Vadrok, Apex of Thunder (Commander) - Optimized

Alternate Names:

Rodan, Titan of Winged FuryRodan, Titan of Winged Fury

Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Rank #1,239
53decks
John Sherwood
Mar 23, 2026
Does the Mutate Mechanic Deserve a Second Chance?
It's been six years since Ikoria, and we haven't seen any cards with mutate since. Does this controversial mechanic deserve a second chance?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Choreographed Sparks
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Charm
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lore Drakkis
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
86%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
77%synergy
Snap
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
69%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Frantic Search
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
57%synergy
See the Truth
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Cloudpiercer
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Porcuparrot
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Cubwarden
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Vulpikeet
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Chef's Kiss
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Brain Freeze
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Underworld Breach
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Kykar, Wind's Fury
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Regal Leosaur
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Grinning Ignus
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Everquill Phoenix
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Peregrine Drake
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Majestic Auricorn
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Archipelagore
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Flamebraider
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Glitterfang
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sprite Dragon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mysterious Egg
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Flamekin Herald
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Prismari Command
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Geistwave
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Run Away Together
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Faithful Mending
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Curfew
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
3%synergy
High Tide
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Unsubstantiate
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Twinflame
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Quasiduplicate
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Ancestral Vision
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Fate
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Split Up
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Heat Shimmer
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Restore Balance
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Electroduplicate
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Dismantling Wave
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Council's Judgment
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Burning Inquiry
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Stitch in Time
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mirage Mockery
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Remember the Fallen
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Pursue the Past
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Citywide Bust
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Role Reversal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Insights
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crystal Shard
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Expedition Map
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Frontline Heroism
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Seal of Removal
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Wild Research
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Aura of Silence
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Dack Fayden
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
The Royal Scions
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli Rai
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Sanctum of Eternity
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Bloom
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Raugrin Triome
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-25%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Monastery
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-30%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-28%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Silundi Vision
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-3%synergy