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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Price tag $0.95

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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion
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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 58% Lifegain 23% Toughness Matters 6% Midrange 2% Aggro 2%
View Average Decklist All Midrange Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion Midrange decks run as their core.

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+98% Synergy $2.98
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+79% Synergy $1.70
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+71% Synergy $7.57
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+69% Synergy $10.36
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+66% Synergy $8.98
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+65% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+33% Synergy $0.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $0.88

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Midrange plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+97% Synergy $19.02
Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
+89% Synergy $0.59
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+57% Synergy $41.70
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+56% Synergy $8.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+53% Synergy $6.34
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+51% Synergy $3.41
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+49% Synergy $3.76
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+42% Synergy $1.67
Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
+41% Synergy $1.39
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+37% Synergy $3.65
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+37% Synergy $6.60
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+37% Synergy $4.62
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+36% Synergy $3.15
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+35% Synergy $20.89
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+34% Synergy $0.29
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+33% Synergy $14.42
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+33% Synergy $10.42
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+33% Synergy $7.54
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+32% Synergy $9.08
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+32% Synergy $0.77
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+32% Synergy $14.54
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+30% Synergy $9.49
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+30% Synergy $3.63
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
+30% Synergy $8.22
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+29% Synergy $3.28
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+29% Synergy $5.23
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+28% Synergy $3.45
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+28% Synergy $0.68
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+28% Synergy $58.41
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+26% Synergy $7.89
Aphelia, Viper Whisperer Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
+19% Synergy $16.08
Regna, the Redeemer Regna, the Redeemer
+19% Synergy $1.72
Krav, the Unredeemed Krav, the Unredeemed
+19% Synergy $2.76
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+19% Synergy $12.99
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+19% Synergy $0.68
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+19% Synergy $7.41
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+19% Synergy $2.45
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+18% Synergy $5.38
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+18% Synergy $11.27
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+17% Synergy $1.23
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+15% Synergy $29.40
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+15% Synergy $0.68
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+15% Synergy $1.76
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+15% Synergy $3.59
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $5.26
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+12% Synergy $13.86
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+12% Synergy $12.78
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+8% Synergy $2.61
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+6% Synergy $0.37
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+2% Synergy $2.22

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion's Midrange deck ahead.

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+59% Synergy $7.32
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+59% Synergy $0.34
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+39% Synergy $0.52
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+38% Synergy $2.13
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+36% Synergy $1.31
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+36% Synergy $3.60
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+33% Synergy $7.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+32% Synergy $5.74
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+32% Synergy $16.81
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+32% Synergy $30.65
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+31% Synergy $38.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+27% Synergy $0.94
Despark Despark
+24% Synergy $0.27
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+21% Synergy $1.75
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+19% Synergy $3.85
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+19% Synergy $10.67
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+19% Synergy $6.87
Beast Within Beast Within
+18% Synergy $0.65
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+18% Synergy $2.34
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+18% Synergy $0.35
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy $4.58
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+17% Synergy $5.25
Inkshield Inkshield
+17% Synergy $4.84
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+16% Synergy $7.25
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+15% Synergy $5.32
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+15% Synergy $0.29
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+15% Synergy $0.61
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+14% Synergy $9.88
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+13% Synergy $9.28
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+13% Synergy $10.76
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+12% Synergy $28.68
Putrefy Putrefy
+11% Synergy $0.32
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $54.03
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+7% Synergy $1.17
Mortify Mortify
+6% Synergy $0.19
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+6% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $17.60

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Midrange game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion.

Damn Damn
+47% Synergy $1.93
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+47% Synergy $69.17
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+38% Synergy $0.55
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+36% Synergy $5.02
Wrath of the Skies Wrath of the Skies
+19% Synergy $2.37
Minions' Murmurs Minions' Murmurs
+19% Synergy $0.34
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+19% Synergy $0.22
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+19% Synergy $0.36
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+19% Synergy $0.23
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $3.14
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+18% Synergy $4.22
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+18% Synergy $6.03
Open the Way Open the Way
+18% Synergy $0.71
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+17% Synergy $13.31
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $5.55
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+16% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.40
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+13% Synergy $0.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.23
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $10.10
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.77
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $1.28
Farseek Farseek
-23% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion Midrange decks.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+32% Synergy $15.83
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+29% Synergy $16.64
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+19% Synergy $0.39
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+19% Synergy $7.20
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+14% Synergy $21.72
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $3.15
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $65.74
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $115.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $5.18

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Midrange strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion decks.

SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+99% Synergy $0.27
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+99% Synergy $1.92
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+58% Synergy $0.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+48% Synergy $57.12
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+38% Synergy $3.41
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+37% Synergy $1.13
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+33% Synergy $5.38
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+31% Synergy $39.68
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+29% Synergy $10.53
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+25% Synergy $0.35
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+19% Synergy $15.45
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+19% Synergy $2.34
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+19% Synergy $0.76
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+19% Synergy $5.34
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+19% Synergy $1.16
Stronghold Arena Stronghold Arena
+18% Synergy $0.16
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+18% Synergy $7.03
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+18% Synergy $32.66
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+18% Synergy $0.31
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+17% Synergy $5.02
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+17% Synergy $1.40
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+16% Synergy $0.20
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+15% Synergy $2.12
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $11.43
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+15% Synergy $14.87
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+15% Synergy $9.12
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+14% Synergy $40.36
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+14% Synergy $0.58
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+12% Synergy $5.03
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+9% Synergy $35.16
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+8% Synergy $1.06
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $27.56

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion's Midrange game plan.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+38% Synergy $0.26
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+19% Synergy $4.32
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+18% Synergy $10.03
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+18% Synergy $8.58

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion Midrange decks.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+42% Synergy $55.48
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+40% Synergy $49.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+36% Synergy $16.76
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+19% Synergy $0.32
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.45
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $6.72
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+11% Synergy $28.83
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $30.16
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+8% Synergy $1.14
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $1.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion's Midrange strategy.

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion's Midrange decks.

Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+55% Synergy $16.95
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+53% Synergy $6.34
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+53% Synergy $5.90
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+51% Synergy $5.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+47% Synergy $32.33
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+46% Synergy $29.04
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+44% Synergy $12.38
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+40% Synergy $16.61
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+34% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+34% Synergy $0.66
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+33% Synergy $0.96
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+33% Synergy $19.87
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+33% Synergy $9.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+32% Synergy $5.74
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+32% Synergy $18.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+32% Synergy $35.75
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+31% Synergy $6.71
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+31% Synergy $8.77
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+31% Synergy $19.18
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+19% Synergy $0.34
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+16% Synergy $16.55
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+15% Synergy $30.56
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+15% Synergy $6.45
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+15% Synergy $4.72
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+14% Synergy $2.90
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $5.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $30.77
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+13% Synergy $6.42
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $35.43
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+11% Synergy $4.58
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+11% Synergy $0.31
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+11% Synergy $0.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+10% Synergy $1.09
Brushland Brushland
+9% Synergy $1.52
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $0.64
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.10
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.28
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $11.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.09
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+1% Synergy $0.44
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $7.12
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.24
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.37
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.23
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-28% Synergy $1.12
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-33% Synergy $0.35

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion: Midrange.

Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Acolyte of Bahamut Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Cloakwood Hermit Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cloakwood Hermit
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Inspiring Leader Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Noble Heritage Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Noble Heritage
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Raised by Giants Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Raised by Giants
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Scion of Halaster Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Scion of Halaster
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Prava of the Steel Legion Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Prava of the Steel Legion
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Prava of the Steel Legion Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Prava of the Steel Legion Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tymna the Weaver Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tymna the Weaver
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Folk Hero Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Folk Hero
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Master Chef Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Master Chef
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ravos, Soultender Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Ravos, Soultender
Abby, Merciless Soldier Joel, Resolute Survivor Abby, Merciless Soldier // Joel, Resolute Survivor
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Agent of the Iron Throne Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Agent of the Iron Throne
Belladonna Took Belladonna Took
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Cultist of the Absolute Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One Noble Heritage Faceless One // Noble Heritage
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ravos, Soultender Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Ravos, Soultender
Leonardo, Big Brother Leonardo, Big Brother
Gut, True Soul Zealot Inspiring Leader Gut, True Soul Zealot // Inspiring Leader
Amber Gristle O'Maul Inspiring Leader Amber Gristle O'Maul // Inspiring Leader
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tana, the Bloodsower Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Inspiring Leader Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Inspiring Leader
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Feywild Visitor Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Feywild Visitor
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Far Traveler Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Far Traveler
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sengir, the Dark Baron Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One
Ellie, Brick Master Joel, Resolute Survivor Ellie, Brick Master // Joel, Resolute Survivor
Saheeli, Consul of Oversight Saheeli, Consul of Oversight