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Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Price tag $2.98

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Human Artificer Goblin Berserker

Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Vial Smasher the Fierce
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Jund

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 89%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4393 Current Rank
#4178 Past 2 Years

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce

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 $1.67
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+63% Synergy $13.06
Maul Splicer Maul Splicer
+57% Synergy $0.16
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+57% Synergy $1.98
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+57% Synergy $1.48
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+57% Synergy $1.34
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+55% Synergy $0.59
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+53% Synergy $0.26
Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
+53% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+52% Synergy $0.24

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 $10.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+50% Synergy $0.28
Vital Splicer Vital Splicer
+47% Synergy $0.30
Arcbound Reclaimer Arcbound Reclaimer
+47% Synergy $6.43
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+47% Synergy $0.28
Sandstorm Salvager Sandstorm Salvager
+46% Synergy $0.70
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+43% Synergy $6.67
Blood Money Blood Money
+43% Synergy $2.92
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+25% Synergy $0.34
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+16% Synergy $0.76

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 $0.34
Kibo, Uktabi Prince Kibo, Uktabi Prince
+36% Synergy $13.06
Fangren Marauder Fangren Marauder
+35% Synergy $1.01
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+32% Synergy $3.45
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+32% Synergy $0.34
Rootwire Amalgam Rootwire Amalgam
+32% Synergy $0.40
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+31% Synergy $1.10
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+31% Synergy $0.34
Vazi, Keen Negotiator Vazi, Keen Negotiator
+31% Synergy $0.31
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+31% Synergy $1.08
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+28% Synergy $5.38
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+27% Synergy $4.42
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+26% Synergy $6.59
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+26% Synergy $47.27
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+25% Synergy $6.29
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+24% Synergy $10.90
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+21% Synergy $11.46
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+21% Synergy $0.28
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+20% Synergy $10.35
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+20% Synergy $41.46
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+20% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+18% Synergy $0.88
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+18% Synergy $49.99
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+18% Synergy $0.27
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
+16% Synergy $0.47
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+16% Synergy $0.46
Bottle Golems Bottle Golems
+16% Synergy $0.24
Salvage Titan Salvage Titan
+16% Synergy $0.36
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+16% Synergy $0.33
Citanul Stalwart Citanul Stalwart
+16% Synergy $0.18
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+16% Synergy $2.13
Colossus of Akros Colossus of Akros
+16% Synergy $1.61
Sarinth Greatwurm Sarinth Greatwurm
+16% Synergy $0.38
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+16% Synergy $19.20
Glissa, the Traitor Glissa, the Traitor
+15% Synergy $3.81
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+13% Synergy $2.51
Xorn Xorn
+12% Synergy $7.87
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+12% Synergy $3.76
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+11% Synergy $52.31
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $42.82
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+8% Synergy $0.49
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+1% Synergy $3.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $9.16
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-31% Synergy $1.55

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 $0.34
Terminate Terminate
+15% Synergy $0.28
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+13% Synergy $1.40
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $1.44
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
+12% Synergy $0.19
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $15.82
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.51
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.36

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 $1.02
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.48
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+31% Synergy $10.02
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+22% Synergy $3.77
Fallaji Excavation Fallaji Excavation
+21% Synergy $0.09
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+17% Synergy $0.44
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+16% Synergy $0.29
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+16% Synergy $10.35
Three Visits Three Visits
+11% Synergy $4.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $3.50
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.42
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.59
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.09
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-18% Synergy $0.74
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+37% Synergy $2.37
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+31% Synergy $17.88
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+30% Synergy $3.41
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+26% Synergy $0.24
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+23% Synergy $1.52
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+23% Synergy $3.60
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+19% Synergy $9.60
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+16% Synergy $19.07
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+15% Synergy $0.26
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+15% Synergy $0.30
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+13% Synergy $20.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $2.40

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 $34.16
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+34% Synergy $14.46
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+34% Synergy $3.19
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+25% Synergy $37.84
The Brothers' War The Brothers' War
+21% Synergy $1.15
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+19% Synergy $5.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+13% Synergy $9.52
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+11% Synergy $3.00
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+8% Synergy $16.65
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.98

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 $1.24
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+21% Synergy $1.36

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+37% Synergy $1.72
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+30% Synergy $2.22
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+28% Synergy $1.07
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+28% Synergy $4.81
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $16.68
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+15% Synergy $3.49
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+31% Synergy $3.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+19% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+8% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+6% Synergy $0.40
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $2.52
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.44
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+4% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.45

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 $2.03
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+25% Synergy $1.09
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.33
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+22% Synergy $2.76
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+22% Synergy $8.42
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+21% Synergy $0.35
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.34
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+18% Synergy $0.28
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+15% Synergy $1.17
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.24
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+14% Synergy $5.38
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+14% Synergy $0.47
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.53
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+11% Synergy $8.43
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+11% Synergy $2.20
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+3% Synergy $0.29
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+2% Synergy $10.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.24
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+2% Synergy $0.29
Savage Lands Savage Lands
-6% Synergy $0.34
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-9% Synergy $8.83
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $16.88
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $27.69
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $0.35
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-11% Synergy $8.77
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-12% Synergy $6.72
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-17% Synergy $0.53
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-19% Synergy $0.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-20% Synergy $17.44
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-25% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-32% Synergy $0.35

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
The Fifteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fifteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
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