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Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Price tag $0.12

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

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

#874 Current Rank
#902 Last Week
#881 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.

Champion of the Path Champion of the Path
+16% Synergy $0.36
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+5% Synergy $1.85
Stalactite Dagger Stalactite Dagger
+3% Synergy $0.21
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
-2% Synergy $0.38
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-15% Synergy $18.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Leather Armor Leather Armor
+62% Synergy $0.18
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+56% Synergy $0.08
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+56% Synergy $0.08
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+56% Synergy $1.11
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+50% Synergy $0.20
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+50% Synergy $11.15
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+47% Synergy $0.10
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+43% Synergy $0.22
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+43% Synergy $0.25
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+43% Synergy $1.93

Top Cards

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $5.02
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+40% Synergy $0.44
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+38% Synergy $0.53
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+37% Synergy $0.88
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+37% Synergy $0.92
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+35% Synergy $0.48
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+34% Synergy $2.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $2.00
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+28% Synergy $3.48
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $13.66
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $44.48

Creatures

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

Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+39% Synergy $0.19
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+38% Synergy $0.32
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.34
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+35% Synergy $0.26
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+33% Synergy $0.29
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+33% Synergy $0.28
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+28% Synergy $0.34
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+28% Synergy $2.80
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+28% Synergy $1.32
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+22% Synergy $0.23
Ardoz, Cobbler of War Ardoz, Cobbler of War
+20% Synergy $5.99
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+19% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+18% Synergy $2.59
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+17% Synergy $0.33
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+16% Synergy $24.41
Thermopod Thermopod
+15% Synergy $0.44
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+13% Synergy $0.20
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+11% Synergy $24.53
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+10% Synergy $1.98
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+10% Synergy $1.03
Hellrider Hellrider
+10% Synergy $3.08
Shocking Sharpshooter Shocking Sharpshooter
+10% Synergy $0.30
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+10% Synergy $0.38
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+10% Synergy $0.07
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+9% Synergy $0.28
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $4.74
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+8% Synergy $0.17
Oxidda Finisher Oxidda Finisher
+7% Synergy $0.11
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+6% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Gaveleer Goblin Gaveleer
+6% Synergy $0.16
Lavakin Brawler Lavakin Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.08
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+5% Synergy $4.93
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+5% Synergy $1.77
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+5% Synergy $0.56
Fervent Champion Fervent Champion
+5% Synergy $0.25
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+4% Synergy $1.04
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+4% Synergy $6.01
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+3% Synergy $28.30
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+3% Synergy $1.04
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $6.40
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.25
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+2% Synergy $0.21
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+2% Synergy $0.20
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $54.65
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+1% Synergy $1.02
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-3% Synergy $8.91
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-4% Synergy $0.95
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-5% Synergy $8.35
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-9% Synergy $7.34
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
+22% Synergy $0.21
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+19% Synergy $0.12
Tears of Rage Tears of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.25
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $3.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.29
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $2.49
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+5% Synergy $0.28
Fling Fling
+5% Synergy $0.05
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+5% Synergy $4.25
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+2% Synergy $1.58
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+2% Synergy $0.69
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.58
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.47
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.32
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-2% Synergy $9.81
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.13
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.44
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $6.38
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-6% Synergy $2.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $13.35
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-11% Synergy $3.88
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $66.81
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $12.28
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $1.00
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $10.38
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $2.91
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy $11.93

Sorceries

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

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+26% Synergy $0.31
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+14% Synergy $5.45
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+13% Synergy $0.15
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $3.75
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+8% Synergy $0.13
Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.33
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.55
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+5% Synergy $0.28
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.60
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.32
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+4% Synergy $0.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.27
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.35
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+2% Synergy $0.25
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+2% Synergy $0.72
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.81
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.90
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.06
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-3% Synergy $0.33
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.61
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.77
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-16% Synergy $2.56
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-22% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+40% Synergy $0.20
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $2.29
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+32% Synergy $0.20
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+31% Synergy $0.22
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+30% Synergy $1.67
Shuko Shuko
+30% Synergy $1.60
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.82
Mirran Banesplitter Mirran Banesplitter
+28% Synergy $0.10
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+28% Synergy $0.82
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+28% Synergy $0.22
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+27% Synergy $1.86
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+27% Synergy $0.21
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+26% Synergy $14.81
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+25% Synergy $8.32
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.99
Short Sword Short Sword
+22% Synergy $0.12
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+21% Synergy $0.38
Short Bow Short Bow
+21% Synergy $0.26
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+20% Synergy $0.34
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+20% Synergy $0.89
Embercleave Embercleave
+19% Synergy $9.49
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+19% Synergy $17.78
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+19% Synergy $0.48
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+19% Synergy $0.55
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $3.64
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+17% Synergy $2.34
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+17% Synergy $0.38
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.25
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+17% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $5.39
Leonin Scimitar Leonin Scimitar
+16% Synergy $0.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+15% Synergy $28.39
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+15% Synergy $0.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+14% Synergy $2.54
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+14% Synergy $1.94
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+14% Synergy $0.62
Saw Saw
+14% Synergy $0.15
Tormentor's Helm Tormentor's Helm
+14% Synergy $0.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $14.76
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $3.14
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+13% Synergy $9.18
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $44.89
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+12% Synergy $1.53
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+11% Synergy $0.38
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $39.40
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+10% Synergy $3.74
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $10.85
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $10.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.61
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-40% Synergy $11.75

Enchantments

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

Bravado Bravado
+36% Synergy $0.48
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+30% Synergy $0.19
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+26% Synergy $0.29
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+24% Synergy $0.28
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+22% Synergy $0.04
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+21% Synergy $0.25
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+20% Synergy $0.17
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+18% Synergy $0.07
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+16% Synergy $0.35
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+16% Synergy $0.63
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+14% Synergy $0.18
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+13% Synergy $1.99
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+12% Synergy $0.07
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+12% Synergy $0.12
Pain for All Pain for All
+11% Synergy $0.71
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+11% Synergy $0.26
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+11% Synergy $0.13
War Squeak War Squeak
+11% Synergy $0.09
Mob Mentality Mob Mentality
+11% Synergy $0.25
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+10% Synergy $0.16
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+10% Synergy $0.15
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+9% Synergy $1.78
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+9% Synergy $0.49
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+9% Synergy $0.14
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.39
The Brute The Brute
+9% Synergy $0.14
Flamespeaker's Will Flamespeaker's Will
+8% Synergy $0.06
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+7% Synergy $0.06
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+7% Synergy $0.07
Fiery Mantle Fiery Mantle
+7% Synergy $0.17
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $28.02
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+6% Synergy $0.24
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+6% Synergy $0.21
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+6% Synergy $0.06
Goblin War Paint Goblin War Paint
+6% Synergy $0.07
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+5% Synergy $0.14
Prophetic Ravings Prophetic Ravings
+5% Synergy $0.04
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+5% Synergy $11.82
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+5% Synergy $1.04
Firebreathing Firebreathing
+5% Synergy $0.06
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+4% Synergy $3.27
Super State Super State
+4% Synergy $15.04
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.44
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-4% Synergy $1.34
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $12.46
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $21.82
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $7.01

Planeswalkers

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

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.43

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $1.63
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+21% Synergy $0.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.36
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+11% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.21
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $1.83
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $13.01
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.10
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.18
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.89
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.28
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+2% Synergy $0.18
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy $19.16
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-1% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $8.73
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $5.43
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.11
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $1.78
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-11% Synergy $15.36
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-11% Synergy $11.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.38
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+8% Synergy $12.98
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.91
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $4.04
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.88
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.44
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $3.77
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.45

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.58
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.44
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $13.35

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