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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: Aristocrats
Price tag $0.53

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 33% Toughness Matters 11% +1/+1 Counters 6% Aggro 6% Aristocrats 6%
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Partner Commanders

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: Aristocrats can partner with any of these 63 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
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Radiant, Serra Archangel Radiant, Serra Archangel
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
Tana, the Bloodsower Tana, the Bloodsower
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
The Prismatic Piper The Prismatic Piper

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper players are trying out in Aristocrats decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+93% Synergy $3.39
Pest Mascot Pest Mascot
+92% Synergy $0.20
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+89% Synergy $7.59
Bogwater Lumaret Bogwater Lumaret
+88% Synergy $0.25
Pest Rescuer Pest Rescuer
+86% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+89% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

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

Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
+99% Synergy $1.12
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+98% Synergy $0.31
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+98% Synergy $1.18
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+97% Synergy $0.35
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+97% Synergy $11.60
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+97% Synergy $0.31
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+97% Synergy $0.32
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+97% Synergy $1.06
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+96% Synergy $0.37
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+96% Synergy $14.16
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
+96% Synergy $0.44
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+95% Synergy $0.36
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+94% Synergy $0.33
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+94% Synergy $0.51
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+93% Synergy $23.13
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+91% Synergy $2.22
Gorma, the Gullet Gorma, the Gullet
+89% Synergy $2.20
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+88% Synergy $1.42
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+87% Synergy $0.32
Ribtruss Roaster Ribtruss Roaster
+87% Synergy $0.52
Eccentric Pestfinder Eccentric Pestfinder
+87% Synergy $0.53
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+87% Synergy $0.97
Teacher's Pest Teacher's Pest
+86% Synergy $0.30
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+79% Synergy $1.47
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+78% Synergy $0.79
Ageless Entity Ageless Entity
+100% Synergy $0.29
Venerated Stormsinger Venerated Stormsinger
+100% Synergy $0.33
Tivash, Gloom Summoner Tivash, Gloom Summoner
+100% Synergy $0.46
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+100% Synergy $5.05

Instants

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

Dissection Practice Dissection Practice
+99% Synergy $0.20
Foolish Fate Foolish Fate
+99% Synergy $0.11
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+95% Synergy $7.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+82% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

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

Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+99% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+95% Synergy $2.09
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+95% Synergy $2.36
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+95% Synergy $0.29
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+91% Synergy $0.38
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+87% Synergy $0.55
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+78% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+99% Synergy $11.35
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+99% Synergy $0.47

Enchantments

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

Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+99% Synergy $2.44
Ill-Gotten Inheritance Ill-Gotten Inheritance
+99% Synergy $0.32
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+99% Synergy $13.44
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+98% Synergy $0.28
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+97% Synergy $36.84
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+96% Synergy $5.63
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+94% Synergy $0.38
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+76% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+99% Synergy $1.22

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+99% Synergy $0.25
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+96% Synergy $1.00
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+95% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+93% Synergy $0.32
High Market High Market
+89% Synergy $0.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+76% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+66% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+61% Synergy $0.30
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+61% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

Willowdusk, Essence Seer Willowdusk, Essence Seer
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
Kuro, Pitlord Kuro, Pitlord
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Nazar, the Velvet Fang Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Asmodeus the Archfiend Asmodeus the Archfiend
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
Gallowbraid Gallowbraid
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
Merry, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
Bounteous Kirin Bounteous Kirin
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Selenia, Dark Angel Selenia, Dark Angel
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
Henrika Domnathi Henrika Domnathi
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
Sima Yi, Wei Field Marshal Sima Yi, Wei Field Marshal
Sorin of House Markov Sorin of House Markov
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
Ghost Council of Orzhova Ghost Council of Orzhova