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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

#963 Current Rank
#1090 Last Week
#900 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.

Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+5% Synergy $0.76
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+4% Synergy $0.24
Skateboard Skateboard
+4% Synergy $0.32
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+3% Synergy $0.21
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
0% Synergy $0.96

High Synergy Cards

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

Leather Armor Leather Armor
+61% Synergy $0.20
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+56% Synergy $0.08
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+56% Synergy $0.07
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+55% Synergy $0.62
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+50% Synergy $0.21
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+50% Synergy $3.10
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+46% Synergy $0.14
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+43% Synergy $0.23
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+43% Synergy $0.28
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+43% Synergy $1.99

Top Cards

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $5.80
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+39% Synergy $0.38
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+38% Synergy $0.92
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+37% Synergy $1.05
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+36% Synergy $0.64
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+34% Synergy $3.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.92
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+27% Synergy $3.80
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.68

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $14.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $41.69

Creatures

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

Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+39% Synergy $0.26
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+37% Synergy $0.33
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+35% Synergy $0.36
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+34% Synergy $0.33
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+33% Synergy $0.22
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+33% Synergy $0.32
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+28% Synergy $0.34
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+27% Synergy $1.03
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+26% Synergy $2.64
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+21% Synergy $0.24
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+20% Synergy $0.23
Ardoz, Cobbler of War Ardoz, Cobbler of War
+19% Synergy $5.04
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+18% Synergy $2.40
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+18% Synergy $0.29
Champion of the Path Champion of the Path
+17% Synergy $0.42
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+16% Synergy $26.29
Thermopod Thermopod
+14% Synergy $0.61
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+12% Synergy $0.33
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+11% Synergy $1.04
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+11% Synergy $25.05
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+10% Synergy $1.00
Shocking Sharpshooter Shocking Sharpshooter
+10% Synergy $0.31
Hellrider Hellrider
+10% Synergy $2.17
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+10% Synergy $0.62
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+10% Synergy $0.12
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+9% Synergy $0.39
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $5.20
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+7% Synergy $0.19
Oxidda Finisher Oxidda Finisher
+6% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Gaveleer Goblin Gaveleer
+6% Synergy $0.20
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+5% Synergy $5.27
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+5% Synergy $1.96
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+5% Synergy $0.18
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+5% Synergy $0.44
Lavakin Brawler Lavakin Brawler
+5% Synergy $0.09
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+4% Synergy $1.19
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+4% Synergy $5.00
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+3% Synergy $29.88
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+3% Synergy $1.13
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+2% Synergy $6.16
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.30
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+2% Synergy $0.22
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+1% Synergy $0.84
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+1% Synergy $0.22
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
0% Synergy $53.03
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-4% Synergy $5.60
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-4% Synergy $1.14
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-5% Synergy $9.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.28
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-10% Synergy $6.85

Instants

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

Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+22% Synergy $0.23
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+18% Synergy $0.13
Tears of Rage Tears of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.24
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.25
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $1.89
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+5% Synergy $3.37
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+5% Synergy $0.30
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+5% Synergy $4.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.48
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.52
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+2% Synergy $0.44
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+1% Synergy $1.72
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.18
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-2% Synergy $10.52
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.35
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-5% Synergy $1.64
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.53
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $5.14
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $14.68
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $68.95
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-12% Synergy $2.98
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $11.13
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $12.32
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $9.74
Big Score Big Score
-15% Synergy $0.68
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-21% Synergy $2.89
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy $12.68

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 $5.06
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+13% Synergy $0.15
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $4.41
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+8% Synergy $0.19
Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.34
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.74
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+5% Synergy $0.34
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $5.34
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.34
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+4% Synergy $0.27
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.33
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.29
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+2% Synergy $0.32
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
0% Synergy $2.34
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $1.45
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.73
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-3% Synergy $0.35
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-16% Synergy $2.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-22% Synergy $1.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+40% Synergy $0.16
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+35% Synergy $0.57
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $2.63
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+31% Synergy $0.24
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+31% Synergy $0.23
Shuko Shuko
+30% Synergy $1.55
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.77
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+28% Synergy $2.23
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+28% Synergy $0.96
Mirran Banesplitter Mirran Banesplitter
+28% Synergy $0.07
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+27% Synergy $1.98
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+27% Synergy $0.21
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+26% Synergy $0.24
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+25% Synergy $15.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $7.40
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $3.11
Short Sword Short Sword
+22% Synergy $0.15
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+21% Synergy $0.33
Short Bow Short Bow
+21% Synergy $0.28
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+20% Synergy $0.34
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+19% Synergy $16.50
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+19% Synergy $1.06
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+19% Synergy $0.54
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $3.74
Embercleave Embercleave
+18% Synergy $8.79
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+18% Synergy $0.49
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+17% Synergy $2.02
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+17% Synergy $1.01
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.28
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+17% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $6.40
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+16% Synergy $0.12
Leonin Scimitar Leonin Scimitar
+16% Synergy $0.09
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+15% Synergy $28.75
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+14% Synergy $2.47
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+14% Synergy $3.52
Saw Saw
+14% Synergy $0.08
Tormentor's Helm Tormentor's Helm
+14% Synergy $0.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $15.85
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $3.09
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+13% Synergy $0.66
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $43.43
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $10.03
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+11% Synergy $0.38
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $35.37
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+10% Synergy $3.23
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $7.48
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $11.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.52
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-41% Synergy $11.69

Enchantments

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

Bravado Bravado
+36% Synergy $0.31
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+28% Synergy $0.30
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+26% Synergy $0.20
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+25% Synergy $0.26
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+22% Synergy $0.04
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+20% Synergy $0.27
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+20% Synergy $0.16
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+18% Synergy $0.10
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+16% Synergy $0.36
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+16% Synergy $0.68
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+13% Synergy $1.97
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+13% Synergy $0.24
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+12% Synergy $0.06
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+12% Synergy $0.15
Pain for All Pain for All
+11% Synergy $0.56
Mob Mentality Mob Mentality
+11% Synergy $0.25
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+11% Synergy $0.14
War Squeak War Squeak
+11% Synergy $0.08
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+10% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+10% Synergy $0.18
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+9% Synergy $1.40
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+9% Synergy $0.52
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.42
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+9% Synergy $0.18
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+9% Synergy $0.22
The Brute The Brute
+9% Synergy $0.12
Flamespeaker's Will Flamespeaker's Will
+8% Synergy $0.09
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+8% Synergy $0.07
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fiery Mantle Fiery Mantle
+7% Synergy $0.16
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+7% Synergy $0.29
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+6% Synergy $1.48
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+6% Synergy $0.13
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+6% Synergy $0.07
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+6% Synergy $0.24
Prophetic Ravings Prophetic Ravings
+6% Synergy $0.10
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $31.89
Goblin War Paint Goblin War Paint
+5% Synergy $0.09
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+5% Synergy $20.07
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+5% Synergy $0.86
Firebreathing Firebreathing
+5% Synergy $0.06
Super State Super State
+4% Synergy $17.70
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+4% Synergy $3.20
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.45
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-4% Synergy $1.49
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $11.53
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $16.84
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-15% Synergy $6.93

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 $0.37

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+20% Synergy $0.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.38
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+10% Synergy $0.25
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.29
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $3.32
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $13.19
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.21
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $1.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.65
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.19
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.24
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy $20.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $1.16
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-1% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $6.06
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $1.83
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-11% Synergy $17.41
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-11% Synergy $11.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.36
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+8% Synergy $11.79
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.34
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+3% Synergy $0.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $1.89
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.88
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $3.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.52
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+2% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.73
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $14.68

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