App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Price tag $2.42

Legendary Creature — Vedalken Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 50% Combo 6% Tokens 6% Affinity 4% Control 2%
View Average Decklist All Affinity Commanders

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Padeem, Consul of Innovation's Affinity builds — cards that lean hardest into the Affinity theme.

Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+95% Synergy $51.57
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+85% Synergy $52.14
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+83% Synergy $0.69
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+82% Synergy $1.19
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+81% Synergy $0.91
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+74% Synergy $2.58
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+74% Synergy $0.66
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+73% Synergy $14.54
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+72% Synergy $0.39
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+69% Synergy $22.93

Top Cards

The staple cards most Padeem, Consul of Innovation Affinity decks run as their core.

Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+67% Synergy $0.72
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+67% Synergy $0.32
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+67% Synergy $5.50
Fabricate Fabricate
+65% Synergy $10.36
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+63% Synergy $3.34
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+61% Synergy $0.70
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+61% Synergy $0.30
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+60% Synergy $0.68
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+56% Synergy $0.87
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $4.28

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Padeem, Consul of Innovation Affinity game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+25% Synergy $39.16
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $18.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $119.25
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $63.43
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $69.59

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Affinity plan in Padeem, Consul of Innovation decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+55% Synergy $0.88
Memnarch Memnarch
+55% Synergy $5.58
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+53% Synergy $3.06
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+51% Synergy $0.39
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+49% Synergy $0.40
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+47% Synergy $2.74
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+47% Synergy $20.39
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+45% Synergy $4.04
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+42% Synergy $1.08
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+41% Synergy $0.36
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+41% Synergy $0.35
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+40% Synergy $10.51
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+40% Synergy $11.01
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+39% Synergy $0.34
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+39% Synergy $38.77
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+38% Synergy $1.66
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+38% Synergy $7.28
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+37% Synergy $12.57
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+28% Synergy $0.32
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+28% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+27% Synergy $0.27
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+27% Synergy $0.33
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+27% Synergy $19.14
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+25% Synergy $3.09
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+25% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+23% Synergy $2.21
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+23% Synergy $2.50
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+22% Synergy $0.71
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $16.37
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+20% Synergy $0.27
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+19% Synergy $0.52
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+18% Synergy $2.23
Spellskite Spellskite
+18% Synergy $7.94
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+15% Synergy $23.80
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+14% Synergy $0.26
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+14% Synergy $14.36
Myr Moonvessel Myr Moonvessel
+14% Synergy $0.31
Broodstar Broodstar
+14% Synergy $1.16
Parcel Myr Parcel Myr
+14% Synergy $0.14
Skill Borrower Skill Borrower
+14% Synergy $0.32
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+13% Synergy $0.33
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+13% Synergy $0.43
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+13% Synergy $0.24
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+13% Synergy $1.27
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+13% Synergy $6.44
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+13% Synergy $0.33
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+12% Synergy $0.21
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+9% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.31
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
-1% Synergy $2.54

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Padeem, Consul of Innovation's Affinity deck ahead.

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+45% Synergy $5.44
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+41% Synergy $0.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+30% Synergy $56.44
Swan Song Swan Song
+30% Synergy $10.69
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+24% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
+17% Synergy $3.05
Cerebral Download Cerebral Download
+16% Synergy $0.20
Discover the Impossible Discover the Impossible
+14% Synergy $0.19
Overwhelming Denial Overwhelming Denial
+14% Synergy $0.22
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+13% Synergy $3.81
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+13% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+13% Synergy $0.32
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+12% Synergy $0.28
Defabricate Defabricate
+12% Synergy $0.22
Annul Annul
+12% Synergy $0.30
Impulse Impulse
+10% Synergy $0.18
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+9% Synergy $4.98
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.79
Foil Foil
+8% Synergy $2.09
Disallow Disallow
+8% Synergy $1.89
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+7% Synergy $3.74
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.57
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $3.07
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+5% Synergy $16.27
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.69
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $2.62
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $0.56
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.35
Consider Consider
-1% Synergy $0.33
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.44
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.34
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-5% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-22% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Affinity game plan forward for Padeem, Consul of Innovation.

One with the Machine One with the Machine
+40% Synergy $0.32
Portent of Calamity Portent of Calamity
+14% Synergy $0.28
Shimmer of Possibility Shimmer of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.16
Stock Up Stock Up
+13% Synergy $1.37
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+13% Synergy $0.50
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+13% Synergy $0.21
March of Progress March of Progress
+13% Synergy $1.44
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.18
Wash Out Wash Out
+9% Synergy $0.39
Time Warp Time Warp
+9% Synergy $6.84
Reshape Reshape
+7% Synergy $4.39
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $2.84
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+3% Synergy $3.98
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $3.54
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.86

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Padeem, Consul of Innovation Affinity decks.

Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+54% Synergy $6.59
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+53% Synergy $0.39
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+52% Synergy $24.24
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+50% Synergy $1.57
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+50% Synergy $3.74
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+45% Synergy $22.83
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+33% Synergy $3.33
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+27% Synergy $3.59
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+26% Synergy $34.48
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+25% Synergy $0.34
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+23% Synergy $4.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.10
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+16% Synergy $0.45
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+14% Synergy $4.21
Tower of Calamities Tower of Calamities
+14% Synergy $0.28
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+14% Synergy $0.45
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+14% Synergy $3.00
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.22
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+14% Synergy $0.99
Aeon Engine Aeon Engine
+14% Synergy $1.02
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+13% Synergy $0.42
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+13% Synergy $1.45
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+13% Synergy $35.07
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+13% Synergy $1.23
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+13% Synergy $2.71
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+12% Synergy $0.36
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+12% Synergy $4.30
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+12% Synergy $16.23
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+12% Synergy $10.05
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+11% Synergy $15.29
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+10% Synergy $1.49
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $50.55
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $5.18
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+7% Synergy $1.50
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+5% Synergy $2.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.98
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $40.31
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-17% Synergy $8.14

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Affinity strategy in Padeem, Consul of Innovation decks.

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+52% Synergy $3.88
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+49% Synergy $0.43
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+22% Synergy $0.46
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+21% Synergy $3.14
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+13% Synergy $0.38
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+12% Synergy $17.09
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $3.20
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.17

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Padeem, Consul of Innovation's Affinity game plan.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+20% Synergy $25.76
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+15% Synergy $41.10
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+13% Synergy $2.34
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+11% Synergy $5.13

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Padeem, Consul of Innovation Affinity decks.

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+67% Synergy $9.06
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+45% Synergy $0.37
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+39% Synergy $14.67
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+38% Synergy $1.09
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+38% Synergy $1.15
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+38% Synergy $2.35
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+19% Synergy $0.32
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+18% Synergy $1.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $4.23
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+14% Synergy $2.57
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+14% Synergy $0.34
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+14% Synergy $3.43
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+13% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $38.48
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+12% Synergy $1.79
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+11% Synergy $2.57
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $4.09
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $9.44
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+9% Synergy $2.11
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $15.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $26.55
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $58.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.77
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $45.74
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-4% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.34

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Padeem, Consul of Innovation's Affinity strategy.

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+65% Synergy $2.97
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+37% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $2.35
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+33% Synergy $4.87
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+31% Synergy $3.22
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+30% Synergy $4.36
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+19% Synergy $229.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.34
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+14% Synergy $0.42
Myr Reservoir Myr Reservoir
+14% Synergy $2.38
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+13% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+13% Synergy $4.18
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+13% Synergy $1.82
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+11% Synergy $1.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.04
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.57
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.49
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $13.30
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.87
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.59
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base behind Padeem, Consul of Innovation's Affinity decks.

Power Depot Power Depot
+13% Synergy $0.56
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Padeem, Consul of Innovation: Affinity.

Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cloakwood Hermit Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II