App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $1.62

Legendary CreatureSnake Wizard Human

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2088 Current Rank
#2103 Last Week
#2031 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+5% Synergy $0.31
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
+4% Synergy $0.23
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+4% Synergy $0.16
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+3% Synergy $0.12
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+3% Synergy $1.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's abilities and overall game plan.

Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+21% Synergy $0.25
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+19% Synergy $0.47
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+19% Synergy $2.68
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+18% Synergy $0.57
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+18% Synergy $2.56
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+17% Synergy $1.09
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+17% Synergy $0.62
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+17% Synergy $0.19
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+17% Synergy $0.59
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
+15% Synergy $0.21
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.59
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.69
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.45
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $1.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-27% Synergy $9.23

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $48.08
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-16% Synergy $6.61
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-19% Synergy $46.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-21% Synergy $48.94
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-22% Synergy $58.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-22% Synergy $42.63
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-23% Synergy $50.85

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+16% Synergy $1.08
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+15% Synergy $0.57
The Mimeoplasm The Mimeoplasm
+14% Synergy $0.31
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+14% Synergy $0.42
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+13% Synergy $0.31
Clone Clone
+13% Synergy $0.36
Body Double Body Double
+12% Synergy $0.16
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+12% Synergy $1.41
Dragonlord Silumgar Dragonlord Silumgar
+12% Synergy $3.65
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+12% Synergy $0.67
Biovisionary Biovisionary
+12% Synergy $0.38
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+12% Synergy $0.60
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+11% Synergy $0.31
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+11% Synergy $0.12
Marchesa, the Black Rose Marchesa, the Black Rose
+10% Synergy $1.36
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+10% Synergy $4.76
Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+10% Synergy $0.37
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+10% Synergy $0.40
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+10% Synergy $0.55
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+10% Synergy $0.35
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+9% Synergy $0.31
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+8% Synergy $0.14
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+8% Synergy $0.15
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+8% Synergy $0.07
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+8% Synergy $1.36
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+8% Synergy $0.21
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+8% Synergy $2.38
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Xyris, the Writhing Storm
+7% Synergy $1.17
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $6.73
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+7% Synergy $0.16
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+7% Synergy $4.83
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+7% Synergy $0.26
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+7% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $1.36
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+6% Synergy $6.75
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $3.91
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+6% Synergy $7.15
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.47
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+5% Synergy $3.65
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+4% Synergy $31.10
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+3% Synergy $16.52
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+3% Synergy $2.77
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
+3% Synergy $1.54
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.23
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
-7% Synergy $15.88
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-10% Synergy $0.34
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-14% Synergy $5.75
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-16% Synergy $20.34
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-23% Synergy $1.45

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist safe.

Reverberate Reverberate
+14% Synergy $1.93
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.24
Twincast Twincast
+10% Synergy $3.61
Evacuation Evacuation
+8% Synergy $0.22
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $4.80
Refuse // Cooperate Refuse // Cooperate
+7% Synergy $0.10
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.47
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+6% Synergy $0.15
Putrefy Putrefy
+5% Synergy $0.14
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.25
Silence the Believers Silence the Believers
+5% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.75
Harrow Harrow
+4% Synergy $0.25
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+4% Synergy $0.17
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+4% Synergy $0.41
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.20
Terminate Terminate
+3% Synergy $0.32
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $2.35
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.26
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $11.10
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.64
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $2.10
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.65
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.96
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.31
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $42.96
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-8% Synergy $2.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $1.46
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $18.24
Swan Song Swan Song
-17% Synergy $6.09
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $2.94
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-21% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's game plan and control the board.

Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+14% Synergy $0.37
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+14% Synergy $0.18
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+11% Synergy $0.73
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+10% Synergy $4.82
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+10% Synergy $0.29
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+8% Synergy $0.27
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+8% Synergy $2.16
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.83
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $0.82
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.28
Grave Upheaval Grave Upheaval
+6% Synergy $0.40
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.07
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+5% Synergy $0.27
Psychic Intrusion Psychic Intrusion
+5% Synergy $0.11
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.73
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.75
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $5.84
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.30
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.16
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
-1% Synergy $1.33
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.77
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-3% Synergy $2.01
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $7.64
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.95
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-9% Synergy $0.21
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-11% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $4.55
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+7% Synergy $4.22
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $4.60
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+11% Synergy $0.31
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+10% Synergy $4.50
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy $3.53
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+8% Synergy $3.22
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+8% Synergy $0.62
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.01
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+8% Synergy $0.55
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+8% Synergy $1.44
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+7% Synergy $1.12
Steal Artifact Steal Artifact
+7% Synergy $0.24
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+6% Synergy $0.31
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+6% Synergy $7.29
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.20
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+5% Synergy $1.07
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+5% Synergy $0.63
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+5% Synergy $0.24
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+5% Synergy $0.63
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+4% Synergy $1.78
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-3% Synergy $3.79
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-22% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
+6% Synergy $2.88

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.64
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.57
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-20% Synergy $29.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $2.17
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.96
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $2.10
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $0.54
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
0% Synergy $0.41
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-1% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $0.76
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-6% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-10% Synergy $0.90

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+13% Synergy $0.21
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+12% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+12% Synergy $0.28
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+11% Synergy $0.26
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+10% Synergy $0.78
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+9% Synergy $0.32
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+9% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.18
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.19
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.19
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.38
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+6% Synergy $1.71
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+6% Synergy $0.57
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.35
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $0.81
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.23
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.61
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+3% Synergy $0.29
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+3% Synergy $1.01
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-1% Synergy $6.54
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-1% Synergy $20.33
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-1% Synergy $8.29
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $10.72
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-2% Synergy $7.08
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-3% Synergy $4.57
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-3% Synergy $13.40
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-4% Synergy $14.93
Training Center Training Center
-4% Synergy $10.54
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $15.63
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-13% Synergy $7.79
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-13% Synergy $15.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-14% Synergy $14.78
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-17% Synergy $11.50
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-18% Synergy $8.57
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-18% Synergy $13.68
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-19% Synergy $8.98
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-20% Synergy $15.21
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-21% Synergy $29.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-22% Synergy $14.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-23% Synergy $25.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-23% Synergy $21.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-23% Synergy $24.04
City of Brass City of Brass
-23% Synergy $17.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Faceless One Shameless Charlatan Faceless One // Shameless Charlatan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Halana, Kessig Ranger Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Halana, Kessig Ranger // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Shameless Charlatan Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Shameless Charlatan
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Amber Gristle O'Maul Shameless Charlatan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Shameless Charlatan
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Dungeon Delver Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Candlekeep Sage Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Thrasios, Triton Hero Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Dong Zhou, the Tyrant Dong Zhou, the Tyrant
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
Tarox Bladewing Tarox Bladewing
It Came from Planet Glurg It Came from Planet Glurg
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 Clan Crafter Amber Gristle O'Maul // Clan Crafter
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 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