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Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
Price tag $2.38

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

#639 Current Rank
#688 Last Week
#675 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.

Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+4% Synergy $1.90
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+3% Synergy $0.34
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+1% Synergy $0.41
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $17.77
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
-14% Synergy $0.99

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
+59% Synergy $0.19
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+46% Synergy $4.23
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.54
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+42% Synergy $0.99
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+41% Synergy $3.28
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+41% Synergy $20.84
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+41% Synergy $4.22
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+40% Synergy $0.44
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+40% Synergy $7.44
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+38% Synergy $0.61

Top Cards

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+36% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+33% Synergy $0.30
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+31% Synergy $0.53
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $1.97
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+23% Synergy $0.32
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+16% Synergy $0.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+16% Synergy $1.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+14% Synergy $13.51
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+7% Synergy $1.04

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 $17.66
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+11% Synergy $16.46
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $24.79
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+1% Synergy $36.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

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

Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+35% Synergy $2.50
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+34% Synergy $0.21
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+33% Synergy $0.32
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+32% Synergy $1.89
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+28% Synergy $2.98
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+28% Synergy $3.54
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+28% Synergy $0.31
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+26% Synergy $32.96
Terastodon Terastodon
+26% Synergy $0.31
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+26% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+24% Synergy $0.31
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+24% Synergy $3.04
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+23% Synergy $0.34
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+22% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+22% Synergy $1.09
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+20% Synergy $28.51
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+19% Synergy $0.47
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+19% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+19% Synergy $1.39
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+19% Synergy $20.84
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+18% Synergy $0.70
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+18% Synergy $0.36
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+17% Synergy $0.45
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+16% Synergy $0.24
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+15% Synergy $2.50
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+14% Synergy $44.26
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+14% Synergy $2.69
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+13% Synergy $2.55
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+13% Synergy $0.46
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+12% Synergy $0.20
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+12% Synergy $4.11
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+11% Synergy $3.97
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+10% Synergy $0.80
Brutalizer Exarch Brutalizer Exarch
+10% Synergy $0.34
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+9% Synergy $0.35
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+9% Synergy $0.47
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+9% Synergy $8.11
Wasitora, Nekoru Queen Wasitora, Nekoru Queen
+9% Synergy $0.76
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+8% Synergy $0.42
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+8% Synergy $0.40
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.81
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+7% Synergy $2.65
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+7% Synergy $9.85
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $2.33
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+6% Synergy $3.41
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+6% Synergy $22.50
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+5% Synergy $3.39
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+5% Synergy $0.44
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+5% Synergy $5.50
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-6% Synergy $2.33

Instants

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

Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.51
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+6% Synergy $3.73
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+4% Synergy $7.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.53
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $12.95
Harrow Harrow
-15% Synergy $0.29
Terminate Terminate
-16% Synergy $0.40
Putrefy Putrefy
-16% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
-22% Synergy $0.70
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-27% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+31% Synergy $4.88
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.59
Warp World Warp World
+7% Synergy $0.96
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $8.04
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-5% Synergy $1.31
Three Visits Three Visits
-12% Synergy $9.41
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $8.55
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-13% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-15% Synergy $0.26
Victimize Victimize
-15% Synergy $0.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-24% Synergy $3.14
Farseek Farseek
-25% Synergy $0.71
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-25% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+32% Synergy $39.43
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+24% Synergy $24.11
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+22% Synergy $0.19
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+17% Synergy $27.53
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $9.50
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $61.31
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+12% Synergy $3.10
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+10% Synergy $1.04
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+10% Synergy $0.22
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+8% Synergy $0.39
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+7% Synergy $2.81
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+6% Synergy $3.46
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+6% Synergy $9.25
Brainstone Brainstone
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.28
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $2.85
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $3.24
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.33
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $2.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.23
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
0% Synergy $30.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $4.97

Enchantments

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

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+30% Synergy $12.90
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+24% Synergy $0.71
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.46
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+19% Synergy $0.67
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+18% Synergy $1.29
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+17% Synergy $25.88
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+15% Synergy $0.31
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+14% Synergy $26.88
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+12% Synergy $0.88
Cream of the Crop Cream of the Crop
+11% Synergy $0.88
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+10% Synergy $11.55
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+9% Synergy $0.32
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $27.96
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+9% Synergy $1.92
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+9% Synergy $3.65
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+8% Synergy $5.56
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+8% Synergy $7.79
Colossification Colossification
+7% Synergy $0.45
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $6.73
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+6% Synergy $2.02
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+6% Synergy $2.76
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+6% Synergy $0.24
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $1.02
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+6% Synergy $1.17
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+5% Synergy $0.27
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $3.47
From Beyond From Beyond
+5% Synergy $1.76
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+5% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $3.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.41
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+4% Synergy $17.17
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $28.13
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $16.86
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $22.19
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.71
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $16.46
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+2% Synergy $10.72
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.19
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $8.60
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+1% Synergy $16.67
Exploration Exploration
-3% Synergy $29.75
Greater Good Greater Good
-6% Synergy $4.77

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+8% Synergy $2.60
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+6% Synergy $5.07

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.42
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $11.01
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+9% Synergy $0.27
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+9% Synergy $93.99
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.93
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $8.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.44
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+4% Synergy $0.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $52.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $1.06
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $14.19
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $46.17
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.61
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $6.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.70
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.30
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
-8% Synergy $0.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+17% Synergy $0.33
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+16% Synergy $1.03
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $2.74
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+8% Synergy $0.43
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+7% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.83
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+4% Synergy $4.03
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $3.03
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $63.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01

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 $0.27
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+15% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+15% Synergy $0.24
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+11% Synergy $0.36
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+11% Synergy $0.31
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+10% Synergy $0.30
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.46
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $2.33
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+6% Synergy $14.50
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+5% Synergy $4.23
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $2.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.29
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $29.08
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.25
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+3% Synergy $8.81
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+3% Synergy $8.77
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $9.82
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+3% Synergy $0.41
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.22
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+2% Synergy $2.01
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $8.45
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $10.70
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $8.25
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+1% Synergy $7.47
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.32
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
0% Synergy $0.28
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
0% Synergy $14.90
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.32
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $28.76
Game Trail Game Trail
-1% Synergy $0.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $19.28
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $17.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.22
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.55
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-3% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-4% Synergy $1.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.30
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $2.04
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $2.56
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-12% Synergy $0.33
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-17% Synergy $0.45

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