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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.58

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 45% +1/+1 Counters 9% Aggro 9% Aristocrats 9%
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Partner Commanders

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: Aggro can partner with any of these 63 commanders.

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

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Aggro game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+96% Synergy $115.41
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+89% Synergy $54.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+85% Synergy $69.17

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+98% Synergy $0.64
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+97% Synergy $0.26
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+95% Synergy $0.49
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+93% Synergy $0.99
Aeve, Progenitor Ooze Aeve, Progenitor Ooze
+100% Synergy $0.35
Experiment One Experiment One
+100% Synergy $0.18
Umori, the Collector Umori, the Collector
+100% Synergy $0.30
Oran-Rief Ooze Oran-Rief Ooze
+100% Synergy $0.28
Predator Ooze Predator Ooze
+100% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Aggro deck ahead.

Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+96% Synergy $8.57
Surgical Extraction Surgical Extraction
+100% Synergy $2.30
Seed of Hope Seed of Hope
+100% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper.

Green Sun's Twilight Green Sun's Twilight
+99% Synergy $0.37
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+99% Synergy $1.58
Convert to Slime Convert to Slime
+98% Synergy $0.33
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+97% Synergy $23.87
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+95% Synergy $2.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+78% Synergy $5.02
Lost Legacy Lost Legacy
+100% Synergy $0.23
Overwhelming Forces Overwhelming Forces
+100% Synergy $1.15
Drag to the Bottom Drag to the Bottom
+100% Synergy $0.19
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+100% Synergy $2.21

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Aggro decks.

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+98% Synergy $9.78
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+95% Synergy $61.33
Spellweaver Helix Spellweaver Helix
+100% Synergy $2.81
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+100% Synergy $21.61
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+100% Synergy $6.24

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper decks.

Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+99% Synergy $2.79
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+96% Synergy $10.01
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+92% Synergy $24.81
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+91% Synergy $10.53
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+83% Synergy $35.16

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Aggro game plan.

Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+99% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Aggro decks.

Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+99% Synergy $0.20
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+98% Synergy $2.61
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+98% Synergy $0.59

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Aggro strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper's Aggro decks.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+98% Synergy $0.28
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+98% Synergy $5.71
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+96% Synergy $0.25
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+77% Synergy $0.34
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+76% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+74% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+66% Synergy $0.36
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+61% Synergy $0.33
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+61% Synergy $5.38
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+61% Synergy $0.36
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+56% Synergy $0.38
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+36% Synergy $1.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Lounge Lounge
+100% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: Aggro.

Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Nazar, the Velvet Fang Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
Sorin of House Markov Sorin of House Markov
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Kuro, Pitlord Kuro, Pitlord
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Shanna, Purifying Blade Shanna, Purifying Blade
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Prava of the Steel Legion Tymna the Weaver Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ravos, Soultender Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sengir, the Dark Baron Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
Licia, Sanguine Tribune Licia, Sanguine Tribune
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Vona, Butcher of Magan Vona, Butcher of Magan
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper