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Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Price tag $0.09

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#958 Current Rank
#938 Last Week
#820 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Valduk, Keeper of the Flame.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Valduk, Keeper of the Flame decks.

Coral Sword Coral Sword
+15% Synergy $0.09
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+9% Synergy $0.65
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+8% Synergy $0.17
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $4.85
Buster Sword Buster Sword
0% Synergy $36.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Valduk, Keeper of the Flame's abilities and overall game plan.

Leather Armor Leather Armor
+63% Synergy $0.09
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+57% Synergy $0.06
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+56% Synergy $1.33
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+55% Synergy $0.07
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+53% Synergy $16.52
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+52% Synergy $0.12
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+46% Synergy $0.13
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+45% Synergy $1.97
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+43% Synergy $0.19
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+42% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Valduk, Keeper of the Flame decks.

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+42% Synergy $0.20
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+40% Synergy $0.64
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+40% Synergy $1.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $5.02
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+39% Synergy $0.37
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+38% Synergy $0.33
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+37% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.30
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+30% Synergy $3.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $94.69
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $46.20
Gamble Gamble
-16% Synergy $7.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Valduk, Keeper of the Flame's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+41% Synergy $0.11
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+41% Synergy $0.22
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+38% Synergy $0.22
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+35% Synergy $0.24
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+34% Synergy $0.17
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+33% Synergy $2.09
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+30% Synergy $1.16
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+30% Synergy $0.18
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+22% Synergy $0.09
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+20% Synergy $23.42
Ardoz, Cobbler of War Ardoz, Cobbler of War
+20% Synergy $2.07
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+17% Synergy $2.17
Thermopod Thermopod
+17% Synergy $0.73
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+14% Synergy $0.18
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+12% Synergy $10.52
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+11% Synergy $0.94
Hellrider Hellrider
+11% Synergy $1.38
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+11% Synergy $0.09
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+10% Synergy $0.16
Shocking Sharpshooter Shocking Sharpshooter
+9% Synergy $0.14
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $9.29
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+8% Synergy $0.08
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+7% Synergy $1.86
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+7% Synergy $1.26
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+7% Synergy $2.13
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+7% Synergy $0.12
Oxidda Finisher Oxidda Finisher
+7% Synergy $0.04
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+6% Synergy $4.18
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+6% Synergy $4.97
Lavakin Brawler Lavakin Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.05
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+5% Synergy $27.81
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.20
Fervent Champion Fervent Champion
+5% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Gaveleer Goblin Gaveleer
+5% Synergy $0.11
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.17
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+4% Synergy $0.14
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+3% Synergy $0.46
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+3% Synergy $16.89
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $30.11
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.12
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+1% Synergy $0.14
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
0% Synergy $4.04
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $2.89
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-5% Synergy $0.57
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-5% Synergy $6.86
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-8% Synergy $0.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Valduk, Keeper of the Flame safe.

Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+23% Synergy $0.09
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+16% Synergy $0.02
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+7% Synergy $1.76
Tears of Rage Tears of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.25
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.06
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $2.75
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+4% Synergy $0.19
Fling Fling
+4% Synergy $0.08
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+4% Synergy $4.70
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.28
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+3% Synergy $0.60
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+2% Synergy $1.39
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.08
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.15
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $0.53
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $4.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $11.68
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-6% Synergy $1.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.62
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-11% Synergy $5.39
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-13% Synergy $8.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $8.43
Seething Song Seething Song
-21% Synergy $6.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-23% Synergy $0.99

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Valduk, Keeper of the Flame's game plan and control the board.

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+24% Synergy $0.14
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+17% Synergy $4.02
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+13% Synergy $0.08
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+8% Synergy $0.12
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.07
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+6% Synergy $0.16
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $11.89
Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.37
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+5% Synergy $0.09
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+5% Synergy $0.08
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $4.41
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+4% Synergy $2.84
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.23
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.14
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+2% Synergy $0.85
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.03
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
0% Synergy $0.20
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.39
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.03
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-2% Synergy $0.51
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-3% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $2.73
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-21% Synergy $1.76

Utility Artifacts

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

Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+40% Synergy $0.22
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+32% Synergy $1.41
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+32% Synergy $0.77
Mirran Banesplitter Mirran Banesplitter
+31% Synergy $0.09
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+31% Synergy $0.17
Shuko Shuko
+31% Synergy $2.09
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+30% Synergy $17.44
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+30% Synergy $0.05
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+30% Synergy $0.08
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+28% Synergy $1.32
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+28% Synergy $0.20
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+28% Synergy $2.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $7.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+26% Synergy $0.63
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+22% Synergy $1.86
Embercleave Embercleave
+22% Synergy $7.95
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+22% Synergy $0.49
Short Sword Short Sword
+22% Synergy $0.04
Short Bow Short Bow
+22% Synergy $0.10
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+21% Synergy $0.34
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+21% Synergy $0.19
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+20% Synergy $0.99
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+20% Synergy $0.49
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.11
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+19% Synergy $1.02
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+18% Synergy $0.30
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+18% Synergy $10.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $17.15
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+17% Synergy $1.39
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.11
Leonin Scimitar Leonin Scimitar
+17% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $6.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+16% Synergy $1.06
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+16% Synergy $2.06
Saw Saw
+16% Synergy $0.06
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+15% Synergy $35.07
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $8.99
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $5.37
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+15% Synergy $1.78
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+15% Synergy $0.25
Tormentor's Helm Tormentor's Helm
+15% Synergy $0.06
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+13% Synergy $1.19
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+13% Synergy $1.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $31.55
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+12% Synergy $0.29
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+11% Synergy $9.42
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+9% Synergy $9.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.45
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-37% Synergy $7.78

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Valduk, Keeper of the Flame's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Bravado Bravado
+39% Synergy $0.24
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+32% Synergy $0.80
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+27% Synergy $0.10
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+26% Synergy $0.18
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+24% Synergy $0.25
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+22% Synergy $0.18
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+22% Synergy $0.11
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+20% Synergy $0.05
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+18% Synergy $0.07
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+16% Synergy $0.33
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+14% Synergy $0.04
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+14% Synergy $0.34
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+13% Synergy $0.14
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+12% Synergy $0.15
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+12% Synergy $0.12
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+11% Synergy $0.92
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+11% Synergy $0.49
War Squeak War Squeak
+11% Synergy $0.05
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.60
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+10% Synergy $0.12
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+10% Synergy $0.04
Mob Mentality Mob Mentality
+10% Synergy $0.26
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+10% Synergy $0.04
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+8% Synergy $18.73
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+8% Synergy $0.15
Flamespeaker's Will Flamespeaker's Will
+8% Synergy $0.04
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.44
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+7% Synergy $0.07
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+6% Synergy $0.73
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+6% Synergy $0.14
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+6% Synergy $11.33
The Brute The Brute
+6% Synergy $0.16
Goblin War Paint Goblin War Paint
+6% Synergy $0.09
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+5% Synergy $0.19
Prophetic Ravings Prophetic Ravings
+5% Synergy $0.06
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+5% Synergy $0.02
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.35
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.57
City on Fire City on Fire
-7% Synergy $5.62
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $8.53
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-17% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Valduk, Keeper of the Flame to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
-1% Synergy $0.58
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.27
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+21% Synergy $0.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.46
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+12% Synergy $0.16
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.15
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $9.47
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $1.24
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.15
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.50
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.14
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.16
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+2% Synergy $0.10
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+1% Synergy $12.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $0.47
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-1% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.71
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $5.08
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $0.98
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $1.64
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-7% Synergy $0.55
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-9% Synergy $16.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-11% Synergy $11.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.20
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+9% Synergy $6.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
0% Synergy $3.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $4.04
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.33
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-6% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $1.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Valduk, Keeper of the Flame decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.70
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.50
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.03
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $11.68

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