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Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $2.47

Legendary Creature — Goblin Wizard Human

Krark, the Thumbless Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Chaos 38% Spellslinger 21% Coin Flip 6% Spell Copy 6% Cantrips 3% Clones 3% Combo 3% Dragon's Approach 3% Goblins 3% Group Hug 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3675 Current Rank
#3507 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's abilities and overall game plan.

Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+67% Synergy $12.67
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+63% Synergy $0.11
Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
+48% Synergy $4.04
Okaun, Eye of Chaos Okaun, Eye of Chaos
+45% Synergy $3.14
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+43% Synergy $0.94
Yusri, Fortune's Flame Yusri, Fortune's Flame
+36% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Gambit Fiery Gambit
+36% Synergy $2.49
Boompile Boompile
+34% Synergy $0.50
Game of Chaos Game of Chaos
+34% Synergy $10.34
Squee's Revenge Squee's Revenge
+33% Synergy $0.67

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+30% Synergy $0.21
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+26% Synergy $9.71
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+23% Synergy $0.16
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+19% Synergy $1.28
Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
+11% Synergy $0.10
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+1% Synergy $1.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gamble Gamble
+9% Synergy $9.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $37.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $13.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $49.78
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $30.76

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+23% Synergy $2.18
Mogg Assassin Mogg Assassin
+18% Synergy $1.47
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+16% Synergy $5.14
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+13% Synergy $2.76
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+13% Synergy $0.21
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+12% Synergy $0.24
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+11% Synergy $2.68
Goblin Traprunner Goblin Traprunner
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mutalith Vortex Beast Mutalith Vortex Beast
+11% Synergy $0.38
Karplusan Minotaur Karplusan Minotaur
+11% Synergy $4.87
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+9% Synergy $0.97
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+9% Synergy $0.40
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Kaboomist Goblin Kaboomist
+8% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Archaeologist Goblin Archaeologist
+7% Synergy $0.46
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+6% Synergy $1.35
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+6% Synergy $16.10
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+6% Synergy $3.25
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.19
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $4.34
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+3% Synergy $12.76
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+2% Synergy $0.98
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+1% Synergy $6.51
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+1% Synergy $0.15
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.75
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
0% Synergy $24.21
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.21
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-2% Synergy $21.66
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-3% Synergy $5.29
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.44
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-9% Synergy $0.61

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist safe.

Puppet's Verdict Puppet's Verdict
+19% Synergy $4.56
Desperate Gambit Desperate Gambit
+18% Synergy $0.49
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+18% Synergy $7.08
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+18% Synergy $0.48
Abrade Abrade
+17% Synergy $0.13
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+16% Synergy $0.84
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+16% Synergy $1.40
Seething Song Seething Song
+15% Synergy $8.04
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+13% Synergy $0.10
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.60
Consider Consider
+12% Synergy $0.29
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+12% Synergy $3.64
Unsummon Unsummon
+11% Synergy $0.24
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+11% Synergy $0.14
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+10% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.24
Reverberate Reverberate
+9% Synergy $2.31
Chaotic Strike Chaotic Strike
+9% Synergy $0.52
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+9% Synergy $5.25
Wizard's Lightning Wizard's Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.22
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+8% Synergy $0.33
Peek Peek
+7% Synergy $0.42
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+7% Synergy $0.12
Shock Shock
+7% Synergy $0.03
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.32
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $2.69
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.12
Reiterate Reiterate
+4% Synergy $11.11
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+4% Synergy $0.35
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+2% Synergy $8.47
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+1% Synergy $0.20
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+1% Synergy $2.43
Expedite Expedite
+1% Synergy $0.95
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.67
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.78
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.47
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.82
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy $1.58

Sorceries

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

Mana Clash Mana Clash
+28% Synergy $1.10
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+17% Synergy $0.24
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+16% Synergy $1.13
Warp World Warp World
+15% Synergy $0.98
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+13% Synergy $2.94
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+12% Synergy $4.67
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+12% Synergy $0.17
Boltwave Boltwave
+11% Synergy $2.47
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+10% Synergy $0.74
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+10% Synergy $0.08
Truth or Consequences Truth or Consequences
+9% Synergy $0.12
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+9% Synergy $3.44
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.84
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+4% Synergy $0.76
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+3% Synergy $3.11
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.17
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+3% Synergy $9.17
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $1.53
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+1% Synergy $3.14
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.18
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.55
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-5% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.53
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $2.26
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $3.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+19% Synergy $27.03
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $8.54
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+9% Synergy $0.82
Crooked Scales Crooked Scales
+9% Synergy $0.84
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+8% Synergy $9.75
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+7% Synergy $1.37
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+6% Synergy $0.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Chance Encounter Chance Encounter
+32% Synergy $0.20
Planar Chaos Planar Chaos
+23% Synergy $2.16
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+22% Synergy $3.90
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+15% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+13% Synergy $6.91
Shared Fate Shared Fate
+13% Synergy $0.58
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+13% Synergy $1.02
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+12% Synergy $0.44
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+12% Synergy $6.10
Goblin Festival Goblin Festival
+9% Synergy $0.89
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+9% Synergy $11.09
Eye of the Storm Eye of the Storm
+9% Synergy $1.26
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+9% Synergy $1.09
Goblin Bomb Goblin Bomb
+9% Synergy $13.26
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+8% Synergy $1.64
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.30
Impulsive Maneuvers Impulsive Maneuvers
+8% Synergy $3.37
Mirror March Mirror March
+7% Synergy $1.28
Double Vision Double Vision
+6% Synergy $0.48
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+3% Synergy $0.39
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.77
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $0.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+16% Synergy $0.79
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+9% Synergy $2.86
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+8% Synergy $1.38
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+6% Synergy $0.95
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+1% Synergy $8.33

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.21
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.44
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $6.48
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.18
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+13% Synergy $1.02
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.17
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+8% Synergy $2.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.15
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-16% Synergy $1.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $0.92
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-23% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.11
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+8% Synergy $13.68
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+7% Synergy $2.41
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $13.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.06
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.69
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $24.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $25.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $24.38
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $14.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.14
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+2% Synergy $12.48
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-3% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.20
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-4% Synergy $0.26
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $16.93
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $10.95
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.35
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.57
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-8% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.21
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-9% Synergy $4.05
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-12% Synergy $4.88
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-14% Synergy $0.45
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-16% Synergy $0.20

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Krark, the Thumbless Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Krark, the Thumbless // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Shameless Charlatan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Shameless Charlatan
The Twelfth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Twelfth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Krark, the Thumbless Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Krark, the Thumbless // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Okaun, Eye of Chaos Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom Okaun, Eye of Chaos // Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Krark, the Thumbless Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Krark, the Thumbless
Krark, the Thumbless Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Krark, the Thumbless // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Fourteenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourteenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Krark, the Thumbless Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Krark, the Thumbless
The Twelfth Doctor Susan Foreman The Twelfth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Krark, the Thumbless Vial Smasher the Fierce Krark, the Thumbless // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Krark, the Thumbless Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Krark, the Thumbless // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Vial Smasher the Fierce Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Krark, the Thumbless Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Krark, the Thumbless // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Thirteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Thirteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Faceless One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Faceless One
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Popular Entertainer Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Popular Entertainer
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Yusri, Fortune's Flame Yusri, Fortune's Flame
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
Krark, the Thumbless Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Krark, the Thumbless // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Krark, the Thumbless Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Krark, the Thumbless
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Rowan Kenrith Will Kenrith Rowan Kenrith // Will Kenrith
The Twelfth Doctor Bill Potts The Twelfth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Twelfth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Twelfth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Zedruu the Greathearted Zedruu the Greathearted
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Krark, the Thumbless Thrasios, Triton Hero Krark, the Thumbless // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Abaddon the Despoiler Abaddon the Despoiler
Krark, the Thumbless Siani, Eye of the Storm Krark, the Thumbless // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Twelfth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Twelfth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Twelfth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Twelfth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari