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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Price tag $2.17

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Human

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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Sultai

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 8% Crocodiles 8% Curses 8% Discard 8% Eldrazi 8% Elves 8% Exile 8% Good Stuff 8% Snakes 8% Stompy 8%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3717 Current Rank
#3346 Last Week
#3443 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix.

Kynaios & Tiro-Vial | Ikra-Scion-Tymna | Vial // Locust God-Firesong -Kydele | Bruse-Kangee

Kynaios & Tiro-Vial | Ikra-Scion-Tymna | Vial // Locust God-Firesong -Kydele | Bruse-Kangee

Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay | The Spike Feeders S1E3 (CASUAL)

Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay | The Spike Feeders S1E3 (CASUAL)

Commander S6E6: Ludevic/Kydele vs Ishai/Silas Renn vs Akiri/Ikra Shidiqi vs Reyhan/Bruse Tarl

Commander S6E6: Ludevic/Kydele vs Ishai/Silas Renn vs Akiri/Ikra Shidiqi vs Reyhan/Bruse Tarl

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's abilities and overall game plan.

Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+31% Synergy $0.16
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+31% Synergy $0.34
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+31% Synergy $0.24
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+27% Synergy $1.41
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+25% Synergy $1.51
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+24% Synergy $17.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $1.98
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+18% Synergy $0.34
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+17% Synergy $0.43
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+17% Synergy $4.76

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks.

Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+16% Synergy $24.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.46
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.59
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $9.23
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $2.11

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $42.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $58.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $48.08
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $6.61
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+17% Synergy $1.55
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+16% Synergy $3.82
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+16% Synergy $3.85
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+14% Synergy $10.14
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+14% Synergy $0.68
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+14% Synergy $5.36
Horizon Chimera Horizon Chimera
+14% Synergy $0.14
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
+14% Synergy $0.33
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+14% Synergy $0.37
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+14% Synergy $0.14
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+14% Synergy $0.34
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+12% Synergy $0.95
Void Grafter Void Grafter
+11% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+10% Synergy $3.04
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+10% Synergy $4.26
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+10% Synergy $0.25
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+10% Synergy $11.93
Damia, Sage of Stone Damia, Sage of Stone
+10% Synergy $4.95
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+10% Synergy $0.84
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+10% Synergy $0.76
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+10% Synergy $0.37
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+9% Synergy $9.45
Ohran Viper Ohran Viper
+9% Synergy $1.53
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+9% Synergy $0.71
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+9% Synergy $0.50
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+9% Synergy $0.99
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+8% Synergy $12.30
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+7% Synergy $0.10
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+7% Synergy $2.16
Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+7% Synergy $0.76
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+6% Synergy $15.89
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+6% Synergy $1.03
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+5% Synergy $7.47
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+5% Synergy $0.20
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+4% Synergy $4.68
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+3% Synergy $20.34
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.43
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+1% Synergy $0.11
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
0% Synergy $9.26
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-2% Synergy $0.47
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.19
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-14% Synergy $1.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix safe.

Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+12% Synergy $0.45
Dihada's Ploy Dihada's Ploy
+11% Synergy $0.09
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+9% Synergy $15.68
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+8% Synergy $0.20
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.34
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $0.94
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.75
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $2.94
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $11.10
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-3% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's game plan and control the board.

Ponder Ponder
+15% Synergy $1.65
Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+14% Synergy $1.76
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $3.95
Preordain Preordain
+13% Synergy $0.61
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $5.84
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+11% Synergy $0.58
Careful Study Careful Study
+10% Synergy $3.30
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+9% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+9% Synergy $34.20
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+8% Synergy $0.18
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.77
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+4% Synergy $20.27
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.26
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
0% Synergy $0.87
Living Death Living Death
0% Synergy $2.36
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
-1% Synergy $0.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.30
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $7.64
Three Visits Three Visits
-14% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-18% Synergy $1.41
Farseek Farseek
-22% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+16% Synergy $11.66
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+10% Synergy $5.92
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+10% Synergy $14.17
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+10% Synergy $4.05
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+10% Synergy $3.67
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+10% Synergy $2.65
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+10% Synergy $0.30
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+9% Synergy $18.82
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $14.41

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $2.10
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+13% Synergy $1.44
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+9% Synergy $5.01
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $15.42
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+6% Synergy $9.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.66

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+9% Synergy $9.35
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $51.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $47.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $19.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $29.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.57
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+14% Synergy $32.45
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+7% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+4% Synergy $0.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.12
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+2% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-5% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $0.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.23
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+10% Synergy $0.28
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+8% Synergy $8.29
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+7% Synergy $0.26
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.22
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+7% Synergy $0.22
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+6% Synergy $15.63
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+6% Synergy $0.50
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $15.21
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+5% Synergy $0.23
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.11
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+3% Synergy $20.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.29
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $1.21
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+2% Synergy $0.30
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.35
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $8.29
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.21
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $20.14
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $4.85
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.47
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.72
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $4.57
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-1% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $21.61
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-3% Synergy $12.16
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $8.98
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $1.71
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $8.57
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $11.50
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-6% Synergy $0.34
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $1.37
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-9% Synergy $0.21
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-10% Synergy $0.57
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-10% Synergy $0.21
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-11% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.45

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix.

Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Halana, Kessig Ranger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Halana, Kessig Ranger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Siani, Eye of the Storm Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Thrasios, Triton Hero Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Thrasios, Triton Hero Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Thrasios, Triton Hero Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Esior, Wardwing Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Francisco, Fowl Marauder Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Halana, Kessig Ranger Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kodama of the East Tree Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kodama of the East Tree
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Miara, Thorn of the Glade Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Numa, Joraga Chieftain Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Sengir, the Dark Baron Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Siani, Eye of the Storm Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Slurrk, All-Ingesting Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur The Prismatic Piper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // The Prismatic Piper
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Thrasios, Triton Hero Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Thrasios, Triton Hero