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Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Price tag $3.15

Legendary Creature — Vedalken Artificer

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 57% Tokens 5% Combo 4% Affinity 4% Control 3%
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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 $44.22
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+85% Synergy $44.81
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+83% Synergy $0.62
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+82% Synergy $1.20
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+81% Synergy $0.73
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+74% Synergy $3.55
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+74% Synergy $0.53
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+73% Synergy $16.99
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+72% Synergy $0.41
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+69% Synergy $15.28

Top Cards

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

Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+67% Synergy $0.51
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+67% Synergy $0.35
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+67% Synergy $5.66
Fabricate Fabricate
+65% Synergy $9.41
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+63% Synergy $3.27
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+61% Synergy $0.56
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+61% Synergy $0.37
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+60% Synergy $0.50
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+56% Synergy $0.88
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.77

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 $40.14
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $16.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $131.68
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

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

Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+55% Synergy $0.90
Memnarch Memnarch
+55% Synergy $6.24
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+53% Synergy $3.36
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+51% Synergy $0.35
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+49% Synergy $0.36
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+47% Synergy $1.30
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+47% Synergy $18.64
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+45% Synergy $3.72
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+42% Synergy $1.31
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+41% Synergy $0.37
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+41% Synergy $0.35
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+40% Synergy $9.22
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+40% Synergy $10.76
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+39% Synergy $0.23
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+39% Synergy $39.24
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+38% Synergy $1.88
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+38% Synergy $7.06
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+37% Synergy $13.19
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+28% Synergy $0.27
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+28% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+27% Synergy $0.27
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+27% Synergy $0.53
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+27% Synergy $19.63
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+25% Synergy $2.84
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+25% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+23% Synergy $2.11
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+23% Synergy $2.13
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+22% Synergy $0.67
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $15.76
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+20% Synergy $0.35
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+19% Synergy $0.41
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+18% Synergy $0.99
Spellskite Spellskite
+18% Synergy $7.94
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+15% Synergy $24.67
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+14% Synergy $0.19
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+14% Synergy $8.39
Myr Moonvessel Myr Moonvessel
+14% Synergy $0.31
Broodstar Broodstar
+14% Synergy $1.00
Parcel Myr Parcel Myr
+14% Synergy $0.14
Skill Borrower Skill Borrower
+14% Synergy $0.36
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+13% Synergy $0.28
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+13% Synergy $0.69
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+13% Synergy $0.14
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+13% Synergy $0.76
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+13% Synergy $6.42
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+13% Synergy $0.31
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+12% Synergy $0.22
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+9% Synergy $0.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.34
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
-1% Synergy $1.80

Instants

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

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+45% Synergy $5.06
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+41% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+30% Synergy $56.81
Swan Song Swan Song
+30% Synergy $8.50
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+24% Synergy $0.10
Pongify Pongify
+17% Synergy $1.54
Cerebral Download Cerebral Download
+16% Synergy $0.16
Discover the Impossible Discover the Impossible
+14% Synergy $0.16
Overwhelming Denial Overwhelming Denial
+14% Synergy $0.21
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+13% Synergy $3.14
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+13% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+13% Synergy $0.32
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+12% Synergy $0.27
Defabricate Defabricate
+12% Synergy $0.16
Annul Annul
+12% Synergy $0.29
Impulse Impulse
+10% Synergy $0.20
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+9% Synergy $4.32
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.96
Foil Foil
+8% Synergy $2.11
Disallow Disallow
+8% Synergy $1.73
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+7% Synergy $3.19
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $1.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.39
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+5% Synergy $18.16
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $0.97
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $2.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.62
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.40
Consider Consider
-1% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.38
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.38
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-5% Synergy $0.47
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-22% Synergy $1.92

Sorceries

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

One with the Machine One with the Machine
+40% Synergy $0.27
Portent of Calamity Portent of Calamity
+14% Synergy $0.22
Shimmer of Possibility Shimmer of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.09
Stock Up Stock Up
+13% Synergy $1.35
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+13% Synergy $0.37
Argivian Restoration Argivian Restoration
+13% Synergy $0.15
March of Progress March of Progress
+13% Synergy $1.53
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.21
Wash Out Wash Out
+9% Synergy $0.43
Time Warp Time Warp
+9% Synergy $7.44
Reshape Reshape
+7% Synergy $4.85
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.32
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.51
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+3% Synergy $3.93
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.84
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+54% Synergy $6.16
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+53% Synergy $0.50
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+52% Synergy $26.24
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+50% Synergy $1.70
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+50% Synergy $3.15
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+45% Synergy $18.77
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+33% Synergy $2.94
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+27% Synergy $4.71
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+26% Synergy $36.61
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+25% Synergy $0.39
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+23% Synergy $3.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $3.66
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+16% Synergy $0.39
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+14% Synergy $4.05
Tower of Calamities Tower of Calamities
+14% Synergy $0.26
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+14% Synergy $0.57
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+14% Synergy $2.54
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.31
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+14% Synergy $0.72
Aeon Engine Aeon Engine
+14% Synergy $0.62
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+13% Synergy $0.39
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+13% Synergy $1.06
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+13% Synergy $35.18
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+13% Synergy $2.14
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+13% Synergy $2.29
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+12% Synergy $0.38
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+12% Synergy $3.14
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+12% Synergy $17.94
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+12% Synergy $10.78
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+11% Synergy $18.09
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+10% Synergy $1.09
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $34.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $4.93
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+7% Synergy $1.41
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+5% Synergy $2.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.46
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $46.92
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-17% Synergy $5.28

Enchantments

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

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+52% Synergy $4.52
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+49% Synergy $0.41
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+22% Synergy $1.03
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+21% Synergy $4.40
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+13% Synergy $0.41
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+12% Synergy $14.90
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $2.11
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $0.28
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+20% Synergy $24.17
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+15% Synergy $41.09
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+13% Synergy $1.77
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+11% Synergy $5.06

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+67% Synergy $9.00
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+45% Synergy $0.36
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+39% Synergy $12.31
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+38% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+38% Synergy $1.86
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+38% Synergy $2.04
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 $0.29
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+18% Synergy $0.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $3.36
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+14% Synergy $0.32
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+14% Synergy $2.56
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+14% Synergy $0.33
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+14% Synergy $3.64
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+13% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $43.89
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+12% Synergy $1.28
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+11% Synergy $1.73
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $4.19
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $10.62
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+9% Synergy $1.69
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+6% Synergy $10.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $27.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $62.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $54.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-4% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+65% Synergy $3.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+37% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $1.92
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+33% Synergy $3.75
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+31% Synergy $2.96
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+30% Synergy $4.35
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+19% Synergy $241.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+14% Synergy $0.39
Myr Reservoir Myr Reservoir
+14% Synergy $2.46
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+13% Synergy $0.28
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+13% Synergy $4.41
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+13% Synergy $1.46
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+11% Synergy $1.86
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.70
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.65
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.69
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $12.42
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.57
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.53
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Power Depot Power Depot
+13% Synergy $0.45
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21

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
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
Tetzin, Gnome Champion Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
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 Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut