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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator: Birthing Pod
Price tag $0.74

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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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Sultai

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 24% Midrange 14% cEDH 10% Pirates 10%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Neoform Neoform
+96% Synergy $1.20
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+95% Synergy $15.83
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $10.39
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+95% Synergy $9.61
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+95% Synergy $3.59
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+94% Synergy $5.46
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+94% Synergy $9.13
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+94% Synergy $5.02
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+88% Synergy $62.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+84% Synergy $11.44

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+70% Synergy $13.48

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Birthing Pod game on their own.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+94% Synergy $48.48
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+94% Synergy $158.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+93% Synergy $101.75
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+92% Synergy $22.93
Force of Will Force of Will
+92% Synergy $70.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+91% Synergy $125.34
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+91% Synergy $26.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+85% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+81% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+81% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Spellseeker Spellseeker
+73% Synergy $16.65
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+70% Synergy $23.76
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+59% Synergy $8.90
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+50% Synergy $0.23
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+49% Synergy $8.38
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+48% Synergy $89.91
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+48% Synergy $3.15
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+48% Synergy $4.65
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+47% Synergy $14.17
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+47% Synergy $5.10
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+47% Synergy $7.55
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+46% Synergy $2.04
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+46% Synergy $4.70
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+45% Synergy $5.98
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+44% Synergy $10.47
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+41% Synergy $5.36
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+40% Synergy $4.39
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+39% Synergy $13.43
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+39% Synergy $0.41
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+38% Synergy $25.79
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+34% Synergy $0.25
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.25
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+25% Synergy $0.38
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+25% Synergy $0.76
Mirrorshell Crab Mirrorshell Crab
+25% Synergy $0.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+24% Synergy $1.38
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+24% Synergy $13.31
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+24% Synergy $4.28
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+24% Synergy $27.26
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+24% Synergy $0.64
Spellskite Spellskite
+24% Synergy $7.89
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+23% Synergy $0.41
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+22% Synergy $34.59
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+22% Synergy $10.03
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+21% Synergy $37.18
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+21% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+21% Synergy $2.44
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+20% Synergy $6.00
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+19% Synergy $2.54
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+15% Synergy $0.30
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+14% Synergy $15.22

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+73% Synergy $15.10
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+72% Synergy $15.78
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+70% Synergy $38.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+69% Synergy $49.82
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+69% Synergy $18.57
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+68% Synergy $17.28
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+67% Synergy $7.30
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+64% Synergy $2.14
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+63% Synergy $3.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+61% Synergy $4.19
Swan Song Swan Song
+59% Synergy $7.86
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+49% Synergy $16.21
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+47% Synergy $6.09
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+46% Synergy $5.09
Entomb Entomb
+41% Synergy $16.75
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+36% Synergy $26.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+28% Synergy $2.26
Spell Snare Spell Snare
+25% Synergy $0.32
Daze Daze
+25% Synergy $3.03
Intuition Intuition
+24% Synergy $315.64
Miscast Miscast
+24% Synergy $1.35
Dismember Dismember
+24% Synergy $5.37
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+23% Synergy $7.62
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $3.66
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+23% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+21% Synergy $0.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+19% Synergy $1.43
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+14% Synergy $0.75
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+13% Synergy $52.75

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator.

Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+73% Synergy $10.27
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+68% Synergy $49.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+59% Synergy $70.03
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+45% Synergy $16.10
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+45% Synergy $156.62
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+36% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
+27% Synergy $8.59
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+25% Synergy $387.81
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+24% Synergy $5.96
Fabricate Fabricate
+24% Synergy $9.41
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+24% Synergy $10.34
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+23% Synergy $12.35
Ponder Ponder
+22% Synergy $2.00
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+22% Synergy $25.19
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+22% Synergy $20.04
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $4.98

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Birthing Pod decks.

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+71% Synergy $1.86
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+23% Synergy $2.23
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+23% Synergy $37.35
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+23% Synergy $14.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator decks.

Necropotence Necropotence
+71% Synergy $37.03
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+68% Synergy $26.85
Dress Down Dress Down
+24% Synergy $0.56
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+22% Synergy $6.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $18.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $4.02
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $4.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Birthing Pod game plan.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+25% Synergy $22.88
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
+23% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Birthing Pod decks.

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+84% Synergy $31.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+78% Synergy $53.40
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+70% Synergy $1459.07
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+46% Synergy $60.97
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+22% Synergy $4.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $39.67
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+12% Synergy $4.90

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Birthing Pod strategy.

Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+99% Synergy $43.64
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+91% Synergy $38.08
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+72% Synergy $229.90
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+70% Synergy $1076.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+61% Synergy $0.60
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+47% Synergy $73.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+45% Synergy $105.77
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+28% Synergy $0.46
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+23% Synergy $3.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+18% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+10% Synergy $2.58
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.45
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+100% Synergy $44.74

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's Birthing Pod decks.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+95% Synergy $48.66
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+91% Synergy $38.66
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+91% Synergy $17.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+90% Synergy $11.42
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+90% Synergy $15.52
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+87% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+86% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+86% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+66% Synergy $36.10
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+66% Synergy $33.09
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+66% Synergy $30.45
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+65% Synergy $32.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+65% Synergy $18.92
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+65% Synergy $17.02
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+54% Synergy $12.40
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+53% Synergy $11.06
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+53% Synergy $10.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+44% Synergy $0.36
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+44% Synergy $8.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+41% Synergy $9.98
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+33% Synergy $19.18
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+26% Synergy $27.85
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+23% Synergy $8.80
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+21% Synergy $5.71
Command Tower Command Tower
+10% Synergy $0.25
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+7% Synergy $16.55
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+6% Synergy $12.70
Forest Forest
-66% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator: Birthing Pod.

Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Thrasios, Triton Hero Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Halana, Kessig Ranger Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Thrasios, Triton Hero Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Thrasios, Triton Hero Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kodama of the East Tree Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kodama of the East Tree
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Thrasios, Triton Hero Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Halana, Kessig Ranger Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Tymna the Weaver Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tymna the Weaver
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Halana, Kessig Ranger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Halana, Kessig Ranger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Siani, Eye of the Storm Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Thrasios, Triton Hero Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Faceless One Haunted One Faceless One // Haunted One
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Donatello, the Brains April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Donatello, the Brains
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Leonardo, the Balance April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Leonardo, the Balance
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Michelangelo, the Heart April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Michelangelo, the Heart
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Splinter, the Mentor April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Splinter, the Mentor
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Donatello, the Brains Leonardo, the Balance Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance
Donatello, the Brains Michelangelo, the Heart Donatello, the Brains // Michelangelo, the Heart
Donatello, the Brains Splinter, the Mentor Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Esior, Wardwing Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Francisco, Fowl Marauder Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood