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Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $2.00

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Partner Commanders

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist can partner with any of these 59 commanders.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+56% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+32% Synergy $4.58

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's abilities and overall game plan.

Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+53% Synergy $0.35
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+51% Synergy $5.10
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+44% Synergy $1.28
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+43% Synergy $1.79
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+43% Synergy $1.63
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+40% Synergy $5.70
Prosperity Prosperity
+36% Synergy $5.57
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+34% Synergy $9.36
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+33% Synergy $1.70
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+31% Synergy $6.66

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks.

Propaganda Propaganda
+31% Synergy $3.11
Windfall Windfall
+25% Synergy $4.94
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+22% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+16% Synergy $2.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.67
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $1.10

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $41.55
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+10% Synergy $34.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $66.59
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $43.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $18.15
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $64.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+30% Synergy $8.03
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+27% Synergy $6.27
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+25% Synergy $0.89
The Locust God The Locust God
+24% Synergy $8.27
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+23% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+22% Synergy $2.43
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
+22% Synergy $8.87
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+21% Synergy $0.25
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+19% Synergy $2.64
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+18% Synergy $5.33
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+18% Synergy $0.13
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+18% Synergy $9.67
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+17% Synergy $1.12
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+17% Synergy $0.27
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+15% Synergy $0.36
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+15% Synergy $1.62
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+15% Synergy $6.43
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+14% Synergy $2.91
Nascent Metamorph Nascent Metamorph
+14% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+13% Synergy $10.12
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+12% Synergy $21.90
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+12% Synergy $3.32
Elder Auntie Elder Auntie
+12% Synergy $0.14
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.29
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+11% Synergy $0.36
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+11% Synergy $0.35
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+11% Synergy $16.38
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $4.99
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+9% Synergy $6.97
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+8% Synergy $2.15
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+8% Synergy $0.54
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+8% Synergy $0.38
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+8% Synergy $4.67
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+8% Synergy $11.80
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+8% Synergy $2.74
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+7% Synergy $0.29
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $3.42
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+7% Synergy $0.32
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+6% Synergy $27.10
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+6% Synergy $0.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+6% Synergy $0.53
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+5% Synergy $2.23
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+3% Synergy $0.28
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+1% Synergy $0.27
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-2% Synergy $0.87
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-2% Synergy $0.86
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-5% Synergy $0.28
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-8% Synergy $1.39
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-17% Synergy $0.67

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist safe.

Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+26% Synergy $0.65
Aetherize Aetherize
+25% Synergy $0.41
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+21% Synergy $2.52
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+18% Synergy $0.56
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+17% Synergy $0.28
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.30
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+14% Synergy $0.39
Cerebral Vortex Cerebral Vortex
+13% Synergy $1.10
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+13% Synergy $0.69
Snap Snap
+12% Synergy $3.40
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $2.49
Twinferno Twinferno
+10% Synergy $0.41
Roku's Mastery Roku's Mastery
+10% Synergy $0.13
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.26
Vivi's Persistence Vivi's Persistence
+9% Synergy $39.85
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+9% Synergy $0.21
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+8% Synergy $0.27
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+8% Synergy $3.50
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+8% Synergy $0.32
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+8% Synergy $0.39
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+8% Synergy $0.09
Brand Brand
+8% Synergy $3.93
Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+7% Synergy $0.31
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.50
See Double See Double
+7% Synergy $0.77
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.50
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+5% Synergy $5.27
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+5% Synergy $2.60
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+4% Synergy $0.29
Broadside Barrage Broadside Barrage
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $55.81
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.50
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.50
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $10.23
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.19
Refute Refute
+1% Synergy $0.21
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $2.30
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.82
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-6% Synergy $0.92
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-9% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $67.12
Consider Consider
-13% Synergy $0.33
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.00
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist's game plan and control the board.

Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+17% Synergy $3.95
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+15% Synergy $4.05
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+13% Synergy $3.04
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+13% Synergy $4.65
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+13% Synergy $0.42
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+9% Synergy $0.84
Fascination Fascination
+9% Synergy $0.35
Whims of the Fates Whims of the Fates
+9% Synergy $0.21
Huddle Up Huddle Up
+9% Synergy $0.13
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+8% Synergy $4.07
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+8% Synergy $1.63
Warp World Warp World
+8% Synergy $1.57
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+8% Synergy $0.19
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+7% Synergy $1.20
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+7% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $1.53
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.58
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.30
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $4.57
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $2063.83
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.03
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $3.30
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.50
Stock Up Stock Up
-2% Synergy $1.88
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-2% Synergy $0.32
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-3% Synergy $6.00
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.75
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-8% Synergy $1.34
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-11% Synergy $8.02
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-14% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+26% Synergy $1.80
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+20% Synergy $16.49
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+17% Synergy $0.43
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+13% Synergy $15.47
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+13% Synergy $9.62
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+13% Synergy $12.46
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $12.24
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+9% Synergy $3.39
Pyxis of Pandemonium Pyxis of Pandemonium
+9% Synergy $0.30
Omen Machine Omen Machine
+9% Synergy $3.05
Timesifter Timesifter
+9% Synergy $2.44
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+9% Synergy $0.30
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+8% Synergy $10.92
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+8% Synergy $18.20
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+8% Synergy $1.16
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+8% Synergy $0.65
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+6% Synergy $3.64
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+5% Synergy $0.38
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.31
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+5% Synergy $0.29
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $12.37
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+3% Synergy $16.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+21% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+20% Synergy $5.34
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+15% Synergy $0.27
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+13% Synergy $1.18
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+12% Synergy $2.63
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $1.23
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.35
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+11% Synergy $10.81
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+9% Synergy $2.06
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+9% Synergy $2.29
Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+9% Synergy $0.52
Shared Fate Shared Fate
+9% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+9% Synergy $0.72
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+8% Synergy $0.42
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.41
Eye of the Storm Eye of the Storm
+8% Synergy $1.35
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+8% Synergy $4.06
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+8% Synergy $1.34
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+8% Synergy $0.70
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+8% Synergy $4.17
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+8% Synergy $9.43
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.25
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $2.45
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
0% Synergy $3.12
Curiosity Curiosity
-2% Synergy $1.24

Planeswalkers

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

The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+17% Synergy $0.69
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+10% Synergy $0.76
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+8% Synergy $1.88

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.94
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $5.74
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.36
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $1.50
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $7.44
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $2.14
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.85
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $10.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $4.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.33
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+13% Synergy $0.16
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+13% Synergy $7.75
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+12% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $2.98

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+26% Synergy $1.57
TCRI Building TCRI Building
+24% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+23% Synergy $0.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+20% Synergy $0.39
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+19% Synergy $21.08
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+16% Synergy
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+15% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.12
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+12% Synergy $2.00
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+11% Synergy $0.32
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+8% Synergy $5.89
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+5% Synergy $12.79
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $36.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $31.39
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $16.60
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $15.71
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.73
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.91
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $34.20
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.03
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.33
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $16.02
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $18.92
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-3% Synergy $6.41
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-4% Synergy $0.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $36.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.82
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-5% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-7% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $16.29

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