Vadrok, Apex of Thunder (Commander) - Upgraded Mutate

Alternate Names:

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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Prismari Charm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Peak
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Springs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sea-Dasher Octopus
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Lore Drakkis
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Frantic Search
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Porcuparrot
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Cubwarden
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Prismari Command
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Vulpikeet
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Snap
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Cloudpiercer
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
See the Truth
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Regal Leosaur
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Majestic Auricorn
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Everquill Phoenix
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ledger Shredder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Grinning Ignus
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Archipelagore
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Glitterfang
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Fleeting Effigy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Sunpearl Kirin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Darting Merfolk
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Sprite Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Muse Seeker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Practiced Scrollsmith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flamekin Herald
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Faithful Mending
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Geistwave
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Run Away Together
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Chef's Kiss
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Curfew
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Unsubstantiate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Flame Sweep
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fading Hope
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Unsummon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Mardu
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Jeskai Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Confounding Riddle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Dispute
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Keep Safe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Opt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Counterflux
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Ancestral Vision
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Wheel of Fate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Time Wipe
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Quasiduplicate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spoils
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Stock Up
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Into the Fire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Citywide Bust
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Burning Inquiry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Steal the Show
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kindle the Inner Flame
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mythos of Vadrok
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dismantling Wave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mockery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Collective Defiance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Heat Shimmer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Remember the Fallen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Role Reversal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Clarion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Restore Balance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crystal Shard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Collector's Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Everflowing Well
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sunforger
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Unstable Amulet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Frontline Heroism
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Aligned Heart
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Seal of Removal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Fighter Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Burning Vengeance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Verse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Royal Scions
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Jace Reawakened
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Sanctum of Eternity
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Restless Spire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Conclave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-26%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy