Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus (Commander) - Expensive 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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Scryfall
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Timetwister
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96%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
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85%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Tinder Wall
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79%synergy
Cabal Ritual
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Demonic Consultation
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Tainted Pact
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78%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
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77%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Brain Freeze
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
76%synergy
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Vampiric Tutor
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69%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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67%synergy
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75%synergy
Force of Will
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73%synergy
Dark Ritual
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71%synergy
Mystic Remora
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68%synergy
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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47%synergy
Swan Song
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69%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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67%synergy
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Lion's Eye Diamond
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85%synergy
Mox Diamond
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82%synergy
Mana Vault
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81%synergy
Chrome Mox
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79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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79%synergy
Ad Nauseam
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Gamble
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81%synergy
Underworld Breach
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76%synergy
Imperial Seal
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Necropotence
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81%synergy
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Deathrite Shaman
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66%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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71%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
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38%synergy
Opposition Agent
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54%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
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36%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
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34%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
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23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
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23%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
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15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
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14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
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9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
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11%synergy
Gilded Drake
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11%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
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10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
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8%synergy
Spellseeker
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4%synergy
Notion Thief
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1%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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-6%synergy
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Veil of Summer
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72%synergy
Pact of Negation
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72%synergy
Mental Misstep
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72%synergy
Flusterstorm
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70%synergy
Chain of Vapor
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72%synergy
Abrupt Decay
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68%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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66%synergy
Force of Negation
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65%synergy
Noxious Revival
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Rain of Filth
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Final Fortune
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Crop Rotation
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fire Covenant
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Rushing River
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
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16%synergy
Mana Drain
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12%synergy
Manamorphose
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Intuition
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11%synergy
Dispel
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9%synergy
Snap
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4%synergy
Summoner's Pact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Autumn's Veil
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
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Culling Ritual
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Rite of Flame
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Windfall
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
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50%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Dress Down
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
57%synergy
City of Traitors
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Shifting Woodland
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Emergence Zone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
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Lotus Petal
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Arcane Signet
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18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Mana Crypt
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Grim Monolith
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
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Badlands
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74%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Volcanic Island
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74%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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53%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
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52%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Wooded Foothills
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
76%synergy
City of Brass
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Marsh Flats
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Breeding Pool
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-31%synergy
Morphic Pool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy