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Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Price tag $0.53

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
#1314 Last Week
#1213 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.

Twinflame Travelers Twinflame Travelers
+11% Synergy $0.28
Flamebraider Flamebraider
+8% Synergy $0.25
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+3% Synergy $0.24
Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+3% Synergy $0.18
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+2% Synergy $17.77

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
+77% Synergy $0.70
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+61% Synergy $0.17
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+61% Synergy $0.14
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+60% Synergy $0.15
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $0.44
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+56% Synergy $0.32
Snap Snap
+55% Synergy $3.19
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+54% Synergy $0.58
Cloudpiercer Cloudpiercer
+52% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

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

Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+51% Synergy $0.13
Porcuparrot Porcuparrot
+51% Synergy $0.12
See the Truth See the Truth
+50% Synergy $0.54
Regal Leosaur Regal Leosaur
+49% Synergy $0.11
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+46% Synergy $0.37
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+45% Synergy $0.07
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+39% Synergy $0.27
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+35% Synergy $0.30
Windfall Windfall
+32% Synergy $5.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy $43.27
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $13.71
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+12% Synergy $13.61
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $15.76
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+10% Synergy $1.59
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $58.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.18
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $32.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Majestic Auricorn Majestic Auricorn
+40% Synergy $0.16
Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+38% Synergy $0.20
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+36% Synergy $1.04
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+30% Synergy $0.24
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+26% Synergy $2.59
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+24% Synergy $0.49
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+22% Synergy $0.38
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+22% Synergy $0.08
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+21% Synergy $0.27
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.71
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+15% Synergy $27.54
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+15% Synergy $0.06
Glitterfang Glitterfang
+15% Synergy $0.14
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mysterious Egg Mysterious Egg
+14% Synergy $0.20
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+12% Synergy $0.33
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $7.65
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
+12% Synergy $0.25
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $42.97
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+10% Synergy $1.75
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+10% Synergy $0.60
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
+10% Synergy $0.29
Darting Merfolk Darting Merfolk
+9% Synergy $0.17
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+8% Synergy $26.90
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+8% Synergy $2.57
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+8% Synergy $0.09
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+7% Synergy $0.90
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+7% Synergy $0.34
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $13.51
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+6% Synergy $0.42
Brightling Brightling
+6% Synergy $0.64
Geist of Saint Traft Geist of Saint Traft
+6% Synergy $0.43
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+5% Synergy $14.97
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+4% Synergy $0.25
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $5.46
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+4% Synergy $1.48
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $5.80
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+3% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.52
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+2% Synergy $0.25
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+2% Synergy $6.75
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.97
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $26.90
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.38
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
0% Synergy $5.51
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $2.00
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
-5% Synergy $0.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Geistwave Geistwave
+33% Synergy $0.20
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+32% Synergy $0.78
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+28% Synergy $0.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+25% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.11
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+23% Synergy $0.21
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+23% Synergy $0.35
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+22% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $1.28
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+15% Synergy $0.13
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+14% Synergy $2.95
Curfew Curfew
+14% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.51
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+12% Synergy $9.04
High Tide High Tide
+11% Synergy $0.94
Open the Omenpaths Open the Omenpaths
+11% Synergy $0.07
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+10% Synergy $1.97
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $12.99
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+8% Synergy $12.06
Unsummon Unsummon
+8% Synergy $0.14
Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.05
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $13.37
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+6% Synergy $0.29
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $7.51
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.51
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $7.43
Intuition Intuition
+5% Synergy $238.76
Consider Consider
+4% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.30
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.91
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $2.20
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.80
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.37
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $3.75
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $68.34
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $44.34
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.06
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-1% Synergy $2.63
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $2.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.42
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $66.45
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.22
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.38
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $52.78
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.25

Sorceries

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

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+31% Synergy $0.28
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+31% Synergy $1.01
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $2.72
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+26% Synergy $2.90
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+24% Synergy $0.41
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+21% Synergy $0.24
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+18% Synergy $0.29
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+18% Synergy $0.35
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+15% Synergy $0.26
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.33
Twinflame Twinflame
+12% Synergy $6.93
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+11% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.61
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+10% Synergy $0.26
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+10% Synergy $0.16
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+10% Synergy $0.55
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+9% Synergy $0.79
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+9% Synergy $0.08
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+9% Synergy $0.30
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+8% Synergy $3.85
Split Up Split Up
+7% Synergy $1.69
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.39
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.38
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $6.66
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+6% Synergy $5.67
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $4.62
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+6% Synergy $0.34
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.73
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $9.70
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+5% Synergy $1907.80
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $10.66
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+5% Synergy $2.37
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.10
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.57
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.40
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $3.80
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.56
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $2.66
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+31% Synergy $1.73
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+11% Synergy $3.27
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+9% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sunforger Sunforger
+5% Synergy $3.37
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $15.81
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $1.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+25% Synergy $0.50
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+20% Synergy $2.04
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+19% Synergy $0.41
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.13
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+13% Synergy $0.26
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+13% Synergy $3.79
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+13% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $10.63
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+11% Synergy $0.48
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $9.71
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+6% Synergy $4.14
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $1.08
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+4% Synergy $1.10
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+4% Synergy $7.35
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $0.71
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+3% Synergy $2.66
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+1% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $5.86
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-7% Synergy $1.88

Planeswalkers

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

Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+11% Synergy $6.07
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+10% Synergy $0.26
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+9% Synergy $7.44
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+5% Synergy $0.75
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+1% Synergy $0.46

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+24% Synergy $7.79
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $5.34
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $4.49
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.32
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+6% Synergy $0.44
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.35
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+5% Synergy $0.52
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+4% Synergy $1.44
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $24.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy $3.48
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.37
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+9% Synergy $0.26
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+7% Synergy $0.44
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $37.01
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $3.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.26
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $619.26
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+3% Synergy $1.19
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $139.18
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $938.97
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.06
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $0.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-9% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.55

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+20% Synergy $0.38
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+17% Synergy $15.27
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.29
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+14% Synergy $13.78
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+11% Synergy $13.90
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+9% Synergy $10.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $30.46
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $29.10
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+6% Synergy $10.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $15.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $2.56
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.35
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $19.48
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $27.58
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $10.79
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $13.53
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.22
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $15.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.22
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $331.42
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $16.38
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $4.12
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.40
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $5.81
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.21
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-4% Synergy $4.99
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.33
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.46
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-7% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.19
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.29
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.19
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.35
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.37
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-14% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-17% Synergy $0.35

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