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Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $1.15

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Human Artificer Goblin Berserker

Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Vial Smasher the Fierce

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce's abilities and overall game plan.

Viridian Revel Viridian Revel
+66% Synergy $2.63
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+63% Synergy $9.54
Maul Splicer Maul Splicer
+57% Synergy $0.18
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+57% Synergy $1.36
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+57% Synergy $1.20
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+57% Synergy $0.89
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+55% Synergy $0.61
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+53% Synergy $0.17
Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
+53% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+52% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks.

Jolene, the Plunder Queen Jolene, the Plunder Queen
+51% Synergy $6.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+50% Synergy $0.23
Vital Splicer Vital Splicer
+47% Synergy $0.17
Arcbound Reclaimer Arcbound Reclaimer
+47% Synergy $5.29
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+47% Synergy $0.06
Sandstorm Salvager Sandstorm Salvager
+46% Synergy $0.90
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+43% Synergy $5.92
Blood Money Blood Money
+43% Synergy $0.55
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+25% Synergy $0.24
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+16% Synergy $1.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+36% Synergy $0.30
Kibo, Uktabi Prince Kibo, Uktabi Prince
+36% Synergy $8.15
Fangren Marauder Fangren Marauder
+35% Synergy $0.47
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+32% Synergy $1.39
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+32% Synergy $0.17
Rootwire Amalgam Rootwire Amalgam
+32% Synergy $0.36
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+31% Synergy $1.66
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+31% Synergy $0.18
Vazi, Keen Negotiator Vazi, Keen Negotiator
+31% Synergy $0.17
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+31% Synergy $0.28
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+28% Synergy $6.97
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+27% Synergy $2.60
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+26% Synergy $11.18
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+26% Synergy $32.53
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+25% Synergy $7.32
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+24% Synergy $13.63
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+21% Synergy $10.29
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+21% Synergy $0.17
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+20% Synergy $18.01
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+20% Synergy $34.63
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+20% Synergy $0.15
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+18% Synergy $0.76
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+18% Synergy $19.13
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+18% Synergy $0.13
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+16% Synergy $0.79
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+16% Synergy $0.51
Bottle Golems Bottle Golems
+16% Synergy $0.08
Salvage Titan Salvage Titan
+16% Synergy $0.26
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+16% Synergy $0.38
Citanul Stalwart Citanul Stalwart
+16% Synergy $0.11
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+16% Synergy $1.92
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+16% Synergy $1.14
Sarinth Greatwurm Sarinth Greatwurm
+16% Synergy $0.30
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+16% Synergy $18.75
Glissa, the Traitor Glissa, the Traitor
+15% Synergy $2.38
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+13% Synergy $1.07
Xorn Xorn
+12% Synergy $7.99
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+12% Synergy $3.27
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+11% Synergy $44.70
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $37.52
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+8% Synergy $0.40
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+1% Synergy $1.69
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $12.95
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-31% Synergy $0.57

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce safe.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+36% Synergy $0.28
Terminate Terminate
+15% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+13% Synergy $0.78
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $0.41
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
+12% Synergy $0.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $11.33
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.60
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.47

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce's game plan and control the board.

Vandalblast Vandalblast
+31% Synergy $2.27
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.54
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+31% Synergy $9.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+22% Synergy $1.99
Fallaji Excavation Fallaji Excavation
+21% Synergy $0.04
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+17% Synergy $0.36
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.24
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+16% Synergy $6.06
Three Visits Three Visits
+11% Synergy $7.89
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $6.86
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.33
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.49
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $0.93
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+37% Synergy $1.88
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+31% Synergy $21.62
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+30% Synergy $6.49
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+26% Synergy $0.11
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+23% Synergy $1.27
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+23% Synergy $2.65
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+19% Synergy $9.00
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+16% Synergy $22.17
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+15% Synergy $0.16
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+15% Synergy $0.18
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+13% Synergy $9.54
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.70

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Doubling Season Doubling Season
+35% Synergy $31.84
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+34% Synergy $13.26
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+34% Synergy $0.75
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+25% Synergy $25.75
The Brothers' War The Brothers' War
+21% Synergy $1.17
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+19% Synergy $6.84
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy $13.23
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+11% Synergy $0.65
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+8% Synergy $16.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.28

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+42% Synergy $1.48
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+21% Synergy $1.28

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+37% Synergy $1.32
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+30% Synergy $1.97
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+28% Synergy $0.56
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+28% Synergy $2.97
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $11.66
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+15% Synergy $1.83
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $38.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+31% Synergy $4.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+19% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+8% Synergy $2.21
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+6% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $1.40
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.47
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+4% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+26% Synergy $6.34
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+25% Synergy $0.76
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.20
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+22% Synergy $2.32
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+22% Synergy $5.56
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+21% Synergy $0.22
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.24
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+18% Synergy $0.15
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+15% Synergy $0.86
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.13
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+14% Synergy $8.96
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+14% Synergy $0.34
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.36
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+11% Synergy $22.01
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+11% Synergy $15.15
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+3% Synergy $0.26
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+2% Synergy $10.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.12
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+2% Synergy $0.08
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-6% Synergy $0.29
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-9% Synergy $8.70
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $15.87
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $23.25
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $0.52
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-11% Synergy $7.89
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-12% Synergy $7.27
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-17% Synergy $0.35
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-19% Synergy $0.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-20% Synergy $15.26
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-25% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-32% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce.

Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Tavern Brawler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Guild Artisan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Guild Artisan
The Fugitive Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fugitive Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Popular Entertainer Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Popular Entertainer
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Hardy Outlander Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Hardy Outlander
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cloakwood Hermit Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cloakwood Hermit
The Fugitive Doctor Peri Brown The Fugitive Doctor // Peri Brown
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
The Third Doctor Bill Potts The Third Doctor // Bill Potts
The Ninth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Ninth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Akiri, Line-Slinger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akiri, Line-Slinger // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Vial Smasher the Fierce Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ravos, Soultender Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ravos, Soultender
The Fugitive Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fugitive Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Iron Throne Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Iron Throne
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
Bill Potts Bill Potts
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ganax, Astral Hunter Street Urchin Ganax, Astral Hunter // Street Urchin
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alena, Kessig Trapper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Krark, the Thumbless Akiri, Line-Slinger // Krark, the Thumbless
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Master Chef Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Master Chef
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Tavern Brawler Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Tavern Brawler
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Cultist of the Absolute Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cultist of the Absolute