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Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
Price tag $0.34

Legendary CreatureSpirit Dragon

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#797 Current Rank
#791 Last Week
#992 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Neriv, Crackling Vanguard.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Neriv, Crackling Vanguard decks.

Kinbinding Kinbinding
+9% Synergy $0.30
Catharsis Catharsis
+3% Synergy $1.53
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $24.37
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+2% Synergy $0.46
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-1% Synergy $15.88

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Neriv, Crackling Vanguard's abilities and overall game plan.

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+53% Synergy $0.76
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+48% Synergy $1.48
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+46% Synergy $0.67
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+44% Synergy $1.81
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+44% Synergy $0.17
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+42% Synergy $1.29
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+41% Synergy $1.31
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+40% Synergy $0.34
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+39% Synergy $0.11
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+39% Synergy $1.38

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Neriv, Crackling Vanguard decks.

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+38% Synergy $0.17
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+37% Synergy $4.86
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+37% Synergy $3.22
Within Range Within Range
+37% Synergy $0.22
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+34% Synergy $0.23
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+33% Synergy $2.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.54
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+22% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+8% Synergy $34.29
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $45.20
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $38.13
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $47.42
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $57.74

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Neriv, Crackling Vanguard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+33% Synergy $17.08
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+32% Synergy $0.38
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+31% Synergy $2.98
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+28% Synergy $0.18
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+28% Synergy $0.21
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+28% Synergy $5.24
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+28% Synergy $0.51
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+26% Synergy $0.49
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+26% Synergy $1.88
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+21% Synergy $0.48
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+21% Synergy $0.20
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+21% Synergy $0.18
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+20% Synergy $0.84
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+20% Synergy $0.49
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+20% Synergy $0.10
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+20% Synergy $0.25
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
+19% Synergy $0.12
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+18% Synergy $5.27
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+18% Synergy $0.26
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+18% Synergy $2.67
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+16% Synergy $0.19
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+16% Synergy $0.66
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+16% Synergy $0.63
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+15% Synergy $7.49
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+15% Synergy $1.13
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+15% Synergy $0.16
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+15% Synergy $11.77
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+14% Synergy $0.19
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+14% Synergy $0.20
Fire Lord Zuko Fire Lord Zuko
+14% Synergy $0.37
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+13% Synergy $0.63
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+13% Synergy $0.12
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+12% Synergy $3.94
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+11% Synergy $12.38
Twilight Drover Twilight Drover
+11% Synergy $0.12
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+11% Synergy $10.46
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+9% Synergy $34.55
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+8% Synergy $32.85
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $15.73
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $16.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.23
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+6% Synergy $5.89
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+6% Synergy $25.20
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+3% Synergy $9.19
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.24
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $1.89
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+1% Synergy $0.37
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-1% Synergy $1.68

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Neriv, Crackling Vanguard safe.

Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+25% Synergy $0.26
Inkshield Inkshield
+20% Synergy $7.89
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+14% Synergy $0.79
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+14% Synergy $1.32
Abrade Abrade
+13% Synergy $0.14
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+12% Synergy $0.35
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+8% Synergy $13.92
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+6% Synergy $0.49
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.86
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $1.13
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $4.02
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $7.86
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.54
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $13.88
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
-1% Synergy $2.84
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
-1% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.48
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $17.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $8.15
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $22.09
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.90
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.23
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-7% Synergy $1.85
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-7% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $62.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $0.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $4.24
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-10% Synergy $4.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Neriv, Crackling Vanguard's game plan and control the board.

Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+27% Synergy $0.17
Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+19% Synergy $0.10
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+16% Synergy $0.05
Eliminate the Competition Eliminate the Competition
+11% Synergy $0.15
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+11% Synergy $0.07
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+10% Synergy $2.79
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+10% Synergy $0.05
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.13
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+6% Synergy $0.80
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $2.02
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+6% Synergy $0.16
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+5% Synergy $4.15
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+5% Synergy $0.10
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $2.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.01
Attempted Murder Attempted Murder
+2% Synergy $0.23
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
0% Synergy $2.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.27
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.07
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $1.11
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+20% Synergy $0.56
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+20% Synergy $2.27
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+17% Synergy $0.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.23
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+11% Synergy $1.01
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+9% Synergy $2.64
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $1.99
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+5% Synergy $1.75
Mardu Monument Mardu Monument
+4% Synergy $0.07
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.01
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+2% Synergy $11.85
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $11.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Neriv, Crackling Vanguard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Outlaws' Merriment Outlaws' Merriment
+30% Synergy $0.36
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+27% Synergy $4.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+27% Synergy $25.37
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+21% Synergy $0.79
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $1.69
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+19% Synergy $0.32
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+17% Synergy $2.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $13.68
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+16% Synergy $1.90
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+16% Synergy $7.19
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+16% Synergy $0.84
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $1.60
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $8.87
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+14% Synergy $0.86
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+13% Synergy $2.26
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+13% Synergy $6.30
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+13% Synergy $15.83
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+8% Synergy $2.06
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+8% Synergy $4.60
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.97
Thunder of Unity Thunder of Unity
+7% Synergy $0.16
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.23
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+6% Synergy $1.21
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $1.08
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+6% Synergy $0.13
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.38
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+6% Synergy $0.23
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.69
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+5% Synergy $4.00
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+5% Synergy $0.55
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+5% Synergy $0.20
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+5% Synergy $1.94
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.98
Idolized Idolized
+5% Synergy $0.57
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+4% Synergy $0.27
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+4% Synergy $0.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $4.26
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $46.07
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $2.80
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $0.64
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.35
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
-3% Synergy $4.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-14% Synergy $3.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Neriv, Crackling Vanguard to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+27% Synergy $1.49
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+19% Synergy $0.58
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+17% Synergy $29.63
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.04
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $8.16

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+35% Synergy $0.18
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+34% Synergy $0.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+26% Synergy $0.15
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+21% Synergy $0.43
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+19% Synergy $0.23
Fountainport Fountainport
+19% Synergy $3.42
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+16% Synergy $0.82
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+16% Synergy $0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+11% Synergy $1.59
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+11% Synergy $0.20
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+9% Synergy $0.23
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $10.78
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $3.30
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+6% Synergy $1.93
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+4% Synergy $1.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.79
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $22.75
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $4.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $53.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+21% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $0.72
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+9% Synergy $1.17
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+6% Synergy $0.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
0% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.23
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-5% Synergy $0.44
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $1.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-9% Synergy $1.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Neriv, Crackling Vanguard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+28% Synergy $3.15
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.13
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+18% Synergy $0.43
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+17% Synergy $0.22
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+17% Synergy $0.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.16
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+15% Synergy $0.66
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+15% Synergy $0.19
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+14% Synergy $0.50
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+13% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+13% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+11% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+10% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.09
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+7% Synergy $10.01
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+6% Synergy $0.18
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+5% Synergy $8.82
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $9.77
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+4% Synergy $11.90
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $10.16
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.14
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+3% Synergy $9.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.54
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $17.96
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $5.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.13
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $15.30
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $5.57
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $15.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $25.26
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $328.26
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-4% Synergy $9.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $23.91
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.79
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.18
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-4% Synergy $0.18
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $8.46
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $12.50
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $7.72
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $22.19
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-7% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-8% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.19

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