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Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureSpirit Dragon

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#871 Current Rank
#874 Last Week
#1033 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.

Fire Lord Zuko Fire Lord Zuko
+11% Synergy $0.36
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+4% Synergy $1.11
Joo Dee, One of Many Joo Dee, One of Many
+4% Synergy $0.14
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+3% Synergy $0.51
Fire Navy Trebuchet Fire Navy Trebuchet
+3% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+53% Synergy $0.58
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+48% Synergy $1.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+47% Synergy $0.57
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+45% Synergy $1.26
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+44% Synergy $0.20
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+41% Synergy $1.62
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+41% Synergy $1.21
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+41% Synergy $0.32
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+39% Synergy $0.14
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+38% Synergy $4.12

Top Cards

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

Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+38% Synergy $1.57
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+38% Synergy $0.15
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+37% Synergy $2.11
Within Range Within Range
+36% Synergy $0.19
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+34% Synergy $0.26
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+33% Synergy $2.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $3.21
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+23% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $3.82
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.08

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+9% Synergy $34.04
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $30.89
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $30.46
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $46.24
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $48.67

Creatures

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

Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+35% Synergy $15.61
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+33% Synergy $0.29
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+30% Synergy $2.56
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+30% Synergy $0.74
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+28% Synergy $3.54
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+27% Synergy $0.21
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+27% Synergy $0.14
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+26% Synergy $1.66
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+25% Synergy $0.45
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+21% Synergy $0.60
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+21% Synergy $0.44
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+21% Synergy $0.17
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+20% Synergy $0.23
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
+20% Synergy $0.12
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+19% Synergy $0.39
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+19% Synergy $0.12
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+19% Synergy $0.26
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+19% Synergy $2.28
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+18% Synergy $4.48
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+17% Synergy $0.24
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+16% Synergy $5.76
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+16% Synergy $0.21
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+16% Synergy $0.77
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+16% Synergy $10.43
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+15% Synergy $1.47
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+15% Synergy $0.58
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+14% Synergy $0.14
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+14% Synergy $0.17
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+13% Synergy $0.15
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+13% Synergy $3.28
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+13% Synergy $0.76
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+12% Synergy $11.00
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+12% Synergy $0.10
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+11% Synergy $10.00
Twilight Drover Twilight Drover
+10% Synergy $0.11
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $38.61
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+9% Synergy $29.97
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+8% Synergy $0.16
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+8% Synergy $0.26
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+8% Synergy $13.19
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+7% Synergy $5.15
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $13.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+6% Synergy $24.26
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
+5% Synergy $6.03
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+4% Synergy $7.19
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.21
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+1% Synergy $0.30
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $1.79
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-1% Synergy $1.55

Instants

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

Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+25% Synergy $0.29
Inkshield Inkshield
+21% Synergy $7.10
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+14% Synergy $0.89
Abrade Abrade
+13% Synergy $0.12
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+13% Synergy $0.74
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+12% Synergy $0.35
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+9% Synergy $13.61
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.95
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+5% Synergy $0.33
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $1.02
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $7.46
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $2.86
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $9.24
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
0% Synergy $0.16
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
-1% Synergy $2.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $14.98
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.86
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.20
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.72
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.71
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $48.91
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.50
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-7% Synergy $1.31
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-8% Synergy $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.45
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-10% Synergy $4.71

Sorceries

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

Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+27% Synergy $0.24
Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+19% Synergy $0.11
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+15% Synergy $0.06
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+10% Synergy $2.02
Eliminate the Competition Eliminate the Competition
+10% Synergy $0.11
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+10% Synergy $0.05
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+10% Synergy $0.06
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.12
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+7% Synergy $0.75
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+6% Synergy $3.72
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $1.40
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+6% Synergy $0.17
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+5% Synergy $0.10
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $2.14
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.02
Attempted Murder Attempted Murder
+2% Synergy $0.22
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $1.09
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.28
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.49
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $1.18
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+19% Synergy $0.55
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+19% Synergy $1.98
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+18% Synergy $0.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.19
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+11% Synergy $1.00
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+10% Synergy $2.73
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $2.27
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+6% Synergy $1.96
Mardu Monument Mardu Monument
+4% Synergy $0.03
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $3.43
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $6.21
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $8.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.21

Enchantments

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

Outlaws' Merriment Outlaws' Merriment
+31% Synergy $0.30
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+28% Synergy $23.46
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+28% Synergy $3.94
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+22% Synergy $0.67
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $0.98
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+19% Synergy $0.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+18% Synergy $11.77
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+17% Synergy $2.47
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+17% Synergy $0.81
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+16% Synergy $1.65
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+16% Synergy $7.75
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+16% Synergy $7.80
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $1.87
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+14% Synergy $18.77
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+13% Synergy $1.64
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+13% Synergy $5.43
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+13% Synergy $1.19
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+8% Synergy $2.11
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+8% Synergy $5.01
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.73
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.18
Thunder of Unity Thunder of Unity
+6% Synergy $0.15
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $0.86
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+6% Synergy $1.92
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+6% Synergy $0.08
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+6% Synergy $0.29
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.18
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.14
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+5% Synergy $3.99
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+5% Synergy $0.21
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.33
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.05
Idolized Idolized
+5% Synergy $0.49
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+4% Synergy $0.47
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $4.01
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+3% Synergy $0.25
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $40.10
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $2.86
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $0.50
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.31
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
-3% Synergy $3.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-14% Synergy $3.06

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+28% Synergy $1.17
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+18% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+17% Synergy $30.22
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+5% Synergy $6.72
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $0.90

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+35% Synergy $0.20
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+34% Synergy $0.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+26% Synergy $0.13
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+21% Synergy $0.34
Fountainport Fountainport
+20% Synergy $4.08
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+19% Synergy $0.20
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+16% Synergy $0.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+15% Synergy $0.63
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+12% Synergy $1.27
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+11% Synergy $0.19
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+9% Synergy $10.60
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $4.20
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+8% Synergy $0.15
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+7% Synergy $1.19
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+4% Synergy $1.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $34.59
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $18.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $3.59
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $46.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+21% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $0.93
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+9% Synergy $1.15
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+6% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+4% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+1% Synergy $1.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.20
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.41
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $2.58
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-10% Synergy $0.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.14

Lands

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

Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+28% Synergy $3.12
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+24% Synergy $0.11
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+18% Synergy $0.17
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+18% Synergy $0.36
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+17% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.13
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+15% Synergy $0.60
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+15% Synergy $0.09
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+14% Synergy $0.27
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+14% Synergy $0.87
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+12% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+9% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.12
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+8% Synergy $7.04
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+6% Synergy $7.84
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+5% Synergy $0.17
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $7.98
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+5% Synergy $11.84
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $9.55
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.10
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+3% Synergy $6.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.22
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.18
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+1% Synergy $16.86
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $4.92
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.65
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $13.64
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $7.88
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.17
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $13.78
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $24.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $20.32
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $5.51
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-3% Synergy $17.32
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-3% Synergy $0.55
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.18
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $325.65
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $6.50
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $10.89
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $18.54
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-5% Synergy $0.18
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-7% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-9% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.07

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