Vadrok, Apex of Thunder (Commander) - Optimized

Alternate Names:

Rodan, Titan of Winged FuryRodan, Titan of Winged Fury

Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Rank #1,234
48decks
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?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Prismari Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Pursue the Past
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lore Drakkis
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
85%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Snap
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
74%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Frantic Search
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
62%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
56%synergy
See the Truth
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Porcuparrot
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Cloudpiercer
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Cubwarden
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Vulpikeet
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Chef's Kiss
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Crystal Shard
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Underworld Breach
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Regal Leosaur
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Grinning Ignus
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Peregrine Drake
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Everquill Phoenix
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Majestic Auricorn
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Archipelagore
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Flamebraider
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Glitterfang
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sprite Dragon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Flamekin Herald
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Stormsplitter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Darting Merfolk
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Crab
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Brain Freeze
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Prismari Command
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Geistwave
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Run Away Together
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Faithful Mending
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Chain of Vapor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Curfew
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Unsubstantiate
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
High Tide
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Twinflame
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Ancestral Vision
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Quasiduplicate
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Fate
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Solve the Equation
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Split Up
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Heat Shimmer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Electroduplicate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Dismantling Wave
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Restore Balance
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Council's Judgment
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Burning Inquiry
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Boomerang Basics
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mockery
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Stitch in Time
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Remember the Fallen
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Citywide Bust
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Role Reversal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Recommission
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Insights
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Frontline Heroism
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Removal
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Wild Research
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Aura of Silence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Burning Vengeance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Dack Fayden
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Saheeli Rai
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Tolaria West
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Raugrin Triome
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Monastery
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Boros Garrison
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-25%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-12%synergy