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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Price tag $0.71

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Elf Scout

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 67% Sacrifice 33%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+67% Synergy $0.31
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+66% Synergy $0.08
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
+65% Synergy $2.31
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
+63% Synergy $0.19
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
+61% Synergy $0.36
Shaman of the Pack Shaman of the Pack
+60% Synergy $1.11
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+59% Synergy $0.53
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+59% Synergy $0.60
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+56% Synergy $0.37
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+56% Synergy $0.63
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+49% Synergy $1.98
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+49% Synergy $0.97
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+48% Synergy $3.39
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+33% Synergy $36.09
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+33% Synergy $0.28
Primeval Herald Primeval Herald
+33% Synergy $0.50
Malevolent Witchkite Malevolent Witchkite
+33% Synergy $0.30
Nissa's Chosen Nissa's Chosen
+33% Synergy $0.33
Wolf-Skull Shaman Wolf-Skull Shaman
+33% Synergy $0.88
Gatecreeper Vine Gatecreeper Vine
+33% Synergy $0.24
District Guide District Guide
+33% Synergy $0.22
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+32% Synergy $0.23
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
+32% Synergy $66.33
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
+32% Synergy $0.16
Sylvan Messenger Sylvan Messenger
+32% Synergy $0.18
Jagged-Scar Archers Jagged-Scar Archers
+31% Synergy $0.41
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+31% Synergy $2.75
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+31% Synergy $0.25
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+30% Synergy $0.27
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+30% Synergy $0.18
Joraga Warcaller Joraga Warcaller
+30% Synergy $9.03
Wellwisher Wellwisher
+30% Synergy $2.12
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+28% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+28% Synergy $1.09
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
+28% Synergy $1.58
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+28% Synergy $0.53
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+28% Synergy $0.78
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+27% Synergy $2.83
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+27% Synergy $27.03
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+26% Synergy $3.43
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+26% Synergy $6.47
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+26% Synergy $18.74
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+26% Synergy $2.55
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+24% Synergy $18.80
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+23% Synergy $6.65
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+23% Synergy $1.02
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+20% Synergy $8.51
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+20% Synergy $2.33
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+15% Synergy $2.29
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+14% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade safe.

Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+65% Synergy $0.48
Nasty End Nasty End
+64% Synergy $0.09
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+59% Synergy $0.25
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+59% Synergy $8.34
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+59% Synergy $1.60
Feed the Serpent Feed the Serpent
+33% Synergy $0.13
Harness Infinity Harness Infinity
+33% Synergy $0.38
Sundering Vitae Sundering Vitae
+33% Synergy $0.16
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+32% Synergy $0.32
Fog Fog
+30% Synergy $0.47
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+28% Synergy $4.27
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+28% Synergy $0.16
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+25% Synergy $4.23
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+24% Synergy $25.03
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $4.53
Village Rites Village Rites
+16% Synergy $0.55
Putrefy Putrefy
-2% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.70

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's game plan and control the board.

Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+64% Synergy $20.92
Bounty of Skemfar Bounty of Skemfar
+64% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+60% Synergy $11.04
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+33% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Resurgence Nature's Resurgence
+33% Synergy $0.40
Rhystic Tutor Rhystic Tutor
+33% Synergy $4.78
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+33% Synergy $0.57
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+33% Synergy $0.16
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+33% Synergy $0.20
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+33% Synergy $0.29
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+33% Synergy $0.11
Grim Discovery Grim Discovery
+33% Synergy $0.16
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+33% Synergy $9.23
Skulltap Skulltap
+33% Synergy $0.19
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+32% Synergy $0.09
Roots of Wisdom Roots of Wisdom
+32% Synergy $0.07
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+32% Synergy $0.53
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+31% Synergy $2.04
Eyeblight Massacre Eyeblight Massacre
+31% Synergy $0.13
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+31% Synergy $0.33
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+31% Synergy $1.12
Overrun Overrun
+30% Synergy $0.32
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+28% Synergy $0.32
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+28% Synergy $2.15
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+28% Synergy $0.16
Unearth Unearth
+28% Synergy $0.45
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+27% Synergy $1.78
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+23% Synergy $13.42
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+22% Synergy $0.35
Farseek Farseek
+16% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+63% Synergy $4.92
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.39
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+33% Synergy $0.31
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+33% Synergy $0.18
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+33% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+31% Synergy $20.07
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+28% Synergy $16.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $4.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+95% Synergy $4.92
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+66% Synergy $2.21
Attrition Attrition
+65% Synergy $19.85
Exploration Exploration
+62% Synergy $29.75
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+62% Synergy $0.17
Elderfang Venom Elderfang Venom
+61% Synergy $12.56
Epic Struggle Epic Struggle
+33% Synergy $7.73
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+33% Synergy $2.81
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+33% Synergy $0.17
Recycle Recycle
+33% Synergy $4.45
Null Profusion Null Profusion
+33% Synergy $0.65
Mind Slash Mind Slash
+33% Synergy $0.48
Manabond Manabond
+33% Synergy $2.98
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+33% Synergy $0.06
Contamination Contamination
+33% Synergy $12.70
Lethal Vapors Lethal Vapors
+33% Synergy $4.82
Infernal Darkness Infernal Darkness
+33% Synergy $2.68
Pride of the Perfect Pride of the Perfect
+31% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+31% Synergy $2.48
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+24% Synergy $0.27
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
+60% Synergy $13.67
Nissa Revane Nissa Revane
+33% Synergy $6.33
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+32% Synergy $0.74
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+32% Synergy $7.41
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+27% Synergy $1.10

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+67% Synergy $3.07
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+67% Synergy $0.34
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+65% Synergy $11.51
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+61% Synergy $8.56
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+56% Synergy $2.75
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+54% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+44% Synergy $3.70
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+33% Synergy $0.76
Maze's End Maze's End
+33% Synergy $0.49
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+32% Synergy $0.46
Vesuva Vesuva
+32% Synergy $3.30
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+31% Synergy $0.47
War Room War Room
+31% Synergy $9.15
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+31% Synergy $0.48
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+28% Synergy $3.80
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+25% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+25% Synergy $0.25
High Market High Market
+24% Synergy $1.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $23.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $14.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+25% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-47% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gilt-Leaf Palace Gilt-Leaf Palace
+95% Synergy $8.48
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+66% Synergy $0.46
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+66% Synergy $0.40
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+44% Synergy $0.19
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+37% Synergy $8.25
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+35% Synergy $0.39
Aether Hub Aether Hub
+33% Synergy $0.20
Gemstone Mine Gemstone Mine
+33% Synergy $1.64
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+33% Synergy $0.19
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+33% Synergy $1.02
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+33% Synergy $0.56
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+32% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+31% Synergy $0.28
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+30% Synergy $0.25
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+30% Synergy $0.33
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+27% Synergy $0.47
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+27% Synergy $26.47
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+27% Synergy $19.28
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $17.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+27% Synergy $19.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+26% Synergy $30.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+26% Synergy $11.34
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+23% Synergy $0.08
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+21% Synergy $8.77
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+20% Synergy $2.56
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+20% Synergy $1.70
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+20% Synergy $5.95
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.28
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+7% Synergy $0.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $28.76
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-10% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade.

Halana, Kessig Ranger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Numa, Joraga Chieftain Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halana, Kessig Ranger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Halana, Kessig Ranger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ravos, Soultender Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Ravos, Soultender
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Slurrk, All-Ingesting Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Tymna the Weaver Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tymna the Weaver
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Vial Smasher the Fierce Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tana, the Bloodsower Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Numa, Joraga Chieftain Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Numa, Joraga Chieftain Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood The Prismatic Piper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // The Prismatic Piper
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tana, the Bloodsower Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tana, the Bloodsower
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Thrasios, Triton Hero Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Faceless One Master Chef Faceless One // Master Chef