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Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Price tag $1.88

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3611 Current Rank
#3453 Last Week
#4130 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist.

Partner Commanders

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist can partner with any of these 58 commanders.

New Cards

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

Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+53% Synergy $3.23
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+52% Synergy $7.07
TCRI Building TCRI Building
+27% Synergy $0.17
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+14% Synergy $2.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+50% Synergy $0.35
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+49% Synergy $5.39
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+47% Synergy $0.97
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+45% Synergy $1.84
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+41% Synergy $2.02
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+37% Synergy $5.50
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+35% Synergy $3.88
Prosperity Prosperity
+33% Synergy $7.52
Propaganda Propaganda
+33% Synergy $3.42
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+32% Synergy $5.28

Top Cards

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

Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $4.79
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+25% Synergy $0.36
Negate Negate
+20% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.30
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+10% Synergy $7.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.66
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $2.04
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $2.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+11% Synergy $31.47
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+9% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $41.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $41.65
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $17.27
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $69.23

Creatures

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

Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+31% Synergy $8.64
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+27% Synergy $7.66
The Locust God The Locust God
+25% Synergy $9.25
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+24% Synergy $5.49
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+24% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+23% Synergy $2.79
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
+23% Synergy $5.07
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+22% Synergy $0.39
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+21% Synergy $0.86
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+20% Synergy $2.16
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $6.03
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+19% Synergy $0.12
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+19% Synergy $11.37
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+18% Synergy $1.09
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+18% Synergy $0.21
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+16% Synergy $3.10
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+16% Synergy $16.89
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+15% Synergy $0.37
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+14% Synergy $11.24
Nascent Metamorph Nascent Metamorph
+14% Synergy $0.31
Elder Auntie Elder Auntie
+14% Synergy $0.17
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+13% Synergy $2.96
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.25
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+12% Synergy $0.65
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+12% Synergy $1.85
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+12% Synergy $13.83
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $5.51
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+11% Synergy $6.32
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+9% Synergy $0.34
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+9% Synergy $17.79
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+9% Synergy $0.29
Vindictive Flamestoker Vindictive Flamestoker
+9% Synergy $0.23
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+8% Synergy $0.26
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $2.54
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+8% Synergy $1.75
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+8% Synergy $0.38
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+8% Synergy $0.48
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+8% Synergy $3.85
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+8% Synergy $9.89
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+7% Synergy $0.19
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+6% Synergy $2.84
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+6% Synergy $22.10
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+5% Synergy $0.23
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+2% Synergy $0.32
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-1% Synergy $0.81
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-2% Synergy $0.42
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-3% Synergy $0.30
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-6% Synergy $1.22
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-16% Synergy $0.77

Instants

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

Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+27% Synergy $0.62
Aetherize Aetherize
+26% Synergy $0.39
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+22% Synergy $2.29
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+18% Synergy $0.16
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+18% Synergy $0.49
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+15% Synergy $0.26
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+14% Synergy $0.32
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+14% Synergy $0.69
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+11% Synergy $1.51
Twinferno Twinferno
+11% Synergy $0.31
Roku's Mastery Roku's Mastery
+11% Synergy $0.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.42
Vivi's Persistence Vivi's Persistence
+10% Synergy $37.93
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+10% Synergy $0.18
Snap Snap
+9% Synergy $3.64
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+9% Synergy $0.26
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+9% Synergy $0.36
Cerebral Vortex Cerebral Vortex
+9% Synergy $1.07
Brand Brand
+9% Synergy $2.50
Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+8% Synergy $0.24
See Double See Double
+8% Synergy $0.76
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.55
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+8% Synergy $3.62
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+8% Synergy $0.30
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+6% Synergy $4.43
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.53
Dire Downdraft Dire Downdraft
+5% Synergy $0.03
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+4% Synergy $0.19
Broadside Barrage Broadside Barrage
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.49
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.04
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $1.13
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.48
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $10.06
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.46
Refute Refute
+1% Synergy $0.26
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $2.89
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-9% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $68.07
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.01
Pongify Pongify
-13% Synergy $1.73
Consider Consider
-13% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+16% Synergy $3.97
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+14% Synergy $4.34
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+14% Synergy $0.36
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+13% Synergy $2.97
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+13% Synergy $4.57
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+9% Synergy $0.78
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+9% Synergy $3.90
Fascination Fascination
+9% Synergy $0.33
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+9% Synergy $2.55
Whims of the Fates Whims of the Fates
+9% Synergy $0.23
Huddle Up Huddle Up
+9% Synergy $0.11
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+9% Synergy $0.14
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+8% Synergy $1.13
Warp World Warp World
+8% Synergy $1.28
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+8% Synergy $0.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.39
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+5% Synergy $0.42
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.35
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+3% Synergy $4.40
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $2063.83
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.96
Stock Up Stock Up
0% Synergy $2.92
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $2.74
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.64
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.24
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $3.24
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.53
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-8% Synergy $1.14
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-10% Synergy $6.94
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $1.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+23% Synergy $1.61
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+21% Synergy $13.82
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+18% Synergy $0.35
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+13% Synergy $10.67
Pyxis of Pandemonium Pyxis of Pandemonium
+9% Synergy $0.29
Meekstone Meekstone
+9% Synergy $12.14
Timesifter Timesifter
+9% Synergy $2.41
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+9% Synergy $1.08
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+9% Synergy $16.26
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+9% Synergy $3.28
Omen Machine Omen Machine
+9% Synergy $2.75
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+9% Synergy $11.70
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+9% Synergy $0.63
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+8% Synergy $12.01
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+8% Synergy $18.45
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+7% Synergy $3.12
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+6% Synergy $0.36
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.26
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+5% Synergy $0.14
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $11.16
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+3% Synergy $17.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+22% Synergy $0.31
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+21% Synergy $3.74
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+16% Synergy $0.26
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+13% Synergy $2.61
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+13% Synergy $1.13
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+12% Synergy $12.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $1.02
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.17
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+10% Synergy $2.65
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+9% Synergy $0.39
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.41
Eye of the Storm Eye of the Storm
+9% Synergy $1.23
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+9% Synergy $1.90
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+9% Synergy $3.72
Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+9% Synergy $0.46
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+9% Synergy $4.21
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+9% Synergy $2.33
Shared Fate Shared Fate
+9% Synergy $0.63
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+8% Synergy $0.56
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+8% Synergy $8.91
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.29
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $1.46
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
0% Synergy $2.69
Curiosity Curiosity
-1% Synergy $1.12

Planeswalkers

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

The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+18% Synergy $0.78
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+11% Synergy $0.70
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+9% Synergy $1.75

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.54
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.42
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $1.08
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+5% Synergy $1.86
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $28.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $7.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+31% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+14% Synergy $0.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $5.28
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+14% Synergy $0.15
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+14% Synergy $5.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.29

Lands

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

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+25% Synergy $1.33
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+24% Synergy $0.37
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+19% Synergy $0.30
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+18% Synergy $0.32
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+16% Synergy $22.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.23
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+13% Synergy $0.35
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+13% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
+5% Synergy $13.96
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $15.56
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+5% Synergy $0.21
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $11.10
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+4% Synergy $4.99
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $39.10
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $32.54
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.96
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.49
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.44
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $32.67
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-3% Synergy $5.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $35.34
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-12% Synergy $16.12

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