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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful: Combo
Price tag $9.69

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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Legends 44% Lifegain 18% Historic 11% +1/+1 Counters 7% Combo 4%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Combo game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+92% Synergy $101.75
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+92% Synergy $26.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+91% Synergy $36.16
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+90% Synergy $62.01
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+48% Synergy $156.62
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+46% Synergy $23.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+43% Synergy $125.34
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+43% Synergy $17.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+38% Synergy $53.72
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+37% Synergy $3.42

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Anafenza, the Foremost Anafenza, the Foremost
+99% Synergy $0.53
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+96% Synergy $3.10
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+95% Synergy $22.28
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+91% Synergy $14.16
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+90% Synergy $2.62
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+50% Synergy $2.36
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.36
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.28
Umori, the Collector Umori, the Collector
+50% Synergy $0.25
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+49% Synergy $1.56
Kethis, the Hidden Hand Kethis, the Hidden Hand
+49% Synergy $3.29
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
+49% Synergy $16.13
Kolvori, God of Kinship The Ringhart Crest Kolvori, God of Kinship
+49% Synergy $0.37
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+49% Synergy $0.64
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+49% Synergy $0.86
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+49% Synergy $12.41
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+49% Synergy $0.47
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+48% Synergy $0.32
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+48% Synergy $0.64
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+48% Synergy $1.12
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+48% Synergy $2.23
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+48% Synergy $3.14
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+48% Synergy $0.27
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+47% Synergy $8.30
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+47% Synergy $6.29
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+47% Synergy $8.59
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+47% Synergy $10.03
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+47% Synergy $6.77
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+47% Synergy $0.37
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+47% Synergy $3.85
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+46% Synergy $0.48
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+46% Synergy $24.74
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+46% Synergy $14.22
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+46% Synergy $0.40
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+46% Synergy $33.80
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+45% Synergy $0.33
Cauldron Familiar Cauldron Familiar
+45% Synergy $2.28
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+44% Synergy $0.17
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+44% Synergy $16.47
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+42% Synergy $8.90
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
+40% Synergy $6.27
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+40% Synergy $11.60
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+40% Synergy $2.78
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+39% Synergy $4.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+38% Synergy $58.30
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+38% Synergy $1.83
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+38% Synergy $6.73
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+35% Synergy $0.73
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+31% Synergy $1.38
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+17% Synergy $13.48

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Combo deck ahead.

Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+49% Synergy $16.21
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+48% Synergy $0.77
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+47% Synergy $5.02
Silence Silence
+47% Synergy $8.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+43% Synergy $26.21
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+43% Synergy $2.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+37% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful.

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+49% Synergy $1.00
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+49% Synergy $10.34
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+44% Synergy $49.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+37% Synergy $70.03
Damn Damn
+37% Synergy $2.06
Reanimate Reanimate
+36% Synergy $8.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+27% Synergy $4.98
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Combo decks.

Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+50% Synergy $4.51
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+50% Synergy $0.51
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+49% Synergy $0.63
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+45% Synergy $68.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+34% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks.

Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+98% Synergy $9.17
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+93% Synergy $1.83
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+50% Synergy $0.36
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+50% Synergy $0.37
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+50% Synergy $0.22
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+47% Synergy $2.76
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+45% Synergy $36.84
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+44% Synergy $0.40
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+38% Synergy $26.85
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+37% Synergy $5.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Combo game plan.

Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+49% Synergy $1.64
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+47% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Combo decks.

Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+98% Synergy $38.10
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+49% Synergy $4.56
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+49% Synergy $8.36
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+49% Synergy $1.61
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+45% Synergy $1459.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+45% Synergy $6.08
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+40% Synergy $4.90
The Shire The Shire
+40% Synergy $2.58
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+39% Synergy $11.57
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+32% Synergy $57.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+30% Synergy $53.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Combo strategy.

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+92% Synergy $0.60
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+50% Synergy $44.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+49% Synergy $43.64
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+49% Synergy $2.01
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+49% Synergy $229.90
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+48% Synergy $73.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+48% Synergy $1076.87
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+47% Synergy $38.08
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+47% Synergy $158.66
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+43% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+41% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+40% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+34% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+21% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's Combo decks.

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+93% Synergy $15.52
Savannah Savannah
+88% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+88% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+67% Synergy $30.45
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+66% Synergy $32.22
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+64% Synergy $11.42
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+54% Synergy $10.16
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+53% Synergy $7.78
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $10.05
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+48% Synergy $0.36
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+47% Synergy $48.66
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+46% Synergy $3.73
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+45% Synergy $0.36
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+44% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+43% Synergy $0.66
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+43% Synergy $33.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+43% Synergy $18.92
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+42% Synergy $36.10
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+42% Synergy $33.09
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+42% Synergy $17.82
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+41% Synergy $17.02
City of Brass City of Brass
+41% Synergy $9.98
Bayou Bayou
+38% Synergy
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+30% Synergy $6.15
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+25% Synergy $15.25
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+23% Synergy $16.20
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+22% Synergy $0.51
Brushland Brushland
+22% Synergy $1.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+21% Synergy $5.71
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+10% Synergy $18.68
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-3% Synergy $0.33
Swamp Swamp
-45% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-46% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-47% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful: Combo.

Halana, Kessig Ranger Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Halana, Kessig Ranger // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Radiant, Serra Archangel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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 Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Peter Parker Peter Parker
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
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ravos, Soultender Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tymna the Weaver Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ravos, Soultender Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ravos, Soultender
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tymna the Weaver Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kodama of the East Tree Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
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
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
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
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ravos, Soultender Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Ravos, Soultender
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Tymna the Weaver Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tymna the Weaver
Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Othelm, Sigardian Outcast // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain