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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $2.41

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Human

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 21% Toughness Matters 12% Wheels 8% Wizards 6% Forced Combat 4%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Wheels game on their own.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+22% Synergy $1.89
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+18% Synergy $1.46
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+9% Synergy $26.56
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $44.92
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $131.68
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $40.14
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $76.77

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Wheels plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+71% Synergy $4.97
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
+70% Synergy $3.15
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+63% Synergy $6.53
Glademuse Glademuse
+49% Synergy $0.28
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
+49% Synergy $0.24
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+49% Synergy $2.03
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+49% Synergy $0.84
Horizon Chimera Horizon Chimera
+49% Synergy $0.17
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+48% Synergy $12.22
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+48% Synergy $7.94
Winter, Misanthropic Guide Winter, Misanthropic Guide
+48% Synergy $0.21
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+47% Synergy $0.72
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
+47% Synergy $7.77
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+47% Synergy $3.23
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Xyris, the Writhing Storm
+46% Synergy $1.31
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+44% Synergy $95.66
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+33% Synergy $2.17
Scrounging Skyray Scrounging Skyray
+33% Synergy $0.26
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
+33% Synergy $0.35
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+33% Synergy $0.51
Spear Spewer Spear Spewer
+24% Synergy $0.16
Panglacial Wurm Panglacial Wurm
+24% Synergy $3.51
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+24% Synergy $0.64
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+24% Synergy $0.26
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+24% Synergy $0.14
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+24% Synergy $4.23
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+24% Synergy $0.31
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+24% Synergy $0.28
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+24% Synergy $3.04
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+24% Synergy $9.13
Master of the Feast Master of the Feast
+24% Synergy $7.10
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+24% Synergy $1.35
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+24% Synergy $0.24
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+24% Synergy $35.49
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+24% Synergy $0.18
Clone Clone
+24% Synergy $0.61
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+24% Synergy $33.09
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+24% Synergy $0.90
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+24% Synergy $2.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+23% Synergy $0.30
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+23% Synergy $0.45
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+23% Synergy $5.67
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+23% Synergy $13.60
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+22% Synergy $0.99
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+22% Synergy $1.05
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+20% Synergy $1.80
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+18% Synergy $2.11
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+9% Synergy $3.01
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+3% Synergy $0.50
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-5% Synergy $13.10

Instants

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

Sudden Impact Sudden Impact
+24% Synergy $0.16
Fires of Victory Fires of Victory
+24% Synergy $0.14
Dihada's Ploy Dihada's Ploy
+24% Synergy $0.27
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+24% Synergy $0.23
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+24% Synergy $0.40
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+24% Synergy $0.33
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+24% Synergy $0.32
Wheel and Deal Wheel and Deal
+23% Synergy $18.02
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+23% Synergy $4.05
Pongify Pongify
+21% Synergy $1.54
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+19% Synergy $6.58
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Wheels game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Windfall Windfall
+55% Synergy $5.08
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+49% Synergy $3.18
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+46% Synergy $12.88
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+43% Synergy $6.18
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+43% Synergy $3.90
Wildfire Howl Wildfire Howl
+24% Synergy $0.13
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+24% Synergy $0.32
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+24% Synergy $0.23
Time of Need Time of Need
+24% Synergy $4.18
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+24% Synergy $0.41
Incendiary Command Incendiary Command
+24% Synergy $1.89
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+24% Synergy $45.09
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+22% Synergy $5.06
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+21% Synergy $2.73
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+21% Synergy $29.42
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+21% Synergy $1.81
Regrowth Regrowth
+21% Synergy $0.65
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+21% Synergy $8.06
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+19% Synergy $5.68
Neoform Neoform
+18% Synergy $0.80
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+15% Synergy $51.45
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+14% Synergy $3.31
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $0.34
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.92
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $3.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.54
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $1.96
Farseek Farseek
-22% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Wheels decks.

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+47% Synergy $5.43
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+46% Synergy $16.58
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+32% Synergy $19.09
Mana Web Mana Web
+24% Synergy $18.10
Black Vise Black Vise
+24% Synergy $4.87
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+24% Synergy $2.28
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+24% Synergy $9.61
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+24% Synergy $1.36
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+24% Synergy $3.62
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+24% Synergy $0.20
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+24% Synergy $1.06
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+24% Synergy $5.82
Spellbook Spellbook
+24% Synergy $4.50
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+24% Synergy $4.92
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+24% Synergy $0.39
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+24% Synergy $35.18
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+24% Synergy $19.31
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+24% Synergy $6.01
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+24% Synergy $55.96
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+23% Synergy $15.60
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+23% Synergy $14.15
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $30.07

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Wheels strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Phyrexian Tyranny Phyrexian Tyranny
+74% Synergy $1.93
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+74% Synergy $7.45
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+73% Synergy $1.54
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+72% Synergy $1.92
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+49% Synergy $2.04
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+48% Synergy $0.31
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+48% Synergy $0.83
Kavu Lair Kavu Lair
+24% Synergy $1.16
Malignant Growth Malignant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.57
The Huntsman's Redemption The Huntsman's Redemption
+24% Synergy $0.34
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+24% Synergy $1.59
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+24% Synergy $1.21
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+24% Synergy $2.10
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+24% Synergy $2.38
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $1.70
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+23% Synergy $2.00
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+23% Synergy $24.52
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+22% Synergy $0.55
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+20% Synergy $4.99
Exploration Exploration
+20% Synergy $34.14
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+18% Synergy $35.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Wheels game plan.

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+24% Synergy $0.62
Saheeli Rai Saheeli Rai
+24% Synergy $1.49
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+24% Synergy $0.71
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+24% Synergy $0.29
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+24% Synergy $2.92
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+24% Synergy $0.76

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist 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
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+24% Synergy $0.22
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+24% Synergy $0.34
Fungal Reaches Fungal Reaches
+24% Synergy $0.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+24% Synergy $49.11
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+24% Synergy $0.74
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+24% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $16.99
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+24% Synergy $1.73
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+24% Synergy $1.37
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+24% Synergy $2.18
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+24% Synergy $5.09
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+24% Synergy $0.73
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $27.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Wheels strategy.

Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+24% Synergy $5.76
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+24% Synergy $0.29
Bonder's Ornament Bonder's Ornament
+24% Synergy $0.31
Ancient Cornucopia Ancient Cornucopia
+24% Synergy $5.04
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+23% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+22% Synergy $0.69
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $4.13
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+20% Synergy $34.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.84
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+15% Synergy $0.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-18% Synergy $0.70

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Wheels decks.

Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+45% Synergy $2.21
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+45% Synergy $8.32
Starting Town Starting Town
+40% Synergy $9.70
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+36% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+34% Synergy $0.36
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+26% Synergy $3.68
Terminal Moraine Terminal Moraine
+24% Synergy $0.18
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.63
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+24% Synergy $1.00
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.29
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.19
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.28
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+23% Synergy $2.04
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+23% Synergy $0.38
Mountain Mountain
+23% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+23% Synergy $0.12
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+23% Synergy $2.22
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+23% Synergy $0.34
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+23% Synergy $4.85
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+22% Synergy $0.29
Forest Forest
+22% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+22% Synergy $0.21
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+19% Synergy $7.43
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+18% Synergy $1.99
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+17% Synergy $2.51
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+17% Synergy $4.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $1.05
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+14% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.54
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+10% Synergy $0.57
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+9% Synergy $15.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.34
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $8.83
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $11.27
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $2.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+4% Synergy $5.69
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $38.56
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $17.35
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+3% Synergy $6.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $19.37
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $17.02
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $10.00
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $12.51
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+0% Synergy $14.99
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+0% Synergy $9.28
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $0.14
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $9.06
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-10% Synergy $17.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-21% Synergy $35.70

Similar Commanders

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

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
Absorbing Man Absorbing Man
Brothers Yamazaki Brothers Yamazaki
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
Loki, Lord of Misrule Loki, Lord of Misrule
Princess Yue Princess Yue
Skoa, Embermage Skoa, Embermage
It Came from Planet Glurg It Came from Planet Glurg
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Brick Master Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Brick Master
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
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 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 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