Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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John Sherwood
Jul 7, 2025
Adapting the Abzan Armor Precon for Different Commander Brackets
On this edition of Bracketeering, John looks at the Abzan Armor precon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm to give it options for the 3 lower Brackets.
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Moxfield
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Starting Town
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45%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sylvan Library
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33%synergy
Windfall
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Abrupt Decay
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
21%synergy
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Birds of Paradise
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15%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
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16%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
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20%synergy
Swan Song
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16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Brain Freeze
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Revival
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
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Rhystic Study
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21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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17%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
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15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
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18%synergy
Gamble
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13%synergy
Notion Thief
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16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
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14%synergy
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Deathrite Shaman
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9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
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17%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
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19%synergy
Tinder Wall
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18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
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4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
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18%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
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17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
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17%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
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10%synergy
Eternal Witness
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4%synergy
Phantasmal Image
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12%synergy
Opposition Agent
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4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
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3%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Fire Covenant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Manamorphose
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Arachnogenesis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Culling Ritual
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Neoform
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Zagoth Triome
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy