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Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
Price tag $0.95

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

#497 Current Rank
#589 Last Week
#743 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.

Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+11% Synergy $0.22
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
-10% Synergy $0.61
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-13% Synergy $13.48
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
-16% Synergy $0.58
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-19% Synergy $2.91

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
+56% Synergy $0.18
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+43% Synergy $0.57
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+43% Synergy $2.74
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+39% Synergy $12.54
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+39% Synergy $0.52
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+37% Synergy $4.24
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+37% Synergy $2.56
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+37% Synergy $7.59
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+36% Synergy $0.57
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+36% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+34% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.32
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+32% Synergy $0.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.25
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+26% Synergy $0.23
Anger Anger
+20% Synergy $1.79
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+19% Synergy $0.42
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+12% Synergy $1.02
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $10.10
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+5% Synergy $1.56

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
+30% Synergy $20.50
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $12.28
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $23.45
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+1% Synergy $41.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.44
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $52.72

Creatures

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

Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+33% Synergy $0.20
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+32% Synergy $0.88
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+30% Synergy $2.50
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+26% Synergy $0.60
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+25% Synergy $0.57
Terastodon Terastodon
+25% Synergy $0.27
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+25% Synergy $1.95
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+24% Synergy $20.61
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+24% Synergy $0.37
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+24% Synergy $0.22
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+22% Synergy $4.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+20% Synergy $0.22
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+20% Synergy $0.32
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+18% Synergy $0.58
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+18% Synergy $0.32
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+18% Synergy $15.31
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+17% Synergy $24.63
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+16% Synergy $1.11
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+16% Synergy $0.63
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.36
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.27
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+14% Synergy $1.86
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+14% Synergy $2.44
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+14% Synergy $0.10
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+14% Synergy $0.23
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+12% Synergy $0.26
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+12% Synergy $3.78
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+12% Synergy $0.80
Brutalizer Exarch Brutalizer Exarch
+12% Synergy $0.33
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+11% Synergy $44.15
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+11% Synergy $3.04
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+11% Synergy $0.37
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+11% Synergy $4.94
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+10% Synergy $3.55
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+10% Synergy $1.08
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+9% Synergy $0.50
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+8% Synergy $5.14
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.46
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+8% Synergy $2.77
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+8% Synergy $0.36
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+7% Synergy $3.61
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+7% Synergy $0.28
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+6% Synergy $2.35
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+5% Synergy $15.14
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.74
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+5% Synergy $2.99
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+4% Synergy $1.44
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $1.00
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+2% Synergy $0.61
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-5% Synergy $2.30

Instants

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

Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+6% Synergy $3.06
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+2% Synergy $5.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.50
Putrefy Putrefy
-12% Synergy $0.12
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy $9.75
Harrow Harrow
-13% Synergy $0.32
Terminate Terminate
-17% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
-25% Synergy $0.83
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-27% Synergy $2.35

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+30% Synergy $4.70
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.19
Warp World Warp World
+6% Synergy $0.81
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+5% Synergy $6.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-10% Synergy $1.79
Reanimate Reanimate
-14% Synergy $5.14
Three Visits Three Visits
-15% Synergy $5.88
Cultivate Cultivate
-19% Synergy $0.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-19% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-24% Synergy $1.99
Farseek Farseek
-27% Synergy $0.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-27% Synergy $1.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+32% Synergy $32.79
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+24% Synergy $20.70
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+22% Synergy $0.09
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $7.33
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+15% Synergy $23.53
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+12% Synergy $1.90
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+11% Synergy $62.95
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+11% Synergy $0.13
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $0.75
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+9% Synergy $0.38
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+7% Synergy $4.98
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+7% Synergy $3.98
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.27
Brainstone Brainstone
+6% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.26
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $1.64
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+5% Synergy $4.45
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+5% Synergy $0.23
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.23
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.11
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.84
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.49
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $3.05
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
0% Synergy $29.61
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

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

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+28% Synergy $8.00
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+21% Synergy $0.92
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+21% Synergy $0.85
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+18% Synergy $0.42
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+16% Synergy $27.73
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+15% Synergy $0.54
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+14% Synergy $0.13
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+12% Synergy $27.03
Cream of the Crop Cream of the Crop
+12% Synergy $14.40
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+10% Synergy $4.41
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+10% Synergy $11.27
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+9% Synergy $3.53
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $19.45
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+9% Synergy $3.25
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+8% Synergy $0.16
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+8% Synergy $6.08
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+8% Synergy $1.09
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+8% Synergy $1.27
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.26
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+7% Synergy $0.13
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+7% Synergy $0.98
Colossification Colossification
+7% Synergy $0.23
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.21
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+6% Synergy $2.00
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.25
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+5% Synergy $0.17
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+5% Synergy $0.10
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+5% Synergy $0.34
From Beyond From Beyond
+5% Synergy $1.01
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+4% Synergy $15.38
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $5.50
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $16.04
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $16.67
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+4% Synergy $3.28
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $2.62
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.85
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $20.40
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+3% Synergy $2.59
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $12.32
Cindervines Cindervines
+2% Synergy $0.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $6.56
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $0.92
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
0% Synergy $15.75
Exploration Exploration
-3% Synergy $29.07
Greater Good Greater Good
-8% Synergy $3.04

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+8% Synergy $2.36
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+6% Synergy $5.27

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $9.32
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+10% Synergy $96.53
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+9% Synergy $0.20
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $1.62
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $9.12
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.76
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $11.52
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+4% Synergy $1.01
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+4% Synergy $0.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $49.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $8.83
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $30.50
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.19
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $5.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.59
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-10% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+17% Synergy $0.33
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+17% Synergy $0.42
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+17% Synergy $1.11
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $0.75
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+8% Synergy $0.60
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+8% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.28
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $2.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+1% Synergy $1.67

Lands

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

Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+18% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+16% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+15% Synergy $0.14
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+12% Synergy $0.69
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+11% Synergy $0.74
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+10% Synergy $0.93
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+10% Synergy $0.63
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.15
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.74
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.27
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+3% Synergy $12.27
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.20
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+3% Synergy $0.36
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+2% Synergy $7.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+2% Synergy $8.23
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.38
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.43
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $5.43
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+1% Synergy $15.88
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $16.12
Commercial District Commercial District
+1% Synergy $6.62
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $9.94
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
0% Synergy $22.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.51
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
0% Synergy $0.55
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
0% Synergy $12.33
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $5.53
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $4.86
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-1% Synergy $1.44
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.57
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $20.83
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-3% Synergy $0.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $13.58
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Game Trail Game Trail
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $5.01
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.29
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-9% Synergy $0.21

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