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Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Price tag $0.49

Legendary CreatureElemental Dinosaur Cat

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Jeskai

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1106 Current Rank
#1111 Last Week
#1078 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vadrok, Apex of Thunder.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vadrok, Apex of Thunder decks.

Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+8% Synergy $43.65
Blitzball Blitzball
+3% Synergy $0.08
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+2% Synergy $0.20
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+2% Synergy $0.07
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+1% Synergy $1.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vadrok, Apex of Thunder's abilities and overall game plan.

Lore Drakkis Lore Drakkis
+84% Synergy $0.07
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+75% Synergy $0.63
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+60% Synergy $0.13
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+60% Synergy $0.04
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+57% Synergy $0.12
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $0.34
Snap Snap
+55% Synergy $1.54
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+54% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+51% Synergy $0.39
Cloudpiercer Cloudpiercer
+50% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vadrok, Apex of Thunder decks.

See the Truth See the Truth
+50% Synergy $0.51
Porcuparrot Porcuparrot
+49% Synergy $0.07
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+48% Synergy $0.04
Regal Leosaur Regal Leosaur
+46% Synergy $0.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+44% Synergy $0.29
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+41% Synergy $0.09
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+39% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
+32% Synergy $3.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+17% Synergy $26.15
Gamble Gamble
+16% Synergy $7.91
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+15% Synergy $8.13
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+12% Synergy $11.92
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+11% Synergy $2.58
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $180.58
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $445.35
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $57.48
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $92.16
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $643.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vadrok, Apex of Thunder's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Majestic Auricorn Majestic Auricorn
+38% Synergy $0.06
Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+38% Synergy $0.13
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+36% Synergy $0.59
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+28% Synergy $0.09
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+25% Synergy $0.90
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+23% Synergy $0.19
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+23% Synergy $0.09
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+21% Synergy $0.10
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+18% Synergy $19.52
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+18% Synergy $0.10
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.51
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+16% Synergy $0.28
Glitterfang Glitterfang
+15% Synergy $0.18
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+13% Synergy $0.62
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
+13% Synergy $0.19
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $6.83
Mysterious Egg Mysterious Egg
+12% Synergy $0.07
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+11% Synergy $27.60
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+11% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
+11% Synergy $0.17
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+10% Synergy $0.23
Darting Merfolk Darting Merfolk
+10% Synergy $0.17
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+10% Synergy $0.06
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+9% Synergy $1.19
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+9% Synergy $0.47
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+9% Synergy $0.22
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+8% Synergy $11.87
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+7% Synergy $10.80
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+7% Synergy $0.85
Brightling Brightling
+7% Synergy $0.69
Geist of Saint Traft Geist of Saint Traft
+7% Synergy $0.27
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+6% Synergy $12.30
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+6% Synergy $0.31
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+4% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+4% Synergy $0.18
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $2.44
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+4% Synergy $5.93
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+4% Synergy $1.04
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+3% Synergy $0.29
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $10.14
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+3% Synergy $0.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.74
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.31
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+1% Synergy $19.42
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
0% Synergy $11.36
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-1% Synergy $0.23
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-2% Synergy $1.28
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-2% Synergy $10.32
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
-7% Synergy $0.73
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vadrok, Apex of Thunder safe.

Geistwave Geistwave
+34% Synergy $0.07
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+32% Synergy $0.60
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+31% Synergy $0.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+25% Synergy $0.06
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+25% Synergy $0.04
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+25% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.18
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+18% Synergy $0.25
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+18% Synergy $0.15
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+15% Synergy $0.12
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $0.99
Curfew Curfew
+13% Synergy $0.55
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+12% Synergy $11.78
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $1.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+10% Synergy $1.59
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+10% Synergy $8.78
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $6.27
Open the Omenpaths Open the Omenpaths
+9% Synergy $0.09
Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+8% Synergy $0.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $11.68
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $6.52
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.64
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.15
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.51
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.46
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.25
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.38
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.22
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $6.48
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $1.20
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $49.42
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $14.89
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $4.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.31
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $7.00
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $6.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $42.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.75
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $46.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $48.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $45.06
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.14
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.63
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vadrok, Apex of Thunder's game plan and control the board.

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+33% Synergy $0.52
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+30% Synergy $1.75
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+30% Synergy $0.45
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+26% Synergy $2.59
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+22% Synergy $0.14
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+20% Synergy $0.45
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+19% Synergy $0.19
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+17% Synergy $0.14
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.14
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+12% Synergy $0.23
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+12% Synergy $0.25
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+11% Synergy $0.27
Twinflame Twinflame
+11% Synergy $5.05
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.36
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+10% Synergy $0.61
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+10% Synergy $0.13
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+10% Synergy $0.08
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+10% Synergy $0.26
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+9% Synergy $2.57
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.26
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.44
Split Up Split Up
+7% Synergy $2.00
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $4.42
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+7% Synergy $0.21
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+7% Synergy $0.44
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $1474.14
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+6% Synergy $10.10
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $3.30
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+6% Synergy $3.39
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+6% Synergy $17.38
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $9.35
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.10
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.08
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.61
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.03
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.65
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $8.66
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $4.80
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.73
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-9% Synergy $1.71
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+33% Synergy $1.75
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+11% Synergy $2.29
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+9% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sunforger Sunforger
+6% Synergy $3.06
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.30
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.20
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $14.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vadrok, Apex of Thunder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+26% Synergy $0.31
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+18% Synergy $0.63
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.06
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+16% Synergy $1.86
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy $8.34
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+14% Synergy $3.11
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+14% Synergy $0.12
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+13% Synergy $0.29
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+10% Synergy $0.35
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $1.77
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+8% Synergy $2.18
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $0.76
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $0.41
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+3% Synergy $1.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $48.94
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $3.99
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
-4% Synergy $0.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $34.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vadrok, Apex of Thunder to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+11% Synergy $6.89
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+8% Synergy $0.22
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+8% Synergy $3.63
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+5% Synergy $0.30
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
-1% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+25% Synergy $5.95
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $1.84
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $0.13
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+8% Synergy $0.23
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.41
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $6.80
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+5% Synergy $0.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $19.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy $3.30
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.29
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+9% Synergy $0.11
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+5% Synergy $0.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $24.69
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+3% Synergy $0.77
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $55.47
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.12
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $153.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $71.05
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy $1.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.22
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-11% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-13% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vadrok, Apex of Thunder decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+17% Synergy $0.27
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $11.86
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+15% Synergy $0.20
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+13% Synergy $17.89
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.20
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+9% Synergy $17.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $24.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $24.04
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+7% Synergy $11.24
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+6% Synergy $14.78
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.72
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $3.53
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $29.32
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $25.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $15.21
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $11.67
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+3% Synergy $8.57
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $17.11
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.28
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $328.61
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $11.54
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.51
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.06
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $9.92
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $2.60
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $2.62
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-6% Synergy $4.49
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-7% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.45
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.18
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-8% Synergy $0.36
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.18
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-14% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-18% Synergy $0.19

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