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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $2.55

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 Wizards game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

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

Inalla, Archmage Ritualist Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
+66% Synergy $3.98
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+66% Synergy $0.30
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+66% Synergy $0.25
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+66% Synergy $0.31
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+66% Synergy $0.69
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+66% Synergy $0.22
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+66% Synergy $0.28
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+66% Synergy $0.41
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+66% Synergy $0.30
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+66% Synergy $0.40
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+66% Synergy $0.65
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+65% Synergy $1.15
Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
+65% Synergy $9.74
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+65% Synergy $0.99
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+65% Synergy $1.10
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+65% Synergy $1.20
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+64% Synergy $1.55
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+60% Synergy $3.59
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+50% Synergy $4.31
Inspired Skypainter Inspired Skypainter
+49% Synergy $0.24
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+49% Synergy $0.42
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+49% Synergy $0.77
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+33% Synergy $0.32
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+33% Synergy $2.18
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+33% Synergy $0.12
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+33% Synergy $0.41
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+33% Synergy $5.40
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+33% Synergy $0.22
Aegar, the Freezing Flame Aegar, the Freezing Flame
+33% Synergy $0.17
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+33% Synergy $0.23
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+33% Synergy $0.42
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+33% Synergy $0.30
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+33% Synergy $0.30
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+33% Synergy $1.02
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+33% Synergy $0.36
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+32% Synergy $0.30
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+32% Synergy $1.21
Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+32% Synergy $1.67
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+32% Synergy $4.57
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+32% Synergy $0.77
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+32% Synergy $0.35
Marchesa, the Black Rose Marchesa, the Black Rose
+31% Synergy $2.49
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+31% Synergy $10.56
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
+31% Synergy $2.45
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+31% Synergy $4.39
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+30% Synergy $3.75
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+30% Synergy $0.57
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+29% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+27% Synergy $0.59
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+15% Synergy $10.11

Instants

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

Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+66% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+56% Synergy $1.67
Transforming Flourish Transforming Flourish
+49% Synergy $0.26
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+47% Synergy $1.29
Blooming Blast Blooming Blast
+33% Synergy $0.19
Consumed by Greed Consumed by Greed
+33% Synergy $0.20
Destined // Lead Destined // Lead
+33% Synergy $0.08
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+33% Synergy $0.25
Ionize Ionize
+33% Synergy $0.40
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+33% Synergy $0.31
Crosis's Charm Crosis's Charm
+32% Synergy $0.48
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+32% Synergy $0.31
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
+32% Synergy $0.17
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+32% Synergy $0.32
Countersquall Countersquall
+32% Synergy $0.95
Suspended Sentence Suspended Sentence
+32% Synergy $0.87
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+32% Synergy $0.32
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+31% Synergy $2.90
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+31% Synergy $0.35
Pongify Pongify
+29% Synergy $1.91
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+29% Synergy $0.51
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+27% Synergy $0.45
Negate Negate
+25% Synergy $0.31
Snap Snap
+24% Synergy $3.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+22% Synergy $57.71
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $3.32
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.30
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.62
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+5% Synergy $0.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.41

Sorceries

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

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+47% Synergy $5.37
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+45% Synergy $0.35
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+43% Synergy $10.71
Return from Extinction Return from Extinction
+33% Synergy $0.27
Undercity Uprising Undercity Uprising
+33% Synergy $0.17
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+33% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+33% Synergy $0.98
Verdant Mastery Verdant Mastery
+33% Synergy $0.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+33% Synergy $10.94
Step Through Step Through
+32% Synergy $0.26
Lavalanche Lavalanche
+32% Synergy $0.19
Treacherous Terrain Treacherous Terrain
+32% Synergy $0.20
Victimize Victimize
+31% Synergy $1.58
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+31% Synergy $2.73
Harmonize Harmonize
+31% Synergy $0.33
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+31% Synergy $0.36
Bring to Light Bring to Light
+31% Synergy $0.40
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+30% Synergy $9.57
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+29% Synergy $4.01
Decimate Decimate
+28% Synergy $0.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.46
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+28% Synergy $2.20
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+27% Synergy $0.51
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+27% Synergy $0.24
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+26% Synergy $0.31
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+21% Synergy $0.29
Farseek Farseek
+19% Synergy $0.45
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $5.05
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.64
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.89
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.53
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.03
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.88
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+65% Synergy $5.10
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+49% Synergy $0.29
Whispersteel Dagger Whispersteel Dagger
+33% Synergy $0.32
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+33% Synergy $1.90
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+33% Synergy $0.95
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.42
Unscythe, Killer of Kings Unscythe, Killer of Kings
+33% Synergy $1.81
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+33% Synergy $8.17
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+32% Synergy $0.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+31% Synergy $4.67
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+30% Synergy $11.80
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+28% Synergy $0.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+22% Synergy $42.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+33% Synergy $1.21
Haunted One Haunted One
+33% Synergy $5.25
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+33% Synergy $4.29
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+32% Synergy $1.43
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+32% Synergy $2.99
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+32% Synergy $3.86
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+32% Synergy $1.57
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+31% Synergy $0.47
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
+31% Synergy $0.59
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+31% Synergy $12.34
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+31% Synergy $0.67
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+31% Synergy $1.32
Propaganda Propaganda
+30% Synergy $2.54
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+27% Synergy $32.89
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+16% Synergy $16.19

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+99% Synergy $0.75
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+33% Synergy $0.28
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+33% Synergy $4.58
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+32% Synergy $0.34
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+32% Synergy $8.54
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+32% Synergy $2.65
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+32% Synergy $28.42
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+32% Synergy $0.21
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+32% Synergy $0.19
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+32% Synergy $0.30
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+32% Synergy $0.23
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+31% Synergy $10.89
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+23% Synergy $1.93
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $28.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+8% Synergy $50.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+33% Synergy $0.12
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+23% Synergy $4.43
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+22% Synergy $1.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+22% Synergy $0.89
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+22% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $0.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+47% Synergy $0.25
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+46% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+32% Synergy $0.33
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+32% Synergy $0.36
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+32% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+32% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+32% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+31% Synergy $0.18
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+26% Synergy $1.50
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+24% Synergy $0.66
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+24% Synergy $0.47
Swamp Swamp
+24% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+23% Synergy $0.08
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+23% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+22% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+21% Synergy $0.08
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+19% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.23
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+13% Synergy $27.14
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+12% Synergy $6.36
Training Center Training Center
+12% Synergy $17.43
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+3% Synergy $13.50
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+1% Synergy $9.79
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+1% Synergy $22.30
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-2% Synergy $17.13
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-9% Synergy $9.11
Forest Forest
-11% Synergy $0.08
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $37.29
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-14% Synergy $10.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-24% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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