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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

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+51% Synergy $46.80
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+35% Synergy $69.93
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+31% Synergy $18.40
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+16% Synergy $16.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $134.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

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

Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+93% Synergy $11.91
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+65% Synergy $3.94
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+65% Synergy $1.20
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+64% Synergy $9.20
The Locust God The Locust God
+63% Synergy $7.14
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+62% Synergy $2.40
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+47% Synergy $30.20
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+35% Synergy $13.07
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+33% Synergy $0.30
Mad Ratter Mad Ratter
+33% Synergy $0.24
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+33% Synergy $0.59
Borborygmos and Fblthp Borborygmos and Fblthp
+33% Synergy $0.39
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+33% Synergy $0.14
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+33% Synergy $0.28
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+33% Synergy $0.37
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+33% Synergy $0.61
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+33% Synergy $5.71
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+33% Synergy $0.80
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+33% Synergy $0.42
Flubs, the Fool Flubs, the Fool
+32% Synergy $2.81
Coram, the Undertaker Coram, the Undertaker
+32% Synergy $0.30
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+32% Synergy $0.35
Shaman of the Great Hunt Shaman of the Great Hunt
+32% Synergy $1.01
Zimone and Dina Zimone and Dina
+32% Synergy $0.52
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
+32% Synergy $0.27
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+32% Synergy $2.00
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+32% Synergy $0.45
Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+32% Synergy $4.54
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+32% Synergy $10.49
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+32% Synergy $8.43
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+31% Synergy $1.67
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+31% Synergy $0.19
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+31% Synergy $0.64
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+31% Synergy $10.56
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+31% Synergy $2.24
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+30% Synergy $0.38
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+30% Synergy $6.04
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+30% Synergy $6.81
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+30% Synergy $0.37
Spark Double Spark Double
+30% Synergy $13.14
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Xyris, the Writhing Storm
+29% Synergy $1.45
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+29% Synergy $5.77
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+28% Synergy $4.84
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
+28% Synergy $3.94
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+28% Synergy $98.29
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+26% Synergy $4.69
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+23% Synergy $14.59
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+21% Synergy $1.39
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+18% Synergy $33.68
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $2.22

Instants

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

Resculpt Resculpt
+65% Synergy $0.28
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+64% Synergy $1.20
Pongify Pongify
+63% Synergy $1.91
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+56% Synergy $1.67
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+49% Synergy $27.91
Vendetta Vendetta
+33% Synergy $0.23
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+33% Synergy $0.37
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+33% Synergy $0.35
Peer Past the Veil Peer Past the Veil
+33% Synergy $0.24
Village Rites Village Rites
+33% Synergy $0.38
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+32% Synergy $3.40
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+31% Synergy $0.57
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+31% Synergy $0.36
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.34
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+31% Synergy $0.32
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+31% Synergy $2.38
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+30% Synergy $0.36
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+30% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+29% Synergy $3.86
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+29% Synergy $17.94
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+27% Synergy $1.25
Terminate Terminate
+25% Synergy $0.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+21% Synergy $16.00
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $3.32
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $11.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $3.83
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.62
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+5% Synergy $0.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.41

Sorceries

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

Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+60% Synergy $3.82
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+56% Synergy $4.37
Earthquake Earthquake
+33% Synergy $0.49
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+33% Synergy $0.27
Living Death Living Death
+31% Synergy $3.57
Warp World Warp World
+31% Synergy $2.28
Open the Way Open the Way
+31% Synergy $0.76
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+30% Synergy $6.58
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+29% Synergy $12.84
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+29% Synergy $8.19
Reanimate Reanimate
+24% Synergy $9.76
Ponder Ponder
+23% Synergy $2.28
Farseek Farseek
+19% Synergy $0.45
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $5.05
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.89
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+33% Synergy $2.86
Batterskull Batterskull
+33% Synergy $4.29
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+33% Synergy $3.05
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+32% Synergy $1.65
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+32% Synergy $17.24
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+32% Synergy $0.40
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+30% Synergy $5.42

Enchantments

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

Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+33% Synergy $0.13
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+33% Synergy $0.78
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+33% Synergy $0.31
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+33% Synergy $0.16
Greed Greed
+33% Synergy $0.33
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+32% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+32% Synergy $0.34
On the Trail On the Trail
+32% Synergy $4.23
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+32% Synergy $9.31
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+32% Synergy $3.26
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+31% Synergy $13.65
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+31% Synergy $8.04
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+31% Synergy $0.67
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+30% Synergy $35.58
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+30% Synergy $1.66
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+30% Synergy $7.87
Song of Creation Song of Creation
+29% Synergy $0.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+29% Synergy $0.60
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+29% Synergy $4.78
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+27% Synergy $13.58
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+22% Synergy $26.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Wheels game plan.

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+32% Synergy $5.41
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+32% Synergy $0.63

Utility Lands

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

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+66% Synergy $6.85
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+65% Synergy $3.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+53% Synergy $54.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+51% Synergy $16.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+40% Synergy $3.52
Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+33% Synergy $0.22
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+33% Synergy $3.12
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+8% Synergy $50.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+30% Synergy $5.39
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+25% Synergy $0.71
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+24% Synergy $1.85
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+22% Synergy $1.51
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+21% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $1.04
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+69% Synergy $36.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+68% Synergy $12.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+65% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+63% Synergy $0.77
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+54% Synergy $28.70
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+53% Synergy $20.44
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $8.09
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+52% Synergy $10.15
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+50% Synergy $9.66
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+48% Synergy $8.91
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+36% Synergy $13.50
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+34% Synergy $9.79
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+34% Synergy $22.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+33% Synergy $0.24
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+31% Synergy $19.08
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+31% Synergy $17.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+29% Synergy $3.86
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+29% Synergy $17.94
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+26% Synergy $1.50
Underground River Underground River
+25% Synergy $2.22
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+24% Synergy $0.50
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+24% Synergy $8.92
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+23% Synergy $9.11
Mountain Mountain
+23% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+21% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+21% Synergy $0.08
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $28.93
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+19% Synergy $6.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.90
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $18.06
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+19% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+18% Synergy $0.36
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+16% Synergy $12.47
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+15% Synergy $9.09
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+13% Synergy $27.14
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+13% Synergy $2.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+12% Synergy $6.36
Training Center Training Center
+12% Synergy $17.43
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+9% Synergy $4.44
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $0.08
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $37.29
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $18.20

Similar Commanders

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

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