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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

#932 Current Rank
#920 Last Week
#885 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
+4% Synergy $0.75
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+4% Synergy $0.19
Skateboard Skateboard
+4% Synergy $0.41
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+2% Synergy $0.31
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
0% Synergy $1.18

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 $0.18
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+56% Synergy $0.08
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+56% Synergy $0.07
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+56% Synergy $0.76
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+50% Synergy $0.21
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+50% Synergy $13.36
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+46% Synergy $0.13
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+44% Synergy $0.28
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+44% Synergy $0.26
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+43% Synergy $2.13

Top Cards

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $5.65
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+39% Synergy $0.40
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+38% Synergy $1.03
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+38% Synergy $0.69
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+37% Synergy $0.82
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+35% Synergy $0.50
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+34% Synergy $3.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $2.05
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+28% Synergy $3.65
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $14.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $43.36

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 $0.32
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.35
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+35% Synergy $0.32
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+34% Synergy $1.08
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+33% Synergy $0.30
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+28% Synergy $0.30
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+28% Synergy $1.02
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+27% Synergy $3.07
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+21% Synergy $0.21
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+20% Synergy $0.26
Ardoz, Cobbler of War Ardoz, Cobbler of War
+19% Synergy $5.31
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+18% Synergy $2.35
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+18% Synergy $0.67
Champion of the Path Champion of the Path
+17% Synergy $0.37
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+16% Synergy $25.91
Thermopod Thermopod
+15% Synergy $0.56
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+13% Synergy $0.29
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+11% Synergy $1.21
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+11% Synergy $20.96
Shocking Sharpshooter Shocking Sharpshooter
+10% Synergy $0.28
Hellrider Hellrider
+10% Synergy $3.15
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+10% Synergy $0.55
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+10% Synergy $0.11
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $1.00
Mister Gutsy Mister Gutsy
+9% Synergy $0.26
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $5.38
Kazuul's Toll Collector Kazuul's Toll Collector
+7% Synergy $0.19
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+6% Synergy $0.18
Oxidda Finisher Oxidda Finisher
+6% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Gaveleer Goblin Gaveleer
+6% Synergy $0.17
Lavakin Brawler Lavakin Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.08
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+5% Synergy $4.84
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+5% Synergy $2.00
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+5% Synergy $0.69
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+4% Synergy $1.15
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+4% Synergy $5.50
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+3% Synergy $28.77
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+3% Synergy $1.18
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $6.22
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.30
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+2% Synergy $0.24
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+2% Synergy $0.21
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+1% Synergy $0.83
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
0% Synergy $53.15
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-4% Synergy $7.16
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-4% Synergy $1.01
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-5% Synergy $9.02
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.99
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-10% Synergy $7.20

Instants

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

Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+22% Synergy $0.20
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+19% Synergy $0.14
Tears of Rage Tears of Rage
+8% Synergy $0.25
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $3.06
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.14
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.28
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $2.48
Massive Raid Massive Raid
+5% Synergy $0.26
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+5% Synergy $4.48
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.40
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+2% Synergy $0.55
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.51
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+1% Synergy $1.73
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.28
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-2% Synergy $9.90
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.25
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-5% Synergy $2.20
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.51
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $4.54
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $15.32
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-11% Synergy $3.46
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $68.56
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $10.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $11.57
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $10.15
Big Score Big Score
-15% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-21% Synergy $3.53
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy $13.76

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 $0.26
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+14% Synergy $4.34
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+13% Synergy $0.15
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+12% Synergy $3.67
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+8% Synergy $0.17
Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.36
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.60
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+5% Synergy $0.25
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $4.84
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.30
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+4% Synergy $0.26
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.95
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.21
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+2% Synergy $0.33
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+2% Synergy $0.65
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $2.50
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.99
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.87
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-3% Synergy $0.41
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-16% Synergy $2.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-22% Synergy $2.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+41% Synergy $0.16
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $2.73
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+32% Synergy $0.25
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+31% Synergy $0.23
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+30% Synergy $1.81
Shuko Shuko
+30% Synergy $1.55
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $1.12
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+28% Synergy $0.90
Mirran Banesplitter Mirran Banesplitter
+28% Synergy $0.06
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+27% Synergy $1.62
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+27% Synergy $0.22
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+26% Synergy $0.25
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+25% Synergy $14.97
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $8.07
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.07
Short Sword Short Sword
+22% Synergy $0.15
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+21% Synergy $0.38
Short Bow Short Bow
+21% Synergy $0.25
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+20% Synergy $0.35
Embercleave Embercleave
+19% Synergy $8.88
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+19% Synergy $18.48
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+19% Synergy $1.00
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+19% Synergy $0.42
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $3.73
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+18% Synergy $0.58
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+17% Synergy $2.09
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+17% Synergy $0.91
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+17% Synergy $0.27
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+17% Synergy $0.31
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+16% Synergy $5.82
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+16% Synergy $0.11
Leonin Scimitar Leonin Scimitar
+16% Synergy $0.09
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+15% Synergy $29.98
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+14% Synergy $2.22
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+14% Synergy $2.58
Saw Saw
+14% Synergy $0.06
Tormentor's Helm Tormentor's Helm
+14% Synergy $0.12
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $17.78
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $3.69
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+13% Synergy $0.60
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $44.73
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $9.17
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+12% Synergy $1.99
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+11% Synergy $0.39
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $39.84
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+10% Synergy $3.09
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $8.28
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+5% Synergy $11.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $6.08
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-41% Synergy $11.51

Enchantments

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

Bravado Bravado
+36% Synergy $0.32
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+30% Synergy $0.23
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+26% Synergy $0.30
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+25% Synergy $0.33
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+22% Synergy $0.04
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+20% Synergy $0.26
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+20% Synergy $0.16
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+18% Synergy $0.08
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+17% Synergy $0.36
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+16% Synergy $0.68
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+14% Synergy $2.07
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+14% Synergy $0.23
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+12% Synergy $0.06
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mob Mentality Mob Mentality
+12% Synergy $0.25
Pain for All Pain for All
+11% Synergy $0.73
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+11% Synergy $0.11
War Squeak War Squeak
+11% Synergy $0.09
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 $1.29
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+9% Synergy $0.50
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.40
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+9% Synergy $0.17
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+9% Synergy $0.21
The Brute The Brute
+9% Synergy $0.12
Flamespeaker's Will Flamespeaker's Will
+8% Synergy $0.09
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+7% Synergy $0.06
Undying Rage Undying Rage
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fiery Mantle Fiery Mantle
+7% Synergy $0.16
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+6% Synergy $1.55
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+6% Synergy $0.14
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+6% Synergy $0.25
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+6% Synergy $0.08
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+6% Synergy $0.24
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $29.95
Goblin War Paint Goblin War Paint
+5% Synergy $0.08
Prophetic Ravings Prophetic Ravings
+5% Synergy $0.08
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+5% Synergy $17.05
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+5% Synergy $0.86
Firebreathing Firebreathing
+5% Synergy $0.06
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+4% Synergy $3.40
Super State Super State
+3% Synergy $17.35
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.37
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.45
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-4% Synergy $1.53
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $11.35
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $18.06
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-15% Synergy $6.95

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 $0.98
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+21% Synergy $0.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.37
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+10% Synergy $0.22
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.28
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $2.95
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $14.56
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.10
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.21
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.64
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.95
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+2% Synergy $0.20
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.52
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy $19.79
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.46
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-1% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $5.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $5.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.17
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $1.71
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-11% Synergy $16.10
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-11% Synergy $10.62

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.35
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+8% Synergy $11.84
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.85
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.32
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
0% Synergy $2.88
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.95
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $3.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.92

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.36
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.51
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.87
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $15.32

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