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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Price tag $34.04

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard Merfolk

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Thrasios, Triton Hero
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Sultai

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 25% Birthing Pod 10% Merfolk 10% Sea Creatures 8% Combo 6%
View Average Decklist All Toughness Matters Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Toughness Matters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Toughness Matters theme.

The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
+99% Synergy $1.54
Counterspell Counterspell
+63% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero Toughness Matters game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+81% Synergy $38.67
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+59% Synergy $57.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+33% Synergy $61.95
Force of Will Force of Will
+17% Synergy $59.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+16% Synergy $134.99
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+16% Synergy $27.86
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+14% Synergy $16.98
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Toughness Matters plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+74% Synergy $6.60
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+70% Synergy $6.29
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+49% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+49% Synergy $0.32
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+49% Synergy $0.24
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+49% Synergy $0.40
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
+49% Synergy $7.98
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+49% Synergy $2.87
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+49% Synergy $3.32
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+49% Synergy $0.36
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
+49% Synergy $2.38
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+49% Synergy $0.34
Serpent of Yawning Depths Serpent of Yawning Depths
+49% Synergy $7.80
Runo Stromkirk Krothuss, Lord of the Deep Runo Stromkirk
+49% Synergy $0.41
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
+49% Synergy $0.57
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+49% Synergy $2.00
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+49% Synergy $4.73
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+49% Synergy $0.22
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+49% Synergy $2.32
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+49% Synergy $0.82
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+48% Synergy $1.78
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+48% Synergy $0.34
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+48% Synergy $0.67
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+48% Synergy $0.47
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+48% Synergy $0.96
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+47% Synergy $6.03
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+46% Synergy $18.78
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+33% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+32% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+24% Synergy $0.33
Tymora's Invoker Tymora's Invoker
+24% Synergy $0.16
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+24% Synergy $0.87
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+24% Synergy $0.61
Doom Weaver Doom Weaver
+24% Synergy $2.44
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
+24% Synergy $1.90
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+24% Synergy $0.20
Xathrid Gorgon Xathrid Gorgon
+24% Synergy $0.29
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+24% Synergy $0.22
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+24% Synergy $0.17
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+24% Synergy $0.13
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+24% Synergy $0.18
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+24% Synergy $0.76
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+23% Synergy $16.55
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+23% Synergy $15.82
Gatecreeper Vine Gatecreeper Vine
+23% Synergy $0.24
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+22% Synergy $0.78
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+22% Synergy $0.26
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+21% Synergy $45.47
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+20% Synergy $2.89
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+20% Synergy $9.85

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Toughness Matters deck ahead.

Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+49% Synergy $0.21
Sultai Charm Sultai Charm
+44% Synergy $0.31
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+37% Synergy $0.95
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+24% Synergy $0.24
Capsize Capsize
+24% Synergy $0.83
Dissipate Dissipate
+24% Synergy $0.18
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+23% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+23% Synergy $0.62
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+23% Synergy $0.34
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+23% Synergy $0.41
Fog Fog
+23% Synergy $1.25
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.73
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+20% Synergy $1.20
Pongify Pongify
+20% Synergy $1.91
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+19% Synergy $8.78
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+18% Synergy $49.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+13% Synergy $57.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.67
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.30
Swan Song Swan Song
+8% Synergy $11.36
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $16.00
Putrefy Putrefy
+1% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Toughness Matters game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+53% Synergy $1.53
Cultivate Cultivate
+34% Synergy $0.43
Villainous Wealth Villainous Wealth
+34% Synergy $0.39
Farseek Farseek
+29% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
+25% Synergy $5.03
Mastermind's Acquisition Mastermind's Acquisition
+24% Synergy $1.46
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+24% Synergy $2.21
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+24% Synergy $27.77
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.29
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+23% Synergy $2.26
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+22% Synergy $8.14
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+22% Synergy $1.20
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+22% Synergy $0.30
Open the Way Open the Way
+21% Synergy $0.76
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+21% Synergy $6.03
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+21% Synergy $2.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+21% Synergy $2.88
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+20% Synergy $0.96
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+19% Synergy $0.32
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+18% Synergy $38.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.64
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+11% Synergy $0.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $4.37

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero Toughness Matters decks.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+49% Synergy $4.63
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+24% Synergy $0.76
Meekstone Meekstone
+24% Synergy $12.33
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+23% Synergy $19.99
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+19% Synergy $67.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Toughness Matters strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero decks.

Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+49% Synergy $4.19
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+48% Synergy $8.85
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+39% Synergy $13.16
Lifetap Lifetap
+24% Synergy $0.28
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+24% Synergy $0.38
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+24% Synergy $19.49
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+24% Synergy $6.90
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+24% Synergy $6.60
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+22% Synergy $11.71
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+21% Synergy $8.59
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+17% Synergy $0.50
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+17% Synergy $26.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $13.04

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero Toughness Matters build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+23% Synergy $13.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero Toughness Matters decks.

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+55% Synergy $16.22
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+45% Synergy $29.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+40% Synergy $0.26
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+33% Synergy $54.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $3.52
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+23% Synergy $9.65
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+21% Synergy $2.51
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+13% Synergy $10.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $28.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $50.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Toughness Matters strategy.

Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+10% Synergy $0.71
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+10% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Toughness Matters decks.

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+58% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+55% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+40% Synergy $35.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+40% Synergy $28.70
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+39% Synergy $20.44
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+35% Synergy $0.33
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+28% Synergy $9.66
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+27% Synergy $8.91
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+27% Synergy $8.09
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+14% Synergy $0.33
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+14% Synergy $0.25
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+12% Synergy $22.30
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+11% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+11% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+10% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+9% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+9% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+8% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+8% Synergy $0.08
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+8% Synergy $15.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $1.11
Underground River Underground River
+7% Synergy $2.22
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+7% Synergy $0.38
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $14.18
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+5% Synergy $0.34
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $10.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.23
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.30
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+1% Synergy $27.14
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-1% Synergy $0.37
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-4% Synergy $6.36
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-5% Synergy $4.44
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.70
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-12% Synergy $0.33
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-21% Synergy $0.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-30% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero: Toughness Matters.

Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Thrasios, Triton Hero Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Halana, Kessig Ranger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Halana, Kessig Ranger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Siani, Eye of the Storm Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Thrasios, Triton Hero Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kodama of the East Tree Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kodama of the East Tree
Halana, Kessig Ranger Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Thrasios, Triton Hero Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Thrasios, Triton Hero
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Donatello, the Brains April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Donatello, the Brains
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Leonardo, the Balance April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Leonardo, the Balance
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Michelangelo, the Heart April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Michelangelo, the Heart
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene Splinter, the Mentor April O'Neil, Live on the Scene // Splinter, the Mentor
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Donatello, the Brains Leonardo, the Balance Donatello, the Brains // Leonardo, the Balance
Donatello, the Brains Michelangelo, the Heart Donatello, the Brains // Michelangelo, the Heart
Donatello, the Brains Splinter, the Mentor Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Esior, Wardwing Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Francisco, Fowl Marauder Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer