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Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Price tag $2.55

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

#2333 Current Rank
#2154 Last Week
#2049 Past 2 Years

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.

Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+7% Synergy $13.75
Brush Off Brush Off
+2% Synergy $0.22
Bilbo, Thief in the Night Bilbo, Thief in the Night
+1% Synergy $75.00
Flow State Flow State
-1% Synergy $2.55
Mathemagics Mathemagics
-1% Synergy $4.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+53% Synergy $0.59
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+53% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+47% Synergy $41.65
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+44% Synergy $0.67
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+42% Synergy $3.94
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+40% Synergy $5.85
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+37% Synergy $20.70
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+37% Synergy $0.52
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+37% Synergy $3.72
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+37% Synergy $13.60

Top Cards

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+32% Synergy $9.53
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+32% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+32% Synergy $2.78
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+29% Synergy $0.42
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+21% Synergy $2.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.95
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.68

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+1% Synergy $468.63
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $104.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+0% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $167.83
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $64.63
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $58.40
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+35% Synergy $2.14
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+29% Synergy $13.78
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+29% Synergy $8.88
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+28% Synergy $0.38
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+27% Synergy $1.24
Memnarch Memnarch
+26% Synergy $6.36
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+26% Synergy $2.15
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+26% Synergy $0.50
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+25% Synergy $0.20
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+24% Synergy $0.28
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+23% Synergy $3.26
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+23% Synergy $0.27
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+22% Synergy $0.39
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+20% Synergy $0.88
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+20% Synergy $0.52
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+19% Synergy $34.89
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+19% Synergy $0.58
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+19% Synergy $0.31
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+19% Synergy $2.71
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+19% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+18% Synergy $0.67
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+18% Synergy $15.01
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+18% Synergy $19.77
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $0.75
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+17% Synergy $0.35
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+16% Synergy $43.45
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+16% Synergy $14.38
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+15% Synergy $0.32
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+15% Synergy $0.12
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+15% Synergy $1.79
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+15% Synergy $10.36
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+15% Synergy $6.78
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+14% Synergy $1.58
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+13% Synergy $1.37
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+12% Synergy $0.40
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+11% Synergy $0.34
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+11% Synergy $16.66
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+11% Synergy $1.00
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+11% Synergy $24.52
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+10% Synergy $3.89
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+10% Synergy $9.77
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+10% Synergy $0.21
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
+9% Synergy $0.86
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+9% Synergy $0.33
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+8% Synergy $0.40
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.33
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.32
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+5% Synergy $0.91
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+5% Synergy $0.41
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+3% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+26% Synergy $5.33
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+19% Synergy $0.29
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.17
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+10% Synergy $0.36
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+9% Synergy $4.69
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+9% Synergy $0.29
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+8% Synergy $0.32
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.29
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+6% Synergy $0.34
Access Denied Access Denied
+4% Synergy $2.87
Disallow Disallow
+2% Synergy $1.74
Cancel Cancel
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+0% Synergy $55.81
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+0% Synergy $0.18
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+0% Synergy $7.61
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $0.50
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $18.41
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.23
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $2.49
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-6% Synergy $5.99
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.00
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $50.22
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $2.17
Aetherize Aetherize
-9% Synergy $0.39
Resculpt Resculpt
-9% Synergy $0.22
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.72
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-10% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $2.02
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.07
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-15% Synergy $0.50
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-17% Synergy $7.00
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $1.05
High Tide High Tide
-35% Synergy $1.52

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
+32% Synergy $0.33
Reshape Reshape
+16% Synergy $4.57
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.19
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+12% Synergy $0.34
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+8% Synergy $0.12
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+6% Synergy $4.86
March of Progress March of Progress
+5% Synergy $1.38
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
0% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $37.19
Preordain Preordain
-14% Synergy $0.52
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $4.86
Ponder Ponder
-15% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+31% Synergy $3.34
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+27% Synergy $0.45
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+25% Synergy $1.32
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+21% Synergy $5.56
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+19% Synergy $34.51
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+19% Synergy $2.40
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+14% Synergy $4.82
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+14% Synergy $28.95
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+13% Synergy $1.56
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+12% Synergy $1.32
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+10% Synergy $2.45
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+10% Synergy $0.37
Trading Post Trading Post
+10% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+10% Synergy $22.74
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+9% Synergy $3.91
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+8% Synergy $1.42
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+8% Synergy $0.57
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+7% Synergy $4.53
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+6% Synergy $0.17
Silverskin Armor Silverskin Armor
+6% Synergy $0.18
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $17.49
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+6% Synergy $0.71
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.95
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.37
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+6% Synergy $0.74
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+5% Synergy $0.49
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+5% Synergy $3.10
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+5% Synergy $0.39
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $12.29
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+4% Synergy $1.05
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+4% Synergy $1.16
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $1.05
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $3.11
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.76
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+4% Synergy $7.05
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $47.72
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+4% Synergy $10.52
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+3% Synergy $7.19
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+3% Synergy $17.30
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $24.14
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.82
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+2% Synergy $9.24
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+2% Synergy $0.38
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+2% Synergy $30.62
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $6.30
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+0% Synergy $6.03
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-6% Synergy $13.86
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-33% Synergy $6.67

Enchantments

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+28% Synergy $0.82
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+24% Synergy $1.43
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+18% Synergy $14.19
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+8% Synergy $2.00
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+7% Synergy $4.81
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+5% Synergy $0.55
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+4% Synergy $0.30
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+4% Synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.24
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $3.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $11.88

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+14% Synergy $23.01
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+11% Synergy $4.63
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+11% Synergy $1.70
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+5% Synergy $5.08
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+4% Synergy $1.36
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $45.64
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+2% Synergy $0.40
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
0% Synergy $19.23

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+30% Synergy $9.68
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+23% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+23% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+23% Synergy $1.33
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+22% Synergy $0.64
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+11% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $40.55
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+9% Synergy $10.20
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+9% Synergy $11.11
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.68
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+8% Synergy $18.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.33
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.40
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+3% Synergy $1.84
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.20
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+0% Synergy $11.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.40
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.44
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-5% Synergy $62.97
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-5% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.93
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-6% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-26% Synergy $0.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+33% Synergy $4.55
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+29% Synergy $3.06
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $1.10
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+14% Synergy $1.42
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+11% Synergy $0.23
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+10% Synergy $3.65
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+9% Synergy $1.20
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+7% Synergy $0.40
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.36
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+6% Synergy $0.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $238.50
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.28
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+4% Synergy $3.38
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $34.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+2% Synergy $7.02
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.63
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $0.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-3% Synergy $11.72
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $4.08
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $35.83
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+18% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $0.87
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.43
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $37.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-17% Synergy $7.00

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