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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Price tag $17.88

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Human Warrior

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 71% Lifegain 10% Aggro 5% Infect 5% Phyrexians 5%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Lifegain game on their own.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+18% Synergy $61.95

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+95% Synergy $0.32
Pest Mascot Pest Mascot
+93% Synergy $0.25
Bogwater Lumaret Bogwater Lumaret
+89% Synergy $0.28
Teacher's Pest Teacher's Pest
+88% Synergy $0.23
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+66% Synergy $1.23
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+66% Synergy $0.48
Blood Researcher Blood Researcher
+65% Synergy $0.18
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+65% Synergy $0.40
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+64% Synergy $0.20
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+63% Synergy $4.04
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+61% Synergy $0.36
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+61% Synergy $3.68
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+59% Synergy $0.47
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+59% Synergy $0.91
Swampbenders Swampbenders
+49% Synergy $0.42
Delta Bloodflies Delta Bloodflies
+49% Synergy $0.15
Host of the Hereafter Host of the Hereafter
+47% Synergy $0.24
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+46% Synergy $1.33
Battlefront Krushok Battlefront Krushok
+33% Synergy $0.11
Gorm the Great Gorm the Great
+33% Synergy $0.47
Scourge of Skola Vale Scourge of Skola Vale
+33% Synergy $0.37
Mer-Ek Nightblade Mer-Ek Nightblade
+33% Synergy $0.24
Vastwood Hydra Vastwood Hydra
+33% Synergy $1.39
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+33% Synergy $9.52
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+33% Synergy $0.27
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+33% Synergy $3.27
Pharika's Mender Pharika's Mender
+32% Synergy $0.25
Vulturous Zombie Vulturous Zombie
+32% Synergy $0.33
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+32% Synergy $0.62
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+32% Synergy $0.40
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+32% Synergy $0.38
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+32% Synergy $1.33
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+32% Synergy $0.40
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
+32% Synergy $0.35
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+32% Synergy $0.41
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+32% Synergy $0.32
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+32% Synergy $16.51
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+32% Synergy $1.36
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+31% Synergy $6.61
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+30% Synergy $0.37
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+30% Synergy $0.31
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+30% Synergy $0.23
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+30% Synergy $3.79
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+30% Synergy $0.31
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+30% Synergy $10.30
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+29% Synergy $0.71
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+26% Synergy $0.34
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+25% Synergy $2.26
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+24% Synergy $7.14
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+24% Synergy $6.71

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan's Lifegain deck ahead.

Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
+85% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+84% Synergy $2.52
Putrefy Putrefy
+67% Synergy $0.35
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+61% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+60% Synergy $0.40
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+59% Synergy $0.28
Might Beyond Reason Might Beyond Reason
+33% Synergy $0.10
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+33% Synergy $0.24
Mortal's Resolve Mortal's Resolve
+33% Synergy $0.23
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+33% Synergy $0.19
Beast Within Beast Within
+32% Synergy $0.62
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+31% Synergy $0.24
Naturalize Naturalize
+31% Synergy $0.25
Atomize Atomize
+28% Synergy $10.71
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+28% Synergy $0.34
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+18% Synergy $2.49
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $5.94
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+13% Synergy $2.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $16.00
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-14% Synergy $0.95

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan.

Cultivate Cultivate
+61% Synergy $0.43
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+54% Synergy $1.38
Farseek Farseek
+48% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+41% Synergy $2.88
Blood Tribute Blood Tribute
+33% Synergy $4.79
Map the Wastes Map the Wastes
+33% Synergy $0.06
Essence Infusion Essence Infusion
+33% Synergy $0.08
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+32% Synergy $1.91
Profane Command Profane Command
+32% Synergy $0.43
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+32% Synergy $0.32
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+31% Synergy $0.61
Regrowth Regrowth
+30% Synergy $0.41
Explore Explore
+29% Synergy $0.21
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+28% Synergy $1.33
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+28% Synergy $2.35
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+27% Synergy $3.83
Damnation Damnation
+27% Synergy $20.48
Harmonize Harmonize
+25% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $6.78
Three Visits Three Visits
+15% Synergy $5.03
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Lifegain decks.

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+44% Synergy $11.98
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+32% Synergy $6.41
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+32% Synergy $22.63
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+32% Synergy $0.36
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+32% Synergy $0.71
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+32% Synergy $10.62
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+32% Synergy $0.50
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+31% Synergy $4.63
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+31% Synergy $19.99
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+31% Synergy $13.41
Power Fist Power Fist
+31% Synergy $15.17
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+31% Synergy $6.03
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+30% Synergy $3.44
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+29% Synergy $7.34
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $64.33
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+27% Synergy $9.07

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan decks.

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+62% Synergy $6.60
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+33% Synergy $0.28
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+33% Synergy $0.32
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+33% Synergy $1.06
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+32% Synergy $0.38
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+32% Synergy $0.28
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+32% Synergy $0.32
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+32% Synergy $16.46
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+31% Synergy $0.52
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+31% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+31% Synergy $0.56
Black Market Black Market
+30% Synergy $6.17
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+30% Synergy $38.84
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+29% Synergy $14.22
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+29% Synergy $0.13
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+27% Synergy $8.06
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+23% Synergy $3.06
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+16% Synergy $34.35
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan's Lifegain game plan.

Vraska, Regal Gorgon Vraska, Regal Gorgon
+32% Synergy $3.48

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Lifegain decks.

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+64% Synergy $1.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+43% Synergy $3.52
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+39% Synergy $16.22
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+31% Synergy $0.32
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+31% Synergy $0.54
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+30% Synergy $1.22
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.39
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+28% Synergy $0.37
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+27% Synergy $2.57
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+26% Synergy $1.61
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+23% Synergy $0.42
High Market High Market
+21% Synergy $0.45
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+17% Synergy $28.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $54.58
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan's Lifegain strategy.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+64% Synergy $0.32
Golgari Keyrune Golgari Keyrune
+32% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Locket Golgari Locket
+32% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+27% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+9% Synergy $0.71
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+9% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan's Lifegain decks.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+64% Synergy $0.27
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+43% Synergy $0.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+30% Synergy $14.88
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+30% Synergy $36.24
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+30% Synergy $9.59
City of Brass City of Brass
+29% Synergy $12.30
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.26
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+28% Synergy $1.33
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+27% Synergy $6.36
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+25% Synergy $0.14
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+24% Synergy $6.71
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $6.78
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+17% Synergy $1.11
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+13% Synergy $2.24
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+12% Synergy $14.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $28.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.08
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $2.69
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.40
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-4% Synergy $0.33
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-7% Synergy $0.41
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-14% Synergy $8.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan: Lifegain.

Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Slurrk, All-Ingesting Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Halana, Kessig Ranger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Halana, Kessig Ranger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
Wolfsbane, Highland Hero Wolfsbane, Highland Hero
Heroes in a Half Shell Heroes in a Half Shell
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Beast, Erudite Aerialist Beast, Erudite Aerialist
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halana, Kessig Ranger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Halana, Kessig Ranger // 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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Emissary Green Emissary Green
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
Halana, Kessig Ranger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Halana, Kessig Ranger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
Peggy Carter, Secret Agent Peggy Carter, Secret Agent
Citizen V, Helmut Zemo Citizen V, Helmut Zemo
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Miles Morales
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer