App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Price tag $0.53

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

#1231 Current Rank
#997 Last Week
#1171 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.

Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+4% Synergy $1.21
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+2% Synergy $34.04
Chakra Meditation Chakra Meditation
+2% Synergy $0.46
Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
0% Synergy $0.20
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-1% Synergy $1.54

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 $0.10
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+75% Synergy $0.60
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+60% Synergy $0.08
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+60% Synergy $0.04
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+57% Synergy $0.08
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $0.40
Snap Snap
+55% Synergy $2.69
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+55% Synergy $0.24
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+52% Synergy $0.45
Cloudpiercer Cloudpiercer
+51% Synergy $0.06

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 $0.59
Porcuparrot Porcuparrot
+50% Synergy $0.07
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+49% Synergy $0.07
Regal Leosaur Regal Leosaur
+48% Synergy $0.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+44% Synergy $0.26
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+43% Synergy $0.09
Majestic Auricorn Majestic Auricorn
+40% Synergy $0.08
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+39% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
+31% Synergy $3.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy $30.76
Gamble Gamble
+14% Synergy $9.60
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+14% Synergy $11.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $13.35
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+11% Synergy $1.37
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $37.99
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $30.49
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+38% Synergy $0.15
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+36% Synergy $0.76
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+30% Synergy $0.07
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+26% Synergy $1.20
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+23% Synergy $0.28
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+22% Synergy $0.09
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+21% Synergy $0.22
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.34
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.61
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+17% Synergy $0.05
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+16% Synergy $21.66
Glitterfang Glitterfang
+15% Synergy $0.15
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+13% Synergy $0.22
Mysterious Egg Mysterious Egg
+13% Synergy $0.03
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $6.20
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
+12% Synergy $0.21
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+12% Synergy $0.56
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $36.51
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
+10% Synergy $0.20
Darting Merfolk Darting Merfolk
+10% Synergy $0.18
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+9% Synergy $2.49
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+9% Synergy $2.11
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+9% Synergy $0.23
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+9% Synergy $0.06
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+7% Synergy $10.96
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+7% Synergy $23.11
Geist of Saint Traft Geist of Saint Traft
+7% Synergy $0.27
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+6% Synergy $0.61
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+6% Synergy $1.35
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+6% Synergy $12.90
Brightling Brightling
+6% Synergy $0.54
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $4.34
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $23.88
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+5% Synergy $0.36
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.21
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+4% Synergy $0.16
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+4% Synergy $1.59
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $2.20
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+3% Synergy $5.17
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+3% Synergy $0.24
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $14.48
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+1% Synergy $0.19
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.44
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+1% Synergy $21.42
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
0% Synergy $6.59
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $0.98
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
-6% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Prismari Command Prismari Command
+34% Synergy $0.20
Geistwave Geistwave
+34% Synergy $0.09
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+32% Synergy $0.76
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+26% Synergy $0.02
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+25% Synergy $0.10
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+25% Synergy $0.09
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.24
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+20% Synergy $0.17
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+20% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $0.96
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+16% Synergy $0.13
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+14% Synergy $1.28
Curfew Curfew
+13% Synergy $0.35
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+12% Synergy $6.27
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $0.89
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.38
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+10% Synergy $1.78
Open the Omenpaths Open the Omenpaths
+10% Synergy $0.06
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $8.04
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+9% Synergy $10.11
Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+8% Synergy $0.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $11.77
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $6.62
Unsummon Unsummon
+7% Synergy $0.24
Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor
+7% Synergy $0.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.19
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.13
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $206.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $8.82
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.29
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $6.19
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+5% Synergy $0.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.63
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $1.12
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.83
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $4.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.30
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $48.26
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $63.77
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $45.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.58
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $48.80
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $40.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.71

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+31% Synergy $0.60
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+28% Synergy $0.21
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $1.83
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+25% Synergy $2.38
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+22% Synergy $0.46
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+22% Synergy $0.12
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+19% Synergy $0.10
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+17% Synergy $0.18
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+14% Synergy $0.24
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.20
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+12% Synergy $0.15
Twinflame Twinflame
+12% Synergy $5.23
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.40
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+11% Synergy $0.17
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+10% Synergy $0.15
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+10% Synergy $0.66
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+10% Synergy $0.17
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+10% Synergy $0.08
Split Up Split Up
+8% Synergy $2.27
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+8% Synergy $3.07
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+7% Synergy $4.67
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.33
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+7% Synergy $0.19
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.29
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $1499.99
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+6% Synergy $7.18
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $1.84
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.97
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $10.22
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $9.93
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+5% Synergy $2.13
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.10
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.05
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+3% Synergy $0.07
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.18
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.17
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $3.11
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.26
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $2.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+32% Synergy $2.08
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+10% Synergy $1.52
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+9% Synergy $0.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sunforger Sunforger
+7% Synergy $3.43
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.14
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $17.15
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.20

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 $0.60
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+18% Synergy $1.46
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+18% Synergy $0.33
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.08
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+14% Synergy $3.12
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+13% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $9.06
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+13% Synergy $0.14
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+12% Synergy $0.44
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $7.04
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+7% Synergy $5.37
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $1.03
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+4% Synergy $0.71
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $0.56
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+3% Synergy $1.64
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
-1% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.77

Planeswalkers

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

Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+11% Synergy $5.71
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+10% Synergy $0.22
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+8% Synergy $5.97
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+5% Synergy $0.54
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+1% Synergy $0.56

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+25% Synergy $6.10
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $3.34
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $0.09
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+8% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $6.48
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.19
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.57
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.73
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+5% Synergy $1.10
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $19.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy $4.39
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.25
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+10% Synergy $0.06
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+7% Synergy $0.41
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $24.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.21
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $524.34
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+3% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $1.58
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $116.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $740.80
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $175.57
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-10% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+18% Synergy $0.35
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.18
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $13.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+13% Synergy $0.16
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+13% Synergy $12.48
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+10% Synergy $14.57
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $24.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $25.18
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+8% Synergy $8.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $11.77
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+6% Synergy $16.93
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $8.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.69
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $15.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $14.85
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $24.38
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $10.95
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.77
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $7.74
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $13.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $325.65
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.10
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $13.80
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.21
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $4.05
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.10
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-4% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.09
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $5.86
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $4.91
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-7% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.09
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.26
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-10% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.14
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-16% Synergy $0.19
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-19% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Vadrok, Apex of Thunder.