synergy $0.37
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.28
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+20% Synergy $39.06
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+20% Synergy $0.36
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+20% Synergy $10.75
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+19% Synergy $14.18
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+19% Synergy $0.28
Commercial District Commercial District
+19% Synergy $8.29
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+19% Synergy $36.24
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+19% Synergy $15.18
City of Brass City of Brass
+18% Synergy $12.30
Underground River Underground River
+17% Synergy $2.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+17% Synergy $1.19
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+16% Synergy $0.47
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+10% Synergy $0.30
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+9% Synergy $14.88
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+8% Synergy $12.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.24
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+6% Synergy $9.09
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $2.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $37.29
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $28.70
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+4% Synergy $6.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $18.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $20.44
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $35.90
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $18.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
-26% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
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
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Brick Master Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Brick Master
Abby, Merciless Soldier Joel, Resolute Survivor Abby, Merciless Soldier // Joel, Resolute Survivor
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 Dungeon Delver Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dungeon Delver
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