Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Commander 2016 32 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 32
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Josu Hernaiz
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Menace
Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you gain life equal to that creature's toughness.
Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)
"Now the scaled ones rule Tarkir."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper was released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 set, a product line specifically designed for the multiplayer Commander format of Magic: The Gathering. This set introduced the partner mechanic, which allowed players to utilize two commanders simultaneously, and Ikra was created as a primary option for the 'Breed Lethality' deck. The character represents the Abzan Houses of the plane of Tarkir, reflecting their resilient, endurance-based combat philosophy.
The card was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, who sought to capture the character's status as a Naga exile and usurper through a blend of aggressive posture and intricate, desert-inspired ceremonial garb. The design emphasizes a life-link mechanic that rewards the player for aggressive combat, aligning with the mechanical identity of the set. Upon release, it was well-received by the Commander community for its strategic depth and utility in decks focused on high-toughness creature synergy.
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