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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $9.05

Legendary Creature — Human Ally Goblin Berserker

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Vial Smasher the Fierce
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
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Playstyle & Strategy

Group Slug 8% Lifegain 8% Aggro 6% Burn 6%
View Average Decklist All Lifegain Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce Lifegain game on their own.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+28% Synergy $43.37
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+26% Synergy $15.83
The One Ring The One Ring
+26% Synergy $115.41

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
+66% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+64% Synergy $14.54
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+63% Synergy $2.38
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+56% Synergy $10.36
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+53% Synergy $5.70
Cyclops Electromancer Cyclops Electromancer
+33% Synergy $0.12
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+33% Synergy $0.28
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+33% Synergy $0.89
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+33% Synergy $0.35
Cabal Paladin Cabal Paladin
+33% Synergy $0.17
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+33% Synergy $0.22
Fireglass Mentor Fireglass Mentor
+33% Synergy $0.24
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+33% Synergy $4.20
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+33% Synergy $0.27
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+33% Synergy $0.79
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+33% Synergy $10.91
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+32% Synergy $1.87
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+32% Synergy $0.40
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+32% Synergy $5.43
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+32% Synergy $2.04
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+32% Synergy $0.25
The Wandering Rescuer The Wandering Rescuer
+32% Synergy $2.13
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+32% Synergy $5.46
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $4.62
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+32% Synergy $8.46
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+32% Synergy $0.99
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
+32% Synergy $0.32
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+32% Synergy $10.76
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+32% Synergy $0.41
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+32% Synergy $1.00
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+32% Synergy $0.32
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+31% Synergy $5.75
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+31% Synergy $0.33
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+31% Synergy $0.29
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+30% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+30% Synergy $3.15
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+30% Synergy $34.51
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+30% Synergy $0.36
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+30% Synergy $4.21
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+29% Synergy $0.65
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+29% Synergy $1.67
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+29% Synergy $9.00
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+29% Synergy $0.30
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+28% Synergy $0.87
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+27% Synergy $3.25
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+26% Synergy $3.70
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+25% Synergy $12.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.31
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+20% Synergy $4.97
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+19% Synergy $9.49

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Lifegain deck ahead.

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+65% Synergy $0.28
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+49% Synergy $0.37
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+37% Synergy $4.50
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+33% Synergy $1.04
Angel's Mercy Angel's Mercy
+33% Synergy $0.17
Sacred Fire Sacred Fire
+33% Synergy $0.24
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+33% Synergy $0.15
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+33% Synergy $0.53
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+33% Synergy $2.95
Shock Shock
+33% Synergy $0.28
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+32% Synergy $0.36
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+32% Synergy $0.58
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+32% Synergy $0.38
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+32% Synergy $8.46
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+32% Synergy $0.27
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+31% Synergy $0.68
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+30% Synergy $0.28
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+30% Synergy $1.10
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+28% Synergy $3.60
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+28% Synergy $0.68
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+26% Synergy $9.88
Bedevil Bedevil
+26% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+24% Synergy $0.39
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.41
Terminate Terminate
+21% Synergy $0.33
Despark Despark
+20% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+18% Synergy $9.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-28% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+48% Synergy $0.32
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+48% Synergy $5.43
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+43% Synergy $0.93
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+33% Synergy $1.02
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+33% Synergy $0.25
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+33% Synergy $0.21
Game Over Game Over
+33% Synergy $0.35
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+33% Synergy $0.34
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+33% Synergy $0.31
Solar Blaze Solar Blaze
+33% Synergy $0.36
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+33% Synergy $0.43
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+33% Synergy $0.20
Boltwave Boltwave
+33% Synergy $2.49
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+32% Synergy $2.69
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+32% Synergy $0.33
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+32% Synergy $8.92
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+32% Synergy $1.24
Snort Snort
+31% Synergy $0.31
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+29% Synergy $0.41
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+27% Synergy $2.21
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+25% Synergy $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+19% Synergy $6.25

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce Lifegain decks.

Prism Ring Prism Ring
+33% Synergy $0.35
Apocalypse Runner Apocalypse Runner
+33% Synergy $0.12
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+33% Synergy $2.87
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+33% Synergy $0.40
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+32% Synergy $12.31
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+32% Synergy $7.83
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+31% Synergy $0.37
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+31% Synergy $18.28
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+30% Synergy $6.37
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+30% Synergy $9.52
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+28% Synergy $2.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+28% Synergy $29.06
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+28% Synergy $2.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.

Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+65% Synergy $0.25
Chainer's Torment Chainer's Torment
+33% Synergy $0.26
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+33% Synergy $0.29
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+33% Synergy $0.37
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+33% Synergy $5.39
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+33% Synergy $0.27
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+33% Synergy $1.75
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+33% Synergy $0.38
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+32% Synergy $0.33
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+32% Synergy $0.33
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+32% Synergy $0.92
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+32% Synergy $0.36
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+32% Synergy $13.73
City on Fire City on Fire
+31% Synergy $11.19
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+28% Synergy $5.82
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+28% Synergy $26.30
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+26% Synergy $7.95

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Lifegain game plan.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+33% Synergy $0.38
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+33% Synergy $2.39
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+33% Synergy $9.10

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce Lifegain build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Regatha Disciples of the Inferno Invasion of Regatha
+33% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce Lifegain decks.

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+32% Synergy $0.29
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+31% Synergy $0.54
Fountainport Fountainport
+31% Synergy $2.95
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $14.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $55.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.77
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Lifegain strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+58% Synergy $0.34
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+31% Synergy $0.93
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+30% Synergy $0.11
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+23% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+7% Synergy $0.68
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.04
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-8% Synergy $0.57
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-9% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce's Lifegain decks.

Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+39% Synergy $2.18
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+32% Synergy $3.01
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+27% Synergy $0.92
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+24% Synergy $0.20
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+23% Synergy $9.25
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+22% Synergy $0.38
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+21% Synergy $0.30
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+20% Synergy $5.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.26
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+14% Synergy $0.35
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+14% Synergy $0.18
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+13% Synergy $0.50
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+13% Synergy $0.29
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+12% Synergy $0.23
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+10% Synergy $0.31
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+9% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.10
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $8.71
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.66
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-4% Synergy $18.57
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-12% Synergy $8.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-19% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce: Lifegain.

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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ravos, Soultender Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ravos, Soultender
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sengir, the Dark Baron Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tormod, the Desecrator Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tymna the Weaver Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tymna the Weaver
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Sophina, Spearsage Deserter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
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
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ravos, Soultender Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tymna the Weaver Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tymna the Weaver
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ravos, Soultender Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Tymna the Weaver Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Vial Smasher the Fierce Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tymna the Weaver Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tymna the Weaver
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Tymna the Weaver Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tymna the Weaver
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Vial Smasher the Fierce Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Vial Smasher the Fierce Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Tymna the Weaver Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Tymna the Weaver
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ravos, Soultender Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Ravos, Soultender
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tymna the Weaver Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tymna the Weaver