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Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Price tag $0.57

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

#1117 Current Rank
#1006 Last Week
#1235 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.

Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
+18% Synergy $0.30
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+11% Synergy $0.69
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+10% Synergy $0.31
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+5% Synergy $7.07
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+4% Synergy $3.23

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 $0.14
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+77% Synergy $0.73
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+61% Synergy $0.15
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+61% Synergy $0.19
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+59% Synergy $0.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $0.46
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+55% Synergy $0.35
Snap Snap
+55% Synergy $3.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+54% Synergy $0.33
Cloudpiercer Cloudpiercer
+52% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

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

Porcuparrot Porcuparrot
+50% Synergy $0.16
Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+50% Synergy $0.21
See the Truth See the Truth
+48% Synergy $0.55
Regal Leosaur Regal Leosaur
+48% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+47% Synergy $0.27
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+44% 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 $4.79
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy $41.65
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $15.10
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+12% Synergy $12.70
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $17.27
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+10% Synergy $2.62
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $57.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.28

Creatures

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

Majestic Auricorn Majestic Auricorn
+40% Synergy $0.17
Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+38% Synergy $0.18
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+36% Synergy $0.97
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+30% Synergy $0.24
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+26% Synergy $1.22
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+24% Synergy $0.36
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.37
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+22% Synergy $0.08
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+21% Synergy $0.34
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.73
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+15% Synergy $0.27
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+15% Synergy $0.35
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+14% Synergy $31.43
Glitterfang Glitterfang
+14% Synergy $0.15
Mysterious Egg Mysterious Egg
+14% Synergy $0.22
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+12% Synergy $0.26
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+12% Synergy $7.14
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
+11% Synergy $0.32
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+10% Synergy $2.60
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+10% Synergy $0.62
Twinflame Travelers Twinflame Travelers
+10% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
+10% Synergy $0.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $48.12
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+9% Synergy $31.07
Darting Merfolk Darting Merfolk
+9% Synergy $0.17
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+8% Synergy $3.82
Flamebraider Flamebraider
+8% Synergy $0.14
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+7% Synergy $0.81
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+7% Synergy $0.11
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+7% Synergy $0.29
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $13.55
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+6% Synergy $0.42
Brightling Brightling
+6% Synergy $0.67
Geist of Saint Traft Geist of Saint Traft
+6% Synergy $0.44
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $5.51
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+5% Synergy $16.28
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+4% Synergy $0.23
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+4% Synergy $16.89
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+4% Synergy $1.20
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+3% Synergy $0.65
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.12
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $43.02
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+2% Synergy $0.25
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $11.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.86
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.30
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+1% Synergy $5.81
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $0.77
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
-5% Synergy $0.47
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Geistwave Geistwave
+32% Synergy $0.22
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+31% Synergy $1.32
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+28% Synergy $0.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+24% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.27
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+24% Synergy $0.36
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+23% Synergy $0.30
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+22% Synergy $0.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+17% Synergy $1.43
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+15% Synergy $0.32
Curfew Curfew
+14% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $2.89
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+12% Synergy $2.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.36
High Tide High Tide
+11% Synergy $0.93
Open the Omenpaths Open the Omenpaths
+11% Synergy $0.11
Seething Song Seething Song
+10% Synergy $12.87
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $1.83
Unsummon Unsummon
+8% Synergy $0.06
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+7% Synergy $14.41
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $5.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $14.92
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+6% Synergy $0.30
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $7.31
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.42
Vanish into Eternity Vanish into Eternity
+6% Synergy $0.14
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.35
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $8.81
Intuition Intuition
+5% Synergy $303.84
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.09
Consider Consider
+4% Synergy $0.24
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+4% Synergy $2.53
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.42
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $9.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.33
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $3.55
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $47.43
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $69.23
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.22
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.04
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $2.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $68.07
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $55.57
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.21
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.91

Sorceries

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

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+31% Synergy $0.26
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+30% Synergy $0.87
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $3.45
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+26% Synergy $2.97
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+24% Synergy $0.55
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+21% Synergy $0.24
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+18% Synergy $0.24
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+17% Synergy $0.26
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+15% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.29
Twinflame Twinflame
+12% Synergy $1.19
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+11% Synergy $0.34
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.21
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+10% Synergy $0.34
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+10% Synergy $0.27
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+10% Synergy $0.62
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+9% Synergy $1.18
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+9% Synergy $0.09
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+9% Synergy $0.37
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+8% Synergy $4.34
Split Up Split Up
+7% Synergy $2.29
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.41
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $7.29
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+6% Synergy $5.71
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+6% Synergy $12.48
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.39
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+5% Synergy $2063.83
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $5.10
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+5% Synergy $2.63
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+5% Synergy $0.35
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+5% Synergy $8.75
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+5% Synergy $0.11
Mythos of Vadrok Mythos of Vadrok
+5% Synergy $0.22
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.84
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.53
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.64
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $3.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+30% Synergy $2.14
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+11% Synergy $2.91
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+9% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sunforger Sunforger
+5% Synergy $2.97
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.25
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $12.21
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $0.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% 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 $0.51
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+20% Synergy $0.38
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+19% Synergy $1.73
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.20
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+13% Synergy $0.29
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+13% Synergy $0.28
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+13% Synergy $4.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $10.56
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+11% Synergy $0.39
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $8.91
Wild Research Wild Research
+7% Synergy $1.15
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+6% Synergy $4.63
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+4% Synergy $0.55
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $1.02
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+3% Synergy $2.76
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
0% Synergy $0.22
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $3.52
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-7% Synergy $1.97

Planeswalkers

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

Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+11% Synergy $6.39
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+9% Synergy $0.34
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+8% Synergy $6.97
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+5% Synergy $0.78
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+1% Synergy $0.54

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+24% Synergy $7.90
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $4.60
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.81
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.24
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $4.43
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+6% Synergy $0.31
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+5% Synergy $0.52
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+4% Synergy $1.24
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $28.46
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $7.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy $4.00
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.42
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+10% Synergy $0.18
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $38.55
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.29
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.23
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $712.70
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $157.73
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.65
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $214.76
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $1.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-9% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.90

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+20% Synergy $0.37
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+18% Synergy $0.19
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+17% Synergy $17.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+15% Synergy $0.34
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+14% Synergy $16.12
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+11% Synergy $12.90
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+9% Synergy $10.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $35.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $15.08
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $32.49
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+6% Synergy $11.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $5.52
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.03
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $6.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $18.43
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $13.96
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $11.21
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy $3000.00
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $32.54
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.04
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.13
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $341.24
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $17.99
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $1.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $4.95
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $1.04
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.25
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.44
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-8% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.27
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.33
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.29
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-14% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-17% Synergy $0.30

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