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Krark, the Thumbless // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $3.49

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3854 Current Rank
#3865 Past 2 Years

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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 $16.92
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+63% Synergy $0.33
Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
+48% Synergy $3.72
Okaun, Eye of Chaos Okaun, Eye of Chaos
+45% Synergy $3.40
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+43% Synergy $1.45
Yusri, Fortune's Flame Yusri, Fortune's Flame
+36% Synergy $0.36
Fiery Gambit Fiery Gambit
+36% Synergy $3.12
Boompile Boompile
+34% Synergy $0.58
Game of Chaos Game of Chaos
+34% Synergy $14.95
Squee's Revenge Squee's Revenge
+33% Synergy $0.77

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 $0.50
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+26% Synergy $3.80
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+23% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+19% Synergy $0.98
Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.69
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.32
Opt Opt
+11% Synergy $0.25
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+1% Synergy $3.77
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $3.57

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+9% Synergy $16.83
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $39.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $17.73
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $71.11
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $38.23

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 $3.36
Mogg Assassin Mogg Assassin
+18% Synergy $1.15
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+16% Synergy $1.54
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+13% Synergy $3.60
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+13% Synergy $0.36
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+12% Synergy $0.36
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+11% Synergy $3.05
Goblin Traprunner Goblin Traprunner
+11% Synergy $0.31
Mutalith Vortex Beast Mutalith Vortex Beast
+11% Synergy $0.60
Karplusan Minotaur Karplusan Minotaur
+11% Synergy $5.38
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+9% Synergy $1.59
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+9% Synergy $0.41
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Kaboomist Goblin Kaboomist
+8% Synergy $0.40
Goblin Archaeologist Goblin Archaeologist
+7% Synergy $0.48
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+6% Synergy $1.73
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+6% Synergy $5.25
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+6% Synergy $7.45
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.40
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $4.61
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+3% Synergy $18.01
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+2% Synergy $0.59
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+1% Synergy $2.31
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+1% Synergy $0.24
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $1.56
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
0% Synergy $20.67
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.32
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-2% Synergy $28.76
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-3% Synergy $5.72
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.29
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-9% Synergy $1.92

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 $5.29
Desperate Gambit Desperate Gambit
+18% Synergy $0.60
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+18% Synergy $11.94
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+18% Synergy $0.42
Abrade Abrade
+17% Synergy $0.33
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+16% Synergy $0.58
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+16% Synergy $2.09
Seething Song Seething Song
+15% Synergy $12.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+13% Synergy $0.28
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.98
Consider Consider
+12% Synergy $0.28
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+12% Synergy $3.15
Unsummon Unsummon
+11% Synergy $0.25
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+11% Synergy $0.35
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+10% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.28
Reverberate Reverberate
+9% Synergy $2.97
Chaotic Strike Chaotic Strike
+9% Synergy $0.52
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+9% Synergy $7.98
Wizard's Lightning Wizard's Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.33
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+8% Synergy $0.53
Peek Peek
+7% Synergy $0.40
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+7% Synergy $0.09
Shock Shock
+7% Synergy $0.26
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+6% Synergy $7.29
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $3.71
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.28
Reiterate Reiterate
+4% Synergy $19.66
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+4% Synergy $0.48
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+2% Synergy $5.47
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+1% Synergy $0.23
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+1% Synergy $4.08
Expedite Expedite
+1% Synergy $0.62
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $1.01
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $2.34
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $2.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.88
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $1.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy $2.10

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 $1.40
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+17% Synergy $0.29
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+16% Synergy $1.75
Warp World Warp World
+15% Synergy $2.42
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+13% Synergy $5.15
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+12% Synergy $8.25
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+12% Synergy $0.31
Boltwave Boltwave
+11% Synergy $2.59
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+10% Synergy $5.70
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+10% Synergy $0.29
Truth or Consequences Truth or Consequences
+9% Synergy $0.27
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+9% Synergy $4.15
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $1.03
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+4% Synergy $1.65
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+3% Synergy $3.60
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.29
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+3% Synergy $8.41
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $2.57
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+1% Synergy $7.62
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $3.66
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.30
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-5% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.93
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $1.47
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $5.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+19% Synergy $15.94
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $11.07
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+9% Synergy $1.11
Crooked Scales Crooked Scales
+9% Synergy $1.46
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+8% Synergy $14.30
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+7% Synergy $2.97
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+6% Synergy $1.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $5.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Chance Encounter Chance Encounter
+32% Synergy $0.35
Planar Chaos Planar Chaos
+23% Synergy $2.32
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+22% Synergy $3.52
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+15% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+13% Synergy $6.32
Shared Fate Shared Fate
+13% Synergy $0.61
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+13% Synergy $1.30
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+12% Synergy $0.53
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+12% Synergy $8.63
Goblin Festival Goblin Festival
+9% Synergy $0.87
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+9% Synergy $15.96
Eye of the Storm Eye of the Storm
+9% Synergy $1.32
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+9% Synergy $1.56
Goblin Bomb Goblin Bomb
+9% Synergy $16.14
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+8% Synergy $2.78
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.31
Impulsive Maneuvers Impulsive Maneuvers
+8% Synergy $4.00
Mirror March Mirror March
+7% Synergy $2.13
Double Vision Double Vision
+6% Synergy $0.62
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+3% Synergy $0.48
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.74
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $1.37

Planeswalkers

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

Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+16% Synergy $0.91
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+9% Synergy $18.87
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+8% Synergy $1.83
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+6% Synergy $1.10
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+1% Synergy $13.33

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.39
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.66
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.79
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $29.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.24
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+13% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.30
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+8% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-16% Synergy $1.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $0.90
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-23% Synergy $0.44

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 $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+8% Synergy $19.60
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+7% Synergy $5.40
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $18.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $16.04
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $27.52
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $38.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $37.98
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $20.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.19
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+2% Synergy $16.23
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-3% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-4% Synergy $0.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $10.60
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $18.98
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.35
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.99
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-8% Synergy $0.32
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.66
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-9% Synergy $2.31
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-12% Synergy $5.61
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-14% Synergy $0.31
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-16% Synergy $0.23

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
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Neera, Wild Mage Neera, Wild Mage
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
Rowan Kenrith Will Kenrith Rowan Kenrith // Will Kenrith
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
The Twelfth Doctor Bill Potts The Twelfth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Twelfth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Twelfth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Ian Malcolm, Chaotician Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
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
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
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Thirteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Thirteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus