Vadrok, Apex of Thunder
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Vadrok, Apex of Thunder is $0.61 (IKO #214, Foil), and the most expensive is $18.94 (IKO #383, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.05, down 5.4% over 7 days, up 7.1% over 30 days, up 15.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.12 (2026).
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder Printings & Prices
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease, showcase and borderless treatments.
Sell Vadrok, Apex of Thunder: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.50 cash for IKO #383; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | IKO #383 | Nonfoil | $10.50 | $18.99 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | IKO #383 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IKO #383 | Foil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | IKO #383 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PIKO #214s | Foil | $2.05 | $4.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | IKO #308 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | IKO #308 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PIKO #214p | Foil | $1.40 | $3.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PIKO #214p | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | IKO #214 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder Rules Text & Legality
Mutate {1}{W/U}{R}{R} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.)
Flying, first strike
Whenever this creature mutates, you may cast target noncreature card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard without paying its mana cost.
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder Rulings
- Apr 17, 2020 If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as the value of X when casting it without paying its mana cost.
- Apr 17, 2020 If you cast a spell “without paying its mana cost,” you can’t choose to cast it for any alternative costs. You can, however, pay additional costs, such as kicker costs. If the card has any mandatory additional costs, such as that of Swallow Whole, those must be paid to cast the card.
- Apr 17, 2020 If you wish to cast the target card, you do so as part of the resolution of Vadrok’s ability. You can’t wait to cast it later. Timing permissions based on a card’s type are ignored.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKO #308 | 2020-04-24 | Mythic | Showcase |
| IKO #308 | 2020-04-24 | Mythic | Showcase |
| PIKO #214s | 2020-04-24 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| IKO #383 | 2020-04-24 | Mythic | Borderless |
| IKO #383 | 2020-04-24 | Mythic | Borderless |
| PIKO #214p | 2020-04-24 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
| PIKO #214p | 2020-04-24 | Mythic | Promo Pack |
| IKO #214 | 2020-04-24 | Mythic | Standard |
| IKO #214 | 2020-04-24 | Mythic | Standard |
IKO #308 
PIKO #214s Vadrok, Apex of Thunder in Commander
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder is the #13,132 most-played card on EDHREC, down 126 places over the last 30 days.
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder FAQ
How much is Vadrok, Apex of Thunder worth?
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder is worth about $1.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $1.05 to $18.94 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Vadrok, Apex of Thunder legal in Commander?
Yes — Vadrok, Apex of Thunder is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Vadrok, Apex of Thunder been reprinted?
Yes — Vadrok, Apex of Thunder has been reprinted 9 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Vadrok, Apex of Thunder cheap?
Vadrok, Apex of Thunder trades at about $1.05 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,132 on EDHREC).