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Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $2.86

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Zombie

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tormod, the Desecrator
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Grixis

Playstyle & Strategy

Zombies 15% Graveyard 13% Reanimator 11% Self-Mill 9% Wizards 9%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator's Reanimator builds — cards that lean hardest into the Reanimator theme.

Reanimate Reanimate
+74% Synergy $8.61

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator Reanimator game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+22% Synergy $34.33
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $44.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $54.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Reanimator plan in Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+49% Synergy $0.23
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+49% Synergy $1.35
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+48% Synergy $4.68
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+47% Synergy $2.92
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+47% Synergy $0.30
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+47% Synergy $0.30
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+46% Synergy $7.65
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+45% Synergy $2.48
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+45% Synergy $1.73
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+45% Synergy $6.10
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+40% Synergy $3.61
Merchant of Many Hats Merchant of Many Hats
+33% Synergy $0.10
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+33% Synergy $0.71
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+32% Synergy $21.21
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+32% Synergy $5.66
Professor Zei, Anthropologist Professor Zei, Anthropologist
+32% Synergy $0.18
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+31% Synergy $18.84
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+31% Synergy $19.10
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+30% Synergy $15.72
Norman Osborn Green Goblin Norman Osborn
+30% Synergy $17.43
Green Goblin, Nemesis Green Goblin, Nemesis
+30% Synergy $12.36
Kefka, Court Mage Kefka, Ruler of Ruin Kefka, Court Mage
+28% Synergy $5.93
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+27% Synergy $4.45
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+25% Synergy $37.06
Lingering Tormentor Lingering Tormentor
+24% Synergy $0.58
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+24% Synergy $0.55
Twisted Abomination Twisted Abomination
+24% Synergy $0.19
Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+24% Synergy $0.31
Cavalier of Night Cavalier of Night
+24% Synergy $9.26
Butcher Ghoul Butcher Ghoul
+24% Synergy $0.20
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+24% Synergy $0.48
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+24% Synergy $0.28
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+24% Synergy $1.00
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+24% Synergy $9.13
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+24% Synergy $0.62
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+24% Synergy $6.53
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+24% Synergy $1.42
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+24% Synergy $0.28
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+23% Synergy $0.34
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+23% Synergy $0.36
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+23% Synergy $0.45
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+22% Synergy $0.92
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+22% Synergy $0.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+22% Synergy $2.55
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+21% Synergy $0.76
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+21% Synergy $3.93
Wonder Wonder
+20% Synergy $1.70
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+20% Synergy $18.79
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+19% Synergy $0.84
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+15% Synergy $95.66

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator's Reanimator deck ahead.

Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+40% Synergy $0.37
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+35% Synergy $0.37
Makeshift Mannequin Makeshift Mannequin
+24% Synergy $0.22
Logic Knot Logic Knot
+24% Synergy $0.25
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+24% Synergy $0.15
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+24% Synergy $0.71
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+24% Synergy $2.12
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+24% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+24% Synergy $1.37
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+24% Synergy $0.34
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+24% Synergy $0.96
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+24% Synergy $2.77
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+24% Synergy $2.94
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+24% Synergy $9.96
Darkness Darkness
+23% Synergy $23.94
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+23% Synergy $0.38
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+23% Synergy $1.45
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+23% Synergy $14.77
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+23% Synergy $0.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+22% Synergy $1.64
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+22% Synergy $5.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+21% Synergy $17.51
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+21% Synergy $1.02
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.38
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+21% Synergy $0.23
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+19% Synergy $4.89
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+19% Synergy $12.56
Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $18.02
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+18% Synergy $0.28
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+16% Synergy $52.62
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $2.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy $5.19
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $27.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $65.21
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.50
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+3% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $11.92
Counterspell Counterspell
-19% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Reanimator game plan forward for Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator.

Victimize Victimize
+66% Synergy $2.27
Dread Return Dread Return
+47% Synergy $0.42
Living Death Living Death
+43% Synergy $2.21
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+33% Synergy $1.07
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+32% Synergy $0.80
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+32% Synergy $5.11
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+30% Synergy $0.68
Nightmare Void Nightmare Void
+24% Synergy $0.09
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+24% Synergy $0.27
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+24% Synergy $0.20
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+24% Synergy $0.90
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+24% Synergy $1.77
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+24% Synergy $9.82
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+24% Synergy $9.35
Final Parting Final Parting
+24% Synergy $0.39
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+23% Synergy $2.77
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+23% Synergy $27.44
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+22% Synergy $0.85
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+22% Synergy $3.37
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+22% Synergy $1.86
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+21% Synergy $0.73
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+20% Synergy $5.06
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+18% Synergy $3.90
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $3.31
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $5.08
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator Reanimator decks.

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+47% Synergy $4.61
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+31% Synergy $1.78
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+24% Synergy $0.37
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+24% Synergy $0.37
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+24% Synergy $2.65
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+24% Synergy $0.87
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+24% Synergy $2.80
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+23% Synergy $1.06
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+23% Synergy $2.30
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+21% Synergy $55.96
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+19% Synergy $14.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Reanimator strategy in Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Necromancy Necromancy
+71% Synergy $21.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+66% Synergy $5.15
Does Machines Does Machines
+49% Synergy $0.46
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+49% Synergy $4.76
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+46% Synergy $6.33
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+32% Synergy $2.47
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+24% Synergy $0.86
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+24% Synergy $0.52
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+24% Synergy $0.41
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+24% Synergy $0.53
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+24% Synergy $2.69
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+24% Synergy $2.64
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+23% Synergy $5.49
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+23% Synergy $16.68
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+23% Synergy $0.25
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+21% Synergy $3.00
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+21% Synergy $2.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator Reanimator decks.

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+70% Synergy $11.29
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+49% Synergy $0.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+48% Synergy $0.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+34% Synergy $27.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+25% Synergy $0.95
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+24% Synergy $0.26
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+24% Synergy $4.79
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+24% Synergy $0.86
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+24% Synergy $113.83
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+24% Synergy $0.95
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+23% Synergy $2.65
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+22% Synergy $0.29
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+22% Synergy $0.35
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+22% Synergy $2.11
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+21% Synergy $9.00
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $1.09
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $25.29
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+17% Synergy $1.64

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator's Reanimator strategy.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+28% Synergy $109.41
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+23% Synergy $1.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+19% Synergy $76.28
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-6% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-6% Synergy $2.81
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-18% Synergy $0.61
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-19% Synergy $2.02
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-24% Synergy $0.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-39% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator's Reanimator decks.

Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+39% Synergy $17.35
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+38% Synergy $0.39
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+35% Synergy $13.11
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+29% Synergy $12.51
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+28% Synergy $8.32
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+28% Synergy $8.83
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+26% Synergy $9.28
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+25% Synergy $7.43
Bad River Bad River
+24% Synergy $1.34
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+24% Synergy $0.34
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+24% Synergy $0.54
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+24% Synergy $9.35
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+24% Synergy $1.99
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+23% Synergy $27.44
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+23% Synergy $1.03
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+22% Synergy $0.89
Oscorp Industries Oscorp Industries
+22% Synergy $1.26
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+21% Synergy $0.12
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+20% Synergy $0.37
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+20% Synergy $0.23
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+18% Synergy $28.38
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+18% Synergy $11.27
Training Center Training Center
+18% Synergy $16.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $38.56
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+17% Synergy $1.05
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $2.42
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+16% Synergy $15.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+15% Synergy $28.51
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+15% Synergy $0.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $19.37
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+14% Synergy $0.37
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+14% Synergy $10.05
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+14% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+13% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+13% Synergy $0.47
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+12% Synergy $0.28
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+12% Synergy $14.79
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.28
Badlands Badlands
+9% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.34
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.57
Mountain Mountain
-16% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
-17% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
-17% Synergy $0.21
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-18% Synergy $4.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-21% Synergy $0.39
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-22% Synergy $0.23
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-27% Synergy $14.99

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator: Reanimator.

Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tormod, the Desecrator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Vial Smasher the Fierce Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sengir, the Dark Baron Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Vial Smasher the Fierce Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Shadow Thieves Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
The Fifteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Sarevok, Deathbringer Popular Entertainer Sarevok, Deathbringer // Popular Entertainer
Siani, Eye of the Storm Vial Smasher the Fierce Siani, Eye of the Storm // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Ninth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Ninth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
The Tenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Tenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Viconia, Drow Apostate Popular Entertainer Viconia, Drow Apostate // Popular Entertainer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tormod, the Desecrator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Vial Smasher the Fierce Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne