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Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
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Vadrok, Apex of Thunder

{U}{R}{W}

Legendary Creature — Elemental Dinosaur Cat

Mutate {1}{W/U}{R}{R} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.)

Flying, first strike

Whenever this creature mutates, you may cast target noncreature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard without paying its mana cost.

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FlyingMutateFirst strike
Set
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (IKO #214)
Rarity
Mythic
Mana value
3
Released
2020-04-24
Artist
Zack Stella
EDHREC rank
#13,392
Colour identity
{R}{U}{W}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 2 two-card combos

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.13
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Recursion

Combos 24

Double Major+Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
{R}{G}{W}{U}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
487 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Chef's Kiss
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
434 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Frontline Heroism+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you controlReturn any number of creatures to their owners' hands
285 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Cloud of Faeries+Quasiduplicate+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
208 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Kykar, Wind's Fury+Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Snap+Quasiduplicate
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite red manaInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
174 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Cloud of Faeries+Twinflame+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
160 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Peregrine Drake+Quasiduplicate+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
157 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Kykar, Wind's Fury+Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Snap+Cackling Counterpart
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite red manaInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
155 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Peregrine Drake+Twinflame+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
107 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Lotus Field+Snap+Azorius Chancery
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
78 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Cloud of Faeries+Heat Shimmer+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
60 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Peregrine Drake+Heat Shimmer+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
45 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Dockside Extortionist+Twinflame+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of lands you control
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Dockside Extortionist+Winds of Rebuke
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Dockside Extortionist+Quasiduplicate+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of lands you control
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Dockside Extortionist+Heat Shimmer+Snap
{U}{R}{W}
Cast a subset of spells in your graveyardInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokensInfinite untap of lands you control
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+Sundial of the Infinite+Crystal Shard+Chance for Glory
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite turnsLock
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Palinchron+Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Twinflame+Training Grounds
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokens with haste
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Palinchron+Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Cackling Counterpart+Training Grounds
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokens
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Palinchron+Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Quasiduplicate+Training Grounds
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokens
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Palinchron+Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Fated Infatuation+Training Grounds
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokens
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Palinchron+Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Heat Shimmer+Training Grounds
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokens with haste
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+Obeka, Brute Chronologist+Crystal Shard+Chance for Glory
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite turnsLock
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder+Dockside Extortionist+Unexplained Disappearance
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm countInfinite surveilInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 24 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Lore Drakkis 84 %+83.4 %
  2. Sea-Dasher Octopus 77 %+76.4 %
  3. Pouncing Shoreshark 61 %+60.6 %
  4. Dreamtail Heron 60 %+60.0 %
  5. Pollywog Symbiote 60 %+59.3 %
  6. Frantic Search 71 %+55.7 %
  7. Sevinne's Reclamation 63 %+54.7 %
  8. Snap 62 %+54.3 %
  9. Cubwarden 54 %+53.7 %
  10. Cloudpiercer 51 %+50.6 %
  11. Vulpikeet 50 %+49.5 %
  12. Porcuparrot 49 %+49.1 %
  13. Regal Leosaur 48 %+47.7 %
  14. See the Truth 49 %+47.5 %
  15. Faithless Looting 59 %+45.9 %
  16. Huntmaster Liger 44 %+44.0 %
  17. Majestic Auricorn 39 %+38.9 %
  18. Everquill Phoenix 38 %+37.4 %
  19. Vega, the Watcher 41 %+37.3 %
  20. Prismari Command 40 %+34.4 %
  21. Souvenir Snatcher 34 %+33.8 %
  22. Geistwave 32 %+31.4 %
  23. Windfall 39 %+30.9 %
  24. Ancestral Vision 34 %+30.8 %
  25. Archipelagore 30 %+29.5 %
  26. Faithful Mending 31 %+29.3 %
  27. Inevitable Betrayal 30 %+28.4 %
  28. Solve the Equation 31 %+28.2 %
  29. Crystal Shard 28 %+27.8 %
  30. Run Away Together 29 %+27.6 %
  31. Quasiduplicate 26 %+25.5 %
  32. Storm-Kiln Artist 39 %+25.5 %
  33. Secrets of the Dead 25 %+25.1 %
  34. Chef's Kiss 25 %+24.8 %
  35. Wheel of Fate 26 %+24.5 %
  36. Cloud of Faeries 26 %+24.5 %
  37. Cackling Counterpart 25 %+24.4 %
  38. Grinning Ignus 23 %+23.0 %
  39. Sanctum of Eternity 23 %+22.8 %
  40. Izzet Charm 25 %+22.6 %
  41. Kykar, Wind's Fury 33 %+22.4 %
  42. Frontline Heroism 23 %+22.4 %
  43. Thrill of Possibility 26 %+22.1 %
  44. Winds of Rebuke 21 %+21.1 %
  45. Izzet Boilerworks 31 %+20.4 %
  46. Slaughter the Strong 21 %+20.3 %
  47. Jeskai Ascendancy 34 %+20.2 %
  48. Prismari Charm 21 %+20.0 %
  49. Stormchaser Drake 20 %+19.7 %
  50. Boros Garrison 26 %+17.7 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Island 95 %-0.2 %
  2. Mountain 94 %-0.4 %
  3. Plains 91 %-3.6 %
  4. Command Tower 89 %-4.0 %
  5. Lore Drakkis 84 %+83.4 %
  6. Arcane Signet 81 %-7.4 %
  7. Sea-Dasher Octopus 77 %+76.4 %
  8. Sol Ring 76 %-12.7 %
  9. Frantic Search 71 %+55.7 %
  10. Sevinne's Reclamation 63 %+54.7 %
  11. Snap 62 %+54.3 %
  12. Pouncing Shoreshark 61 %+60.6 %
  13. Dreamtail Heron 60 %+60.0 %
  14. Pollywog Symbiote 60 %+59.3 %
  15. Faithless Looting 59 %+45.9 %
  16. Swords to Plowshares 57 %-10.6 %
  17. Cubwarden 54 %+53.7 %
  18. Exotic Orchard 52 %-9.9 %
  19. Raugrin Triome 51 %+15.1 %
  20. Cloudpiercer 51 %+50.6 %
  21. Mystic Monastery 50 %-8.4 %
  22. Vulpikeet 50 %+49.5 %
  23. Porcuparrot 49 %+49.1 %
  24. See the Truth 49 %+47.5 %
  25. Steam Vents 48 %+7.0 %
  26. Regal Leosaur 48 %+47.7 %
  27. Hallowed Fountain 47 %+4.2 %
  28. Sulfur Falls 46 %-9.1 %
  29. Talisman of Creativity 45 %+3.9 %
  30. Huntmaster Liger 44 %+44.0 %
  31. Sacred Foundry 43 %+2.1 %
  32. Izzet Signet 42 %+12.1 %
  33. Vega, the Watcher 41 %+37.3 %
  34. Prismari Command 40 %+34.4 %
  35. Shivan Reef 40 %-2.0 %
  36. Path to Exile 40 %-9.3 %
  37. Clifftop Retreat 39 %-14.1 %
  38. Windfall 39 %+30.9 %
  39. Glacial Fortress 39 %-17.3 %
  40. Majestic Auricorn 39 %+38.9 %
  41. Storm-Kiln Artist 39 %+25.5 %
  42. Everquill Phoenix 38 %+37.4 %
  43. Flooded Strand 37 %+7.8 %
  44. Talisman of Conviction 37 %-6.1 %
  45. Talisman of Progress 37 %-8.0 %
  46. Whirlwind of Thought 36 %+13.0 %
  47. Scalding Tarn 35 %+8.0 %
  48. Arid Mesa 35 %+7.7 %
  49. Generous Gift 35 %+15.5 %
  50. Battlefield Forge 34 %-9.0 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2020-04-17

    If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as the value of X when casting it without paying its mana cost.

  • 2020-04-17

    If you cast a spell “without paying its mana cost,” you can’t choose to cast it for any alternative costs. You can, however, pay additional costs, such as kicker costs. If the card has any mandatory additional costs, such as that of Swallow Whole, those must be paid to cast the card.

  • 2020-04-17

    If you wish to cast the target card, you do so as part of the resolution of Vadrok’s ability. You can’t wait to cast it later. Timing permissions based on a card’s type are ignored.

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