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Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
Price tag $1.84

Legendary CreatureElder Dragon

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
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

#688 Current Rank
#717 Last Week
#690 Past 2 Years

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.

Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+6% Synergy $0.31
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+5% Synergy $17.35
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+4% Synergy $3.08
Teacher's Pest Teacher's Pest
+2% Synergy $0.31
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-2% Synergy $4.91

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
+58% Synergy $0.34
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+46% Synergy $4.72
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+43% Synergy $0.51
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+42% Synergy $4.74
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+42% Synergy $5.20
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+41% Synergy $15.04
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+41% Synergy $0.47
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+40% Synergy $0.33
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+39% Synergy $8.39
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+37% Synergy $0.59

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 $4.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+33% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.95
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+33% Synergy $2.08
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+32% Synergy $0.64
Anger Anger
+26% Synergy $0.41
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+23% Synergy $0.26
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+15% Synergy $0.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $11.91
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+7% Synergy $0.97

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
+26% Synergy $18.53
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+10% Synergy $17.94
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $28.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+0% Synergy $129.20
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+0% Synergy $31.82
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $72.10

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 $2.15
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+32% Synergy $0.20
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+32% Synergy $0.31
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+31% Synergy $1.36
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+29% Synergy $4.07
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+28% Synergy $0.39
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+27% Synergy $37.31
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+25% Synergy $0.38
Terastodon Terastodon
+25% Synergy $0.37
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+24% Synergy $0.23
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+23% Synergy $0.34
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+23% Synergy $2.86
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+22% Synergy $0.63
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+22% Synergy $0.29
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+21% Synergy $0.47
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+20% Synergy $28.62
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+19% Synergy $0.49
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+19% Synergy $23.37
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+18% Synergy $0.42
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+17% Synergy $0.25
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+17% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $1.89
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+16% Synergy $0.30
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+16% Synergy $2.82
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+14% Synergy $2.32
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+14% Synergy $51.52
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+14% Synergy $3.38
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+13% Synergy $2.25
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+13% Synergy $0.40
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+12% Synergy $4.46
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+11% Synergy $0.29
Dragonlair Spider Dragonlair Spider
+11% Synergy $4.93
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+10% Synergy $0.25
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+10% Synergy $0.47
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+9% Synergy $0.37
Brutalizer Exarch Brutalizer Exarch
+9% Synergy $0.36
Wasitora, Nekoru Queen Wasitora, Nekoru Queen
+9% Synergy $1.11
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+9% Synergy $4.94
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+8% Synergy $0.41
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+7% Synergy $1.63
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $1.80
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+6% Synergy $3.70
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+6% Synergy $27.17
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+5% Synergy $2.42
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+5% Synergy $6.04
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+5% Synergy $6.46
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+5% Synergy $0.50
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+4% Synergy $4.48
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+3% Synergy $1.17
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-6% Synergy $2.89

Instants

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

Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.34
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+6% Synergy $3.50
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+4% Synergy $7.03
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.90
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $14.58
Harrow Harrow
-14% Synergy $0.37
Terminate Terminate
-15% Synergy $0.45
Putrefy Putrefy
-17% Synergy $0.30
Beast Within Beast Within
-21% Synergy $0.52
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-26% Synergy $0.73

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+30% Synergy $5.50
Warp World Warp World
+7% Synergy $1.57
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.77
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+5% Synergy $8.01
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.50
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $8.19
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $5.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.44
Victimize Victimize
-14% Synergy $1.70
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-23% Synergy $2.40
Farseek Farseek
-24% Synergy $0.55
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-24% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+33% Synergy $47.41
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+24% Synergy $32.60
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+21% Synergy $0.23
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+17% Synergy $30.62
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $9.08
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $64.01
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+11% Synergy $4.21
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+9% Synergy $1.67
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+9% Synergy $0.17
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+7% Synergy $0.47
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+7% Synergy $2.08
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+5% Synergy $9.34
Brainstone Brainstone
+5% Synergy $0.35
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+5% Synergy $4.36
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+5% Synergy $0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $4.05
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.67
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.25
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $26.88
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.03
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
0% Synergy $34.13
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

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

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+31% Synergy $20.03
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+24% Synergy $0.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+23% Synergy $0.39
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+17% Synergy $0.61
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+17% Synergy $26.78
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+17% Synergy $0.82
Mirri's Guile Mirri's Guile
+14% Synergy $31.94
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+14% Synergy $0.35
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+11% Synergy $1.09
Cream of the Crop Cream of the Crop
+11% Synergy $0.41
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $12.12
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+9% Synergy $3.59
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+9% Synergy $0.36
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+8% Synergy $2.63
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+8% Synergy $33.03
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+7% Synergy $7.96
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+7% Synergy $6.86
Colossification Colossification
+6% Synergy $0.62
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.27
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $7.24
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+6% Synergy $3.84
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+5% Synergy $0.26
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+5% Synergy $1.05
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+5% Synergy $3.83
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+5% Synergy $1.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.42
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.98
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $30.39
From Beyond From Beyond
+4% Synergy $2.18
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.22
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $18.86
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+3% Synergy $18.74
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+3% Synergy $0.29
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $25.03
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+2% Synergy $11.27
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $19.62
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $5.00
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+1% Synergy $17.97
Exploration Exploration
-3% Synergy $33.51
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $5.26

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+7% Synergy $2.84
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+5% Synergy $9.01

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.46
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.35
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $7.44
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+9% Synergy $113.53
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+8% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $1.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.26
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+4% Synergy $0.25
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+3% Synergy $1.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $63.55
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+0% Synergy $15.43
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $50.77
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.74
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $4.12
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-5% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.94
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
-7% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+17% Synergy $0.44
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+17% Synergy $0.33
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+15% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+14% Synergy $2.60
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+7% Synergy $0.41
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+7% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+4% Synergy $0.39
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $4.40
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $4.67
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $2.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $86.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+16% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+14% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+14% Synergy $0.25
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+10% Synergy $1.10
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+10% Synergy $0.53
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+10% Synergy $0.73
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.39
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $12.04
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $1.80
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+6% Synergy $2.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+5% Synergy $5.56
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+5% Synergy $31.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.27
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $6.94
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.82
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+3% Synergy $9.58
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $10.00
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+2% Synergy $0.45
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $7.86
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $2.19
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $11.15
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+0% Synergy $8.69
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+0% Synergy $0.35
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+0% Synergy $16.06
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+0% Synergy $1.97
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.25
Taiga Taiga
+0% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+0% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.28
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $32.02
Game Trail Game Trail
0% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.38
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.33
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.46
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.97
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $3.30
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.34
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-12% Synergy $0.32
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-16% Synergy $0.52

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