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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: Toughness Matters
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: Toughness Matters 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

Creatures

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

Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+99% Synergy $3.15
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+99% Synergy $1.26
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+99% Synergy $0.40
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+99% Synergy $0.35
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+99% Synergy $1.68
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+98% Synergy $0.82
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+98% Synergy $1.17
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+98% Synergy $0.35
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+97% Synergy $0.44
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+95% Synergy $0.16
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+94% Synergy $0.33
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+91% Synergy $4.33
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+89% Synergy $0.34
Bushmeat Poacher Bushmeat Poacher
+50% Synergy $0.21
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+50% Synergy $0.47
Raving Dead Raving Dead
+50% Synergy $1.19
Kheru Bloodsucker Kheru Bloodsucker
+50% Synergy $0.11
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+50% Synergy $0.32
Freelance Muscle Freelance Muscle
+50% Synergy $0.08
Towering Titan Towering Titan
+50% Synergy $0.30
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+50% Synergy $0.18
Doomgape Doomgape
+50% Synergy $0.23
Skinshifter Skinshifter
+50% Synergy $0.32
Flourishing Hunter Flourishing Hunter
+50% Synergy $0.16
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+50% Synergy $2.21
Sultai Flayer Sultai Flayer
+50% Synergy $0.07
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+49% Synergy $0.39
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+49% Synergy $3.51
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+49% Synergy $0.36
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+49% Synergy $0.42
Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré
+48% Synergy $0.37
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+48% Synergy $0.26
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+47% Synergy $4.31
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+46% Synergy $0.37
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+36% Synergy $8.90
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+32% Synergy $1.15
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+100% Synergy $9.96
Xathrid Gorgon Xathrid Gorgon
+100% Synergy $0.35
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+100% Synergy $0.26
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+100% Synergy $9.62
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+100% Synergy $0.22
Gorm the Great Gorm the Great
+100% Synergy $0.46
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+100% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+100% Synergy $0.24
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+100% Synergy $0.33
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+100% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Naturalize Naturalize
+98% Synergy $0.16
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+93% Synergy $0.30
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+84% Synergy $1.27
Putrefy Putrefy
+67% Synergy $0.27
Fog of War Fog of War
+50% Synergy $0.14
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+50% Synergy $0.19
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+50% Synergy $0.17
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+45% Synergy $0.24
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+45% Synergy $0.40
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+39% Synergy $0.77
Beast Within Beast Within
+15% Synergy $0.46
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+100% Synergy $0.18

Sorceries

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

Explore Explore
+96% Synergy $0.38
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+95% Synergy $0.31
Cultivate Cultivate
+61% Synergy $0.30
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+49% Synergy $0.16
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+49% Synergy $0.32
Regrowth Regrowth
+47% Synergy $0.48
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+43% Synergy $2.85
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.14
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+25% Synergy $2.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.42
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+100% Synergy $0.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+50% Synergy $0.28
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+48% Synergy $0.28
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+48% Synergy $4.85
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+47% Synergy $5.81
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+44% Synergy $6.79

Enchantments

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+99% Synergy $0.30
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+50% Synergy $0.31
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.22
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+49% Synergy $0.63
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+48% Synergy $0.28
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+46% Synergy $5.63
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+100% Synergy $0.42
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+100% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+59% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+50% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+26% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+25% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+66% Synergy $0.29
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+63% Synergy $0.32
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+61% Synergy $0.30
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+46% Synergy $0.38
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+36% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+36% Synergy $0.24
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+36% Synergy $2.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+28% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.36
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+11% Synergy $0.35
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: Toughness Matters.

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