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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Price tag $15.04

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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 $32.89
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+26% Synergy $119.25
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $38.48
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+18% Synergy $63.43
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+16% Synergy $57.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $69.59

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 $0.29
Jubilant Skybonder Jubilant Skybonder
+66% Synergy $0.30
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+66% Synergy $0.37
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+66% Synergy $0.39
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+65% Synergy $4.21
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+64% Synergy $0.66
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+63% Synergy $6.71
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+60% Synergy $11.62
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+33% Synergy $0.37
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+33% Synergy $2.66
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+33% Synergy $0.40
White Orchid Phantom White Orchid Phantom
+33% Synergy $0.32
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+33% Synergy $1.87
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+33% Synergy $0.56
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+33% Synergy $1.96
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
+32% Synergy $0.36
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+32% Synergy $0.19
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+32% Synergy $0.56
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+32% Synergy $9.11
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+32% Synergy $0.82
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+32% Synergy $3.63
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+32% Synergy $0.99
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+32% Synergy $0.59
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+32% Synergy $5.06
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+32% Synergy $1.57
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+32% Synergy $2.52
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+32% Synergy $8.99
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+32% Synergy $32.50
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+32% Synergy $0.57
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+32% Synergy $7.24
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+32% Synergy $1.73
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+31% Synergy $4.80
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+31% Synergy $4.98
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+31% Synergy $9.34
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+31% Synergy $5.70
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+31% Synergy $0.76
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+31% Synergy $2.05
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+31% Synergy $3.87
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+30% Synergy $0.57
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+30% Synergy $3.45
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+30% Synergy $9.69
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+30% Synergy $5.98
The Motherlode, Excavator The Motherlode, Excavator
+30% Synergy $0.34
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+29% Synergy $0.31
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+29% Synergy $30.24
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+28% Synergy $41.20
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+28% Synergy $0.39
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+26% Synergy $2.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $58.41

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 $4.50
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+65% Synergy $0.58
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+61% Synergy $3.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+58% Synergy $0.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+44% Synergy $0.36
Fault Line Fault Line
+33% Synergy $3.50
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+33% Synergy $0.30
Justice Strike Justice Strike
+33% Synergy $0.16
Reflect Damage Reflect Damage
+33% Synergy $3.51
Feat of Resistance Feat of Resistance
+33% Synergy $0.17
Flatline Flatline
+33% Synergy $0.42
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+32% Synergy $0.39
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+32% Synergy $0.34
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+32% Synergy $0.59
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+32% Synergy $0.39
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+32% Synergy $0.66
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+32% Synergy $2.69
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+32% Synergy $15.66
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+32% Synergy $0.45
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+31% Synergy $5.14
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+31% Synergy $7.13
Reprieve Reprieve
+30% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+30% Synergy $1.00
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+30% Synergy $17.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+29% Synergy $15.73
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+29% Synergy $0.35
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+29% Synergy $8.52
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+29% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.44
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+27% Synergy $2.94
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+27% Synergy $9.88
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+25% Synergy $2.91
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $9.48
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+20% Synergy $9.28
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+19% Synergy $71.17
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $0.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $0.94
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+14% Synergy $3.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

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

Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+77% Synergy $0.93
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+33% Synergy $0.51
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+32% Synergy $3.38
Solar Blaze Solar Blaze
+32% Synergy $0.36
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+32% Synergy $9.77
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+32% Synergy $4.22
Earthquake Earthquake
+31% Synergy $0.53
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+31% Synergy $4.59
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+29% Synergy $0.29
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+29% Synergy $0.31
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+29% Synergy $6.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+24% Synergy $1.71
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+21% Synergy $2.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+76% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $1.98
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+33% Synergy $0.21
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+33% Synergy $0.40
Haystack Haystack
+32% Synergy $0.32
The Pandorica The Pandorica
+32% Synergy $0.35
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+32% Synergy $14.74
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+31% Synergy $12.16
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+31% Synergy $3.11
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+30% Synergy $5.64
Sunforger Sunforger
+30% Synergy $3.78
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $29.75
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $42.28
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy $30.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $5.61

Enchantments

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

Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+63% Synergy $26.30
Vanishing Vanishing
+33% Synergy $0.40
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+33% Synergy $1.12
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+33% Synergy $0.30
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+33% Synergy $0.52
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+32% Synergy $1.74
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+32% Synergy $5.01
Pariah Pariah
+32% Synergy $2.57
Fervor Fervor
+32% Synergy $5.02
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+32% Synergy $10.65
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+31% Synergy $1.08
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+30% Synergy $36.65
Propaganda Propaganda
+22% Synergy $2.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $6.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+22% Synergy $13.77
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+9% Synergy $0.28

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+31% Synergy $0.35

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 $0.77
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+53% Synergy $26.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+33% Synergy $4.23
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+33% Synergy $0.36
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+32% Synergy $1.99
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+32% Synergy $0.32

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 $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+55% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+43% Synergy $2.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+34% Synergy $1.04
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.39
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+32% Synergy $0.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+32% Synergy $2.97
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+31% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+29% Synergy $5.10
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+25% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+21% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.49
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+7% Synergy $0.68
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+4% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+70% Synergy $21.34
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+56% Synergy $0.18
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+45% Synergy $2.58
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+44% Synergy $1.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+37% Synergy $0.30
Training Center Training Center
+36% Synergy $17.64
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+36% Synergy $5.72
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+32% Synergy $0.30
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+30% Synergy $15.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+29% Synergy $15.73
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+29% Synergy $4.22
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+28% Synergy $0.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+26% Synergy $5.71
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+26% Synergy $0.32
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+25% Synergy $0.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+25% Synergy $10.36
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+24% Synergy $9.57
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+24% Synergy $0.18
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+23% Synergy $7.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $9.48
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+22% Synergy $0.34
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+21% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+21% Synergy $0.60
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.19
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.29
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+10% Synergy $0.18
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+9% Synergy $2.58
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+9% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+8% Synergy $0.29
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+7% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $37.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $30.77
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.74
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-20% Synergy $0.18
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-21% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-24% Synergy $0.25

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
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Noble Heritage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Noble Heritage
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Second Doctor Vislor Turlough The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
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
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
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
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Inspiring Leader Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Inspiring Leader