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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $1.11

Legendary Creature — Human Monk Goblin Berserker

Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Vial Smasher the Fierce
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Mardu

Playstyle & Strategy

Obosh Companion 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4078 Current Rank

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+67% Synergy $0.88
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+66% Synergy $0.56
Dust Animus Dust Animus
+50% Synergy $0.19
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+33% Synergy $21.04
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+33% Synergy $0.24
Anathemancer Anathemancer
+33% Synergy $0.67
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+33% Synergy $2.07
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+33% Synergy $0.91
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+33% Synergy $3.83
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+33% Synergy $7.55
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
+33% Synergy $0.21
Enduring Angel Angelic Enforcer Enduring Angel
+33% Synergy $1.96
Exquisite Archangel Exquisite Archangel
+33% Synergy $3.28
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+33% Synergy $9.40
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+33% Synergy $0.16
Adamaro, First to Desire Adamaro, First to Desire
+33% Synergy $0.70
Balefire Liege Balefire Liege
+33% Synergy $2.19
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
+33% Synergy $0.08
Blademane Baku Blademane Baku
+33% Synergy $0.08
Discordant Spirit Discordant Spirit
+33% Synergy $0.55
Divinity of Pride Divinity of Pride
+33% Synergy $1.80
Entropic Eidolon Entropic Eidolon
+33% Synergy $0.09
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+33% Synergy $1.16
Fuming Effigy Fuming Effigy
+33% Synergy $0.07
Grey Host Reinforcements Grey Host Reinforcements
+33% Synergy $0.12
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+33% Synergy $0.51
Lingering Tormentor Lingering Tormentor
+33% Synergy $0.35
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
+33% Synergy $0.17
Pillardrop Rescuer Pillardrop Rescuer
+33% Synergy $0.04
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+33% Synergy $0.08
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+33% Synergy $0.18
Returned Pastcaller Returned Pastcaller
+33% Synergy $0.05
Sandstorm Eidolon Sandstorm Eidolon
+33% Synergy $0.07
Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
+33% Synergy $0.36
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
+33% Synergy $0.13
Urborg Scavengers Urborg Scavengers
+33% Synergy $0.28
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
+33% Synergy $1.45
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+32% Synergy $3.20
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+32% Synergy $0.24
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+32% Synergy $1.70
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+32% Synergy $0.38
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+31% Synergy $0.89
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+30% Synergy $2.98
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+28% Synergy $19.25
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+28% Synergy $23.80
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+27% Synergy $30.01
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+27% Synergy $1.22
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+26% Synergy $37.52
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+25% Synergy $4.18
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+19% Synergy $2.96

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce safe.

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+52% Synergy $4.24
Mortify Mortify
+51% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+45% Synergy $0.86
Boros Fury-Shield Boros Fury-Shield
+33% Synergy $0.27
Cauldron Haze Cauldron Haze
+33% Synergy $5.93
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+32% Synergy $8.08
Arcbond Arcbond
+32% Synergy $0.98
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+32% Synergy $0.29
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+32% Synergy $0.49
Grave Endeavor Grave Endeavor
+31% Synergy $4.20
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+30% Synergy $11.65
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+30% Synergy $4.74
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+28% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+28% Synergy $8.92
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+24% Synergy $0.31
Village Rites Village Rites
+22% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+20% Synergy $0.94
Terminate Terminate
+20% Synergy $0.21
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+19% Synergy $17.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's game plan and control the board.

Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+33% Synergy $1.55
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+33% Synergy $0.64
Cruel Entertainment Cruel Entertainment
+33% Synergy $5.32
Bontu's Last Reckoning Bontu's Last Reckoning
+33% Synergy $0.59
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+33% Synergy $1.38
No One Left Behind No One Left Behind
+33% Synergy $0.08
Graceful Restoration Graceful Restoration
+33% Synergy $0.04
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+31% Synergy $19.63
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+31% Synergy $0.46
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+31% Synergy $0.18
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+30% Synergy $9.01
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+28% Synergy $2.10
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+28% Synergy $0.19
Gamble Gamble
+27% Synergy $10.76
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+26% Synergy $0.53
Victimize Victimize
+26% Synergy $0.48
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+22% Synergy $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
+19% Synergy $6.36
Damn Damn
+14% Synergy $1.06

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Aegis of the Legion Aegis of the Legion
+50% Synergy $1.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+38% Synergy $4.08
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+33% Synergy $4.20
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+33% Synergy $50.14
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+33% Synergy $1.00
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+33% Synergy $7.15
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+33% Synergy $3.49
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+33% Synergy $12.68
Feldon's Cane Feldon's Cane
+33% Synergy $0.19
Angelheart Vial Angelheart Vial
+33% Synergy $0.41
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+33% Synergy $5.27
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+30% Synergy $18.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $41.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+66% Synergy $7.22
Land Tax Land Tax
+60% Synergy $24.31
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+47% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+33% Synergy $2.19
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+33% Synergy $7.21
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+33% Synergy $25.93
Pain Magnification Pain Magnification
+33% Synergy $0.99
Anthem of Rakdos Anthem of Rakdos
+33% Synergy $0.78
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+33% Synergy $0.12
Clash of Realities Clash of Realities
+33% Synergy $0.34
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+33% Synergy $0.65
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+33% Synergy $0.20
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+33% Synergy $1.57
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+33% Synergy $0.27
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+33% Synergy $0.32
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+33% Synergy $0.70
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+32% Synergy $0.44
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+32% Synergy $0.64
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+32% Synergy $4.02
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+32% Synergy $8.43
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+31% Synergy $1.16
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+31% Synergy $8.45
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+30% Synergy $5.82
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+30% Synergy $16.85
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+28% Synergy $2.89
Necropotence Necropotence
+28% Synergy $21.85
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+27% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+26% Synergy $2.76
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+24% Synergy $0.65
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+19% Synergy $1.67
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $3.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+30% Synergy $0.54

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+26% Synergy $0.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+25% Synergy $8.31
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+25% Synergy $33.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $3.27
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+63% Synergy $0.14
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+33% Synergy $1.13
Veinfire Borderpost Veinfire Borderpost
+33% Synergy $0.23
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+33% Synergy $2.86
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+32% Synergy $0.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+32% Synergy $0.84
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+32% Synergy $0.43
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+31% Synergy $4.89
Savai Crystal Savai Crystal
+31% Synergy $0.14
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+31% Synergy $2.02
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.05
Boros Signet Boros Signet
0% Synergy $0.43
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $1.41
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-2% Synergy $2.15
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-4% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-8% Synergy $0.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-53% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+49% Synergy $0.52
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+48% Synergy $0.11
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+48% Synergy $0.12
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+42% Synergy $0.17
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+32% Synergy $0.19
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+31% Synergy $0.37
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+27% Synergy $17.89
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+25% Synergy $0.15
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+25% Synergy $0.19
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+24% Synergy $0.06
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+24% Synergy $0.06
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+24% Synergy $0.05
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+23% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+21% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+19% Synergy $0.17
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+18% Synergy $0.47
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+18% Synergy $0.28
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+18% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+17% Synergy $0.18
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+9% Synergy $0.85
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $25.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.63
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $21.90
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $15.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $12.50
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.15
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.18
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.67
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-59% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Vial Smasher the Fierce Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Vial Smasher the Fierce Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Radiant, Serra Archangel Vial Smasher the Fierce Radiant, Serra Archangel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ravos, Soultender Vial Smasher the Fierce Ravos, Soultender // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dragon Cultist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dragon Cultist
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Vial Smasher the Fierce Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ravos, Soultender Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Ravos, Soultender
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Vial Smasher the Fierce Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Vial Smasher the Fierce Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Vial Smasher the Fierce Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tymna the Weaver Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tymna the Weaver
Ravos, Soultender Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ravos, Soultender // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ravos, Soultender Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ravos, Soultender // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ravos, Soultender Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tymna the Weaver Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tymna the Weaver
Tymna the Weaver Vial Smasher the Fierce Tymna the Weaver // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Akiri, Line-Slinger Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akiri, Line-Slinger // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Francisco, Fowl Marauder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Akiri, Line-Slinger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Akiri, Line-Slinger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ravos, Soultender Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ravos, Soultender
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sengir, the Dark Baron Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tormod, the Desecrator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tymna the Weaver Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tymna the Weaver
Akiri, Line-Slinger Vial Smasher the Fierce Akiri, Line-Slinger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Francisco, Fowl Marauder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel