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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Snake Wizard

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 36% +1/+1 Counters 7% Aggro 7% Aristocrats 7%
View Average Decklist All toughness matters Commanders

Partner Commanders

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

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

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 $2.80
Ezzaroot Channeler Ezzaroot Channeler
+99% Synergy $1.23
Accomplished Alchemist Accomplished Alchemist
+99% Synergy $0.37
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+99% Synergy $0.31
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+99% Synergy $3.23
Silklash Spider Silklash Spider
+98% Synergy $0.89
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+98% Synergy $1.13
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+98% Synergy $0.34
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+97% Synergy $0.46
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+95% Synergy $0.20
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+94% Synergy $0.28
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+91% Synergy $5.14
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+89% Synergy $0.36
Bushmeat Poacher Bushmeat Poacher
+50% Synergy $0.18
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+50% Synergy $0.53
Raving Dead Raving Dead
+50% Synergy $1.21
Kheru Bloodsucker Kheru Bloodsucker
+50% Synergy $0.11
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+50% Synergy $0.31
Freelance Muscle Freelance Muscle
+50% Synergy $0.14
Towering Titan Towering Titan
+50% Synergy $0.33
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+50% Synergy $0.20
Doomgape Doomgape
+50% Synergy $0.22
Skinshifter Skinshifter
+50% Synergy $0.34
Flourishing Hunter Flourishing Hunter
+50% Synergy $0.19
Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+50% Synergy $2.26
Sultai Flayer Sultai Flayer
+50% Synergy $0.10
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+49% Synergy $0.38
Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré
+49% Synergy $0.36
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+49% Synergy $4.57
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+49% Synergy $0.40
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+49% Synergy $0.39
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+48% Synergy $0.25
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+47% Synergy $3.89
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+46% Synergy $0.34
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+36% Synergy $8.99
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+32% Synergy $0.98
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+100% Synergy $7.89
Xathrid Gorgon Xathrid Gorgon
+100% Synergy $0.29
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+100% Synergy $0.22
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+100% Synergy $9.44
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+100% Synergy $0.14
Gorm the Great Gorm the Great
+100% Synergy $0.43
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+100% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+100% Synergy $0.22
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 $0.26
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+93% Synergy $0.26
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+84% Synergy $1.63
Putrefy Putrefy
+67% Synergy $0.25
Fog of War Fog of War
+50% Synergy $0.12
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+50% Synergy $0.30
Sheltering Word Sheltering Word
+50% Synergy $0.29
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+45% Synergy $0.22
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+45% Synergy $0.41
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+39% Synergy $1.00
Beast Within Beast Within
+16% Synergy $0.46
Grim Contest Grim Contest
+100% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Explore Explore
+96% Synergy $0.29
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+95% Synergy $0.29
Cultivate Cultivate
+61% Synergy $0.34
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+49% Synergy $0.15
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+49% Synergy $0.35
Regrowth Regrowth
+47% Synergy $0.65
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+43% Synergy $4.10
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+25% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.47
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+100% Synergy $0.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+50% Synergy $0.29
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+48% Synergy $0.37
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+48% Synergy $3.50
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+47% Synergy $3.83
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+44% Synergy $8.47

Enchantments

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

Assault Formation Assault Formation
+99% Synergy $0.35
Dormant Grove Gnarled Grovestrider Dormant Grove
+50% Synergy $0.25
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.15
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+49% Synergy $0.45
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+48% Synergy $0.26
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+46% Synergy $6.44
Sight of the Scalelords Sight of the Scalelords
+100% Synergy $0.53
Fruit of the First Tree Fruit of the First Tree
+100% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+59% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+50% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+26% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+25% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+66% Synergy $0.30
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+63% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+61% Synergy $0.31
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+46% Synergy $0.38
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+36% Synergy $0.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+36% Synergy $0.31
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+36% Synergy $2.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+28% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.24
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+11% Synergy $0.39
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17

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
Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor Blitzwing, Cruel Tormentor
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
Kuro, Pitlord Kuro, Pitlord
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Lorcan, Warlock Collector Lorcan, Warlock Collector
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Nazar, the Velvet Fang Nazar, the Velvet Fang
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Asmodeus the Archfiend Asmodeus the Archfiend
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
Merry, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
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
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
Obzedat, Ghost Council Obzedat, Ghost Council
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Ghost Council of Orzhova Ghost Council of Orzhova
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
Bounteous Kirin Bounteous Kirin
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver