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Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
Price tag $0.99

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

#768 Current Rank
#736 Last Week
#764 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.

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+3% Synergy $24.23
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+3% Synergy $2.24
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+3% Synergy $0.41
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-8% Synergy $14.74
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
-11% Synergy $0.51

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 $0.16
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+43% Synergy $0.43
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+42% Synergy $2.64
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+37% Synergy $11.93
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+36% Synergy $0.34
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+36% Synergy $2.38
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+35% Synergy $6.80
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+35% Synergy $0.63
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+35% Synergy $3.79
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+35% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+32% Synergy $4.45
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+32% Synergy $0.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+31% Synergy $1.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+24% Synergy $0.17
Anger Anger
+18% Synergy $1.61
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+17% Synergy $0.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $1.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $9.23
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+1% Synergy $1.45

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 $18.44
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $11.59
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.72
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $35.56
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

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

Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+34% Synergy $0.20
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+31% Synergy $0.96
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+30% Synergy $3.04
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+26% Synergy $0.37
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+25% Synergy $1.74
Terastodon Terastodon
+24% Synergy $0.25
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+24% Synergy $0.77
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+24% Synergy $0.22
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+23% Synergy $0.46
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+23% Synergy $0.26
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+22% Synergy $15.88
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+21% Synergy $4.35
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+20% Synergy $0.53
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.19
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+17% Synergy $3.03
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+17% Synergy $0.30
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+17% Synergy $15.89
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.43
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+16% Synergy $4.05
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+15% Synergy $27.81
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.32
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+14% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+14% Synergy $0.51
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+14% Synergy $2.17
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+14% Synergy $0.11
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+14% Synergy $0.21
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+12% Synergy $0.84
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+12% Synergy $0.33
Brutalizer Exarch Brutalizer Exarch
+12% Synergy $0.37
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+11% Synergy $3.38
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+11% Synergy $2.25
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+11% Synergy $0.87
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+11% Synergy $4.76
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+10% Synergy $3.20
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+10% Synergy $1.69
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+9% Synergy $2.53
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+9% Synergy $45.72
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+9% Synergy $2.53
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+9% Synergy $0.37
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+8% Synergy $0.53
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.50
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+7% Synergy $1.85
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+6% Synergy $0.28
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.55
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $12.94
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+4% Synergy $1.56
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+4% Synergy $3.75
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+3% Synergy $1.10
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
0% Synergy $0.56
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-2% Synergy $2.10

Instants

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

Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+6% Synergy $2.85
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $5.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.34
Harrow Harrow
-10% Synergy $0.25
Putrefy Putrefy
-10% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $11.10
Terminate Terminate
-19% Synergy $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
-24% Synergy $0.59
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-28% Synergy $2.11

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+30% Synergy $5.46
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+7% Synergy $3.86
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+5% Synergy $5.95
Warp World Warp World
+5% Synergy $0.70
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $1.69
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $7.64
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy $6.32
Cultivate Cultivate
-19% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-22% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-23% Synergy $1.41
Farseek Farseek
-26% Synergy $0.45
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+32% Synergy $29.26
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+23% Synergy $20.21
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+21% Synergy $0.11
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $5.37
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+13% Synergy $22.80
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+12% Synergy $2.18
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+11% Synergy $0.12
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+10% Synergy $0.34
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+9% Synergy $3.48
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+9% Synergy $62.10
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $0.67
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+8% Synergy $1.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Brainstone Brainstone
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.29
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $1.10
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+5% Synergy $0.24
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $1.32
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+5% Synergy $0.22
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+4% Synergy $2.86
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.15
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+2% Synergy $27.08
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $17.15
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

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

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+28% Synergy $7.29
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+21% Synergy $0.75
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+20% Synergy $0.93
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+19% Synergy $0.47
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+16% Synergy $24.82
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+14% Synergy $0.13
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+12% Synergy $0.38
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+12% Synergy $26.87
Cream of the Crop Cream of the Crop
+12% Synergy $13.13
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+10% Synergy $1.01
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+10% Synergy $11.08
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+10% Synergy $3.11
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+9% Synergy $3.67
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+9% Synergy $0.34
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $18.73
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+8% Synergy $6.09
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+8% Synergy $0.11
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+8% Synergy $1.53
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+8% Synergy $1.62
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+7% Synergy $0.95
Colossification Colossification
+7% Synergy $0.38
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.23
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+6% Synergy $2.54
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.32
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.31
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+5% Synergy $0.08
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+5% Synergy $0.31
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+5% Synergy $0.15
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+4% Synergy $14.39
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $4.91
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $16.32
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $16.86
From Beyond From Beyond
+4% Synergy $1.27
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+4% Synergy $3.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $1.55
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+3% Synergy $2.53
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $18.12
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+3% Synergy $1.17
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+2% Synergy $1.42
Cindervines Cindervines
+2% Synergy $0.34
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $6.79
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $15.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $0.88
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
0% Synergy $14.48
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $24.37
Greater Good Greater Good
-8% Synergy $3.22

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+8% Synergy $2.15
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+7% Synergy $5.14

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.28
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.29
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $11.65
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+9% Synergy $0.21
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+9% Synergy $99.92
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.61
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $7.23
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.08
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+5% Synergy $11.11
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.57
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+4% Synergy $1.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $47.16
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $29.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.61
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $6.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.98
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-10% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+17% Synergy $0.36
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+17% Synergy $1.30
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+16% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $0.76
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+9% Synergy $0.56
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+8% Synergy $0.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.38
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+2% Synergy $2.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
0% Synergy $1.94

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 $0.15
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+16% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+15% Synergy $0.21
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+10% Synergy $1.01
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+10% Synergy $0.81
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.57
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+8% Synergy $0.78
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.18
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+5% Synergy $1.55
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $6.00
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.19
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+3% Synergy $0.53
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.35
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+2% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.32
Commercial District Commercial District
+1% Synergy $7.76
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $0.40
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $8.92
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+1% Synergy $2.53
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
0% Synergy $6.54
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.45
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $7.79
Spire Garden Spire Garden
0% Synergy $10.72
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $4.85
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $3.99
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-1% Synergy $11.50
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $15.33
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-1% Synergy $8.29
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $13.40
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-1% Synergy $1.58
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $13.93
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-2% Synergy $0.61
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $21.61
Game Trail Game Trail
-3% Synergy $0.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $14.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.68
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.38
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-7% Synergy $0.23

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