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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Price tag $9.32

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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%
View Average Decklist All Wheels Commanders

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 Wheels builds — cards that lean hardest into the Wheels theme.

Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+94% Synergy $10.47

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+43% Synergy $72.26
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+34% Synergy $44.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+27% Synergy $40.14
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+23% Synergy $17.78
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+7% Synergy $14.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $131.68

Creatures

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

Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+73% Synergy $2.40
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+72% Synergy $7.65
The Locust God The Locust God
+72% Synergy $8.73
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+70% Synergy $1.80
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+49% Synergy $2.03
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+48% Synergy $7.94
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+48% Synergy $1.37
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+47% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+47% Synergy $0.24
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Xyris, the Writhing Storm
+46% Synergy $1.31
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+45% Synergy $6.70
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+45% Synergy $1.22
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
+45% Synergy $3.15
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+45% Synergy $9.36
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+44% Synergy $95.66
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+44% Synergy $13.10
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+42% Synergy $3.71
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+31% Synergy $27.18
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+30% Synergy $1.28
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+24% Synergy $0.31
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+24% Synergy $0.26
Borborygmos and Fblthp Borborygmos and Fblthp
+24% Synergy $0.36
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+24% Synergy $0.14
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+24% Synergy $0.45
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+24% Synergy $0.27
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+24% Synergy $0.40
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+24% Synergy $0.42
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
+24% Synergy $4.86
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+24% Synergy $0.41
Coram, the Undertaker Coram, the Undertaker
+24% Synergy $0.28
Flubs, the Fool Flubs, the Fool
+24% Synergy $2.42
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+24% Synergy $0.29
Shaman of the Great Hunt Shaman of the Great Hunt
+24% Synergy $0.97
Zimone and Dina Zimone and Dina
+24% Synergy $0.52
Soul of Windgrace Soul of Windgrace
+24% Synergy $0.24
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+24% Synergy $0.40
Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+24% Synergy $3.86
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+23% Synergy $0.48
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+23% Synergy $0.91
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+23% Synergy $11.25
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+22% Synergy $0.99
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+22% Synergy $11.39
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+22% Synergy $3.04
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+22% Synergy $6.86
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+22% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+20% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+17% Synergy $0.38
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $2.17
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+3% Synergy $8.99
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $7.76

Instants

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

Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+64% Synergy $1.92
Resculpt Resculpt
+49% Synergy $0.38
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+48% Synergy $0.32
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+47% Synergy $0.96
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+47% Synergy $0.44
Pongify Pongify
+46% Synergy $1.54
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+44% Synergy $1.03
Peer Past the Veil Peer Past the Veil
+33% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+32% Synergy $27.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+28% Synergy $2.39
Vendetta Vendetta
+24% Synergy $0.21
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+24% Synergy $0.34
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+24% Synergy $0.36
Village Rites Village Rites
+24% Synergy $0.69
Beast Within Beast Within
+24% Synergy $0.46
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+23% Synergy $3.45
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+23% Synergy $0.57
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+23% Synergy $0.32
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+23% Synergy $1.64
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+22% Synergy $0.40
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+22% Synergy $0.70
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $2.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+21% Synergy $17.51
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+19% Synergy $1.62
Terminate Terminate
+16% Synergy $0.29
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+13% Synergy $14.29
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+12% Synergy $2.59
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.77
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $11.92
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+68% Synergy $3.90
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+64% Synergy $3.31
Ponder Ponder
+39% Synergy $1.84
Windfall Windfall
+30% Synergy $5.08
Farseek Farseek
+27% Synergy $0.53
Earthquake Earthquake
+24% Synergy $0.60
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+24% Synergy $0.35
Living Death Living Death
+23% Synergy $2.21
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+23% Synergy $0.34
Warp World Warp World
+23% Synergy $1.77
Open the Way Open the Way
+22% Synergy $0.60
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+21% Synergy $6.80
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+21% Synergy $12.88
Three Visits Three Visits
+21% Synergy $4.60
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+21% Synergy $8.06
Reanimate Reanimate
+15% Synergy $8.61
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.47
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $3.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $1.96
Cultivate Cultivate
-11% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+49% Synergy $1.64
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+47% Synergy $5.43
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+24% Synergy $2.65
Batterskull Batterskull
+24% Synergy $4.28
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+24% Synergy $0.78
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+24% Synergy $16.89
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+23% Synergy $0.39
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+14% Synergy $46.92

Enchantments

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

Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+49% Synergy $0.33
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+47% Synergy $0.55
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+39% Synergy $28.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $12.67
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+24% Synergy $0.18
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+24% Synergy $0.40
Greed Greed
+24% Synergy $0.26
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+24% Synergy $0.13
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+24% Synergy $0.28
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+24% Synergy $0.59
On the Trail On the Trail
+24% Synergy $4.78
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+23% Synergy $8.73
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+23% Synergy $0.31
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+23% Synergy $2.47
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+23% Synergy $13.61
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+23% Synergy $8.03
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+22% Synergy $1.92
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+22% Synergy $35.03
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+22% Synergy $1.81
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+22% Synergy $5.15
Song of Creation Song of Creation
+21% Synergy $0.87
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+21% Synergy $0.47
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+20% Synergy $4.99
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+19% Synergy $10.88

Planeswalkers

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

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+24% Synergy $1.42
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+23% Synergy $1.01

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
+49% Synergy $5.92
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+48% Synergy $1.64
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+37% Synergy $63.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+34% Synergy $14.92
Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+24% Synergy $0.16
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $3.38
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $3.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $49.11

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
+47% Synergy $4.13
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+39% Synergy $2.02
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+17% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+16% Synergy $0.61
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+15% Synergy $0.82
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+13% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+11% Synergy $0.97
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $36.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-18% Synergy $0.70

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+68% Synergy $11.03
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+54% Synergy $28.51
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $10.00
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+52% Synergy $12.51
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+50% Synergy $9.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+49% Synergy $0.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+48% Synergy $9.06
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+47% Synergy $0.69
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+44% Synergy $34.12
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+43% Synergy $10.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+32% Synergy $0.24
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+32% Synergy $8.83
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+30% Synergy $28.38
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+29% Synergy $5.69
Training Center Training Center
+28% Synergy $16.27
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+28% Synergy $6.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+28% Synergy $19.37
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+28% Synergy $35.70
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+26% Synergy $3.68
Mountain Mountain
+23% Synergy $0.16
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+23% Synergy $18.73
Forest Forest
+22% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+22% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $2.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+21% Synergy $17.51
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+20% Synergy $13.11
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+18% Synergy $1.12
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+17% Synergy $25.00
Underground River Underground River
+17% Synergy $1.49
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+16% Synergy $0.43
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+15% Synergy $9.24
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+14% Synergy $17.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $29.61
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+11% Synergy $0.36
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+10% Synergy $0.57
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+9% Synergy $0.36
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+8% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $10.13
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $11.27
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $2.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $38.56
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+3% Synergy $0.28
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $17.02
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+0% Synergy $0.34
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+0% Synergy $14.99
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $0.14
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-20% Synergy $17.35

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