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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

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's Wizards builds — cards that lean hardest into the Wizards theme.

Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+99% Synergy $0.90
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+99% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $40.14
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $16.95

Creatures

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

Inspired Skypainter Inspired Skypainter
+99% Synergy $0.23
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+99% Synergy $0.39
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+98% Synergy $0.72
Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+83% Synergy $1.82
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+74% Synergy $0.59
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+74% Synergy $2.67
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+74% Synergy $0.21
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+74% Synergy $0.32
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+74% Synergy $16.28
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+74% Synergy $0.26
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+74% Synergy $0.37
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+72% Synergy $4.19
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+68% Synergy $4.99
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+59% Synergy $3.01
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+49% Synergy $0.38
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+49% Synergy $2.24
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+49% Synergy $0.27
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+49% Synergy $0.33
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+49% Synergy $0.25
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+49% Synergy $0.32
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+49% Synergy $0.93
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+49% Synergy $0.22
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+49% Synergy $0.41
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+49% Synergy $1.13
Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
+49% Synergy $8.46
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+48% Synergy $0.89
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+47% Synergy $3.31
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+47% Synergy $1.05
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+39% Synergy $7.13
Nadu, Winged Wisdom Nadu, Winged Wisdom
+24% Synergy $0.38
Araumi of the Dead Tide Araumi of the Dead Tide
+24% Synergy $0.27
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+24% Synergy $0.17
Anathemancer Anathemancer
+24% Synergy $2.41
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+24% Synergy $0.19
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+24% Synergy $5.42
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
+24% Synergy $4.08
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+24% Synergy $0.70
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+24% Synergy $0.20
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+24% Synergy $0.21
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+24% Synergy $0.38
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+24% Synergy $2.43
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+24% Synergy $1.11
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+24% Synergy $0.18
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+24% Synergy $3.76
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+24% Synergy $8.53
Marchesa, the Black Rose Marchesa, the Black Rose
+23% Synergy $2.64
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+23% Synergy $18.79
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
+23% Synergy $2.25
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+20% Synergy $6.70
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+7% Synergy $10.59

Instants

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

Transforming Flourish Transforming Flourish
+99% Synergy $0.28
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+97% Synergy $1.03
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+49% Synergy $0.26
Suspended Sentence Suspended Sentence
+49% Synergy $0.85
Snap Snap
+40% Synergy $3.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+39% Synergy $1.92
Rescue Rescue
+24% Synergy $0.14
Blooming Blast Blooming Blast
+24% Synergy $0.17
Consumed by Greed Consumed by Greed
+24% Synergy $0.22
Vapor Snag Vapor Snag
+24% Synergy $0.23
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+24% Synergy $11.41
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+24% Synergy $1.61
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+24% Synergy $2.40
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+24% Synergy $0.32
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+24% Synergy $0.38
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+24% Synergy $6.46
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+24% Synergy $0.24
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+23% Synergy $5.55
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+23% Synergy $0.99
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+23% Synergy $0.41
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.41
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+23% Synergy $3.61
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+23% Synergy $13.15
Consider Consider
+22% Synergy $0.29
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+22% Synergy $3.19
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+22% Synergy $0.44
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+22% Synergy $0.70
Pongify Pongify
+21% Synergy $1.54
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $2.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+21% Synergy $17.51
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+20% Synergy $0.47
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+20% Synergy $0.98
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $5.19
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+19% Synergy $0.37
Negate Negate
+16% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+14% Synergy $56.81
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.77
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy $0.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.39
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.46
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-2% Synergy $0.70
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

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

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+97% Synergy $6.52
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+94% Synergy $0.35
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+93% Synergy $9.84
Step Through Step Through
+49% Synergy $0.26
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+45% Synergy $2.72
Farseek Farseek
+27% Synergy $0.53
Shard Convergence Shard Convergence
+24% Synergy $0.33
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+24% Synergy $0.39
Reap and Sow Reap and Sow
+24% Synergy $0.25
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+24% Synergy $0.56
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+24% Synergy $0.78
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+24% Synergy $9.49
Verdant Mastery Verdant Mastery
+24% Synergy $0.30
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+24% Synergy $0.81
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+24% Synergy $2.51
Victimize Victimize
+23% Synergy $2.27
Treacherous Terrain Treacherous Terrain
+23% Synergy $0.20
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+23% Synergy $0.29
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+23% Synergy $12.78
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+23% Synergy $0.30
Bring to Light Bring to Light
+22% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+22% Synergy $3.83
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+21% Synergy $9.19
Three Visits Three Visits
+21% Synergy $4.60
Decimate Decimate
+19% Synergy $0.31
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+19% Synergy $2.49
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+19% Synergy $0.66
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+18% Synergy $3.98
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+18% Synergy $0.31
Preordain Preordain
+18% Synergy $0.47
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+13% Synergy $0.27
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $0.34
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $5.08
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.47
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

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

Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+99% Synergy $0.21
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+49% Synergy $5.54
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+49% Synergy $4.39
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+24% Synergy $1.30
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+24% Synergy $0.59
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+24% Synergy $0.39
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+24% Synergy $6.82
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+24% Synergy $16.54
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+23% Synergy $0.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.33
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+22% Synergy $14.18
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+19% Synergy $0.39
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+14% Synergy $46.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Haunted One Haunted One
+24% Synergy $5.92
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+24% Synergy $4.52
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+24% Synergy $2.66
Omenpath Journey Omenpath Journey
+24% Synergy $1.57
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+24% Synergy $2.64
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+24% Synergy $3.65
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+23% Synergy $1.54
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+23% Synergy $11.46
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+23% Synergy $0.83
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+23% Synergy $12.11
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+23% Synergy $3.17
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+22% Synergy $0.55
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+22% Synergy $1.92
Propaganda Propaganda
+21% Synergy $2.13
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+20% Synergy $2.66
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+18% Synergy $35.69
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+8% Synergy $17.47

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Wizards decks.

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+49% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+49% Synergy $3.36
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $27.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+24% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+24% Synergy $0.21
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+24% Synergy $0.27
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+24% Synergy $0.24
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+24% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.09
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $4.13
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+15% Synergy $0.82
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $2.81
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+14% Synergy $2.02
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+13% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-18% Synergy $0.70

Lands

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

Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+96% Synergy $0.42
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+55% Synergy $28.38
Training Center Training Center
+53% Synergy $16.27
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+49% Synergy $0.29
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+45% Synergy $13.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+31% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+30% Synergy $0.33
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+29% Synergy $5.69
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+27% Synergy $12.51
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+26% Synergy $3.68
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+24% Synergy $0.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+24% Synergy $0.27
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+24% Synergy $0.28
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+24% Synergy $0.24
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.54
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+24% Synergy $0.34
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+24% Synergy $0.83
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+23% Synergy $0.99
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+23% Synergy $0.45
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+22% Synergy $51.61
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+22% Synergy $1.57
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+22% Synergy $0.70
Forest Forest
+22% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+22% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $2.42
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+19% Synergy $12.91
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+19% Synergy $14.79
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+18% Synergy $10.07
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+17% Synergy $25.00
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+16% Synergy $0.39
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+15% Synergy $0.31
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+14% Synergy $17.00
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+14% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+10% Synergy $0.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $10.13
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $8.83
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $38.56
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+0% Synergy $14.99
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+0% Synergy $9.28
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.16
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $9.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.24
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-20% Synergy $28.51
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-21% Synergy $6.68
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-21% Synergy $35.70
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-22% Synergy $17.02
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-22% Synergy $10.00

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

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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
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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