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Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Price tag $0.91

Legendary CreatureVedalken Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1703 Current Rank
#1791 Last Week
#1832 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Padeem, Consul of Innovation.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Padeem, Consul of Innovation decks.

Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+14% Synergy $0.65
The Endstone The Endstone
+13% Synergy $6.42
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+10% Synergy $0.27
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+8% Synergy $0.20
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+7% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Padeem, Consul of Innovation's abilities and overall game plan.

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+54% Synergy $0.24
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+52% Synergy $0.62
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+49% Synergy $42.07
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+45% Synergy $0.58
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+45% Synergy $0.86
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+44% Synergy $2.34
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+42% Synergy $10.62
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+38% Synergy $0.48
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+38% Synergy $9.47
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+36% Synergy $0.85

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Padeem, Consul of Innovation decks.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+34% Synergy $0.65
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+33% Synergy $1.66
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+33% Synergy $0.96
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+32% Synergy $0.86
Fabricate Fabricate
+28% Synergy $7.90
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+26% Synergy $1.36
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+25% Synergy $3.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.30
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+19% Synergy $11.76
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+4% Synergy $2414.49
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $67.99
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $71.05
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+1% Synergy $372.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.63
Force of Will Force of Will
-9% Synergy $57.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $11.92

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Padeem, Consul of Innovation's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+31% Synergy $6.70
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+30% Synergy $9.51
Memnarch Memnarch
+30% Synergy $5.27
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+28% Synergy $0.24
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+27% Synergy $0.59
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+27% Synergy $1.49
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+27% Synergy $1.39
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+27% Synergy $0.19
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+25% Synergy $0.25
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+25% Synergy $1.26
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+25% Synergy $0.35
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+25% Synergy $0.60
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+23% Synergy $0.20
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+21% Synergy $0.63
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+21% Synergy $0.39
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+21% Synergy $9.58
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+21% Synergy $0.18
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+21% Synergy $0.13
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+20% Synergy $32.20
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+20% Synergy $1.09
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+19% Synergy $16.50
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+18% Synergy $0.40
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+18% Synergy $1.64
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+18% Synergy $0.18
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+18% Synergy $0.27
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+18% Synergy $7.43
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+17% Synergy $3.88
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+15% Synergy $0.84
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+15% Synergy $2.89
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+15% Synergy $0.10
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+15% Synergy $5.05
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+15% Synergy $0.73
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+15% Synergy $24.67
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+14% Synergy $0.29
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+14% Synergy $1.29
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $1.73
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+13% Synergy $4.05
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+12% Synergy $0.29
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+11% Synergy $2.78
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
+11% Synergy $0.96
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+10% Synergy $0.29
Hulking Metamorph Hulking Metamorph
+10% Synergy $0.13
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+10% Synergy $0.04
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+9% Synergy $7.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.12
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.23
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+7% Synergy $11.08
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+7% Synergy $0.07
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+5% Synergy $0.91
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+4% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Padeem, Consul of Innovation safe.

Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+23% Synergy $0.23
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.33
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+10% Synergy $4.00
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+10% Synergy $0.07
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+10% Synergy $0.13
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+9% Synergy $0.20
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+7% Synergy $4.56
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+6% Synergy $0.07
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.17
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+5% Synergy $0.05
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+5% Synergy $1.19
Cerebral Download Cerebral Download
+5% Synergy $0.08
Assert Authority Assert Authority
+5% Synergy $0.24
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $1.90
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.27
Access Denied Access Denied
+4% Synergy $3.45
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $15.68
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+2% Synergy $0.16
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $5.49
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $1.36
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $14.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.96
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-4% Synergy $0.49
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-5% Synergy $7.15
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $6.09
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-8% Synergy $1.59
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-9% Synergy $49.42
Aetherize Aetherize
-12% Synergy $0.29
Resculpt Resculpt
-12% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $1.75
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-14% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-17% Synergy $2.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.46
Opt Opt
-18% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-20% Synergy $1.15
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-21% Synergy $1.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-22% Synergy $0.34
High Tide High Tide
-37% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Padeem, Consul of Innovation's game plan and control the board.

One with the Machine One with the Machine
+34% Synergy $0.15
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+18% Synergy $0.18
Reshape Reshape
+17% Synergy $2.82
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.09
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+10% Synergy $4.02
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+10% Synergy $0.06
March of Progress March of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.91
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
0% Synergy $0.37
Ravenform Ravenform
-4% Synergy $0.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-7% Synergy $0.19
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-8% Synergy $34.20
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $1.75
Ponder Ponder
-16% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
-18% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
-18% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+28% Synergy $2.65
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+26% Synergy $0.30
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+23% Synergy $1.20
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+23% Synergy $3.67
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+22% Synergy $1.37
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+19% Synergy $14.59
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+19% Synergy $3.97
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+18% Synergy $1.12
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $39.41
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+14% Synergy $0.55
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+14% Synergy $2.42
Trading Post Trading Post
+12% Synergy $0.38
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+11% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+11% Synergy $17.53
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+11% Synergy $0.92
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+11% Synergy $1.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.45
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+9% Synergy $0.11
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $13.05
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+8% Synergy $4.01
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+8% Synergy $0.44
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $29.26
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.57
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+7% Synergy $5.78
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+7% Synergy $0.73
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+7% Synergy $1.45
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+7% Synergy $1.42
Silverskin Armor Silverskin Armor
+7% Synergy $0.13
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+6% Synergy $0.76
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy $0.52
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+6% Synergy $11.27
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+6% Synergy $0.61
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $5.81
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $4.05
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+5% Synergy $0.81
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+5% Synergy $3.14
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+5% Synergy $1.38
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.92
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+4% Synergy $4.51
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.76
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+3% Synergy $20.58
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $18.82
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.02
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+2% Synergy $22.80
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
0% Synergy $0.27
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
0% Synergy $4.02
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-4% Synergy $0.39
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $14.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-34% Synergy $3.79

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Padeem, Consul of Innovation's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+27% Synergy $0.26
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+23% Synergy $9.18
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $1.44
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+8% Synergy $3.60
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+7% Synergy $0.43
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+6% Synergy $0.20
Tractor Beam Tractor Beam
+5% Synergy $0.10
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+4% Synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Padeem, Consul of Innovation to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+15% Synergy $15.68
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+14% Synergy $2.39
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+12% Synergy $0.97
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $4.94
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+6% Synergy $0.96
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.34
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $27.80

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+35% Synergy $0.46
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $7.74
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+26% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+26% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+26% Synergy $0.61
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+23% Synergy $0.77
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+16% Synergy $0.19
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+13% Synergy $9.25
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.33
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+9% Synergy $13.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $38.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.14
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.36
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+7% Synergy $2.00
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+6% Synergy $0.11
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+5% Synergy $0.50
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+5% Synergy $0.22
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $14.84
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+3% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.27
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+2% Synergy $1.22
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.01
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.34
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.73
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.43
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.40
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $51.06
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-5% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.28
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-9% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-26% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+35% Synergy $2.44
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+32% Synergy $1.29
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $1.28
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+15% Synergy $1.81
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+14% Synergy $0.25
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+12% Synergy $2.07
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+11% Synergy $2.82
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+11% Synergy $0.20
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $153.22
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+4% Synergy $4.37
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+4% Synergy $0.56
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $32.45
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.29
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $7.59
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.61
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $2.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $24.69
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-7% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Padeem, Consul of Innovation decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+22% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.78
Power Depot Power Depot
+5% Synergy $0.48
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+5% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.11
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-8% Synergy $34.20

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