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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
Price tag $0.66

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Human Soldier

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4115 Current Rank
#3764 Last Week

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Sophina, Spearsage Deserter

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter decks.

Raucous Audience Raucous Audience
+100% Synergy $0.09
Path to Redemption Path to Redemption
+100% Synergy $0.05

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Misery's Shadow Misery's Shadow
+100% Synergy $0.20
Discerning Peddler Discerning Peddler
+100% Synergy $0.02
Phyrexian Missionary Phyrexian Missionary
+100% Synergy $0.09
Minotaur Skullcleaver Minotaur Skullcleaver
+100% Synergy $0.08
Victory's Herald Victory's Herald
+100% Synergy $0.33
Archangel of Wrath Archangel of Wrath
+100% Synergy $0.19
Skitter of Lizards Skitter of Lizards
+100% Synergy $0.13
Benalish Sleeper Benalish Sleeper
+100% Synergy $0.05
Subjugator Angel Subjugator Angel
+100% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Vivisector Phyrexian Vivisector
+100% Synergy $0.04
Golgari Raiders Golgari Raiders
+100% Synergy $0.08
Red Herring Red Herring
+100% Synergy $0.05
Thrill-Kill Assassin Thrill-Kill Assassin
+100% Synergy $0.08
Servant of the Stinger Servant of the Stinger
+100% Synergy $0.09
Crew Captain Crew Captain
+100% Synergy $0.01
Boggart Ram-Gang Boggart Ram-Gang
+100% Synergy $0.34
Guardian of New Benalia Guardian of New Benalia
+100% Synergy $0.19
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+100% Synergy $0.36
Mournwillow Mournwillow
+100% Synergy $0.12
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+99% Synergy $0.38
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+99% Synergy $0.16
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+99% Synergy $20.18
Ognis, the Dragon's Lash Ognis, the Dragon's Lash
+99% Synergy $0.25
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+99% Synergy $2.75
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+98% Synergy $0.27
Anger Anger
+98% Synergy $1.99
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+96% Synergy $2.47
Ankle Shanker Ankle Shanker
+95% Synergy $0.38
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+94% Synergy $0.23
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+87% Synergy $11.09
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+77% Synergy $0.30
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+57% Synergy $0.57

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter safe.

Heroic Charge Heroic Charge
+100% Synergy $0.03
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
+100% Synergy $0.06
Cabaretti Charm Cabaretti Charm
+100% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+100% Synergy $0.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+97% Synergy $1.76
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+62% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+43% Synergy $1.16

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's game plan and control the board.

Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+100% Synergy $0.07
Macabre Waltz Macabre Waltz
+100% Synergy $0.05
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+100% Synergy $0.06
Dreams of Steel and Oil Dreams of Steel and Oil
+100% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+97% Synergy $1.86
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+84% Synergy $0.93
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+83% Synergy $1.97
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+73% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+66% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
+51% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+100% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Citizen's Arrest Citizen's Arrest
+100% Synergy $0.02
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+100% Synergy $0.48
Stab Wound Stab Wound
+100% Synergy $0.08
Cabaretti Ascendancy Cabaretti Ascendancy
+100% Synergy $0.15
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+70% Synergy $2.88

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+89% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+76% Synergy $0.18
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+76% Synergy $0.14
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+66% Synergy $17.84
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+64% Synergy $10.52
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+63% Synergy $16.22
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+63% Synergy $16.14
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+55% Synergy $8.70
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+54% Synergy $9.05
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+50% Synergy $7.17
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+47% Synergy $7.27
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+46% Synergy $7.89
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+46% Synergy $6.95
Mountain Mountain
+21% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+19% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+17% Synergy $0.20
Forest Forest
+16% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter.

Akiri, Line-Slinger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Vial Smasher the Fierce Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Ravos, Soultender Tana, the Bloodsower Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Faceless One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Faceless One
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Wernog, Rider's Chaplain // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Katerina of Myra's Marvels Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kodama of the East Tree Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kodama of the East Tree
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Krark, the Thumbless Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Krark, the Thumbless
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
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
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Radiant, Serra Archangel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tana, the Bloodsower Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tormod, the Desecrator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tormod, the Desecrator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tymna the Weaver Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tymna the Weaver
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Vial Smasher the Fierce Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Skanos Dragonheart // Faceless One Skanos Dragonheart // Faceless One
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Anara, Wolvid Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist