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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

High Synergy Cards

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

Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+97% Synergy $16.03
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+97% Synergy $13.61
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $8.45
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+94% Synergy $18.16
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+94% Synergy $8.78
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+94% Synergy $4.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+93% Synergy $52.62
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+89% Synergy $2.59
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+86% Synergy $11.92
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+84% Synergy $12.67

Top Cards

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

Swan Song Swan Song
+84% Synergy $8.50
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+83% Synergy $8.99
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+78% Synergy $3.93
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+77% Synergy $7.76
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+75% Synergy $3.23
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+75% Synergy $15.40
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+74% Synergy $38.90
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+74% Synergy $7.17
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+70% Synergy $3.71
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+70% Synergy $7.76

Game Changers

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

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+95% Synergy $163.77
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+94% Synergy $1118.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+94% Synergy $112.13
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+94% Synergy $171.12
Force of Will Force of Will
+92% Synergy $62.85
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+87% Synergy $60.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy $54.33
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+83% Synergy $76.77
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+80% Synergy $72.26
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+72% Synergy $23.44

Creatures

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+74% Synergy $44.92
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+68% Synergy $27.18
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
+59% Synergy $0.24
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+57% Synergy $15.02
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+55% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+55% Synergy $2.11
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+50% Synergy $5.03
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+39% Synergy $0.42
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+39% Synergy $31.69
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+39% Synergy $8.30
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+39% Synergy $0.51
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+37% Synergy $0.91
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+36% Synergy $12.59
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+36% Synergy $1.46
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+36% Synergy $3.63
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+35% Synergy $7.96
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+34% Synergy $19.34
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+33% Synergy $10.47
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+19% Synergy $6.90
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+19% Synergy $0.25
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+19% Synergy $27.48
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+18% Synergy $1.11
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+18% Synergy $5.10
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+18% Synergy $4.80
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+17% Synergy $11.65
Endurance Endurance
+17% Synergy $4.09
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+17% Synergy $4.45
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+16% Synergy $2.85
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+15% Synergy $6.10

Instants

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

Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+78% Synergy $13.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+72% Synergy $16.95
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+71% Synergy $26.56
Dispel Dispel
+58% Synergy $0.32
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+56% Synergy $3.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+48% Synergy $56.81
Daze Daze
+39% Synergy $2.70
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+39% Synergy $10.45
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+39% Synergy $16.46
Miscast Miscast
+39% Synergy $1.05
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+38% Synergy $6.74
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+37% Synergy $2.39
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+37% Synergy $2.44
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+36% Synergy $6.58
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+32% Synergy $7.21
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+27% Synergy $3.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+25% Synergy $27.53
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+19% Synergy $0.64
Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $358.15
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+18% Synergy $0.47
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+18% Synergy $0.28
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy $2.38
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+17% Synergy $34.53
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $3.46
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+17% Synergy $4.89
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+17% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+15% Synergy $1.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.62
Entomb Entomb
+11% Synergy $18.02
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+3% Synergy $0.70
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.14

Sorceries

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

Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+78% Synergy $11.66
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+57% Synergy $8.72
Windfall Windfall
+52% Synergy $5.08
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+46% Synergy $0.41
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+39% Synergy $10.29
Ponder Ponder
+37% Synergy $1.84
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+36% Synergy $29.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+35% Synergy $17.57
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+35% Synergy $3.84
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+19% Synergy $396.10
Timetwister Timetwister
+19% Synergy
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+19% Synergy $2.73
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+18% Synergy $242.31
Regrowth Regrowth
+17% Synergy $0.65
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+17% Synergy $17.52
Neoform Neoform
+16% Synergy $0.80
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+13% Synergy $51.45
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $8.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+55% Synergy $1.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+52% Synergy $104.30
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+38% Synergy $39.14
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+19% Synergy $7.88
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+19% Synergy $6.62
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+18% Synergy $4.35

Enchantments

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+76% Synergy $37.69
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+52% Synergy $28.04
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+19% Synergy $2.60
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+18% Synergy $396.95
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+16% Synergy $6.34
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+15% Synergy $1.81

Utility Lands

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

Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+76% Synergy $4.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+71% Synergy $131.68
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+58% Synergy $49.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+43% Synergy $27.39
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+39% Synergy $540.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+35% Synergy $62.31
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+34% Synergy $1578.57
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+19% Synergy $16.99
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+19% Synergy $1.73
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+19% Synergy $15.78
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+15% Synergy $43.89
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+11% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $7.41
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $4.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+97% Synergy $241.89
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+91% Synergy $36.20
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+78% Synergy $472.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+76% Synergy $76.28
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+64% Synergy $0.97
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+58% Synergy $3.75
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+45% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+28% Synergy $0.69
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+19% Synergy $819.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+18% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+5% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+94% Synergy $53.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+91% Synergy $34.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+91% Synergy $38.56
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+91% Synergy $31.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+90% Synergy $11.03
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+90% Synergy $17.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+89% Synergy $15.03
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+86% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+86% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+86% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+70% Synergy $17.02
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+65% Synergy $35.70
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+65% Synergy $28.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+64% Synergy $19.37
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+54% Synergy $9.28
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+52% Synergy $9.06
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $10.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+49% Synergy $10.13
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+43% Synergy $14.79
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+35% Synergy $37.94
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+18% Synergy $9.24
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+16% Synergy $6.50
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $51.61
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+15% Synergy $1.57
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+14% Synergy $0.69
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+14% Synergy $1.03
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.34
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+9% Synergy $3.68
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $28.38
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-9% Synergy $5.69
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.24
Forest Forest
-71% 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: cEDH.

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