Vadrok, Apex of Thunder (Commander) - Core Combo

Alternate Names:

Rodan, Titan of Winged FuryRodan, Titan of Winged Fury

Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Rank #1,234
8decks
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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Exhibition Tidecaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Prismari Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Muse Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harmonized Trio
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Pollywog Symbiote
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Lore Drakkis
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Cloudpiercer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Prismari Command
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Snap
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Regal Leosaur
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Vulpikeet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
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Frantic Search
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Cubwarden
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Izzet Charm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Generous Gift
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Peregrine Drake
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Run Away Together
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Quasiduplicate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Majestic Auricorn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Porcuparrot
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Glitterfang
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Darting Merfolk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Everquill Phoenix
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Archipelagore
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Skywing Aven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Thalakos Scout
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Grinning Ignus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Millikin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Warring Triad
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Inkmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Karfell Harbinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Steamcore Scholar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quickling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flamekin Herald
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burning Prophet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sterling Hound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaho, Minamo Historian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Monastery Mentor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vodalian Merchant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bronze Walrus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haughty Djinn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Cathartic Pyre
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Chef's Kiss
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Faithful Mending
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Slick Sequence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Curfew
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Helix
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Disenchant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Electric Revelation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Abandon Attachments
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unwanted Remake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Get Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bounce Off
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Broadside Barrage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ionize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Electrolyze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geistwave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Discover the Impossible
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Stern Dismissal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chance for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fateful Absence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deliberate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Union of the Third Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Blink of an Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Bovine Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
See the Truth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Time Wipe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Seize the Spoils
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Twinflame
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Ancestral Vision
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Solve the Equation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shenanigans
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Citywide Bust
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heat Shimmer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Restore Balance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rip Apart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strategic Planning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse of Tomorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helping Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dismantling Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mockery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Last Chance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Depopulate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Stone Rain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Remember the Fallen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hazoret's Undying Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burning Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winged Words
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Compulsive Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hazoret's Monument
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Oketra's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Everflowing Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Shard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brainstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Excavation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Burning Vengeance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Frontline Heroism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Monastery Siege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Snare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bravado
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Out of Time
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curator's Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wild Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Removal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Renewal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Desolate Lighthouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Restless Spire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Factory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Needle Spires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Honored Heirloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Star Compass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Mox Tantalite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Triumph
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy