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Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
Price tag $1.94

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

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Jund

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#670 Current Rank
#659 Last Week
#687 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire decks.

Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+1% Synergy $0.36
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+1% Synergy $0.36
Boggart Cursecrafter Boggart Cursecrafter
-1% Synergy $0.23
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy $16.81
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
-16% Synergy $0.90

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire's abilities and overall game plan.

Aid from the Cowl Aid from the Cowl
+57% Synergy $0.16
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+45% Synergy $3.59
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+42% Synergy $0.53
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+42% Synergy $0.53
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+41% Synergy $15.41
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+40% Synergy $2.88
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+40% Synergy $3.64
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+39% Synergy $7.67
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+39% Synergy $0.32
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+38% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire decks.

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+35% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+32% Synergy $0.23
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+30% Synergy $0.48
Anger Anger
+23% Synergy $1.99
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+15% Synergy $0.24
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+15% Synergy $1.29
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $12.95
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+7% Synergy $0.57

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+28% Synergy $16.06
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+11% Synergy $12.63
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.12
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+1% Synergy $34.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $98.84
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $57.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+34% Synergy $2.59
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+34% Synergy $0.24
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+33% Synergy $0.23
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+30% Synergy $2.28
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+28% Synergy $3.49
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+28% Synergy $3.05
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+27% Synergy $0.33
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+26% Synergy $33.64
Terastodon Terastodon
+25% Synergy $0.28
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+25% Synergy $0.23
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+24% Synergy $3.42
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+23% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.18
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+21% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+21% Synergy $0.87
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+19% Synergy $0.17
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+19% Synergy $27.19
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+19% Synergy $18.14
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+18% Synergy $0.62
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+17% Synergy $0.79
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+17% Synergy $0.40
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+17% Synergy $0.36
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+17% Synergy $0.28
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+16% Synergy $0.17
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+15% Synergy $1.95
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+13% Synergy $2.52
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+13% Synergy $44.70
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+13% Synergy $2.37
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+13% Synergy $0.14
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+13% Synergy $0.62
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+11% Synergy $3.09
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+11% Synergy $3.44
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+10% Synergy $0.74
Brutalizer Exarch Brutalizer Exarch
+10% Synergy $0.30
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+10% Synergy $6.41
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+10% Synergy $0.51
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+9% Synergy $0.22
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+8% Synergy $0.23
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.57
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+7% Synergy $2.60
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+7% Synergy $10.46
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+6% Synergy $0.40
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+6% Synergy $3.38
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+6% Synergy $18.65
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $2.04
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+5% Synergy $1.81
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+5% Synergy $5.00
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $0.39
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-6% Synergy $1.94
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-10% Synergy $17.49

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire safe.

Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+6% Synergy $3.63
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.47
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+3% Synergy $6.02
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $4.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $11.33
Putrefy Putrefy
-15% Synergy $0.08
Harrow Harrow
-15% Synergy $0.24
Terminate Terminate
-16% Synergy $0.25
Beast Within Beast Within
-23% Synergy $0.60
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-26% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire's game plan and control the board.

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+31% Synergy $5.25
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+7% Synergy $1.76
Warp World Warp World
+7% Synergy $0.89
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $7.90
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-6% Synergy $0.56
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $7.89
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $6.67
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-24% Synergy $2.33
Farseek Farseek
-25% Synergy $0.49
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+32% Synergy $34.49
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+24% Synergy $23.29
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+22% Synergy $0.12
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+16% Synergy $25.34
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $9.37
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $60.21
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+11% Synergy $2.37
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+10% Synergy $0.10
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $1.24
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+8% Synergy $0.40
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+8% Synergy $3.40
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+6% Synergy $3.24
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+6% Synergy $6.13
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.34
Brainstone Brainstone
+6% Synergy $0.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.23
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $2.50
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.35
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.25
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $2.60
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $24.06
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
0% Synergy $31.64
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+30% Synergy $10.20
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+23% Synergy $0.71
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+19% Synergy $0.33
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+19% Synergy $0.69
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+18% Synergy $0.64
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+16% Synergy $23.88
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+15% Synergy $0.14
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+14% Synergy $24.82
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+11% Synergy $1.17
Cream of the Crop Cream of the Crop
+11% Synergy $1.89
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+10% Synergy $11.38
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+9% Synergy $0.18
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $24.97
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+9% Synergy $1.24
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+9% Synergy $3.07
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+8% Synergy $5.40
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+8% Synergy $7.12
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+7% Synergy $1.71
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+7% Synergy $0.18
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+7% Synergy $1.27
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $6.75
Colossification Colossification
+6% Synergy $0.44
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $1.14
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.11
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+6% Synergy $1.88
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+5% Synergy $0.08
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $2.66
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+5% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $3.28
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $26.35
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $17.61
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $20.41
From Beyond From Beyond
+4% Synergy $3.53
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.69
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $15.50
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $13.23
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+2% Synergy $9.48
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.14
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $7.94
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+1% Synergy $16.13
Exploration Exploration
-4% Synergy $28.37
Greater Good Greater Good
-7% Synergy $7.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+8% Synergy $2.31
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+6% Synergy $5.04

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.36
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.21
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $10.90
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+9% Synergy $0.19
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+9% Synergy $97.93
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.64
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $6.96
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.11
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+4% Synergy $0.77
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+4% Synergy $0.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $53.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $12.91
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $38.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $8.55
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $6.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.28
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.23
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
-10% Synergy $0.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+17% Synergy $0.22
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+17% Synergy $0.47
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+16% Synergy $0.95
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $1.40
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+8% Synergy $0.26
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+4% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.31
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+4% Synergy $3.17
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $2.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $55.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+17% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+15% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+15% Synergy $0.24
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+12% Synergy $0.52
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+12% Synergy $0.26
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+10% Synergy $0.29
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+10% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $2.04
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $15.15
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+4% Synergy $10.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.12
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+4% Synergy $8.96
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $22.01
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+3% Synergy $7.27
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+3% Synergy $7.89
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $8.70
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+3% Synergy $0.44
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $6.47
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+2% Synergy $0.08
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $2.32
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $10.27
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $6.34
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+1% Synergy $5.56
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+1% Synergy $0.12
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+1% Synergy $0.16
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
0% Synergy $13.24
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $23.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.17
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $15.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $15.26
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.36
Game Trail Game Trail
-2% Synergy $0.16
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-3% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-4% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.09
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.86
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $4.93
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.19
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-11% Synergy $0.15
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-16% Synergy $0.82

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