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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Price tag $0.67

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Human Knight

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 15% Blink 15% Lifegain 15% Commander Matters 8% ETB 8% Hare Apparent 8% Ramp 8% Reanimator 8% Self-Damage 8% Tokens 8%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4075 Current Rank
#2969 Last Week
#3736 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel.

Ur-Dragon vs Kodama | Kamahl vs Livio | Ikra vs Kynaios & Tiro EDH / CMDR game play for Magic

Ur-Dragon vs Kodama | Kamahl vs Livio | Ikra vs Kynaios & Tiro EDH / CMDR game play for Magic

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel decks.

Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+47% Synergy $3.86

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel's abilities and overall game plan.

Wood Elves Wood Elves
+45% Synergy $0.43
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+44% Synergy $0.13
Siege Rhino Siege Rhino
+43% Synergy $0.23
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+43% Synergy $5.01
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+43% Synergy $4.72
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+42% Synergy $0.11
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+39% Synergy $0.29
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+38% Synergy $0.27
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+38% Synergy $4.85
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+38% Synergy $11.08

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel decks.

Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+38% Synergy $0.74
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+38% Synergy $1.48
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+38% Synergy $0.31
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+36% Synergy $0.61
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+36% Synergy $3.38
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+36% Synergy $0.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+33% Synergy $1.23
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+21% Synergy $0.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+22% Synergy $6.61
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+17% Synergy $18.23
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $18.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+33% Synergy $0.15
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+33% Synergy $0.79
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+33% Synergy $1.23
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+32% Synergy $0.50
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+31% Synergy $0.20
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+31% Synergy $2.25
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+28% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+28% Synergy $0.80
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+27% Synergy $0.18
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+27% Synergy $0.15
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+27% Synergy $15.67
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+27% Synergy $0.45
Solitude Solitude
+27% Synergy $18.56
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+27% Synergy $2.08
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+26% Synergy $1.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+24% Synergy $0.35
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+24% Synergy $0.25
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+23% Synergy $2.18
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+22% Synergy $18.78
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+22% Synergy $0.11
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+22% Synergy $2.75
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.10
Yavimaya Dryad Yavimaya Dryad
+22% Synergy $0.15
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+22% Synergy $0.11
Riftsweeper Riftsweeper
+22% Synergy $0.45
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+22% Synergy $0.26
Terastodon Terastodon
+22% Synergy $0.25
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+22% Synergy $0.15
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+21% Synergy $0.74
Finneas, Ace Archer Finneas, Ace Archer
+21% Synergy $0.17
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+21% Synergy $0.15
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+20% Synergy $0.97
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+17% Synergy $3.62
Nullmage Shepherd Nullmage Shepherd
+17% Synergy $1.15
Primeval Herald Primeval Herald
+17% Synergy $0.46
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+16% Synergy $20.34
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+16% Synergy $2.77
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+16% Synergy $17.18
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+15% Synergy $9.63
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+15% Synergy $0.18
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $1.09
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+14% Synergy $0.94
Endurance Endurance
+14% Synergy $7.51
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $2.78
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+12% Synergy $7.15
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+11% Synergy $0.21
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+1% Synergy $0.47
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $9.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel safe.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+28% Synergy $9.16
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+27% Synergy $1.33
Ghostway Ghostway
+22% Synergy $2.45
Semester's End Semester's End
+22% Synergy $0.71
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+16% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+12% Synergy $0.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel's game plan and control the board.

Damn Damn
+3% Synergy $2.03
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.69
Farseek Farseek
-17% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+22% Synergy $3.40
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $2.49
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+16% Synergy $16.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+21% Synergy $0.10
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+18% Synergy $8.03
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+16% Synergy $1.31
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+16% Synergy $0.98
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+15% Synergy $4.50
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+8% Synergy $3.53
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+5% Synergy $5.44
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $24.82

Utility Lands

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

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $0.47
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $9.35
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $47.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $29.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+37% Synergy $0.18
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+20% Synergy $0.21
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+19% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.11
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+16% Synergy $4.16
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+15% Synergy $9.48
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+14% Synergy $17.06
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+14% Synergy $0.28
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+14% Synergy $0.50
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+8% Synergy $4.85
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+7% Synergy $1.99
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $13.73
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $7.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $22.75
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $21.61
Scrubland Scrubland
+5% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+5% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+5% Synergy
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+4% Synergy $12.69
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $9.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $11.50
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-3% Synergy $0.16
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-5% Synergy $0.98
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.35
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-6% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.48
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-6% Synergy $0.80
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-9% Synergy $0.57
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-9% Synergy $8.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.45

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel.

Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel Nikara, Lair Scavenger // Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ravos, Soultender Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ravos, Soultender
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Faceless One Haunted One Faceless One // Haunted One
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ravos, Soultender Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ravos, Soultender
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tymna the Weaver Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ravos, Soultender Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Ravos, Soultender
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Tymna the Weaver Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tymna the Weaver
Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Othelm, Sigardian Outcast // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Far Traveler Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Far Traveler
Halana, Kessig Ranger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ravos, Soultender Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tymna the Weaver Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools