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Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Price tag $0.93

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

#1804 Current Rank
#1733 Last Week
#1858 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.

Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+9% Synergy $0.33
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+9% Synergy $1.06
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+5% Synergy $17.28
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+4% Synergy $0.39
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+2% Synergy $2.02

High Synergy Cards

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

Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+51% Synergy $0.30
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+51% Synergy $0.88
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+48% Synergy $39.93
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+45% Synergy $0.70
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+44% Synergy $1.04
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+43% Synergy $2.71
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+41% Synergy $16.03
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $10.34
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+36% Synergy $0.62
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+36% Synergy $1.61

Top Cards

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+35% Synergy $0.69
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+32% Synergy $1.48
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+32% Synergy $1.14
Fabricate Fabricate
+28% Synergy $8.73
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+28% Synergy $2.88
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+26% Synergy $3.66
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+25% Synergy $2.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.32
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+18% Synergy $11.67
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+5% Synergy $2399.53
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $82.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $75.40
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+1% Synergy $373.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $46.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.10
Force of Will Force of Will
-8% Synergy $61.91
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $15.17

Creatures

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

Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+28% Synergy $10.61
Memnarch Memnarch
+28% Synergy $5.37
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+28% Synergy $7.69
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+28% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+27% Synergy $0.21
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+25% Synergy $0.53
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+25% Synergy $0.47
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+25% Synergy $1.35
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+24% Synergy $0.42
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+24% Synergy $1.38
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+24% Synergy $2.08
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+24% Synergy $0.70
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+22% Synergy $0.20
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+21% Synergy $9.37
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+21% Synergy $0.17
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+21% Synergy $0.19
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+20% Synergy $0.49
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+20% Synergy $0.37
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+20% Synergy $5.48
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+20% Synergy $35.55
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+18% Synergy $2.29
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+18% Synergy $16.81
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+17% Synergy $0.39
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+17% Synergy $4.24
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+17% Synergy $0.19
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+17% Synergy $0.23
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+16% Synergy $10.77
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+16% Synergy $25.24
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+15% Synergy $0.11
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+15% Synergy $0.78
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $2.67
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+14% Synergy $0.75
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+14% Synergy $0.38
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $2.04
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+14% Synergy $6.23
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+13% Synergy $1.03
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+11% Synergy $2.59
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+11% Synergy $3.10
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+11% Synergy $0.32
Hulking Metamorph Hulking Metamorph
+10% Synergy $0.11
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
+10% Synergy $0.92
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+9% Synergy $0.28
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+9% Synergy $6.75
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+9% Synergy $0.07
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.09
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.18
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+8% Synergy $0.17
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+5% Synergy $1.00
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+5% Synergy $13.26
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+3% Synergy $0.21

Instants

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

Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+22% Synergy $0.24
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+12% Synergy $3.95
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.13
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+8% Synergy $0.07
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+8% Synergy $0.22
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+8% Synergy $0.12
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.17
Access Denied Access Denied
+5% Synergy $2.73
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+5% Synergy $0.11
Ugin's Binding Ugin's Binding
+5% Synergy $1.13
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.56
Cancel Cancel
+3% Synergy $0.28
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $13.39
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $6.95
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
0% Synergy $0.11
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $1.39
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $15.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $44.80
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-4% Synergy $0.42
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-5% Synergy $7.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.07
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.26
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-8% Synergy $1.81
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-8% Synergy $51.18
Resculpt Resculpt
-11% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.81
Aetherize Aetherize
-12% Synergy $0.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.66
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-14% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-16% Synergy $2.20
Opt Opt
-18% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-19% Synergy $1.34
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy $0.44
High Tide High Tide
-36% Synergy $1.20

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
+33% Synergy $0.17
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+18% Synergy $0.18
Reshape Reshape
+16% Synergy $2.69
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.07
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+10% Synergy $0.08
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+9% Synergy $3.73
March of Progress March of Progress
+5% Synergy $1.20
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
0% Synergy $0.18
Ravenform Ravenform
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $33.69
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $1.91
Ponder Ponder
-16% Synergy $1.32
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $4.81
Preordain Preordain
-18% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+26% Synergy $0.33
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+24% Synergy $1.56
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+23% Synergy $3.52
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+23% Synergy $1.61
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+18% Synergy $20.79
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+18% Synergy $5.37
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+16% Synergy $2.33
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $36.81
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+14% Synergy $1.23
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+13% Synergy $3.55
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+12% Synergy $0.24
Trading Post Trading Post
+12% Synergy $0.46
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+11% Synergy $19.41
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+11% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.54
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+10% Synergy $0.89
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+9% Synergy $0.07
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+8% Synergy $0.63
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $14.65
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+8% Synergy $0.66
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+8% Synergy $4.08
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $32.55
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+7% Synergy $6.03
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+7% Synergy $2.39
The Endstone The Endstone
+7% Synergy $5.02
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+7% Synergy $1.41
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+7% Synergy $0.65
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+7% Synergy $0.40
Silverskin Armor Silverskin Armor
+7% Synergy $0.14
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+6% Synergy $1.18
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy $0.54
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $4.64
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+6% Synergy $10.51
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $6.76
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+5% Synergy $1.52
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+5% Synergy $0.68
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+5% Synergy $3.22
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+4% Synergy $22.87
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $20.05
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.84
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+3% Synergy $23.88
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+3% Synergy $0.28
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.81
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $4.78
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+1% Synergy $3.79
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
-1% Synergy $0.19
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-4% Synergy $0.33
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-6% Synergy $17.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-33% Synergy $3.58

Enchantments

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+30% Synergy $1.41
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+26% Synergy $0.37
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+22% Synergy $13.12
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $1.40
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+7% Synergy $4.47
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+7% Synergy $0.47
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+5% Synergy
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+5% Synergy $0.25
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-2% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $49.41

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+15% Synergy $18.28
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+14% Synergy $2.77
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+12% Synergy $1.31
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $4.43
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+6% Synergy $1.06
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $29.26
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.34
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+1% Synergy $23.07

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+35% Synergy $0.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $10.78
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+25% Synergy $1.05
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+24% Synergy $0.78
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+24% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+24% Synergy $0.72
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+15% Synergy $0.18
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+13% Synergy $10.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $42.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+9% Synergy $14.96
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.38
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.46
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+6% Synergy $1.80
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy $0.43
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+5% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+5% Synergy $0.13
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $19.10
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+3% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.33
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+2% Synergy $1.15
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.45
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.90
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $5.96
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $49.84
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-5% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.59
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-9% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-26% Synergy $1.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+34% Synergy $2.69
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+30% Synergy $1.83
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+16% Synergy $2.76
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $1.14
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.20
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+12% Synergy $0.28
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+12% Synergy $1.57
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $3.83
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+10% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.23
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $0.58
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $173.92
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $2.33
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $18.60
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+4% Synergy $4.34
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $33.94
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $8.02
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $2.95
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $25.71
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% 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 $0.64
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $2.15
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.42
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+5% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.04
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $33.69

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