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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Price tag $0.70

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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 $16.09
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+97% Synergy $13.51
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+95% Synergy $8.90
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+94% Synergy $18.00
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+94% Synergy $8.78
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+94% Synergy $4.28
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+93% Synergy $49.89
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+89% Synergy $2.49
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+85% Synergy $5.94
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+84% Synergy $13.04

Top Cards

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

Swan Song Swan Song
+83% Synergy $11.36
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+83% Synergy $8.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+78% Synergy $4.17
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+78% Synergy $10.78
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+77% Synergy $6.71
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+75% Synergy $3.04
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+75% Synergy $15.04
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+75% Synergy $40.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+70% Synergy $9.85
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+70% Synergy $4.69

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 $165.76
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+95% Synergy $1131.80
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+94% Synergy $120.10
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+94% Synergy $165.23
Force of Will Force of Will
+92% Synergy $59.38
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+87% Synergy $54.82
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy $57.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+83% Synergy $61.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+80% Synergy $69.93
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+72% Synergy $21.94

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 $46.80
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+68% Synergy $30.20
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
+59% Synergy $0.32
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+57% Synergy $14.59
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+56% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+55% Synergy $2.51
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+51% Synergy $5.84
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+39% Synergy $0.61
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
+39% Synergy $33.60
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+39% Synergy $0.51
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+39% Synergy $8.53
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+37% Synergy $0.64
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+36% Synergy $11.08
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+36% Synergy $1.47
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+36% Synergy $4.41
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+35% Synergy $7.66
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+34% Synergy $18.87
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+33% Synergy $11.91
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+19% Synergy $8.41
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+19% Synergy $0.27
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+19% Synergy $26.56
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+18% Synergy $1.21
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+18% Synergy $5.01
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+17% Synergy $3.99
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+17% Synergy $12.84
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+17% Synergy $4.75
Endurance Endurance
+17% Synergy $3.38
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+16% Synergy $2.30
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+15% Synergy $6.76

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 $10.82
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+74% Synergy $7.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+72% Synergy $16.42
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+71% Synergy $27.86
Dispel Dispel
+58% Synergy $0.41
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+56% Synergy $4.70
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+48% Synergy $57.71
Daze Daze
+39% Synergy $2.60
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+39% Synergy $8.21
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+39% Synergy $15.72
Miscast Miscast
+39% Synergy $1.29
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+38% Synergy $6.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+37% Synergy $3.83
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+37% Synergy $2.28
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+36% Synergy $6.52
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+32% Synergy $7.52
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+27% Synergy $3.56
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+25% Synergy $27.91
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+19% Synergy $0.65
Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $357.81
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+18% Synergy $0.51
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy $2.58
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+18% Synergy $0.31
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $3.65
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+17% Synergy $44.83
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+17% Synergy $5.39
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+16% Synergy $5.39
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+15% Synergy $1.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.41
Entomb Entomb
+10% Synergy $17.31
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $0.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $38.67

Sorceries

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

Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+57% Synergy $8.14
Windfall Windfall
+52% Synergy $5.05
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+46% Synergy $0.46
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+39% Synergy $9.25
Ponder Ponder
+37% Synergy $2.28
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+36% Synergy $31.59
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+35% Synergy $16.42
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+35% Synergy $3.51
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+19% Synergy $403.80
Timetwister Timetwister
+19% Synergy
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+19% Synergy $3.15
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+18% Synergy $249.31
Regrowth Regrowth
+17% Synergy $0.41
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+17% Synergy $18.75
Neoform Neoform
+16% Synergy $1.13
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+12% Synergy $43.18
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $9.76

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 $1.98
The One Ring The One Ring
+53% Synergy $115.22
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+38% Synergy $37.49
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+19% Synergy $8.46
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+19% Synergy $6.85
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+18% Synergy $4.09

Enchantments

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+76% Synergy $36.65
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+52% Synergy $26.02
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+19% Synergy $2.70
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+18% Synergy $402.59
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+16% Synergy $5.63
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+15% Synergy $1.66

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 $3.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+71% Synergy $134.99
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+58% Synergy $50.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+43% Synergy $28.30
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+39% Synergy $534.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+35% Synergy $60.52
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+34% Synergy $1636.78
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+19% Synergy $17.64
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+19% Synergy $2.26
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+19% Synergy $18.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+15% Synergy $38.89
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+11% Synergy $0.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $9.73
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+6% Synergy $5.82

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 $238.58
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+91% Synergy $38.19
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+78% Synergy $475.47
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+76% Synergy $81.06
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+65% Synergy $1.04
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+58% Synergy $4.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+46% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+29% Synergy $0.89
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+19% Synergy $797.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+18% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+5% Synergy $0.71
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.47

Lands

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

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+94% Synergy $57.96
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+91% Synergy $36.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+91% Synergy $37.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+91% Synergy $31.87
City of Brass City of Brass
+90% Synergy $12.30
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+90% Synergy $18.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+89% Synergy $15.97
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+86% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+86% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+85% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+70% Synergy $18.06
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+65% Synergy $35.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+65% Synergy $28.70
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+64% Synergy $20.44
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+53% Synergy $9.66
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+52% Synergy $8.91
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $8.09
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+49% Synergy $12.47
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+43% Synergy $15.18
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+35% Synergy $39.06
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+18% Synergy $8.92
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+16% Synergy $6.81
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+15% Synergy $1.54
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $51.14
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+14% Synergy $0.77
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+14% Synergy $1.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.31
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+9% Synergy $4.44
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $27.14
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-9% Synergy $6.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.24
Forest Forest
-71% 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: 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