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Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Price tag $0.48

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

#1271 Current Rank
#1379 Last Week
#1113 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.

Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+4% Synergy $0.49
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+3% Synergy $0.24
Honor Honor
+2% Synergy $0.16
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+2% Synergy $1.77
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+2% Synergy $0.07

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 $0.10
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+75% Synergy $0.61
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+60% Synergy $0.15
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+59% Synergy $0.05
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+56% Synergy $0.13
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $0.44
Snap Snap
+55% Synergy $2.17
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+54% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+52% Synergy $0.60
See the Truth See the Truth
+51% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Cloudpiercer Cloudpiercer
+50% Synergy $0.04
Porcuparrot Porcuparrot
+49% Synergy $0.06
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+48% Synergy $0.06
Regal Leosaur Regal Leosaur
+46% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+45% Synergy $0.28
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+42% Synergy $0.12
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+39% Synergy $0.20
Windfall Windfall
+32% Synergy $4.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+17% Synergy $25.52
Gamble Gamble
+16% Synergy $10.63
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+14% Synergy $9.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $15.45
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+11% Synergy $2.11
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $183.34
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $462.58
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $61.91
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $103.74
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $669.19

Creatures

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

Majestic Auricorn Majestic Auricorn
+39% Synergy $0.09
Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+38% Synergy $0.14
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+36% Synergy $0.53
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+28% Synergy $0.07
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+25% Synergy $1.08
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+23% Synergy $0.25
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+23% Synergy $0.09
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+21% Synergy $0.15
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+18% Synergy $0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+17% Synergy $20.81
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.73
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+17% Synergy $0.10
Glitterfang Glitterfang
+16% Synergy $0.18
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+13% Synergy $0.58
Mysterious Egg Mysterious Egg
+13% Synergy $0.06
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $6.31
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
+12% Synergy $0.23
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+12% Synergy $0.22
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $30.32
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
+10% Synergy $0.22
Darting Merfolk Darting Merfolk
+10% Synergy $0.18
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+10% Synergy $0.08
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+9% Synergy $1.86
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+9% Synergy $0.75
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+9% Synergy $0.20
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+8% Synergy $29.73
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+7% Synergy $11.87
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+7% Synergy $0.75
Geist of Saint Traft Geist of Saint Traft
+7% Synergy $0.32
Brightling Brightling
+7% Synergy $0.63
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $12.20
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+6% Synergy $12.94
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+6% Synergy $0.33
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $0.38
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+4% Synergy $0.16
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $3.35
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+4% Synergy $1.01
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.63
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $10.27
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+3% Synergy $5.64
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+3% Synergy $0.22
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.25
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+1% Synergy $24.97
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
0% Synergy $0.23
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
0% Synergy $10.58
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-2% Synergy $1.20
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
-6% Synergy $0.81
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $45.59

Instants

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

Geistwave Geistwave
+33% Synergy $0.08
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+32% Synergy $0.31
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+32% Synergy $0.67
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+26% Synergy $0.02
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+25% Synergy $0.08
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+25% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.26
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+19% Synergy $0.24
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+18% Synergy $0.15
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+15% Synergy $0.14
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+14% Synergy $1.06
Curfew Curfew
+13% Synergy $0.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.50
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+12% Synergy $12.29
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $1.22
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+10% Synergy $1.83
Open the Omenpaths Open the Omenpaths
+10% Synergy $0.10
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+9% Synergy $10.55
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $5.85
Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+8% Synergy $0.09
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $11.04
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $6.73
Consider Consider
+6% Synergy $0.44
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+6% Synergy $0.08
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.87
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.25
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $1.94
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $6.89
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $1.07
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $9.24
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $14.92
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $4.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $51.18
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.45
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.00
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.82
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $46.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $50.95
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.14
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.02
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+32% Synergy $0.53
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+30% Synergy $0.31
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $1.94
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+25% Synergy $2.38
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+22% Synergy $0.13
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+20% Synergy $0.21
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+20% Synergy $0.47
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+17% Synergy $0.18
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+13% Synergy $0.19
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.14
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+12% Synergy $0.30
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+11% Synergy $0.30
Twinflame Twinflame
+11% Synergy $5.70
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.38
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+11% Synergy $0.17
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+10% Synergy $0.56
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+10% Synergy $0.09
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+10% Synergy $0.24
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+9% Synergy $2.86
Split Up Split Up
+8% Synergy $3.12
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.26
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.51
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $4.72
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+7% Synergy $0.22
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $1482.44
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+6% Synergy $8.31
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $1.85
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.64
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $9.88
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+5% Synergy $3.42
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $16.70
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.05
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.61
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.00
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.33
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.19
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $9.90
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $3.89
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $3.74
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $1.58
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $1.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+32% Synergy $1.47
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+11% Synergy $1.64
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+9% Synergy $0.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sunforger Sunforger
+6% Synergy $3.12
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.15
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+3% Synergy $1.54
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $17.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.32

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 $0.30
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+18% Synergy $0.46
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+17% Synergy $1.83
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy $8.45
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+13% Synergy $0.25
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+13% Synergy $2.94
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+13% Synergy $0.11
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+11% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $3.33
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+8% Synergy $2.15
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $0.98
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+4% Synergy $0.47
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+3% Synergy $1.39
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $0.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $49.29
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
-1% Synergy $0.57
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $6.05
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $34.30

Planeswalkers

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

Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+11% Synergy $6.52
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+9% Synergy $0.24
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+8% Synergy $4.04
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+4% Synergy $0.39
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
0% Synergy $0.55

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+25% Synergy $6.29
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $1.81
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $0.13
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+8% Synergy $0.23
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.19
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.39
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.88
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+5% Synergy $1.33
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy $3.69
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.34
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+9% Synergy $0.14
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.66
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.19
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $26.29
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+3% Synergy $0.84
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $39.82
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $173.92
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $77.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-9% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-11% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+18% Synergy $0.32
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $12.97
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+16% Synergy $0.18
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+13% Synergy $15.65
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.19
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+10% Synergy $18.92
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $24.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $26.74
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+8% Synergy $8.65
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+6% Synergy $18.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.93
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $5.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.87
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $27.41
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $15.94
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $23.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $15.70
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $7.76
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.04
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $18.89
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.04
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $11.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $326.19
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-1% Synergy $0.35
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.66
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $12.12
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $3.16
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.15
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $5.31
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $3.68
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-8% Synergy $0.13
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.12
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-8% Synergy $0.26
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.27
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-15% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-19% Synergy $0.34

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