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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful: Historic
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 Historic game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+55% Synergy $53.72
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+31% Synergy $156.62
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+26% Synergy $17.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+25% Synergy $101.75
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+25% Synergy $36.16
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+25% Synergy $26.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+24% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

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

Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+93% Synergy $0.61
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+90% Synergy $11.60
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+67% Synergy $0.36
Kethis, the Hidden Hand Kethis, the Hidden Hand
+66% Synergy $3.29
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+65% Synergy $1.56
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
+65% Synergy $16.13
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+65% Synergy $1.12
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+65% Synergy $3.14
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+65% Synergy $0.27
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+65% Synergy $0.47
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+65% Synergy $0.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+64% Synergy $3.85
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+63% Synergy $0.48
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+63% Synergy $3.10
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+62% Synergy $24.74
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+61% Synergy $0.33
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+57% Synergy $14.16
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+56% Synergy $2.62
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+56% Synergy $2.78
Serah Farron Crystallized Serah Serah Farron
+49% Synergy $0.39
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+37% Synergy $7.38
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+33% Synergy $13.07
Kolvori, God of Kinship The Ringhart Crest Kolvori, God of Kinship
+33% Synergy $0.37
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+33% Synergy $0.77
Melira, the Living Cure Melira, the Living Cure
+33% Synergy $0.18
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.28
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+33% Synergy $1.07
Umori, the Collector Umori, the Collector
+33% Synergy $0.25
Sovereign Okinec Ahau Sovereign Okinec Ahau
+32% Synergy $3.89
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $2.97
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+32% Synergy $3.45
Captain Sisay Captain Sisay
+32% Synergy $15.13
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+32% Synergy $4.31
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+32% Synergy $7.56
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+32% Synergy $0.64
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+32% Synergy $12.41
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+31% Synergy $2.28
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+31% Synergy $4.57
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+30% Synergy $8.59
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+30% Synergy $0.42
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+28% Synergy $2.18
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+28% Synergy $0.34
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+28% Synergy $22.28
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+28% Synergy $0.17
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+27% Synergy $13.43
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+25% Synergy $1.62
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
+24% Synergy $6.27
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+23% Synergy $11.61
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+21% Synergy $1.83
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+19% Synergy $1.70

Instants

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

Ready // Willing Ready // Willing
+32% Synergy $0.31
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+31% Synergy $0.77
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+31% Synergy $1.60
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+30% Synergy $6.50
Silence Silence
+30% Synergy $8.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+27% Synergy $21.48
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+26% Synergy $26.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+20% Synergy $1.05
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $13.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.44
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+1% Synergy $0.75

Sorceries

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

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+65% Synergy $1.00
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+33% Synergy $0.34
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+33% Synergy $0.34
Open the Way Open the Way
+32% Synergy $0.77
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+32% Synergy $1.54
Farseek Farseek
+23% Synergy $0.71
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+11% Synergy $3.68
Cultivate Cultivate
-7% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+33% Synergy $4.51
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+33% Synergy $0.38
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+33% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+33% Synergy $32.99
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+33% Synergy $9.38
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+33% Synergy $19.66
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+33% Synergy $3.63
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+33% Synergy $0.51
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+33% Synergy $0.49
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+32% Synergy $7.28
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+32% Synergy $0.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $8.14
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $3.24
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+30% Synergy $3.87
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+30% Synergy $6.79
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $68.87
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+28% Synergy $23.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+98% Synergy $9.17
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+67% Synergy $0.33
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+66% Synergy $0.36
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+61% Synergy $36.84
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+60% Synergy $1.83
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+54% Synergy $5.63
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+33% Synergy $0.37
Master Chef Master Chef
+31% Synergy $0.31
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+31% Synergy $1.56
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+28% Synergy $6.41
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+25% Synergy $6.81
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+100% Synergy $0.22

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+99% Synergy $1.64
Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+66% Synergy $0.47
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+33% Synergy $4.10
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+33% Synergy $1.85
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+33% Synergy $0.39
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+33% Synergy $2.36
Ajani, Mentor of Heroes Ajani, Mentor of Heroes
+33% Synergy $4.62
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+33% Synergy $8.43
Ajani, Sleeper Agent Ajani, Sleeper Agent
+32% Synergy $1.69

Utility Lands

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

The Shire The Shire
+56% Synergy $2.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+51% Synergy $0.36
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+33% Synergy $3.13
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+33% Synergy $5.35
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+33% Synergy $2.56
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+32% Synergy $8.36
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+32% Synergy $1.61
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+31% Synergy $38.10
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+28% Synergy $6.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+28% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $6.08
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+22% Synergy $11.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $57.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+65% Synergy $2.01
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+33% Synergy $0.56
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+32% Synergy $73.71
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+26% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+26% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+24% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+24% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+23% Synergy $1.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+21% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+45% Synergy $0.36
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+42% Synergy $15.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+39% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+38% Synergy $0.39
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+31% Synergy $0.36
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+30% Synergy $3.73
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+28% Synergy $4.94
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+28% Synergy $5.75
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+27% Synergy $2.97
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+26% Synergy $18.68
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+26% Synergy $33.09
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+26% Synergy $15.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+24% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+24% Synergy $0.33
City of Brass City of Brass
+24% Synergy $9.98
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+22% Synergy $0.29
Scrubland Scrubland
+22% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+21% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+19% Synergy $10.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+19% Synergy $0.26
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+19% Synergy $0.35
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+17% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+7% Synergy $16.20
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.51
Brushland Brushland
+5% Synergy $1.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+5% Synergy $5.71
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.08
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $32.22
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $30.45
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $11.42
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-9% Synergy $0.63
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-13% Synergy $10.16
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-13% Synergy $0.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-14% Synergy $7.78
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
-20% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

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

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