Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
$0.42
$0.42Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3618
Current Rank
#3474
Past 2 Years
Golgari Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.
Super Shredder VS Ishai | Ikra Shidiqi VS Ferrafor VS Iroh, Tea Master Commander Gameplay #edh
Who Built These Decks?!? | Extra Turns 65 | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH MTG
Generic Commander S2 Episode 3: Bracket 1 Jankfest
Competitive bracket 3 commander gameplay
New Year, New Decks, Same Old Friends - cEDH Gameplay - MARNEUS v STORM v ROG/IKRA v MASTER OF KEYS
rog & Ikra vs Ramirez vs River Song vs Tymna & Thrasios cEDH Gameplay
Kraum & Ikra v Sisay v Slimefoot and Squee v Baylen Bracket 5 cEDH Commander Gameplay
We Play Impossible Combos | Commander Clash S17 E11
WE ARE ALL PLAYING DARGO CEDH
kernith vs tymna & thrasios vs magda vs Ikra dargo cedh gameplay
More Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper VideosPartner Commanders
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper can partner with any of these 63 commanders.
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Tymna the Weaver
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Prava of the Steel Legion
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Krark, the Thumbless
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Vial Smasher the Fierce
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger
Ravos, Soultender
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tana, the Bloodsower
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alena, Kessig Trapper
Sengir, the Dark Baron
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Radiant, Serra Archangel
Tormod, the Desecrator
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Slurrk, All-Ingesting
The Prismatic Piper
Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Kodama of the East Tree
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Siani, Eye of the Storm
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Halana, Kessig Ranger
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Sophina, Spearsage DeserterNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.
Titanbones, Towering Heart+99% Synergy
$2.99
Damocles Base, Sword of Kang+16% Synergy
$0.35
Void Helix+14% Synergy
$0.30
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.
Sanguine Bond+37% Synergy
$6.16
Hooded Blightfang+37% Synergy
$0.55
Dina, Soul Steeper+33% Synergy
$0.36
Ohran Frostfang+32% Synergy
$5.95
Enduring Tenacity+32% Synergy
$11.25
Ancient Lumberknot+30% Synergy
$0.27
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+28% Synergy
$11.16
Accomplished Alchemist+24% Synergy
$0.42
Witch of the Moors+24% Synergy
$0.41
Marauding Blight-Priest+23% Synergy
$0.29
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.
Defiling Daemogoth+22% Synergy
$0.78
Mortality Spear+20% Synergy
$0.30
Kodama's Reach+12% Synergy
$1.42
Farseek+12% Synergy
$0.36
Rampant Growth+11% Synergy
$0.58
Sakura-Tribe Elder+6% Synergy
$0.34
Cultivate+6% Synergy
$0.37
Putrefy+5% Synergy
$0.25
Heroic Intervention0% Synergy
$15.75
Assassin's Trophy-16% Synergy
$0.76
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Demonic Tutor+6% Synergy
$72.36
Bolas's Citadel+6% Synergy
$15.92
Vampiric Tutor+4% Synergy
$58.03
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ambush Viper+22% Synergy
$0.21
Leyline Prowler+22% Synergy
$0.36
Seshiro the Anointed+20% Synergy
$4.63
Veinwitch Coven+20% Synergy
$0.30
Ezzaroot Channeler+19% Synergy
$1.36
Chevill, Bane of Monsters+18% Synergy
$1.38
Fanatic of Rhonas+18% Synergy
$12.44
Verdant Sun's Avatar+18% Synergy
$0.39
Defiant Bloodlord+18% Synergy
$0.41
Blood Researcher+18% Synergy
$0.15
Hooded Hydra+17% Synergy
$1.58
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro+17% Synergy
$0.65
Unhallowed Phalanx+17% Synergy
$0.25
South Wind Avatar+17% Synergy
$1.54
Bloodthirsty Aerialist+17% Synergy
$0.37
Prowling Serpopard+16% Synergy
$3.68
Kashi-Tribe Elite+14% Synergy
$0.34
Ankle Biter+14% Synergy
$0.22
Bedrock Tortoise+14% Synergy
$2.96
Vraska, the Silencer+14% Synergy
$2.96
Sakiko, Mother of Summer+14% Synergy
$0.39
Persistent Constrictor+13% Synergy
$12.62
Hexdrinker+13% Synergy
$5.18
Aphelia, Viper Whisperer+13% Synergy
$17.85
Saryth, the Viper's Fang+13% Synergy
$4.36
Arbor Adherent+12% Synergy
$1.51
Sapling of Colfenor+12% Synergy
$7.39
Floral Evoker+12% Synergy
$0.33
Scheming Silvertongue+12% Synergy
$1.19
Willowdusk, Essence Seer+12% Synergy
$1.14
Sangromancer+12% Synergy
$0.84
Ohran Viper+12% Synergy
$1.31
Rottenmouth Viper+12% Synergy
$5.30
Fynn, the Fangbearer+12% Synergy
$0.20
Blossoming Bogbeast+11% Synergy
$0.37
Lotus Cobra+11% Synergy
$6.00
Vampire Nighthawk+11% Synergy
$0.25
Sakura-Tribe Scout+11% Synergy
$2.53
Stonecoil Serpent+10% Synergy
$0.69
Aveline de Grandpré+9% Synergy
$0.40
Bogwater Lumaret+7% Synergy
$0.25
Stensian Sanguinist+5% Synergy
$4.86
Moseo, Vein's New Dean+5% Synergy
$0.61
Essence Warden+4% Synergy
$6.96
Arasta of the Endless Web+3% Synergy
$0.37
Deathrite Shaman0% Synergy
$7.80
Beast Whisperer-1% Synergy
$8.05
Eternal Witness-2% Synergy
$2.02
Poison-Tip Archer-2% Synergy
$1.81
Llanowar Elves-8% Synergy
$0.32
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper safe.
Naturalize+11% Synergy
$0.32
Tower Defense+10% Synergy
$0.34
Dissection Practice+9% Synergy
$0.21
Golgari Charm+7% Synergy
$1.73
Doom Blade+7% Synergy
$0.35
V.A.T.S.+6% Synergy
$1.57
Deathsprout+6% Synergy
$0.40
Murder+6% Synergy
$0.18
Bitter Triumph+5% Synergy
$0.32
Fog+5% Synergy
$2.01
Cobra Trap+5% Synergy
$0.21
Glorious Decay+4% Synergy
$0.14
Foolish Fate+4% Synergy
$0.20
Heritage Reclamation+4% Synergy
$0.34
Gift of the Viper+4% Synergy
$0.33
Go for the Throat+3% Synergy
$0.59
Nature's Claim+3% Synergy
$1.45
Infernal Grasp+2% Synergy
$0.35
Krosan Grip+2% Synergy
$1.50
Archdruid's Charm+1% Synergy
$7.51
Snakeskin Veil+0% Synergy
$0.28
Dark Ritual-1% Synergy
$8.66
Abrupt Decay-6% Synergy
$2.40
Revitalizing Repast-6% Synergy
$1.09
Witherbloom Charm-10% Synergy
$0.32
Beast Within-10% Synergy
$0.47
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's game plan and control the board.
Explore+16% Synergy
$0.27
Night's Whisper+15% Synergy
$0.26
Sosuke's Summons+15% Synergy
$1.85
Sign in Blood+11% Synergy
$4.06
Essence Pulse+8% Synergy
$0.34
Zero Point Ballad+7% Synergy
$0.31
Diabolic Tutor+6% Synergy
$2.27
Driven // Despair+6% Synergy
$0.33
Feed the Swarm+5% Synergy
$0.19
Tip the Scales+5% Synergy
$0.25
Damnation+5% Synergy
$20.60
Grapple with Death+5% Synergy
$0.19
Cost of Brilliance+4% Synergy
$0.19
Grim Tutor+4% Synergy
$25.60
Regrowth+4% Synergy
$0.50
Three Visits+3% Synergy
$4.46
Sylvan Scrying+3% Synergy
$0.34
Oracle's Restoration+3% Synergy
$0.17
Pull from the Grave+2% Synergy
$0.14
Harmonize+2% Synergy
$0.31
Read the Bones+2% Synergy
$0.28
Withering Curse+2% Synergy
$1.06
Kindred Dominance+1% Synergy
$3.39
Toxic Deluge+1% Synergy
$3.44
Decorum Dissertation+1% Synergy
$6.16
Shared Roots+1% Synergy
$0.37
Send in the Pest+1% Synergy
$0.21
Root Manipulation+1% Synergy
$0.25
Exsanguinate+0% Synergy
$0.38
Vicious Rivalry+0% Synergy
$0.34
Nature's Lore0% Synergy
$2.12
Shamanic Revelation0% Synergy
$1.16
Bala Ged Recovery-4% Synergy
$6.27
Reanimate-6% Synergy
$9.04
Culling Ritual-6% Synergy
$0.45
Victimize-11% Synergy
$1.60
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Well of Lost Dreams+21% Synergy
$4.11
Whip of Erebos+17% Synergy
$8.23
Alhammarret's Archive+15% Synergy
$10.42
Jet Medallion+14% Synergy
$11.88
Orochi Hatchery+10% Synergy
$1.33
Whispersilk Cloak+8% Synergy
$1.46
Basilisk Collar+7% Synergy
$5.08
Excalibur II+7% Synergy
$0.82
Herald's Horn+7% Synergy
$5.21
Bow of Nylea+7% Synergy
$3.86
Thrumming Stone+6% Synergy
$22.00
Rhonas's Monument+4% Synergy
$1.63
Emerald Medallion+4% Synergy
$3.68
Aetherflux Reservoir+4% Synergy
$20.24
Vanquisher's Banner+3% Synergy
$4.86
Trailblazer's Boots+3% Synergy
$3.15
Lightning Greaves0% Synergy
$4.15
Cauldron of Essence-11% Synergy
$2.50
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.93
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Exquisite Blood+20% Synergy
$35.39
Assault Formation+17% Synergy
$0.39
Snake Pit+11% Synergy
$1.11
Phyrexian Arena+10% Synergy
$3.96
Sight of the Scalelords+10% Synergy
$0.50
Black Market Connections+10% Synergy
$9.70
Trudge Garden+9% Synergy
$0.29
Seed the Land+8% Synergy
$4.32
Unspeakable Symbol+6% Synergy
$3.42
Vraska Joins Up+6% Synergy
$0.91
Greed+6% Synergy
$0.29
Jaws of Defeat+5% Synergy
$0.69
Snake Umbra+5% Synergy
$1.26
Cover of Darkness+5% Synergy
$21.42
Abundant Growth+5% Synergy
$0.29
Revenge of Ravens+4% Synergy
$0.56
Garruk's Uprising+3% Synergy
$0.44
Innkeeper's Talent+1% Synergy
$7.83
Comforting Counsel+1% Synergy
$0.33
Branching Evolution0% Synergy
$6.40
The Meathook Massacre0% Synergy
$26.77
Moldervine Reclamation0% Synergy
$0.36
Binding the Old Gods-2% Synergy
$0.57
Doubling Season-4% Synergy
$34.21
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Vraska, Golgari Queen+6% Synergy
$6.16
Garruk, Apex Predator+4% Synergy
$1.15
Professor Dellian Fel-3% Synergy
$4.11
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Leechridden Swamp+9% Synergy
$0.81
Sapseep Forest+8% Synergy
$0.52
Hidden Nursery+6% Synergy
$0.16
Memorial to Folly+6% Synergy
$0.58
Animal Sanctuary+5% Synergy
$2.87
Kishla Village+5% Synergy
$0.32
Witch's Cottage+5% Synergy
$1.01
Barad-dûr+4% Synergy
$1.97
Eumidian Hatchery+4% Synergy
$0.33
Rogue's Passage+4% Synergy
$0.40
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+4% Synergy
$34.17
Mortuary Mire+2% Synergy
$0.41
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$0.31
Reliquary Tower0% Synergy
$4.25
Barren Moor-1% Synergy
$0.35
Cabal Coffers-2% Synergy
$28.93
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood-2% Synergy
$0.35
Bojuka Bog-3% Synergy
$1.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-4% Synergy
$63.16
Three Tree City-5% Synergy
$26.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-9% Synergy
$14.32
Boseiju, Who Endures-10% Synergy
$50.17
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pristine Talisman+17% Synergy
$0.34
Golgari Cluestone+7% Synergy
$0.20
Fellwar Stone+3% Synergy
$0.86
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
$0.29
Patchwork Banner+2% Synergy
$1.93
Thought Vessel+0% Synergy
$2.45
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.42
Talisman of Resilience-1% Synergy
$0.40
Golgari Signet-3% Synergy
$0.36
Arcane Signet-6% Synergy
$0.43
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Haunted Mire+13% Synergy
$0.30
Jungle Hollow+11% Synergy
$0.15
Vernal Fen+7% Synergy
$0.51
Golgari Rot Farm+7% Synergy
$0.36
Blighted Woodland+3% Synergy
$0.40
Foul Orchard+2% Synergy
$0.24
Witherbloom Campus+1% Synergy
$0.31
Golgari Guildgate+0% Synergy
$0.13
Festering Thicket+0% Synergy
$0.34
Temple of Malady+0% Synergy
$0.37
Woodland Chasm+0% Synergy
$0.58
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.30
Swamp0% Synergy
$0.09
Darkmoss Bridge-1% Synergy
$0.33
Necroblossom Snarl-2% Synergy
$0.39
Forest-2% Synergy
$0.09
Deathcap Glade-2% Synergy
$2.07
Bayou-3% Synergy
Titan's Grave-3% Synergy
$0.22
Darkbore Pathway-3% Synergy
$6.46
Tainted Wood-4% Synergy
$0.34
Woodland Cemetery-4% Synergy
$0.54
Underground Mortuary-4% Synergy
$12.81
Bala Ged Recovery-4% Synergy
$6.27
Blooming Marsh-5% Synergy
$2.23
Viridescent Bog-5% Synergy
$0.32
Evolving Wilds-6% Synergy
$0.28
Revitalizing Repast-6% Synergy
$1.09
Fabled Passage-7% Synergy
$1.04
Wastewood Verge-7% Synergy
$9.80
Turbulent Fen-7% Synergy
$6.30
Overgrown Tomb-9% Synergy
$8.81
Path of Ancestry-10% Synergy
$0.29
Undergrowth Stadium-10% Synergy
$5.65
Exotic Orchard-11% Synergy
$0.27
Terramorphic Expanse-13% Synergy
$0.31
Command Tower-13% Synergy
$0.34
Verdant Catacombs-14% Synergy
$27.76
Twilight Mire-15% Synergy
$0.71
Llanowar Wastes-22% Synergy
$0.52
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
Dina, Soul Steeper
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Lorcan, Warlock Collector
Beledros Witherbloom
Kuro, Pitlord
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Hurska Sweet-Tooth
Sorin of House Markov
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Astarion, the Decadent
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Treebeard, Gracious Host
Obzedat, Ghost Council
Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Karlov of the Ghost Council
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Asmodeus the Archfiend
Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard
Aerith, Last Ancient
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Shanna, Purifying Blade
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting