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Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Price tag $34.58

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Rogue

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 56% Big Mana 6% Combo 6% Curses 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4389 Current Rank
#3798 Last Week
#4965 Past 2 Years
17 Decks

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Mana Pool $1.16
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces's abilities and overall game plan.

Spark Double Spark Double
+59% Synergy in 65% of decks $10.91
Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+57% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.35
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+57% Synergy in 59% of decks $4.19
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+52% Synergy in 59% of decks $2.28
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+51% Synergy in 53% of decks $4.87
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+49% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.30
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $4.46
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $17.47
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $2.90
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+39% Synergy in 41% of decks $18.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces decks.

Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+39% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.55
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+32% Synergy in 77% of decks $0.96
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+24% Synergy in 41% of decks $7.72
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+23% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+19% Synergy in 59% of decks $1.62
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy in 41% of decks $3.63
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+12% Synergy in 41% of decks $2.61
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+11% Synergy in 41% of decks $5.58
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy in 41% of decks $4.36

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $32.62
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+9% Synergy in 35% of decks $67.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy in 35% of decks $39.05
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy in 35% of decks $40.79
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy in 18% of decks $17.68

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+63% Synergy in 65% of decks $7.09
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+35% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.35
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+35% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.67
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+35% Synergy in 35% of decks $4.26
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.71
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+30% Synergy in 35% of decks $11.98
Clone Clone
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.67
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $27.79
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.96
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $49.48
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $8.14
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+24% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.95
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.62
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.42
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+22% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.12
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $8.17
The Locust God The Locust God
+20% Synergy in 29% of decks $7.28
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+20% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.99
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.94
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.63
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+17% Synergy in 24% of decks $9.41
Mad Ratter Mad Ratter
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.22
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.25
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.40
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.39
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $27.94
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.18
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+12% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.96
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+11% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.80
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy in 18% of decks $40.25
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-16% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.87

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces safe.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.91
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $2.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+31% Synergy in 41% of decks $15.44
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.61
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.26
Seething Song Seething Song
+17% Synergy in 35% of decks $11.32
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+16% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.72
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy in 18% of decks $54.54
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy in 18% of decks $12.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy in 24% of decks $3.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.77

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces's game plan and control the board.

Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.72
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+30% Synergy in 35% of decks $9.35
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.51
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy in 24% of decks $36.63
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.85
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy in 24% of decks $5.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.63

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.35
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.87
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $9.55
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $5.16
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $5.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $4.84
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+15% Synergy in 24% of decks $5.88
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.30
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy in 29% of decks $13.36
Propaganda Propaganda
+9% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.63
Curiosity Curiosity
-6% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.30

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy in 71% of decks $4.38
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.46
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy in 29% of decks $27.95
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+40% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.39
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy in 35% of decks $11.39
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy in 77% of decks $0.39
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-9% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+32% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.93
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+28% Synergy in 59% of decks $33.51
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+28% Synergy in 53% of decks $4.98
Training Center Training Center
+20% Synergy in 65% of decks $9.95
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+18% Synergy in 65% of decks $10.15
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+18% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.35
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+9% Synergy in 24% of decks
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.24
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+7% Synergy in 27% of decks $14.47
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.29
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+6% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+3% Synergy in 41% of decks $2.67
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-2% Synergy in 24% of decks $4.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.25
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-12% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-23% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.24
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-25% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.31

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Deck Stats

Based on 17 Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 28
  • Instant 10
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 12
  • Enchantment 7
  • Land 34

Lands: 18 basic, 16 nonbasic

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The Tenth Doctor Romana II The Tenth Doctor // Romana II
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