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Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Price tag $35.18

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

#4147 Current Rank
#4537 Past 2 Years

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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 $10.10
Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+57% Synergy $0.46
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+57% Synergy $4.33
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+52% Synergy $2.15
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+51% Synergy $4.74
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+49% Synergy $0.32
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+40% Synergy $5.42
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+40% Synergy $16.69
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+40% Synergy $1.98
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+39% Synergy $18.47

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 $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+32% Synergy $0.34
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+24% Synergy $2.91
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+23% Synergy $0.50
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+19% Synergy $0.88
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $1.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+12% Synergy $2.01
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+11% Synergy $6.97
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+14% Synergy $34.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+9% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $41.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $43.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $18.15

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 $6.52
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+35% Synergy $0.24
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+35% Synergy $1.29
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+35% Synergy $5.01
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+34% Synergy $2.10
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+30% Synergy $10.12
Clone Clone
+28% Synergy $0.57
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+28% Synergy $33.15
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+28% Synergy $1.08
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $46.57
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+28% Synergy $8.03
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+24% Synergy $1.38
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+23% Synergy $0.58
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+23% Synergy $0.41
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+22% Synergy $1.63
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+21% Synergy $9.09
The Locust God The Locust God
+20% Synergy $8.27
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+20% Synergy $4.99
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+20% Synergy $0.53
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+18% Synergy $0.51
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+17% Synergy $11.88
Mad Ratter Mad Ratter
+17% Synergy $0.23
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+17% Synergy $2.93
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+17% Synergy $0.34
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+16% Synergy $4.67
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+15% Synergy $29.84
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+15% Synergy $0.94
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+12% Synergy $5.92
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+11% Synergy $0.86
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $48.17
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-16% Synergy $1.39

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 $6.82
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+33% Synergy $1.86
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+31% Synergy $16.68
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+28% Synergy $1.69
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+20% Synergy $0.30
Seething Song Seething Song
+17% Synergy $13.10
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+16% Synergy $2.60
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $55.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $1.10

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 $0.70
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+30% Synergy $11.38
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+23% Synergy $0.36
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+16% Synergy $7.49
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $37.03
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.75
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.94
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+28% Synergy $0.59
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+28% Synergy $1.80
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+23% Synergy $12.15
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+21% Synergy $11.25
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy $5.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.44

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 $8.43
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+15% Synergy $5.34
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+14% Synergy $1.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $12.00
Propaganda Propaganda
+9% Synergy $3.11
Curiosity Curiosity
-6% Synergy $1.24

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.94
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+17% Synergy $0.56
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+14% Synergy $4.51
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $30.88
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+40% Synergy $0.38
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $1.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-4% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-9% Synergy $2.98

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 $3.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+28% Synergy $36.04
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+28% Synergy $4.73
Training Center Training Center
+20% Synergy $15.71
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+18% Synergy $12.79
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+18% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.36
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+9% Synergy
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+8% Synergy $0.30
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+7% Synergy $16.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy $0.34
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+6% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+3% Synergy $1.57
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-2% Synergy $6.41
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.82
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.38
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-12% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-23% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-25% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces.

Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Vial Smasher the Fierce Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
The Tenth Doctor Romana II The Tenth Doctor // Romana II
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Shameless Charlatan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Shameless Charlatan
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sengir, the Dark Baron Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Shameless Charlatan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Shameless Charlatan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tormod, the Desecrator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces