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Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Price tag $0.51

Legendary CreatureElemental Dinosaur Cat

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1230 Current Rank
#1058 Last Week
#1195 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.

Flamebraider Flamebraider
+8% Synergy $0.29
Twinflame Travelers Twinflame Travelers
+3% Synergy $0.25
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+3% Synergy $2.98
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+2% Synergy $0.26
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+2% Synergy $0.26

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 $0.06
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+76% Synergy $0.60
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+61% Synergy $0.06
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+61% Synergy $0.08
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+59% Synergy $0.08
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $0.42
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+56% Synergy $0.30
Snap Snap
+55% Synergy $2.41
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+53% Synergy $0.52
Cloudpiercer Cloudpiercer
+52% Synergy $0.05

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 $0.57
Porcuparrot Porcuparrot
+50% Synergy $0.07
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+50% Synergy $0.04
Regal Leosaur Regal Leosaur
+49% Synergy $0.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+45% Synergy $0.25
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+44% Synergy $0.09
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+39% Synergy $0.50
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+35% Synergy $0.25
Windfall Windfall
+32% Synergy $4.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy $42.23
Gamble Gamble
+14% Synergy $10.73
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+13% Synergy $13.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $14.79
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+11% Synergy $1.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $53.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $40.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $31.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $45.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Majestic Auricorn Majestic Auricorn
+40% Synergy $0.10
Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+38% Synergy $0.15
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+36% Synergy $0.68
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+30% Synergy $0.09
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+26% Synergy $2.38
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+24% Synergy $0.37
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+22% Synergy $0.06
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+21% Synergy $0.33
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+21% Synergy $0.20
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.69
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+16% Synergy $20.98
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+16% Synergy $0.12
Glitterfang Glitterfang
+16% Synergy $0.15
Mysterious Egg Mysterious Egg
+14% Synergy $0.04
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+13% Synergy $0.19
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+12% Synergy $0.25
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $6.52
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
+12% Synergy $0.26
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+11% Synergy $0.59
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $37.52
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
+10% Synergy $0.53
Darting Merfolk Darting Merfolk
+10% Synergy $0.16
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+9% Synergy $3.04
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+8% Synergy $22.06
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+8% Synergy $2.02
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+8% Synergy $0.06
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+8% Synergy $0.24
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+7% Synergy $1.30
Brightling Brightling
+7% Synergy $0.55
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $11.65
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+6% Synergy $0.50
Geist of Saint Traft Geist of Saint Traft
+6% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+5% Synergy $0.20
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+5% Synergy $14.66
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+5% Synergy $0.34
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.21
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $4.94
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+4% Synergy $1.30
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+4% Synergy $13.63
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+3% Synergy $5.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.86
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $21.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.29
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+1% Synergy $0.18
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.49
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+1% Synergy $23.99
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
0% Synergy $7.69
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $1.97
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
-6% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Geistwave Geistwave
+33% Synergy $0.08
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+32% Synergy $0.64
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+27% Synergy $0.18
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+25% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+25% Synergy $0.22
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+24% Synergy $0.12
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+22% Synergy $0.25
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+21% Synergy $0.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $0.87
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+15% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+14% Synergy $1.76
Curfew Curfew
+13% Synergy $0.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.47
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+12% Synergy $7.59
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $1.03
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+10% Synergy $1.60
Open the Omenpaths Open the Omenpaths
+10% Synergy $0.05
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $9.71
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+8% Synergy $10.88
Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+8% Synergy $0.05
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $6.84
Unsummon Unsummon
+7% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.29
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.47
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.56
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $6.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.14
Intuition Intuition
+5% Synergy $207.06
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.52
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.08
Consider Consider
+4% Synergy $0.22
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $3.22
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.51
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.27
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $47.15
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $4.23
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $62.72
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.30
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.93
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.83
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $47.42
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $62.01
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.12
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $0.93

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+31% Synergy $0.70
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+30% Synergy $0.19
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $2.18
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+26% Synergy $2.60
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+23% Synergy $0.50
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+22% Synergy $0.11
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+19% Synergy $0.16
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+18% Synergy $0.54
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+14% Synergy $0.18
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.08
Twinflame Twinflame
+12% Synergy $6.15
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+12% Synergy $0.29
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+11% Synergy $0.14
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+10% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.46
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+10% Synergy $0.77
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+10% Synergy $0.09
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+9% Synergy $0.28
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+8% Synergy $0.55
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+8% Synergy $3.18
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.32
Split Up Split Up
+7% Synergy $2.03
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $5.76
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.30
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $1719.97
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+6% Synergy $6.67
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+6% Synergy $0.25
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+6% Synergy $1.19
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $10.00
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $2.16
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $9.19
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+5% Synergy $2.65
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.04
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.07
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.58
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.14
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.29
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $3.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $2.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+31% Synergy $1.44
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+11% Synergy $2.14
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+9% Synergy $0.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sunforger Sunforger
+6% Synergy $3.65
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.16
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $17.25
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $1.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.58

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 $0.63
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+19% Synergy $1.84
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+18% Synergy $0.36
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+18% Synergy $0.14
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+14% Synergy $3.72
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+13% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $8.92
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+13% Synergy $0.11
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+12% Synergy $0.44
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $11.16
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+7% Synergy $4.81
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $1.01
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+4% Synergy $0.89
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $0.61
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+3% Synergy $2.09
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
0% Synergy $0.18
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $5.73
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-7% Synergy $1.86

Planeswalkers

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

Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+11% Synergy $5.95
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+10% Synergy $0.25
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+9% Synergy $6.25
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+5% Synergy $0.76
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+1% Synergy $0.52

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+25% Synergy $7.65
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $4.45
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $5.01
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.18
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+7% Synergy $0.25
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+6% Synergy $0.55
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $8.46
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+5% Synergy $1.04
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $20.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $98.84
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $6.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+11% Synergy $3.95
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+10% Synergy $0.09
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+7% Synergy $0.43
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $33.69
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.19
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $561.61
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+3% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $2.52
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $115.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $832.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $1.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-10% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+19% Synergy $0.31
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.18
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $14.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.17
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+14% Synergy $12.73
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+11% Synergy $13.60
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+9% Synergy $9.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $26.93
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $25.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+6% Synergy $8.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $14.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.56
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.93
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.94
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $16.58
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $25.95
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $11.91
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $26.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $9.05
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $15.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
0% Synergy $0.13
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $328.26
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $15.20
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $4.97
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-4% Synergy $4.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $5.38
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.13
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.55
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-7% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.09
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.12
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-11% Synergy $0.53
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.18
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-15% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-19% Synergy $0.22

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