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Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Price tag $0.10

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

#982 Current Rank
#899 Last Week
#842 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.

Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+7% Synergy $0.52
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+3% Synergy $0.35
Pain for All Pain for All
+2% Synergy $0.56
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+2% Synergy $1.19
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+2% Synergy $0.89

High Synergy Cards

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

Leather Armor Leather Armor
+64% Synergy $0.09
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+57% Synergy $0.04
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+56% Synergy $1.19
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+55% Synergy $0.04
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+52% Synergy $0.13
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+52% Synergy $11.45
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+46% Synergy $0.10
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+45% Synergy $1.68
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+43% Synergy $0.18
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+42% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+42% Synergy $0.28
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+40% Synergy $4.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $4.84
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+39% Synergy $0.34
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+38% Synergy $0.42
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+38% Synergy $0.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.33
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+32% Synergy $0.71
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+30% Synergy $2.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.49

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $95.65
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $51.23
Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $10.67
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $25.70

Creatures

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

Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+41% Synergy $0.05
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+40% Synergy $0.22
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+37% Synergy $0.32
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+37% Synergy $0.21
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+34% Synergy $0.27
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+33% Synergy $0.22
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+32% Synergy $2.05
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+30% Synergy $0.28
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+28% Synergy $1.24
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+22% Synergy $0.08
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+19% Synergy $21.73
Ardoz, Cobbler of War Ardoz, Cobbler of War
+19% Synergy $2.29
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+17% Synergy $2.34
Thermopod Thermopod
+16% Synergy $0.67
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+14% Synergy $0.18
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+12% Synergy $12.66
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+11% Synergy $0.11
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+11% Synergy $0.87
Hellrider Hellrider
+11% Synergy $0.94
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+11% Synergy $0.06
Shocking Sharpshooter Shocking Sharpshooter
+10% Synergy $0.14
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+9% Synergy $0.52
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+9% Synergy $0.23
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $7.93
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+8% Synergy $0.09
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+8% Synergy $1.74
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+7% Synergy $2.67
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+7% Synergy $0.13
Oxidda Finisher Oxidda Finisher
+7% Synergy $0.04
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+6% Synergy $1.37
Lavakin Brawler Lavakin Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.07
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+5% Synergy $24.91
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+5% Synergy $4.58
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+5% Synergy $1.24
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+5% Synergy $5.26
Fervent Champion Fervent Champion
+5% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Gaveleer Goblin Gaveleer
+5% Synergy $0.12
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.17
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+4% Synergy $0.18
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+2% Synergy $0.54
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $29.64
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.09
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+1% Synergy $0.15
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
0% Synergy $3.47
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $2.67
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-5% Synergy $0.68
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-5% Synergy $7.66
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-8% Synergy $1.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+24% Synergy $0.10
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+16% Synergy $0.03
Tears of Rage Tears of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.28
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $1.68
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.08
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+4% Synergy $0.23
Fling Fling
+4% Synergy $0.06
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+4% Synergy $4.42
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $3.50
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+3% Synergy $0.38
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.31
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.50
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+1% Synergy $1.32
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.09
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.10
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.05
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-7% Synergy $4.96
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $10.87
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-7% Synergy $1.54
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $0.98
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-11% Synergy $6.31
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.70
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-13% Synergy $9.12
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $8.91
Seething Song Seething Song
-21% Synergy $5.83
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $1.05

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 $0.13
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+17% Synergy $3.56
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+12% Synergy $0.05
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+8% Synergy $0.12
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.02
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $13.07
Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.33
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+5% Synergy $0.18
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+5% Synergy $0.09
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+5% Synergy $0.09
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.88
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+4% Synergy $3.15
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.14
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+2% Synergy $0.54
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+1% Synergy $0.20
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.19
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.45
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.04
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-2% Synergy $0.53
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-3% Synergy $0.24
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-15% Synergy $3.74
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-21% Synergy $1.99

Utility Artifacts

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

Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+41% Synergy $0.21
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+32% Synergy $0.83
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+31% Synergy $0.10
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+31% Synergy $1.79
Mirran Banesplitter Mirran Banesplitter
+31% Synergy $0.11
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+31% Synergy $0.14
Shuko Shuko
+31% Synergy $1.88
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+30% Synergy $0.10
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+28% Synergy $15.83
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+28% Synergy $0.81
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+28% Synergy $0.19
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+27% Synergy $2.26
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+27% Synergy $5.37
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+26% Synergy $0.67
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $1.62
Short Sword Short Sword
+23% Synergy $0.05
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+22% Synergy $0.49
Short Bow Short Bow
+22% Synergy $0.14
Embercleave Embercleave
+21% Synergy $8.76
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+21% Synergy $0.22
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+21% Synergy $0.42
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+20% Synergy $0.45
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.36
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+19% Synergy $0.92
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+19% Synergy $1.02
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+18% Synergy $13.41
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+18% Synergy $0.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $18.67
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+17% Synergy $1.37
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.12
Leonin Scimitar Leonin Scimitar
+17% Synergy $0.19
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $5.78
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+16% Synergy $0.98
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+16% Synergy $0.06
Saw Saw
+16% Synergy $0.05
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+15% Synergy $36.22
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $7.95
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+15% Synergy $1.31
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+15% Synergy $1.04
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+15% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $8.06
Tormentor's Helm Tormentor's Helm
+14% Synergy $0.04
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+13% Synergy $0.92
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $34.57
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+12% Synergy $1.27
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+12% Synergy $0.26
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $8.50
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+8% Synergy $10.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.55
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-38% Synergy $7.66

Enchantments

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

Bravado Bravado
+38% Synergy $0.27
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+27% Synergy $0.12
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+26% Synergy $0.18
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+23% Synergy $0.26
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+23% Synergy $0.18
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+21% 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 $0.34
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+14% Synergy $0.51
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+14% Synergy $0.05
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+12% Synergy $0.12
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+12% Synergy $0.11
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+12% Synergy $0.06
War Squeak War Squeak
+12% Synergy $0.04
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+11% Synergy $0.98
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+11% Synergy $0.33
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+10% Synergy $0.12
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+10% Synergy $0.05
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+10% Synergy $0.05
Mob Mentality Mob Mentality
+10% Synergy $0.26
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+9% Synergy $0.57
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+8% Synergy $19.45
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+8% Synergy $0.16
Flamespeaker's Will Flamespeaker's Will
+8% Synergy $0.03
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.41
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+6% Synergy $0.13
The Brute The Brute
+6% Synergy $0.17
Goblin War Paint Goblin War Paint
+6% Synergy $0.08
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+5% Synergy $0.15
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+5% Synergy $0.80
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+5% Synergy $9.93
Prophetic Ravings Prophetic Ravings
+5% Synergy $0.05
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+5% Synergy $0.03
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.31
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.73
City on Fire City on Fire
-7% Synergy $7.34
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $9.50
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-17% Synergy $6.83

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
0% Synergy $0.52
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 $0.30
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+21% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.34
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+12% Synergy $0.17
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.18
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $1.18
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $10.42
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.12
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.49
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.16
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+2% Synergy $0.08
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+1% Synergy $12.75
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $0.49
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-1% Synergy $0.20
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.83
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $43.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $5.80
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $3.03
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-10% Synergy $15.59
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-11% Synergy $9.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.23
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+9% Synergy $9.14
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
0% Synergy $4.13
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $3.98
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.27
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.57
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.15
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-6% Synergy $0.34
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $1.83
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.52

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 $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.50
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.67
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.04
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $10.87

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