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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix: Discard
Price tag $3.08

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Human

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Sultai

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 8% Crocodiles 8% Discard 8%
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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

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Discard game on their own.

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+85% Synergy $56.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+83% Synergy $70.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+81% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Discard plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+99% Synergy $2.78
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+99% Synergy $0.37
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+99% Synergy $0.30
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+99% Synergy $0.32
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+99% Synergy $0.31
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+99% Synergy $1.05
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+98% Synergy $17.92
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+98% Synergy $0.41
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+98% Synergy $7.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+94% Synergy $0.26
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+92% Synergy $0.30
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+91% Synergy $10.25
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+90% Synergy $0.30
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+100% Synergy $0.35
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+100% Synergy $21.16
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+100% Synergy $0.29
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+100% Synergy $4.89
Archfiend of Spite Archfiend of Spite
+100% Synergy $0.74
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+100% Synergy $0.43
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+100% Synergy $4.78
Lochmere Serpent Lochmere Serpent
+100% Synergy $0.28
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+100% Synergy $0.40
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+100% Synergy $8.74
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+100% Synergy $0.25
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+100% Synergy $0.39

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Discard deck ahead.

Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+98% Synergy $3.24
Aetherize Aetherize
+97% Synergy $0.37
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+97% Synergy $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+78% Synergy $2.26
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+100% Synergy $0.98
Barrier Breach Barrier Breach
+100% Synergy $0.18
Suffocating Fumes Suffocating Fumes
+100% Synergy $0.34
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+100% Synergy $0.08
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+100% Synergy $0.42
Dihada's Ploy Dihada's Ploy
+100% Synergy $0.23
Without Weakness Without Weakness
+100% Synergy $0.15

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Discard game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix.

Mind Spring Mind Spring
+98% Synergy $0.26
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+98% Synergy $18.76
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+98% Synergy $0.27
Animist's Awakening Animist's Awakening
+96% Synergy $0.51
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+95% Synergy $0.87
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+92% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+91% Synergy $6.57
Dread Return Dread Return
+90% Synergy $0.47
Living Death Living Death
+87% Synergy $2.19
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+72% Synergy $2.31
Cultivate Cultivate
+59% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
+54% Synergy $0.71
Razaketh's Rite Razaketh's Rite
+100% Synergy $0.32
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+100% Synergy $0.22
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+100% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Discard decks.

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+98% Synergy $0.80
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+100% Synergy $11.35
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+100% Synergy $10.35

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Discard strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix decks.

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+99% Synergy $1.54
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+96% Synergy $4.76
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+93% Synergy $26.85
Gibbering Descent Gibbering Descent
+100% Synergy $2.49

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Discard decks.

Blast Zone Blast Zone
+99% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+82% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+74% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Discard strategy.

Zagoth Crystal Zagoth Crystal
+99% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+93% Synergy $0.25
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+93% Synergy $1.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+28% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+18% Synergy $1.40
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+100% Synergy $0.18

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix's Discard decks.

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+98% Synergy $0.52
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+97% Synergy $0.44
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+96% Synergy $0.60
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+96% Synergy $0.54
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+94% Synergy $17.20
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+93% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+91% Synergy $6.57
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+83% Synergy $19.18
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+81% Synergy $12.70
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+76% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+73% Synergy $0.39
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+62% Synergy $25.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+44% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+9% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+9% Synergy $0.08
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+100% Synergy $0.42

Similar Commanders

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

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
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Donatello, the Brains April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Donatello, the Brains
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Leonardo, the Balance April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Leonardo, the Balance
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Michelangelo, the Heart April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Michelangelo, the Heart
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Splinter, the Mentor April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Splinter, the Mentor
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Donatello, the Brains Leonardo, the Balance Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance
Donatello, the Brains Michelangelo, the Heart Donatello, the Brains // Michelangelo, the Heart
Donatello, the Brains Splinter, the Mentor Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor
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 Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
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