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Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
Price tag $2.50

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

#336 Current Rank
#565 Last Week
#694 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.

Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+8% Synergy $1.09
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+4% Synergy $4.10
The Earth King The Earth King
+2% Synergy $0.59
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
0% Synergy $48.30
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
0% Synergy $0.78

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 $3.04
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+42% Synergy $0.39
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+41% Synergy $0.79
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+41% Synergy $9.24
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+40% Synergy $4.19
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+40% Synergy $2.37
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+39% Synergy $7.39
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+38% Synergy $0.31
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+38% Synergy $0.55

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 $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+31% Synergy $0.20
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+28% Synergy $0.34
Anger Anger
+22% Synergy $1.61
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+21% Synergy $0.22
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+14% Synergy $0.21
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+13% Synergy $1.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $12.29
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+8% Synergy $1.85

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 $15.68
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $12.34
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $19.80
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+1% Synergy $33.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $89.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $57.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $48.58

Creatures

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

Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+34% Synergy $0.22
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+34% Synergy $0.96
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+32% Synergy $0.16
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+30% Synergy $0.56
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+28% Synergy $3.47
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+27% Synergy $0.29
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+26% Synergy $2.90
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+25% Synergy $24.65
Terastodon Terastodon
+25% Synergy $0.26
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+25% Synergy $0.22
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+24% Synergy $0.23
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+24% Synergy $2.85
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+21% Synergy $0.21
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+21% Synergy $0.21
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+19% Synergy $0.68
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+19% Synergy $0.15
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+18% Synergy $0.31
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+18% Synergy $19.48
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+18% Synergy $16.24
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+17% Synergy $0.87
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.30
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+16% Synergy $0.26
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+16% Synergy $0.17
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+15% Synergy $0.43
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+15% Synergy $1.77
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+14% Synergy $2.63
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+13% Synergy $0.13
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+13% Synergy $1.90
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+12% Synergy $38.76
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+12% Synergy $0.68
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+11% Synergy $3.66
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+11% Synergy $2.85
Brutalizer Exarch Brutalizer Exarch
+11% Synergy $0.32
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+10% Synergy $0.48
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+10% Synergy $4.88
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+9% Synergy $0.62
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+9% Synergy $0.27
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.52
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+7% Synergy $5.01
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+7% Synergy $0.26
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+6% Synergy $2.48
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+6% Synergy $15.76
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+6% Synergy $2.94
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $2.39
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+5% Synergy $0.33
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+5% Synergy $2.53
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+5% Synergy $3.88
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $0.65
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-6% Synergy $1.98
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-12% Synergy $12.51

Instants

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

Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+6% Synergy $3.64
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+3% Synergy $5.16
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $9.85
Putrefy Putrefy
-13% Synergy $0.10
Terminate Terminate
-15% Synergy $0.50
Harrow Harrow
-15% Synergy $0.19
Beast Within Beast Within
-24% Synergy $0.51
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-25% Synergy $3.11

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+31% Synergy $5.11
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+7% Synergy $1.44
Warp World Warp World
+7% Synergy $0.98
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $6.79
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.11
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $5.32
Three Visits Three Visits
-14% Synergy $7.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-16% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.46
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-24% Synergy $1.84
Farseek Farseek
-26% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-27% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+32% Synergy $34.01
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+24% Synergy $22.32
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+22% Synergy $0.16
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+16% Synergy $24.74
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $8.13
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $60.53
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+12% Synergy $2.23
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+10% Synergy $0.12
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $2.06
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+9% Synergy $0.42
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+8% Synergy $2.64
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+7% Synergy $2.78
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+6% Synergy $6.45
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.32
Brainstone Brainstone
+6% Synergy $0.09
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.19
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $1.69
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.04
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.22
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $3.43
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.89
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
0% Synergy $30.94
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $3.20

Enchantments

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

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+30% Synergy $9.79
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+23% Synergy $0.70
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+19% Synergy $0.80
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+18% Synergy $0.70
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+18% Synergy $0.47
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+16% Synergy $21.39
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+15% Synergy $0.14
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+14% Synergy $26.10
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+11% Synergy $2.06
Cream of the Crop Cream of the Crop
+11% Synergy $20.36
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+10% Synergy $10.80
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $17.30
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+9% Synergy $0.82
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+9% Synergy $3.90
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+8% Synergy $0.17
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+8% Synergy $5.75
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+8% Synergy $6.17
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+7% Synergy $0.16
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+7% Synergy $0.16
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+7% Synergy $1.44
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+7% Synergy $0.16
Colossification Colossification
+7% Synergy $0.44
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.12
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $1.05
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+6% Synergy $2.08
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.26
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+5% Synergy $1.27
From Beyond From Beyond
+5% Synergy $4.26
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+5% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $3.36
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $22.82
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $16.50
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+4% Synergy $17.82
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $14.18
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $11.71
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+2% Synergy $8.35
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.00
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $7.75
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
0% Synergy $13.30
Exploration Exploration
-3% Synergy $26.92
Greater Good Greater Good
-7% Synergy $3.89

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+8% Synergy $1.83
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+6% Synergy $5.34

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 $0.17
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $10.11
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+9% Synergy $0.20
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+9% Synergy $97.89
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+7% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $6.12
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $4.93
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.10
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+4% Synergy $0.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $46.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $8.20
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $32.81
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.14
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $6.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.26
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.19
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
-12% Synergy $1.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+17% Synergy $0.49
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+17% Synergy $0.25
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+16% Synergy $0.94
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $0.79
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+8% Synergy $0.23
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+7% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+4% Synergy $0.24
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+4% Synergy $2.22
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+3% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.15
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $1.58
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $60.19

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 $0.11
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+15% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+15% Synergy $0.19
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+13% Synergy $0.86
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+13% Synergy $0.42
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+11% Synergy $0.95
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+11% Synergy $0.42
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+6% Synergy $2.39
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+4% Synergy $8.74
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.14
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+4% Synergy $13.04
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.10
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+3% Synergy $7.06
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $18.35
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.23
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.07
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $5.78
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $14.94
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+2% Synergy $17.41
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.41
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+2% Synergy $0.44
Commercial District Commercial District
+1% Synergy $6.10
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.07
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
0% Synergy $1.31
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
0% Synergy $12.30
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
0% Synergy $9.43
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $6.11
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $5.51
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $13.68
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $20.14
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.26
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.13
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-2% Synergy $0.28
Game Trail Game Trail
-2% Synergy $0.18
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-3% Synergy $0.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.11
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $4.69
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.20
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-10% Synergy $0.22
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-14% Synergy $2.29

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