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Ludevic, Necrogenius
Price tag $0.13

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2587 Current Rank
#2258 Last Week
#2352 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ludevic, Necrogenius.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ludevic, Necrogenius decks.

Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+7% Synergy $0.24
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+7% Synergy $7.28
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+4% Synergy $0.48
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
+4% Synergy $0.35
Moonshadow Moonshadow
+2% Synergy $15.53

High Synergy Cards

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

Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+59% Synergy $0.08
Millikin Millikin
+48% Synergy $0.29
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+44% Synergy $0.22
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+41% Synergy $0.27
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+38% Synergy $0.22
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+34% Synergy $0.35
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+30% Synergy $9.82
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+28% Synergy $0.88
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+28% Synergy $0.62
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+28% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

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

Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+28% Synergy $0.25
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+28% Synergy $1.93
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+27% Synergy $4.74
Wonder Wonder
+27% Synergy $1.34
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+27% Synergy $0.24
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+27% Synergy $1.12
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $0.55
Consider Consider
+18% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.28
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+4% Synergy $33.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $63.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $52.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

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

Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+25% Synergy $2.30
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+24% Synergy $0.35
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+22% Synergy $5.53
Body Double Body Double
+21% Synergy $0.33
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+21% Synergy $0.21
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+21% Synergy $0.33
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+20% Synergy $2.46
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+20% Synergy $0.27
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+20% Synergy $0.23
Master of Death Master of Death
+19% Synergy $0.32
Necrotic Ooze Necrotic Ooze
+19% Synergy $2.00
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+18% Synergy $0.97
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+16% Synergy $1.40
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+16% Synergy $0.58
Corpse Connoisseur Corpse Connoisseur
+16% Synergy $0.28
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+16% Synergy $3.10
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+15% Synergy $1.47
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy $0.57
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+13% Synergy $20.84
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+13% Synergy $9.63
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+13% Synergy $0.26
Selhoff Entomber Selhoff Entomber
+13% Synergy $0.08
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+12% Synergy $11.36
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+12% Synergy $0.11
Mirror-Mad Phantasm Mirror-Mad Phantasm
+12% Synergy $0.68
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+11% Synergy $3.11
Stitcher Geralf Stitcher Geralf
+11% Synergy $0.23
Patchwork Crawler Patchwork Crawler
+11% Synergy $0.14
Bladestitched Skaab Bladestitched Skaab
+10% Synergy $0.13
Repository Skaab Repository Skaab
+10% Synergy $0.15
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+9% Synergy $0.45
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+9% Synergy $1.09
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+9% Synergy $1.30
Geralf's Mindcrusher Geralf's Mindcrusher
+9% Synergy $0.20
Stitched Assistant Stitched Assistant
+9% Synergy $0.05
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+9% Synergy $3.36
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+8% Synergy $0.24
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+8% Synergy $1.32
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
+7% Synergy $2.73
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+7% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+7% Synergy $2.57
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+6% Synergy $7.65
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+5% Synergy $1.41
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+5% Synergy $4.93
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.30
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+4% Synergy $16.63
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+4% Synergy $0.39
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+3% Synergy $0.88
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+1% Synergy $5.43
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-14% Synergy $3.28

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+21% Synergy $0.25
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+19% Synergy $2.81
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+18% Synergy $0.14
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+16% Synergy $0.48
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+16% Synergy $0.27
Entomb Entomb
+15% Synergy $14.61
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+15% Synergy $0.31
Flip the Switch Flip the Switch
+15% Synergy $0.11
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+14% Synergy $0.30
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+13% Synergy $0.34
Corpse Cobble Corpse Cobble
+12% Synergy $0.16
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+10% Synergy $0.16
Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+9% Synergy $0.13
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.32
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+6% Synergy $0.11
Dihada's Ploy Dihada's Ploy
+6% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Excavation Ancient Excavation
+5% Synergy $0.94
Startle Startle
+5% Synergy $0.12
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+3% Synergy $0.72
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.30
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $1.97
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+1% Synergy $10.85
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.28
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-1% Synergy $1.04
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.06
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $4.07
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.08
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.30
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-3% Synergy $0.76
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.47
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.72
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $12.12
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.57
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $50.42
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $2.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $2.44
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $4.53
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+19% Synergy $0.39
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+15% Synergy $0.26
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+12% Synergy $2.77
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+10% Synergy $3.25
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+10% Synergy $8.87
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.24
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $2.36
Careful Study Careful Study
+9% Synergy $4.62
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+8% Synergy $0.08
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+8% Synergy $0.14
Vivisection Vivisection
+8% Synergy $0.03
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+7% Synergy $0.27
Wail of the Forgotten Wail of the Forgotten
+7% Synergy $0.18
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+7% Synergy $0.52
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $8.55
Persist Persist
+6% Synergy $0.59
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+6% Synergy $0.12
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+6% Synergy $0.30
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+6% Synergy $0.06
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $5.37
Ghouls' Night Out Ghouls' Night Out
+5% Synergy $0.51
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+5% Synergy $0.09
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $7.26
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+4% Synergy $1.49
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+4% Synergy $2.59
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.35
Final Parting Final Parting
+4% Synergy $0.55
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+3% Synergy $0.18
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+2% Synergy $0.69
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+2% Synergy $0.98
Traumatize Traumatize
+2% Synergy $3.28
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+1% Synergy $0.18
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $19.75
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $20.66
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.36
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
-2% Synergy $0.76
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $7.71
Ponder Ponder
-11% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+16% Synergy $1.00
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+10% Synergy $0.25
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $2.47
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.92
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.73
Heirloom Mirror Inherited Fiend Heirloom Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.28
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+5% Synergy $0.34
Dissection Tools Dissection Tools
+5% Synergy $0.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ludevic, Necrogenius's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+25% Synergy $0.29
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+17% Synergy $8.60
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+14% Synergy $0.06
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+11% Synergy $5.79
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+10% Synergy $0.27
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+8% Synergy $0.11
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+7% Synergy $12.97
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+6% Synergy $5.43
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.33
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $1.63
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+5% Synergy $0.17
Necroduality Necroduality
+4% Synergy $4.96
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+4% Synergy $1.91
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+3% Synergy $1.23
Necromancy Necromancy
+2% Synergy $13.43
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $24.49
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
-1% Synergy $6.07
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $3.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ludevic, Necrogenius to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+5% Synergy $8.02
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+3% Synergy $1.83
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+3% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+26% Synergy $0.34
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+18% Synergy $0.16
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+14% Synergy $0.72
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+14% Synergy $0.25
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+8% Synergy $0.32
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+5% Synergy $0.48
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+5% Synergy $0.71
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.32
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.29
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+4% Synergy $1.08
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+4% Synergy $0.21
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.42
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $1.21
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+2% Synergy $1.83
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.39
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $10.61
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $35.53
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $23.12
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $4.49
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $31.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $52.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $1.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $24.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.31
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+3% Synergy $1.22
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.30
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.21
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $63.52
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-6% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-15% Synergy $2.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ludevic, Necrogenius decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.22
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+18% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.30
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.10
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+3% Synergy $0.25
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $1.00
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+3% Synergy $0.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $5.80
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.22
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.97
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.48
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $20.66
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-1% Synergy $0.34
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.28
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $30.46
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $28.76
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-3% Synergy $6.20
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $26.20
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-3% Synergy $0.76
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.77
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $30.79
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-4% Synergy $1.91
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $12.12
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-7% Synergy $8.06
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-8% Synergy $0.41
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-8% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.23
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-10% Synergy $4.92
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-11% Synergy $19.48
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-11% Synergy $15.16
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-12% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.29
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-14% Synergy $4.11
Underground River Underground River
-14% Synergy $1.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-19% Synergy $24.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.19
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-20% Synergy $12.24

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