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Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Price tag $0.47

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

#1357 Current Rank
#1624 Last Week
#1137 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.

Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+1% Synergy $2.28
Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder
+1% Synergy $0.11
Sudden Strike Sudden Strike
0% Synergy $0.10
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
0% Synergy $0.09
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
0% Synergy $0.06

High Synergy Cards

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

Lore Drakkis Lore Drakkis
+83% Synergy $0.11
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+75% Synergy $0.54
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+60% Synergy $0.11
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+59% Synergy $0.05
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+56% Synergy $0.11
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $0.58
Snap Snap
+56% Synergy $2.15
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+54% Synergy $0.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+52% Synergy $0.44
Cloudpiercer Cloudpiercer
+51% 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 $0.49
Porcuparrot Porcuparrot
+49% Synergy $0.06
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+48% Synergy $0.07
Regal Leosaur Regal Leosaur
+46% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+44% Synergy $0.23
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+42% Synergy $0.10
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+38% Synergy $0.25
Windfall Windfall
+32% Synergy $3.98
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $0.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+17% Synergy $28.63
Gamble Gamble
+15% Synergy $11.61
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+14% Synergy $8.47
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $13.26
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+11% Synergy $1.89
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $190.59
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $478.33
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $109.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $716.12
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $64.58

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 $0.16
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+36% Synergy $0.49
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+28% Synergy $0.09
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+26% Synergy $1.03
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+24% Synergy $0.24
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+23% Synergy $0.06
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+22% Synergy $0.25
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.30
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.58
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+17% Synergy $0.07
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+16% Synergy $21.80
Glitterfang Glitterfang
+15% Synergy $0.16
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+13% Synergy $0.23
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+13% Synergy $0.54
Mysterious Egg Mysterious Egg
+13% Synergy $0.06
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $6.46
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
+12% Synergy $0.15
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+11% Synergy $0.15
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $31.65
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
+10% Synergy $0.19
Darting Merfolk Darting Merfolk
+10% Synergy $0.17
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+9% Synergy $1.94
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+9% Synergy $6.67
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+9% Synergy $0.07
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+9% Synergy $0.19
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+8% Synergy $24.03
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+7% Synergy $0.73
Geist of Saint Traft Geist of Saint Traft
+7% Synergy $0.26
Brightling Brightling
+7% Synergy $0.61
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $11.33
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+6% Synergy $12.63
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $13.05
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $0.41
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+5% Synergy $0.37
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+4% Synergy $0.16
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $3.31
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+4% Synergy $1.40
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.59
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $11.80
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+3% Synergy $5.25
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+3% Synergy $0.24
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.29
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+1% Synergy $24.56
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
0% Synergy $0.14
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
0% Synergy $6.03
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-2% Synergy $0.75
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
-6% Synergy $0.55
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Geistwave Geistwave
+34% Synergy $0.11
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+33% Synergy $0.19
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+33% Synergy $0.99
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+26% Synergy $0.02
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+25% Synergy $0.12
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+25% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.23
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+20% Synergy $0.26
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+19% Synergy $0.15
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+15% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+14% Synergy $1.01
Curfew Curfew
+13% Synergy $0.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.50
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+12% Synergy $13.74
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $1.03
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+10% Synergy $1.85
Open the Omenpaths Open the Omenpaths
+10% Synergy $0.14
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+9% Synergy $10.56
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $6.37
Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+8% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $11.42
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $7.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.27
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.12
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.23
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+6% Synergy $0.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.76
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.36
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.00
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $8.01
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+3% Synergy $5.23
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $0.97
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $9.65
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $15.61
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.40
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $45.90
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.36
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $43.88
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.83
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.48
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $50.09
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $52.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $44.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.14

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+32% Synergy $0.57
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+28% Synergy $0.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $1.96
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+26% Synergy $2.44
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+22% Synergy $0.13
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+21% Synergy $0.52
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+20% Synergy $0.15
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+17% Synergy $0.17
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+14% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.16
Twinflame Twinflame
+12% Synergy $5.39
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+11% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.38
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+11% Synergy $0.15
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+10% Synergy $0.29
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+10% Synergy $0.49
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+10% Synergy $0.20
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+10% Synergy $0.09
Split Up Split Up
+8% Synergy $2.42
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+8% Synergy $2.82
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.22
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.52
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $5.19
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+7% Synergy $0.20
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $1486.43
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+6% Synergy $7.84
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $1.61
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.87
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $9.35
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $13.23
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+5% Synergy $2.96
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.08
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.58
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.93
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+3% Synergy $0.08
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.67
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $3.44
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $4.78
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $1.77
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $1.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+32% Synergy $2.19
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+10% Synergy $1.43
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+9% Synergy $0.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Sunforger Sunforger
+7% Synergy $3.42
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.15
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $16.26
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.14

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 $0.53
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+18% Synergy $2.23
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+18% Synergy $0.33
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy $10.49
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+13% Synergy $0.25
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+13% Synergy $3.05
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+13% Synergy $0.13
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+12% Synergy $0.25
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $3.04
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+7% Synergy $7.78
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $1.03
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $0.49
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+3% Synergy $1.15
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $0.64
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $51.13
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
-1% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.88
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $36.64

Planeswalkers

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

Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+11% Synergy $6.18
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+9% Synergy $0.27
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+8% Synergy $5.38
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+5% Synergy $0.69
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
0% Synergy $0.56

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+25% Synergy $5.90
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $2.78
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $0.10
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.70
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.18
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.63
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+5% Synergy $0.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.45
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.95
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $6.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $1.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+11% Synergy $4.30
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+9% Synergy $0.14
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.58
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $26.71
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+3% Synergy $1.15
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $1.61
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.13
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $181.24
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $78.39
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-9% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-11% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+18% Synergy $0.34
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $13.08
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+16% Synergy $0.19
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+13% Synergy $14.56
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.15
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+10% Synergy $17.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $22.31
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $23.54
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+8% Synergy $9.06
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $13.38
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $11.42
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+6% Synergy $17.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.76
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.81
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $11.39
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $24.01
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $15.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $26.43
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $6.70
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $13.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $326.81
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.05
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.12
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $13.51
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $3.68
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.05
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-4% Synergy $0.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.17
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $2.61
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $5.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-8% Synergy $0.12
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.26
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-9% Synergy $0.26
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-15% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-19% Synergy $0.26

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