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Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $6.73

Legendary Creature — Elemental Lizard Human Wizard

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 33% Wheels 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+99% Synergy $2.32
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+50% Synergy $0.37
Hypnotic Siren Hypnotic Siren
+50% Synergy $0.30
Whitewater Naiads Whitewater Naiads
+50% Synergy $0.29
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+50% Synergy $0.24
Mischievous Chimera Mischievous Chimera
+49% Synergy $0.11
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+48% Synergy $1.29
Rapid Augmenter Rapid Augmenter
+48% Synergy $0.27
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+37% Synergy $0.86
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+28% Synergy $0.87
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+28% Synergy $43.78
Beamsplitter Mage Beamsplitter Mage
+25% Synergy $0.22
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+25% Synergy $0.09
Hero of the Games Hero of the Games
+25% Synergy $0.04
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+25% Synergy $0.47
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+25% Synergy $2.93
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+25% Synergy $0.28
Moonlit Scavengers Moonlit Scavengers
+25% Synergy $0.07
Sage of Mysteries Sage of Mysteries
+25% Synergy $0.23
Shoal Kraken Shoal Kraken
+25% Synergy $0.09
Steelclad Spirit Steelclad Spirit
+25% Synergy $0.04
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+24% Synergy $0.12
Sage of the Falls Sage of the Falls
+24% Synergy $0.16
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+24% Synergy $0.19
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+23% Synergy $8.03
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+23% Synergy $0.22
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+23% Synergy $0.13
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+22% Synergy $0.89
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+22% Synergy $0.40
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+21% Synergy $1.57
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+21% Synergy $1.36
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+21% Synergy $0.53
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.72
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+19% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $1.63
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+16% Synergy $1.62
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+15% Synergy $0.26
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+15% Synergy $2.64
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+14% Synergy $1.38
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+13% Synergy $0.27
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+12% Synergy $3.32
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+10% Synergy $2.23
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+9% Synergy $35.00
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+7% Synergy $2.01
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.29
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+6% Synergy $0.36
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-5% Synergy $6.97
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-10% Synergy $0.67
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-14% Synergy $1.39

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist safe.

Aether Spike Aether Spike
+50% Synergy $0.19
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+48% Synergy $0.10
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+46% Synergy $1.50
Aetherize Aetherize
+40% Synergy $0.41
Snap Snap
+28% Synergy $3.40
Accelerate Accelerate
+25% Synergy $0.60
Anticognition Anticognition
+25% Synergy $0.15
Bone to Ash Bone to Ash
+25% Synergy $0.22
Convolute Convolute
+25% Synergy $0.19
Aura Finesse Aura Finesse
+25% Synergy $0.12
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+24% Synergy $0.19
Annul Annul
+24% Synergy $0.32
Cancel Cancel
+23% Synergy $0.32
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+23% Synergy $0.19
Ionize Ionize
+22% Synergy $0.37
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+22% Synergy $0.31
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+22% Synergy $0.77
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+21% Synergy $2.13
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+21% Synergy $0.22
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+21% Synergy $3.93
Quick Study Quick Study
+20% Synergy $0.17
Counterflux Counterflux
+20% Synergy $0.51
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+20% Synergy $1.88
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+18% Synergy $0.50
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+18% Synergy $0.23
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $1.07
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+17% Synergy $6.49
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+17% Synergy $6.14
Expedite Expedite
+16% Synergy $1.32
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+14% Synergy $0.48
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.36
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+11% Synergy $0.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.26
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+9% Synergy $0.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.50
Seething Song Seething Song
+6% Synergy $13.10
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Consider Consider
+4% Synergy $0.33
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.53
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.55
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.27
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.20
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $1.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-28% Synergy $3.67

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's game plan and control the board.

Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.30
Crash Through Crash Through
+45% Synergy $0.15
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+28% Synergy $1.14
Rile Rile
+25% Synergy $0.37
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+25% Synergy $4.24
Knowledge Exploitation Knowledge Exploitation
+25% Synergy $7.17
Arm with Aether Arm with Aether
+25% Synergy $0.16
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+24% Synergy $0.53
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+24% Synergy $0.15
Windfall Windfall
+23% Synergy $4.94
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+23% Synergy $0.15
Divination Divination
+23% Synergy $0.23
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+23% Synergy $0.40
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.34
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+22% Synergy $11.54
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+20% Synergy $7.76
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+19% Synergy $0.29
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+18% Synergy $2063.83
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+18% Synergy $0.31
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+17% Synergy $6.10
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+14% Synergy $4.57
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+11% Synergy $3.71
Gamble Gamble
+7% Synergy $15.84
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+6% Synergy $8.02
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+3% Synergy $0.52
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.04
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Specter's Shroud Specter's Shroud
+25% Synergy $0.29
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+24% Synergy $2.42
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+24% Synergy $0.26
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+22% Synergy $5.10
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+19% Synergy $0.37
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $4.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Combat Research Combat Research
+73% Synergy $0.58
Curiosity Curiosity
+52% Synergy $1.24
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+50% Synergy $5.37
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+50% Synergy $0.35
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+50% Synergy $0.13
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+50% Synergy $1.07
Cloak of Mists Cloak of Mists
+50% Synergy $0.43
Aboshan's Desire Aboshan's Desire
+50% Synergy $0.28
Anti-Magic Aura Anti-Magic Aura
+50% Synergy $0.26
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+50% Synergy $0.18
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.25
Bestial Fury Bestial Fury
+50% Synergy $0.16
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.41
Invisibility Invisibility
+50% Synergy $0.09
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.27
Festival of Embers Festival of Embers
+49% Synergy $0.23
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+48% Synergy $0.70
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+46% Synergy $1.35
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+42% Synergy $7.60
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+30% Synergy $1.59
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+25% Synergy $0.16
Flight of Fancy Flight of Fancy
+25% Synergy $0.08
Curse of Inertia Curse of Inertia
+25% Synergy $0.40
Curse of Chaos Curse of Chaos
+25% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+25% Synergy $0.35
Frogify Frogify
+25% Synergy $0.27
Gaseous Form Gaseous Form
+25% Synergy $0.03
Grafted Identity Grafted Identity
+25% Synergy $0.21
Imposing Visage Imposing Visage
+25% Synergy $0.18
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+24% Synergy $1.38
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+24% Synergy $0.37
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+24% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+24% Synergy $0.32
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+24% Synergy $0.38
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+24% Synergy $1.43
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+23% Synergy $1.79
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+23% Synergy $0.35
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+21% Synergy $8.43
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+18% Synergy $7.21
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+17% Synergy $5.34
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+9% Synergy $1.36
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $12.00
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+100% Synergy $0.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+49% Synergy $1.88

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $21.70
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+14% Synergy $0.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $30.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.94
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+64% Synergy $4.17
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+48% Synergy $1.65
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+41% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+38% Synergy $2.51
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+21% Synergy $0.41
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+21% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $2.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $2.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cliffgate Cliffgate
+24% Synergy $0.37
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+20% Synergy $16.60
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+19% Synergy $0.87
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+18% Synergy $34.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+18% Synergy $37.91
City of Brass City of Brass
+17% Synergy $10.60
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.11
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+15% Synergy $0.30
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+12% Synergy $5.89
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+12% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+11% Synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.12
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $6.41
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.73
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $36.04
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy $1.57
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-16% Synergy $0.36
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-18% Synergy $0.31
Training Center Training Center
-19% Synergy $15.71
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-22% Synergy $12.79
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-34% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.25
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-39% Synergy $0.39

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Twelfth Doctor Bill Potts The Twelfth Doctor // Bill Potts
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
The Twelfth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Twelfth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Twelfth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Twelfth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
The Fourteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fourteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Krark, the Thumbless Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Krark, the Thumbless // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Tenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Tenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Cecily, Haunted Mage Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Cecily, Haunted Mage // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Tavern Brawler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Rowan Kenrith Will Kenrith Rowan Kenrith // Will Kenrith
The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Guild Artisan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Guild Artisan
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Street Urchin Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Street Urchin
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Ninth Doctor Martha Jones The Ninth Doctor // Martha Jones
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor