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Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $8.52

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
+19% Synergy $46.80
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+18% Synergy $14.92
The One Ring The One Ring
+17% Synergy $115.22

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
+49% Synergy $0.35
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+48% Synergy $11.90
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+47% Synergy $2.68
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+40% Synergy $10.30
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+36% Synergy $5.00
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+33% Synergy $0.18
Armaggon, Future Shark Armaggon, Future Shark
+33% Synergy $0.34
Cyclops Electromancer Cyclops Electromancer
+24% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Trumpeter Rakdos Trumpeter
+24% Synergy $0.07
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+24% Synergy $0.25
Pyrotechnic Performer Pyrotechnic Performer
+24% Synergy $0.24
Blade Juggler Blade Juggler
+24% Synergy $0.19
Hackrobat Hackrobat
+24% Synergy $0.05
Creepy Puppeteer Creepy Puppeteer
+24% Synergy $0.18
Spike Jester Spike Jester
+24% Synergy $0.15
Fireblade Artist Fireblade Artist
+24% Synergy $0.19
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+24% Synergy $0.90
Exhibition Magician Exhibition Magician
+24% Synergy $0.25
Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+24% Synergy $0.11
Cabal Paladin Cabal Paladin
+24% Synergy $0.19
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+24% Synergy $2.00
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+24% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+24% Synergy $3.32
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+24% Synergy $11.39
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+24% Synergy $1.81
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+24% Synergy $0.42
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+24% Synergy $0.19
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+24% Synergy $6.18
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+24% Synergy $0.72
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
+24% Synergy $0.26
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+24% Synergy $0.16
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.39
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+23% Synergy $5.60
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+23% Synergy $1.25
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+23% Synergy $0.23
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+23% Synergy $0.34
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+22% Synergy $0.36
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+21% Synergy $0.38
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+21% Synergy $2.98
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+21% Synergy $33.72
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+21% Synergy $1.14
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+21% Synergy $8.93
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+20% Synergy $0.64
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+17% Synergy $12.10
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+16% Synergy $0.30
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+16% Synergy $1.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.32
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+11% Synergy $4.16
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+11% Synergy $11.42
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $6.81

Instants

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

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+49% Synergy $0.29
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+49% Synergy $0.52
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.39
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+33% Synergy $0.37
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+32% Synergy $0.26
Clear the Stage Clear the Stage
+24% Synergy $0.03
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+24% Synergy $0.94
Bedeck // Bedazzle Bedeck // Bedazzle
+24% Synergy $0.10
Carnival // Carnage Carnival // Carnage
+24% Synergy $0.22
Get the Point Get the Point
+24% Synergy $0.05
Showstopper Showstopper
+24% Synergy $0.16
Angel's Mercy Angel's Mercy
+24% Synergy $0.15
Sacred Fire Sacred Fire
+24% Synergy $0.25
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+24% Synergy $0.15
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+24% Synergy $0.57
Shock Shock
+24% Synergy $0.26
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+24% Synergy $3.40
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+24% Synergy $0.37
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+24% Synergy $0.38
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+23% Synergy $9.35
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+23% Synergy $0.42
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+22% Synergy $0.99
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+22% Synergy $0.27
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+21% Synergy $5.39
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+21% Synergy $4.89
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+20% Synergy $4.53
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+19% Synergy $0.48
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+19% Synergy $4.45
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+18% Synergy $8.86
Bedevil Bedevil
+18% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+15% Synergy $0.45
Terminate Terminate
+12% Synergy $0.28
Despark Despark
+11% Synergy $0.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $20.92
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-37% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

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

Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+51% Synergy $0.89
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+49% Synergy $0.22
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+48% Synergy $0.25
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+48% Synergy $5.37
Game Over Game Over
+33% Synergy $0.35
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+32% Synergy $0.33
Cry of the Carnarium Cry of the Carnarium
+24% Synergy $0.10
Fiery Encore Fiery Encore
+24% Synergy $0.27
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+24% Synergy $1.18
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+24% Synergy $0.24
Balancing Act Balancing Act
+24% Synergy $1.67
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+24% Synergy $0.35
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.36
Solar Blaze Solar Blaze
+24% Synergy $0.27
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+24% Synergy $0.45
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+24% Synergy $0.33
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+24% Synergy $0.25
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.24
Boltwave Boltwave
+24% Synergy $3.04
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+24% Synergy $0.29
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+24% Synergy $2.33
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+24% Synergy $7.79
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+24% Synergy $0.60
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+23% Synergy $1.18
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+23% Synergy $0.36
Snort Snort
+22% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+22% Synergy $0.16
Circuits Act Circuits Act
+22% Synergy $0.34
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+21% Synergy $15.04
Blood Money Blood Money
+21% Synergy $2.57
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.39
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $2.35
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy $0.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $5.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+32% Synergy $11.10
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+24% Synergy $0.37
Apocalypse Runner Apocalypse Runner
+24% Synergy $0.13
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+24% Synergy $2.71
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+24% Synergy $0.39
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+23% Synergy $10.17
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+23% Synergy $0.38
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+23% Synergy $18.54
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+22% Synergy $6.22
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+21% Synergy $9.07
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+20% Synergy $1.98
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $31.91
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+19% Synergy $1.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+49% Synergy $0.34
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+49% Synergy $0.25
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+32% Synergy $0.77
Chainer's Torment Chainer's Torment
+24% Synergy $0.25
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+24% Synergy $0.30
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+24% Synergy $0.40
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+24% Synergy $0.25
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+24% Synergy $4.72
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+24% Synergy $1.77
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+24% Synergy $0.43
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+24% Synergy $0.28
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+24% Synergy $0.45
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+24% Synergy $0.37
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+24% Synergy $3.98
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+24% Synergy $0.28
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+23% Synergy $14.47
City on Fire City on Fire
+23% Synergy $12.18
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+22% Synergy $0.43
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+19% Synergy $25.11
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+19% Synergy $5.63
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+18% Synergy $4.25
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+17% Synergy $6.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $4.43

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
+24% Synergy $0.34
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+24% Synergy $2.06
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+24% Synergy $8.32

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
+24% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

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

Ghitu Encampment Ghitu Encampment
+24% Synergy $0.19
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+24% Synergy $0.30
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.38
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+23% Synergy $0.45
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.40
Fountainport Fountainport
+23% Synergy $3.01
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+22% Synergy $17.64
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+20% Synergy $0.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $54.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+47% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+41% Synergy $0.31
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+31% Synergy $1.04
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+14% Synergy $0.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-1% Synergy $0.62
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $4.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.89
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-4% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-12% Synergy $1.85
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-16% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-17% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-35% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-38% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.26
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+24% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.25
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+24% Synergy $0.33
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+24% Synergy $0.34
Raucous Carnival Raucous Carnival
+24% Synergy $0.21
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+24% Synergy $2.75
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+23% Synergy $0.26
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+23% Synergy $0.46
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+23% Synergy $1.57
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+23% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+22% Synergy $0.14
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+22% Synergy $0.47
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.85
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+18% Synergy $0.28
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+17% Synergy $0.34
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+17% Synergy $0.10
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+16% Synergy $0.22
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.19
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+15% Synergy $9.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.37
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+14% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+13% Synergy $0.39
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+13% Synergy $0.24
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+13% Synergy $0.28
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+12% Synergy $4.70
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+9% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.62
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.33
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.42
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.34
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.40
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $9.09
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-11% Synergy $0.30
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-12% Synergy $19.50
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-20% Synergy $9.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-27% Synergy $0.24

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