Vadrok, Apex of Thunder (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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Rodan, Titan of Winged FuryRodan, Titan of Winged Fury

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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Prismari Charm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snap
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
92%synergy
High Tide
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
89%synergy
Lore Drakkis
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Brain Freeze
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Windfall
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Merchant Scroll
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Frantic Search
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Silence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Geistwave
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Underworld Breach
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Gamble
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Intuition
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Flamebraider
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Muse Seeker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Spellseeker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Peregrine Drake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Flamekin Herald
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Hedron Crab
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Grinning Ignus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Lavaleaper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stormsplitter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Thundertrap Trainer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Palinchron
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Grand Architect
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Pili-Pala
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Porcuparrot
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Picklock Prankster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Orvar, the All-Form
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Chain of Vapor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Curfew
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Chef's Kiss
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Unsubstantiate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Delay
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Reverberate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Snapback
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
New Way Forward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Mogg Salvage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trickbind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ephemerate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pull from Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Confounding Riddle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Quasiduplicate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
See the Truth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Boomerang Basics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Ancestral Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Electroduplicate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Helping Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Infinite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mockery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Heat Shimmer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Justice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ideas Unbound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Quiet Speculation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Silent Departure
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Lore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
False Dawn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Shard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Seal of Removal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Frontline Heroism
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Burning Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Field
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Winding Canyons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Bloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Raugrin Triome
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Tundra
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Plateau
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Coastal Peak
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Turbulent Springs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Scorched Geyser
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Plains
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-62%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy