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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Price tag $0.58

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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

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+96% Synergy $37.69
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+94% Synergy $44.92
The One Ring The One Ring
+92% Synergy $104.30
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+92% Synergy $23.44
Force of Will Force of Will
+92% Synergy $62.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+91% Synergy $131.68
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+91% Synergy $26.56
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy $54.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+81% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+80% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

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

Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+95% Synergy $7.96
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+70% Synergy $7.76
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+66% Synergy $0.25
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+64% Synergy $2.48
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+64% Synergy $95.66
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+64% Synergy $4.80
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+64% Synergy $17.58
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+61% Synergy $19.34
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+60% Synergy $10.47
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+57% Synergy $5.03
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+57% Synergy $3.71
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+55% Synergy $13.10
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+54% Synergy $27.18
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+50% Synergy $8.99
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+47% Synergy $3.87
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+46% Synergy $3.63
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+45% Synergy $6.10
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
+33% Synergy $0.24
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+32% Synergy $0.42
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+32% Synergy $0.51
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+32% Synergy $4.09
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+32% Synergy $31.69
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+32% Synergy $8.30
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+32% Synergy $0.51
Spellskite Spellskite
+32% Synergy $7.94
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+30% Synergy $15.02
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+30% Synergy $7.65
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+30% Synergy $12.59
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+29% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+29% Synergy $2.11
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+29% Synergy $3.23
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+28% Synergy $6.10
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+22% Synergy $14.50
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+16% Synergy $0.38
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $2.17

Instants

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

Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+95% Synergy $15.40
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $8.45
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+94% Synergy $7.17
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+94% Synergy $8.78
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+94% Synergy $4.24
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+92% Synergy $7.21
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+87% Synergy $60.01
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+65% Synergy $13.22
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+64% Synergy $16.03
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+63% Synergy $13.61
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+62% Synergy $3.86
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+61% Synergy $38.90
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+61% Synergy $18.16
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+60% Synergy $52.62
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+59% Synergy $16.95
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+56% Synergy $2.59
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+54% Synergy $3.71
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+52% Synergy $11.92
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+52% Synergy $27.53
Swan Song Swan Song
+50% Synergy $8.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+44% Synergy $2.39
Daze Daze
+32% Synergy $2.70
Miscast Miscast
+32% Synergy $1.05
Dismember Dismember
+32% Synergy $5.18
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+31% Synergy $6.74
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+31% Synergy $0.28
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+30% Synergy $0.70
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+29% Synergy $6.58
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+29% Synergy $0.96
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+27% Synergy $1.62
Entomb Entomb
+24% Synergy $18.02
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+21% Synergy $56.81

Sorceries

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

Neoform Neoform
+96% Synergy $0.80
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+95% Synergy $3.84
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+93% Synergy $51.45
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+64% Synergy $8.72
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+61% Synergy $163.77
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+50% Synergy $76.77
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+33% Synergy $396.10
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+32% Synergy $10.29
Fabricate Fabricate
+32% Synergy $9.41
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+31% Synergy $3.93
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+31% Synergy $11.66
Ponder Ponder
+30% Synergy $1.84
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+30% Synergy $17.52
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+30% Synergy $29.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+28% Synergy $17.57
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+19% Synergy $0.41
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $8.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+62% Synergy $1.84
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+31% Synergy $39.14
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+31% Synergy $2.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+92% Synergy $28.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+84% Synergy $12.67
Dress Down Dress Down
+32% Synergy $0.56
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+29% Synergy $6.34
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+29% Synergy $13.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+27% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+33% Synergy $24.17

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
+83% Synergy $27.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+78% Synergy $49.11
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+61% Synergy $1578.57
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+30% Synergy $4.19
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+29% Synergy $62.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+29% Synergy $43.89
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+20% Synergy $4.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+99% Synergy $43.81
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+99% Synergy $43.21
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+94% Synergy $171.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+91% Synergy $36.20
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+64% Synergy $241.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+63% Synergy $76.28
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+61% Synergy $1118.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+52% Synergy $0.70
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+31% Synergy $3.75
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+28% Synergy $0.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+27% Synergy $112.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+18% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+18% Synergy $0.97
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+94% Synergy $53.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+91% Synergy $38.56
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+90% Synergy $17.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+89% Synergy $15.03
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+89% Synergy $10.13
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+86% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+86% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+86% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+65% Synergy $35.70
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+65% Synergy $28.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+64% Synergy $19.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+58% Synergy $34.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+57% Synergy $31.12
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+57% Synergy $17.02
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+54% Synergy $9.28
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+52% Synergy $9.06
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $10.00
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+49% Synergy $14.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+43% Synergy $0.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+42% Synergy $28.38
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+37% Synergy $5.69
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+36% Synergy $3.68
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+31% Synergy $9.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+24% Synergy $11.03
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+15% Synergy $12.91
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+14% Synergy $11.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.34
Forest Forest
-58% Synergy $0.17

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