Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker (Commander) - Lifegain

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Nick Benstead
Jul 15, 2025
5 Underplayed Commander Partner Pairings
Ramp and "deathtouch-typal" are just one pair of the underplayed partner strategies you can start brewing today!
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Traveling Chocobo
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Starting Town
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Tataru Taru
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Serah Farron
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
58% of 53 decks +58% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
51% of 53 decks +50% synergy
Sanguine Bond
49% of 53 decks +48% synergy
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
47% of 53 decks +46% synergy
Soul Warden
43% of 53 decks +43% synergy
Serra Ascendant
38% of 53 decks +36% synergy
Archangel of Thune
38% of 53 decks +36% synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
36% of 53 decks +36% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
34% of 32 decks +34% synergy
Felidar Sovereign
34% of 53 decks +34% synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
64% of 53 decks +25% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55% of 53 decks -6% synergy
Three Visits
49% of 53 decks +28% synergy
Nature's Lore
43% of 53 decks +17% synergy
Cultivate
43% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Birds of Paradise
38% of 53 decks -5% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38% of 53 decks +18% synergy
Essence Warden
34% of 53 decks +33% synergy
Toxic Deluge
34% of 53 decks +18% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
34% of 53 decks +33% synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
40% of 53 decks +38% synergy
Smothering Tithe
30% of 53 decks -4% synergy
Rhystic Study
30% of 53 decks -12% synergy
Teferi's Protection
19% of 53 decks -1% synergy
Ancient Tomb
15% of 53 decks -5% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13% of 53 decks -12% synergy
Necropotence
11% of 53 decks +8% synergy
Ad Nauseam
8% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Seedborn Muse
8% of 53 decks -4% synergy
Field of the Dead
6% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Creatures
Bloom Tender
32% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
30% of 53 decks +30% synergy
Soul's Attendant
30% of 53 decks +30% synergy
Faeburrow Elder
28% of 53 decks +17% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
28% of 53 decks +28% synergy
Shanna, Purifying Blade
28% of 53 decks +28% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
28% of 53 decks +28% synergy
Nykthos Paragon
28% of 53 decks +28% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
28% of 53 decks +28% synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
26% of 53 decks +26% synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
26% of 53 decks +26% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
25% of 53 decks +23% synergy
The Gaffer
25% of 53 decks +24% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25% of 53 decks +20% synergy
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
25% of 53 decks +24% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24% of 21 decks +23% synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
23% of 47 decks +23% synergy
Indulging Patrician
23% of 53 decks +23% synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
23% of 53 decks +22% synergy
Sunscorch Regent
23% of 53 decks +22% synergy
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Felothar the Steadfast
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
21% of 53 decks +21% synergy
Resplendent Angel
21% of 53 decks +20% synergy
Esper Sentinel
21% of 53 decks -8% synergy
Noble Hierarch
21% of 53 decks -5% synergy
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
21% of 53 decks +21% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
20% of 49 decks +20% synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
19% of 21 decks +19% synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
19% of 53 decks +19% synergy
Treebeard, Gracious Host
19% of 53 decks +19% synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
19% of 53 decks +19% synergy
Voice of the Blessed
19% of 53 decks +19% synergy
Sorin of House Markov
17% of 35 decks +17% synergy
Witch of the Moors
17% of 53 decks +17% synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
17% of 53 decks +16% synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17% of 53 decks +16% synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
17% of 53 decks +17% synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
17% of 53 decks +17% synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Crested Sunmare
15% of 53 decks +15% synergy
Suture Priest
15% of 53 decks +14% synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15% of 53 decks +14% synergy
Doran, the Siege Tower
15% of 53 decks +15% synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
15% of 53 decks +15% synergy
Essence Channeler
13% of 30 decks +13% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13% of 53 decks -3% synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13% of 53 decks +13% synergy
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
11% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Instants
Counterspell
30% of 53 decks -1% synergy
Path to Exile
26% of 53 decks -5% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25% of 53 decks -12% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25% of 53 decks +12% synergy
Arcane Denial
25% of 53 decks +16% synergy
Beast Within
23% of 53 decks +10% synergy
Negate
23% of 53 decks +12% synergy
Mortality Spear
21% of 53 decks +21% synergy
Heroic Intervention
19% of 53 decks +2% synergy
Generous Gift
17% of 53 decks +11% synergy
Dovin's Veto
17% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Mana Drain
13% of 53 decks -6% synergy
Swan Song
13% of 53 decks -11% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13% of 53 decks +13% synergy
Akroma's Will
11% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11% of 53 decks -19% synergy
Void Rend
9% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Putrefy
9% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9% of 53 decks -14% synergy
Unwanted Remake
8% of 25 decks +8% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Cancel
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Mortify
8% of 53 decks +1% synergy
Infernal Grasp
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Absorb
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Despark
8% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Growth Spiral
8% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Overprotect
7% of 30 decks +6% synergy
Dawn's Truce
7% of 30 decks +5% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Fell the Profane
6% of 34 decks +4% synergy
Sink into Stupor
6% of 34 decks +3% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6% of 34 decks +3% synergy
Momentous Fall
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6% of 53 decks -15% synergy
Oblation
6% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Tower Defense
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Angelsong
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Reality Shift
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Inkshield
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Inspiring Call
6% of 53 decks -1% synergy
Dark Ritual
6% of 53 decks -10% synergy
Azorius Charm
6% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Noxious Revival
6% of 53 decks -4% synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
32% of 53 decks +13% synergy
Rampant Growth
26% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Exsanguinate
19% of 53 decks +18% synergy
Fumigate
19% of 53 decks +17% synergy
Demonic Tutor
19% of 53 decks -17% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
17% of 53 decks +11% synergy
Last March of the Ents
13% of 53 decks +12% synergy
Will of the Abzan
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Supreme Verdict
9% of 53 decks -3% synergy
Fell the Mighty
9% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Farewell
9% of 53 decks -7% synergy
Risky Shortcut
8% of 13 decks +8% synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Culling Ritual
8% of 53 decks -6% synergy
Season of Gathering
7% of 30 decks +6% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
6% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Night's Whisper
6% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Decree of Pain
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Vindicate
6% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Harmonize
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Storm Herd
6% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
26% of 53 decks +26% synergy
Lightning Greaves
21% of 53 decks +2% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19% of 53 decks +4% synergy
The Great Henge
13% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
12% of 24 decks +12% synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Whip of Erebos
9% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9% of 53 decks +6% synergy
The Ozolith
9% of 53 decks +2% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
9% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Venser's Journal
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Behemoth Sledge
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
6% of 53 decks +6% synergy
The One Ring
6% of 53 decks -15% synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
30% of 53 decks +29% synergy
Sylvan Library
26% of 53 decks +15% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23% of 53 decks +8% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21% of 53 decks +19% synergy
Test of Endurance
21% of 53 decks +21% synergy
Assault Formation
17% of 53 decks +16% synergy
High Alert
17% of 53 decks +16% synergy
Dawn of Hope
15% of 53 decks +15% synergy
Black Market Connections
15% of 53 decks +11% synergy
Angelic Accord
13% of 53 decks +13% synergy
Mystic Remora
13% of 53 decks -14% synergy
True Conviction
11% of 53 decks +11% synergy
Boon Reflection
11% of 53 decks +11% synergy
Jaws of Defeat
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Griffin Aerie
9% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Cleric Class
9% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Tainted Remedy
9% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Light of Promise
9% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Guardian Project
9% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Behind the Scenes
9% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Angelic Chorus
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Hardened Scales
8% of 53 decks -2% synergy
Greed
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Sunbond
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Stoneskin
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7% of 30 decks -6% synergy
Leyline of Hope
6% of 32 decks +6% synergy
Armadillo Cloak
6% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Bear Umbra
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Aqueous Form
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Ghostly Prison
6% of 53 decks -4% synergy
Burgeoning
6% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Branching Evolution
6% of 53 decks +0% synergy
Felidar Retreat
6% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
6% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
9% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Ajani, Wise Counselor
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
32% of 53 decks +18% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28% of 53 decks +17% synergy
Reliquary Tower
25% of 53 decks -2% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21% of 53 decks -1% synergy
Rogue's Passage
17% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Bojuka Bog
11% of 53 decks -0% synergy
Temple of the False God
11% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11% of 53 decks +10% synergy
Great Arashin City
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Radiant Fountain
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Cabal Coffers
8% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Witch's Clinic
8% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Shifting Woodland
6% of 34 decks +1% synergy
Access Tunnel
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
War Room
6% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77% of 53 decks -10% synergy
Arcane Signet
70% of 53 decks -10% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
38% of 53 decks -0% synergy
Fellwar Stone
34% of 53 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
11% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Thought Vessel
11% of 53 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9% of 53 decks +1% synergy
Golgari Signet
8% of 53 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Progress
8% of 53 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
8% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Commander's Sphere
6% of 53 decks -9% synergy
Azorius Signet
6% of 53 decks +2% synergy
Pristine Talisman
6% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92% of 53 decks +0% synergy
Swamp
74% of 53 decks -2% synergy
Plains
74% of 53 decks -2% synergy
Forest
74% of 53 decks -5% synergy
Island
68% of 53 decks -10% synergy
Exotic Orchard
64% of 53 decks -2% synergy
Temple Garden
62% of 53 decks +19% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60% of 53 decks +14% synergy
Godless Shrine
58% of 53 decks +18% synergy
Breeding Pool
58% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Indatha Triome
55% of 53 decks +23% synergy
Watery Grave
55% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
55% of 53 decks +8% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
49% of 53 decks +17% synergy
Windswept Heath
49% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Zagoth Triome
45% of 53 decks +13% synergy
Raffine's Tower
45% of 53 decks +16% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43% of 53 decks -2% synergy
Mana Confluence
40% of 53 decks +10% synergy
Marsh Flats
40% of 53 decks -5% synergy
Misty Rainforest
38% of 53 decks -8% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38% of 53 decks +18% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
36% of 53 decks +15% synergy
Polluted Delta
34% of 53 decks -9% synergy
Flooded Strand
34% of 53 decks -10% synergy
Arcane Sanctum
32% of 53 decks +9% synergy
Reflecting Pool
30% of 53 decks +13% synergy
Vault of Champions
30% of 53 decks +13% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30% of 53 decks +5% synergy
City of Brass
30% of 53 decks -0% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
28% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Morphic Pool
26% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Opulent Palace
26% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Sea of Clouds
25% of 53 decks +4% synergy
Seaside Citadel
23% of 53 decks -0% synergy
Canopy Vista
21% of 53 decks +5% synergy
Deceptive Landscape
21% of 34 decks +18% synergy
Blossoming Sands
19% of 53 decks +16% synergy
Savannah
19% of 53 decks -5% synergy
Prairie Stream
19% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Underground Sea
17% of 53 decks -7% synergy
Bayou
17% of 53 decks -7% synergy
Tropical Island
17% of 53 decks -7% synergy
Scrubland
17% of 53 decks -6% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
17% of 53 decks +7% synergy
Evolving Wilds
17% of 53 decks -2% synergy
Scoured Barrens
15% of 53 decks +12% synergy
Tundra
15% of 53 decks -9% synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15% of 34 decks +12% synergy
Foreboding Landscape
15% of 34 decks +12% synergy