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Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $2.37

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Zombie

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
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 Self-Mill builds — cards that lean hardest into the Self-Mill theme.

Nightmare Void Nightmare Void
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Stronghold Overseer Stronghold Overseer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.52
Twisted Abomination Twisted Abomination
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.17
Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Undertaker Undertaker
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.43
Merchant of Many Hats Merchant of Many Hats
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.11
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Logic Knot Logic Knot
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $31.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $67.83

Creatures

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

Stronghold Overseer Stronghold Overseer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.52
Twisted Abomination Twisted Abomination
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.17
Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Undertaker Undertaker
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.43
Merchant of Many Hats Merchant of Many Hats
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.11
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Worldgorger Dragon Worldgorger Dragon
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.67
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.90
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.78
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.25
Prince of Thralls Prince of Thralls
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.14
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.94
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.51
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.42
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $31.75
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.89
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40

Instants

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

Logic Knot Logic Knot
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Radical Idea Radical Idea
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.86
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.17
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.54
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.80
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Entomb Entomb
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+65% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+55% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.32

Sorceries

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

Nightmare Void Nightmare Void
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Final Parting Final Parting
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.57
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.26
Dread Return Dread Return
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.46
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.54
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.43
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.74
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+78% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+73% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33

Enchantments

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

Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.55
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.96
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.08
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $16.45
Necromancy Necromancy
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.47
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $67.83

Utility Lands

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

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.78
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $140.62
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.39
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $27.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+69% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.57
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+69% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+67% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+55% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+55% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.56
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+49% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.87

Lands

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

Bad River Bad River
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.51
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.80
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.06
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+78% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.45
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.67
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+73% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.51
Training Center Training Center
+68% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.06
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+68% Synergy in 100% of decks $27.18
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+67% Synergy in 100% of decks $35.19
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+67% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+64% Synergy in 100% of decks $19.86
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+64% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.56
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+60% Synergy in 100% of decks $14.44
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+59% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+53% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.39
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+53% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.30
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.05
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+51% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Mountain Mountain
+8% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.11
Island Island
+6% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

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