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Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Price tag $0.59

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

#1216 Current Rank
#1160 Last Week
#1241 Past 2 Years

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
+21% Synergy $0.33
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+13% Synergy $0.29
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+13% Synergy $0.58
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+5% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+3% Synergy $4.58

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 $0.16
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+76% Synergy $0.78
Dreamtail Heron Dreamtail Heron
+60% Synergy $0.19
Pouncing Shoreshark Pouncing Shoreshark
+60% Synergy $0.19
Pollywog Symbiote Pollywog Symbiote
+58% Synergy $0.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $1.10
Snap Snap
+54% Synergy $3.40
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+54% Synergy $0.32
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+53% Synergy $0.34
Cloudpiercer Cloudpiercer
+51% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Vulpikeet Vulpikeet
+49% Synergy $0.21
Porcuparrot Porcuparrot
+49% Synergy $0.22
Regal Leosaur Regal Leosaur
+47% Synergy $0.17
See the Truth See the Truth
+47% Synergy $0.51
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+46% Synergy $0.24
Huntmaster Liger Huntmaster Liger
+43% Synergy $0.13
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+38% Synergy $0.27
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+34% Synergy $0.31
Windfall Windfall
+31% Synergy $4.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+15% Synergy $43.04
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $15.84
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+12% Synergy $11.25
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $18.15
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+10% Synergy $2.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $66.59
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Majestic Auricorn Majestic Auricorn
+39% Synergy $0.16
Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+37% Synergy $0.19
Souvenir Snatcher Souvenir Snatcher
+35% Synergy $0.87
Archipelagore Archipelagore
+29% Synergy $0.12
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+25% Synergy $1.39
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+24% Synergy $0.38
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+22% Synergy $0.39
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+22% Synergy $0.19
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+20% Synergy $0.32
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.72
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+15% Synergy $0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+14% Synergy $35.00
Mysterious Egg Mysterious Egg
+13% Synergy $0.21
Rootha, Mercurial Artist Rootha, Mercurial Artist
+13% Synergy $0.21
Glitterfang Glitterfang
+13% Synergy $0.20
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+12% Synergy $0.29
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+11% Synergy $7.44
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
+10% Synergy $0.31
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+9% Synergy $2.60
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $48.17
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+9% Synergy $0.61
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+9% Synergy $37.98
Twinflame Travelers Twinflame Travelers
+9% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
+8% Synergy $0.29
Darting Merfolk Darting Merfolk
+8% Synergy $0.17
Flamebraider Flamebraider
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+7% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+7% Synergy $2.96
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+6% Synergy $0.87
Brightling Brightling
+6% Synergy $0.70
Geist of Saint Traft Geist of Saint Traft
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+5% Synergy $0.37
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $0.86
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+5% Synergy $14.35
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+4% Synergy $21.90
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+4% Synergy $17.01
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $4.99
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+3% Synergy $1.74
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+3% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.33
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $37.48
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+2% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.80
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+1% Synergy $0.29
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $10.12
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+1% Synergy $6.17
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+1% Synergy $0.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $0.67
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
-4% Synergy $0.48
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Geistwave Geistwave
+32% Synergy $0.24
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+30% Synergy $1.50
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+27% Synergy $0.14
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+24% Synergy $0.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+23% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+23% Synergy $0.25
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+23% Synergy $0.24
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+21% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+16% Synergy $1.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $0.92
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+13% Synergy $0.28
Curfew Curfew
+13% Synergy $0.35
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+12% Synergy $3.62
High Tide High Tide
+11% Synergy $1.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+10% Synergy $0.34
Open the Omenpaths Open the Omenpaths
+10% Synergy $0.13
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $13.10
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $2.30
Unsummon Unsummon
+7% Synergy $0.06
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+7% Synergy $16.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $6.82
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $16.68
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+5% Synergy $0.29
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+5% Synergy $0.38
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $5.10
Intuition Intuition
+5% Synergy $343.15
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.31
Silence Silence
+4% Synergy $10.00
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.26
Consider Consider
+3% Synergy $0.33
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.63
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+3% Synergy $2.44
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.79
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $8.60
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.30
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $50.70
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.20
Force of Will Force of Will
+0% Synergy $64.63
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+0% Synergy $4.41
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.67
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.81
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $67.12
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

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

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+31% Synergy $0.30
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+28% Synergy $1.68
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $3.71
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+25% Synergy $3.04
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+24% Synergy $0.70
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+20% Synergy $0.30
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+17% Synergy $0.36
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+16% Synergy $0.32
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+15% Synergy $0.32
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+12% Synergy $0.32
Twinflame Twinflame
+12% Synergy $0.85
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+10% Synergy $0.90
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.28
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+9% Synergy $0.31
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+9% Synergy $0.62
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+8% Synergy $0.46
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+8% Synergy $1.12
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+8% Synergy $0.10
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+7% Synergy $3.90
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+7% Synergy $0.35
Split Up Split Up
+7% Synergy $1.94
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.67
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.52
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+5% Synergy $7.76
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+5% Synergy $5.50
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+5% Synergy $2063.83
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+5% Synergy $0.59
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $4.04
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $15.32
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+5% Synergy $7.49
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+5% Synergy $3.08
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+5% Synergy $0.36
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $1.88
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.91
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.75
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $6.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+28% Synergy $2.89
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+10% Synergy $2.78
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+8% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Sunforger Sunforger
+4% Synergy $3.48
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $13.86
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+0% Synergy $1.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+24% Synergy $0.52
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+21% Synergy $0.41
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+19% Synergy $1.55
Burning Vengeance Burning Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.28
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+13% Synergy $0.20
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+12% Synergy $0.63
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+12% Synergy $5.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $12.00
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.42
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $8.43
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $1.38
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+5% Synergy $4.64
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+4% Synergy $6.64
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+4% Synergy $1.36
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+3% Synergy $2.78
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+3% Synergy $1.23
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+0% Synergy $0.32
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.72

Planeswalkers

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

Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+10% Synergy $6.88
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+9% Synergy $0.33
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+7% Synergy $7.01
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+4% Synergy $0.69
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+1% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+22% Synergy $6.97
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $4.51
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+7% Synergy $0.21
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.85
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $2.47
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+5% Synergy $0.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $30.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $10.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+12% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+11% Synergy $4.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.33
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+9% Synergy $0.25
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $37.63
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $2.98
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+2% Synergy $801.81
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $167.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $240.66
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $4.40
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+20% Synergy $0.36
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.21
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $17.07
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.24
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+14% Synergy $16.29
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+10% Synergy $11.03
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+8% Synergy $10.83
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $36.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $31.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $16.02
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+7% Synergy $12.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $6.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $3.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $8.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $18.92
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $15.71
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $10.35
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $34.20
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $10.60
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy $3000.00
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.58
Plateau Plateau
+0% Synergy $356.24
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $1.57
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $18.47
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.38
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $1.96
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.08
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.25
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.36
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-8% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.39
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.82
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.28
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-13% Synergy $0.32
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-16% Synergy $0.33

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