Vadrok, Apex of Thunder (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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Rodan, Titan of Winged FuryRodan, Titan of Winged Fury

Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Rank #1,237
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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Banishing Betrayal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Prismari Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snap
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Lore Drakkis
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Frantic Search
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Faithless Looting
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Windfall
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Crystal Shard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Peregrine Drake
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Chef's Kiss
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Quasiduplicate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
See the Truth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Generous Gift
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Geistwave
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Breach
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Cubwarden
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Cloudpiercer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Flamebraider
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Everquill Phoenix
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Majestic Auricorn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Archipelagore
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Porcuparrot
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ledger Shredder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Grinning Ignus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Vulpikeet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Flamekin Herald
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Darting Merfolk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Huntmaster Liger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Geist of Saint Traft
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spellseeker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Stormsplitter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Brightling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Regal Leosaur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lavaleaper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glitterfang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Monastery Mentor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Flectomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sprite Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Cackling Counterpart
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
High Tide
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Brain Freeze
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Demand Answers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Prismari Command
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Curfew
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Open the Omenpaths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Faithful Mending
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Unsubstantiate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
New Way Forward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Release to the Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blink of an Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Twinflame
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Ancestral Vision
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Electroduplicate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Fate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dismantling Wave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Heat Shimmer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Compulsive Research
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Boomerang Basics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mockery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Split Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exorcise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call to Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Remember the Fallen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Role Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quiet Speculation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Insights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silent Departure
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Restore Balance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fractured Sanity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Lore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Recommission
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloudstone Curio
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Jeskai Ascendancy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Seal of Removal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blood Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Porphyry Nodes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ichthyomorphosis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smoke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Custody Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Exchange of Words
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curator's Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Telepathy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wild Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Burning Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Search for Azcanta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Standstill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Dack Fayden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Sanctum of Eternity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restless Spire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winding Canyons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%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
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Needle Spires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-38%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Boros Garrison
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Plains
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Meticulous Archive
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Fabled Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Monastery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-49%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy