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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Price tag $14.28

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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 36% Flying 23% Control 6% Stax 3% Aikido 3%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Aikido game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+32% Synergy $29.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+26% Synergy $134.99
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+18% Synergy $35.35
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+18% Synergy $57.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+16% Synergy $61.19
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+15% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aikido plan in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Truefire Captain Truefire Captain
+66% Synergy $0.20
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+66% Synergy $0.31
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+66% Synergy $0.31
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+66% Synergy $0.45
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+65% Synergy $2.98
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+64% Synergy $0.60
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+63% Synergy $6.52
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+61% Synergy $11.91
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+33% Synergy $0.36
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+33% Synergy $2.37
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+33% Synergy $0.45
White Orchid Phantom White Orchid Phantom
+33% Synergy $0.24
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+33% Synergy $1.52
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+33% Synergy $0.49
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+33% Synergy $1.84
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+32% Synergy $0.42
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+32% Synergy $0.22
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+32% Synergy $0.60
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+32% Synergy $8.26
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+32% Synergy $0.78
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+32% Synergy $2.70
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+32% Synergy $1.10
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+32% Synergy $0.56
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+32% Synergy $1.69
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+32% Synergy $3.19
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+32% Synergy $3.99
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+32% Synergy $9.08
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+32% Synergy $28.65
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+32% Synergy $0.46
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+32% Synergy $7.91
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+32% Synergy $1.49
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+31% Synergy $4.48
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+31% Synergy $4.98
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+31% Synergy $0.90
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+31% Synergy $5.00
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+31% Synergy $8.53
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+31% Synergy $2.05
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+31% Synergy $3.77
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+30% Synergy $0.41
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+30% Synergy $4.12
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+30% Synergy $9.20
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+30% Synergy $6.29
The Motherlode, Excavator The Motherlode, Excavator
+29% Synergy $0.34
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+29% Synergy $0.36
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+29% Synergy $31.56
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+28% Synergy $42.04
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+28% Synergy $0.38
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.37
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+26% Synergy $2.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $57.59

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Aikido deck ahead.

Boros Charm Boros Charm
+79% Synergy $4.89
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+65% Synergy $0.59
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+61% Synergy $3.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+58% Synergy $0.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+44% Synergy $0.36
Fault Line Fault Line
+33% Synergy $3.33
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+33% Synergy $0.30
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+33% Synergy $0.20
Reflect Damage Reflect Damage
+33% Synergy $3.45
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+33% Synergy $0.16
Flatline Flatline
+33% Synergy $0.39
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+32% Synergy $0.37
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+32% Synergy $0.31
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+32% Synergy $0.73
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+32% Synergy $0.40
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+32% Synergy $0.69
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+32% Synergy $3.10
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+32% Synergy $0.51
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+32% Synergy $16.47
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+31% Synergy $5.86
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+31% Synergy $6.77
Reprieve Reprieve
+30% Synergy $1.95
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+30% Synergy $1.06
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+30% Synergy $13.96
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+29% Synergy $17.94
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+29% Synergy $9.33
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+29% Synergy $0.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+29% Synergy $0.27
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.73
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+27% Synergy $2.76
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+26% Synergy $8.86
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+25% Synergy $2.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $6.91
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+21% Synergy $20.92
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+19% Synergy $69.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.35
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+14% Synergy $3.86
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aikido game plan forward for Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus.

Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+77% Synergy $0.89
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+33% Synergy $0.44
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+32% Synergy $2.74
Solar Blaze Solar Blaze
+32% Synergy $0.27
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+32% Synergy $8.42
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+32% Synergy $4.14
Earthquake Earthquake
+31% Synergy $0.49
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+31% Synergy $4.38
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+29% Synergy $0.26
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+29% Synergy $0.23
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+29% Synergy $7.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+24% Synergy $1.10
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+21% Synergy $2.08

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Aikido decks.

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+76% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.28
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+33% Synergy $0.16
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+33% Synergy $0.38
Haystack Haystack
+32% Synergy $0.29
The Pandorica The Pandorica
+32% Synergy $0.29
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+32% Synergy $14.36
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+31% Synergy $9.76
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+31% Synergy $3.50
Sunforger Sunforger
+30% Synergy $4.23
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+30% Synergy $3.85
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $34.19
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $40.84
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy $30.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aikido strategy in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks.

Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+63% Synergy $25.11
Vanishing Vanishing
+33% Synergy $0.61
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+33% Synergy $0.91
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+33% Synergy $0.35
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+33% Synergy $0.52
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+32% Synergy $1.80
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+32% Synergy $5.34
Pariah Pariah
+32% Synergy $2.47
Fervor Fervor
+32% Synergy $4.25
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+32% Synergy $9.37
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+31% Synergy $0.91
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+30% Synergy $35.58
Propaganda Propaganda
+22% Synergy $2.54
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+21% Synergy $13.04
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+21% Synergy $5.79
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+10% Synergy $0.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Aikido game plan.

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+30% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Aikido decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+80% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+53% Synergy $28.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+33% Synergy $3.52
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+33% Synergy $0.39
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+32% Synergy $1.37
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+32% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Aikido strategy.

Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+57% Synergy $0.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+55% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+43% Synergy $2.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+34% Synergy $0.89
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+32% Synergy $3.95
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+31% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+29% Synergy $5.39
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+25% Synergy $1.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+22% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.89
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.62
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Aikido decks.

Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+70% Synergy $18.26
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+56% Synergy $0.42
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+46% Synergy $2.19
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+44% Synergy $5.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+37% Synergy $0.24
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+37% Synergy $5.58
Training Center Training Center
+36% Synergy $17.43
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+32% Synergy $0.29
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+30% Synergy $14.60
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+29% Synergy $17.94
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+29% Synergy $4.61
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+28% Synergy $0.37
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+27% Synergy $14.88
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+26% Synergy $0.30
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+25% Synergy $9.68
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+25% Synergy $10.15
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+24% Synergy $0.24
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+24% Synergy $0.33
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+24% Synergy $6.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $6.91
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+22% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+21% Synergy $4.61
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+21% Synergy $0.45
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+10% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.33
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+9% Synergy $2.50
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+9% Synergy $0.62
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+7% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $37.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $28.93
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.97
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-20% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-21% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-24% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus: Aikido.

Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
The Eighth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Eighth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
The Eleventh Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eleventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Second Doctor Vislor Turlough The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Vial Smasher the Fierce Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
The Second Doctor Clara Oswald The Second Doctor // Clara Oswald
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Siani, Eye of the Storm Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Adamaro, First to Desire Adamaro, First to Desire
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor