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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Price tag $0.50

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Human Artificer

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 33% Lifegain 25% Vehicles 25% Aggro 8% Self-Damage 8%

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
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension decks.

Magitek Armor Magitek Armor
+50% Synergy $0.10
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+50% Synergy $0.53
The Regalia The Regalia
+25% Synergy $1.63

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's abilities and overall game plan.

Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+75% Synergy $0.92
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+67% Synergy $0.52
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+67% Synergy $0.33
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+66% Synergy $0.62
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+55% Synergy $0.23
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+50% Synergy $11.70
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+50% Synergy $0.22
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+50% Synergy $0.22
Rip, Spawn Hunter Rip, Spawn Hunter
+50% Synergy $0.14
Dispatch Dispatch
+50% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension decks.

Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+49% Synergy $0.56
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+49% Synergy $2.99
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+46% Synergy $0.07
Greasefang, Okiba Boss Greasefang, Okiba Boss
+43% Synergy $0.18
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+43% Synergy $0.40
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+43% Synergy $17.43
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+43% Synergy $0.77
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+39% Synergy $1.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+28% Synergy $41.79
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+12% Synergy $2.49

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $36.64
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+11% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+49% Synergy $0.51
Glimmer Seeker Glimmer Seeker
+37% Synergy $0.03
House Cartographer House Cartographer
+37% Synergy $0.06
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
+36% Synergy $0.45
Copper Myr Copper Myr
+36% Synergy $0.22
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+36% Synergy $0.65
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+36% Synergy $1.59
Glissa, the Traitor Glissa, the Traitor
+35% Synergy $2.49
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.26
Miriam, Herd Whisperer Miriam, Herd Whisperer
+30% Synergy $0.11
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+28% Synergy $0.22
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+28% Synergy $2.50
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+28% Synergy $1.47
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.09
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+24% Synergy $0.56
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
+21% Synergy $0.19
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+21% Synergy $0.84
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+21% Synergy $1.69
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+21% Synergy $0.47
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+21% Synergy $0.45
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+21% Synergy $1.35
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+21% Synergy $1.02
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+21% Synergy $1.49
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-1% Synergy $1.00

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension safe.

Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+28% Synergy $0.30
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+22% Synergy $0.73
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+15% Synergy $19.11
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-19% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-28% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's game plan and control the board.

Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+36% Synergy $6.60
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+14% Synergy $3.93
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.95
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.61
Farseek Farseek
-16% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+50% Synergy $1.81
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+38% Synergy $1.00
Dodgy Jalopy Dodgy Jalopy
+36% Synergy $0.19
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+36% Synergy $0.36
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+36% Synergy $0.20
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+35% Synergy $0.52
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+33% Synergy $0.13
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+31% Synergy $1.82
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+28% Synergy $19.26
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+28% Synergy $22.47
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+27% Synergy $0.11
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $1.16
Cybership Cybership
+23% Synergy $0.69
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+21% Synergy $0.62
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+21% Synergy $0.13
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+21% Synergy $9.20
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+21% Synergy $1.47
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+21% Synergy $0.86
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+21% Synergy $1.50
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+20% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $9.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+28% Synergy $2.18
Biotransference Biotransference
+28% Synergy $6.84
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+7% Synergy $3.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+21% Synergy $4.46

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Den Ancient Den
+50% Synergy $1.86
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+50% Synergy $2.71
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+42% Synergy $0.53
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+42% Synergy $11.40
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+36% Synergy $0.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $35.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.93
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $7.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+28% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+21% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+21% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+20% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.46

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+56% Synergy $0.13
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+56% Synergy $0.31
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+49% Synergy $0.13
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+28% Synergy $0.18
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+21% Synergy $0.06
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+21% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+9% Synergy $0.07
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $12.60
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+5% Synergy $8.14
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+1% Synergy $17.55
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-1% Synergy $12.92
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-9% Synergy $6.84
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-10% Synergy $0.19
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-10% Synergy $12.07
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-11% Synergy $0.33
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-14% Synergy $0.62
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-17% Synergy $0.23
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-17% Synergy $0.44
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-18% Synergy $12.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension.

Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension The Prismatic Piper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // The Prismatic Piper
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Tormod, the Desecrator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Tormod, the Desecrator
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Vial Smasher the Fierce Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Tymna the Weaver Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tymna the Weaver Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ravos, Soultender Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ravos, Soultender
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tymna the Weaver Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ravos, Soultender Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Ravos, Soultender
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kodama of the East Tree Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kodama of the East Tree
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Siani, Eye of the Storm Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ravos, Soultender Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tymna the Weaver Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver