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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Price tag $0.78

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Vampire Noble

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 57% +1/+1 Counters 14% Combo 14% Vampires 14%

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
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron's abilities and overall game plan.

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+66% Synergy $3.53
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+61% Synergy $7.15
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+59% Synergy $0.74
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+54% Synergy $0.34
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+53% Synergy $1.78
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+49% Synergy $0.47
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+48% Synergy $18.82
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+48% Synergy $0.15
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+48% Synergy $5.22
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+44% Synergy $0.87

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks.

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+43% Synergy $0.25
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+43% Synergy $1.09
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+43% Synergy $17.46
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+40% Synergy $0.13
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+37% Synergy $0.23
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+37% Synergy $0.49
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+37% Synergy $0.38
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+19% Synergy $1.69
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+19% Synergy $58.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+14% Synergy $11.59
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $50.85

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Essence Warden Essence Warden
+33% Synergy $2.48
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+30% Synergy $24.34
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+28% Synergy $0.53
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.33
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+28% Synergy $11.29
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+25% Synergy $0.50
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+24% Synergy $0.17
Honor Troll Honor Troll
+24% Synergy $0.09
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+20% Synergy $1.29
Disciple of Griselbrand Disciple of Griselbrand
+20% Synergy $0.26
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+20% Synergy $4.83
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy $3.85
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+19% Synergy $0.31
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+19% Synergy $8.02
Ageless Entity Ageless Entity
+15% Synergy $0.22
Varolz, the Scar-Striped Varolz, the Scar-Striped
+14% Synergy $0.44
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+12% Synergy $0.21
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+12% Synergy $4.35
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+12% Synergy $0.39
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+9% Synergy $0.16
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+8% Synergy $0.86
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-3% Synergy $0.97
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.47
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-5% Synergy $1.24
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-12% Synergy $1.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-13% Synergy $0.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron safe.

Reckless Spite Reckless Spite
+30% Synergy $0.04
Pulse of Murasa Pulse of Murasa
+24% Synergy $0.20
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+19% Synergy $5.96
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+16% Synergy $9.78
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+13% Synergy $0.20
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+11% Synergy $6.57
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $9.16
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $2.94
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.59
Putrefy Putrefy
-10% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $11.10
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-28% Synergy $2.11

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron's game plan and control the board.

Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+35% Synergy $1.75
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+34% Synergy $0.25
Revival Experiment Revival Experiment
+24% Synergy $0.99
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+24% Synergy $0.75
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+22% Synergy $0.74
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+20% Synergy $1.33
Genesis Storm Genesis Storm
+20% Synergy $0.38
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+20% Synergy $0.10
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+18% Synergy $0.27
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+17% Synergy $0.32
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+17% Synergy $0.39
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+14% Synergy $0.21
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+14% Synergy $0.30
Driven // Despair Driven // Despair
+14% Synergy $0.25
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+14% Synergy $0.23
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+13% Synergy $0.43
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.30
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $6.32
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+33% Synergy $1.06
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+30% Synergy $7.52
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+25% Synergy $0.26
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+24% Synergy $8.70
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+20% Synergy $0.33
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+20% Synergy $0.32
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+19% Synergy $0.22
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+19% Synergy $0.37
Pestilent Cauldron Restorative Burst Pestilent Cauldron
+14% Synergy $0.09
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $8.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-16% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Greed Greed
+33% Synergy $0.24
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+25% Synergy $0.33
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+22% Synergy $3.41
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+21% Synergy $1.67
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+20% Synergy $0.45
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+18% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+17% Synergy $2.64
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+17% Synergy $26.18
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+12% Synergy $18.67
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+9% Synergy $0.38
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $15.42
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+5% Synergy $1.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $1.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+18% Synergy $0.37

Utility Lands

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

Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+33% Synergy $0.42
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+26% Synergy $0.57
High Market High Market
+26% Synergy $4.50
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+22% Synergy $5.17
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+21% Synergy $3.76
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+17% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+15% Synergy $24.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.27
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.71
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $29.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $47.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+33% Synergy $0.32
Paradise Plume Paradise Plume
+19% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-9% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+42% Synergy $0.11
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+30% Synergy $0.02
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+19% Synergy $0.25
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+9% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+7% Synergy $0.23
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-14% Synergy $21.61
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-15% Synergy $11.50
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-15% Synergy $8.29
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-34% Synergy $0.57

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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 Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Kuro, Pitlord Kuro, Pitlord
Morinfen Morinfen
Nazar, the Velvet Fang Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tymna the Weaver Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tymna the Weaver Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ravos, Soultender Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Halana, Kessig Ranger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Halana, Kessig Ranger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // 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
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Slurrk, All-Ingesting Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel