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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.41

Legendary CreatureSnake Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2808 Current Rank
#2495 Last Week
#3307 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Partner Commanders

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper can partner with any of these 62 commanders.

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
Tana, the Bloodsower Tana, the Bloodsower
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Radiant, Serra Archangel Radiant, Serra Archangel
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
The Prismatic Piper The Prismatic Piper

New Cards

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

South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+19% Synergy $1.52
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
+18% Synergy $0.34
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+11% Synergy $3.16
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+7% Synergy $23.35
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+2% Synergy $0.62

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's abilities and overall game plan.

Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+42% Synergy $0.42
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+35% Synergy $6.31
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+35% Synergy $5.41
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+34% Synergy $0.34
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+34% Synergy $0.33
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+28% Synergy $10.18
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+27% Synergy $0.39
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+26% Synergy $8.84
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+26% Synergy $0.41
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+25% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+22% Synergy $0.32
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+15% Synergy $1.31
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.52
Putrefy Putrefy
+10% Synergy $0.36
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.17
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.38
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $13.64
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $68.04
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $17.61
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $64.98

Creatures

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

Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+24% Synergy $0.37
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+23% Synergy $1.12
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+22% Synergy $0.29
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+22% Synergy $0.37
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+22% Synergy $1.19
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+22% Synergy $0.16
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+21% Synergy $0.40
Seshiro the Anointed Seshiro the Anointed
+20% Synergy $5.01
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+20% Synergy $0.39
Blood Researcher Blood Researcher
+19% Synergy $0.11
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+19% Synergy $0.24
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+18% Synergy $6.79
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+18% Synergy $0.41
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+18% Synergy $0.41
Ankle Biter Ankle Biter
+17% Synergy $0.22
Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro Sachi, Daughter of Seshiro
+17% Synergy $0.54
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+16% Synergy $0.14
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+16% Synergy $1.00
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+16% Synergy $15.80
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+16% Synergy $2.24
Hexdrinker Hexdrinker
+16% Synergy $4.70
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+16% Synergy $1.70
Aphelia, Viper Whisperer Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
+16% Synergy $7.83
Floral Evoker Floral Evoker
+16% Synergy $0.28
Gorm the Great Gorm the Great
+16% Synergy $0.45
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+15% Synergy $12.79
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+14% Synergy $1.66
Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+14% Synergy $0.85
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+14% Synergy $2.86
Kashi-Tribe Elite Kashi-Tribe Elite
+14% Synergy $0.36
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+14% Synergy $0.42
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+13% Synergy $5.76
Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré
+13% Synergy $0.32
Pharika's Chosen Pharika's Chosen
+13% Synergy $0.17
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+13% Synergy $0.33
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+13% Synergy $1.08
Tapestry Warden Tapestry Warden
+13% Synergy $0.07
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+12% Synergy $5.56
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+12% Synergy $2.59
Xathrid Gorgon Xathrid Gorgon
+12% Synergy $0.34
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.36
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+11% Synergy $0.97
Fang of Shigeki Fang of Shigeki
+11% Synergy $0.27
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+8% Synergy $0.30
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+7% Synergy $0.26
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+5% Synergy $0.49
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+1% Synergy $1.04
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
0% Synergy $9.12
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $9.55
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $1.84

Instants

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

Naturalize Naturalize
+15% Synergy $0.16
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+11% Synergy $0.27
Dissection Practice Dissection Practice
+10% Synergy $0.11
Foolish Fate Foolish Fate
+10% Synergy $0.06
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+8% Synergy $0.39
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.28
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+8% Synergy $0.18
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.15
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+7% Synergy $1.61
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.74
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+6% Synergy $0.25
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+5% Synergy $1.62
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.30
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.30
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.59
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+4% Synergy $0.33
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.06
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.50
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $6.80
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.71
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $1.00
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-8% Synergy $1.69
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.47
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-20% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+18% Synergy $0.27
Explore Explore
+17% Synergy $0.33
Sosuke's Summons Sosuke's Summons
+15% Synergy $2.16
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $2.79
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+10% Synergy $0.35
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $2.07
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+8% Synergy $7.06
Regrowth Regrowth
+8% Synergy $0.47
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.17
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+7% Synergy $0.27
Essence Pulse Essence Pulse
+7% Synergy $0.38
Driven // Despair Driven // Despair
+7% Synergy $0.36
Tip the Scales Tip the Scales
+7% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.74
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $26.21
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $8.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.38
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+5% Synergy $0.31
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.00
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+2% Synergy $17.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.69
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.44
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-1% Synergy $1.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.12
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-7% Synergy $0.71
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $9.18
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+19% Synergy $5.25
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+18% Synergy $6.49
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $10.22
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+13% Synergy $11.22
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+10% Synergy $0.66
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+9% Synergy $5.29
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $3.69
Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+9% Synergy $0.80
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+8% Synergy $4.79
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $3.75
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+7% Synergy $19.33
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy $24.42
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+5% Synergy $2.44
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.36
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+20% Synergy $0.34
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+19% Synergy $32.91
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+12% Synergy $0.37
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+12% Synergy $0.37
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+10% Synergy $0.89
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+9% Synergy $0.48
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+9% Synergy $2.88
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $17.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.79
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+7% Synergy $3.59
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+6% Synergy $16.69
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.51
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+6% Synergy $0.31
Greed Greed
+5% Synergy $0.36
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.21
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+4% Synergy $0.39
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+4% Synergy $1.19
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+3% Synergy $5.57
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+2% Synergy $9.34
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy $25.91
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.29
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-2% Synergy $0.28
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-3% Synergy $1.74
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-4% Synergy $31.81
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-6% Synergy $3.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+6% Synergy $5.03
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+5% Synergy $1.17

Utility Lands

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

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.47
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+9% Synergy $0.42
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+7% Synergy $0.25
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+7% Synergy $0.20
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+7% Synergy $0.21
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+7% Synergy $1.14
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.75
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+6% Synergy $0.29
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $2.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.30
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $29.75
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.41
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $1.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-2% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.51
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-5% Synergy $25.10
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $58.63
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $14.94
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $50.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+15% Synergy $0.37
Golgari Cluestone Golgari Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.65
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $1.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.90
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-3% Synergy $0.36
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-5% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+16% Synergy $0.32
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+11% Synergy $0.07
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.34
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+7% Synergy $0.46
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.32
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+5% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+4% Synergy $0.35
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $15.56
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.16
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+3% Synergy $0.27
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.11
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.36
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-2% Synergy $0.32
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.31
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.15
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.96
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-4% Synergy $0.40
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-5% Synergy $1.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-5% Synergy $0.32
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-5% Synergy $7.84
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-5% Synergy $1.63
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $1.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.30
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-7% Synergy $16.13
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $1.00
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-11% Synergy $8.89
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.28
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-11% Synergy $10.77
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-12% Synergy $5.49
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-13% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.30
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-15% Synergy $0.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-15% Synergy $28.90
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-25% Synergy $0.49

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