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Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
Price tag $0.44

Legendary CreatureSpirit Dragon

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#861 Current Rank
#810 Last Week
#969 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
+12% Synergy $0.31
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+9% Synergy $4.43
Catharsis Catharsis
+5% Synergy $1.02
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+4% Synergy $17.58
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+3% Synergy $0.62

High Synergy Cards

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

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+53% Synergy $1.02
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+48% Synergy $2.76
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+46% Synergy $0.81
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+44% Synergy $0.30
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+44% Synergy $2.74
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+43% Synergy $1.32
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+42% Synergy $1.33
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+40% Synergy $0.17
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+39% Synergy $0.39
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+39% Synergy $2.31

Top Cards

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

Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+38% Synergy $5.77
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+38% Synergy $0.32
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+37% Synergy $4.73
Within Range Within Range
+37% Synergy $0.33
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+34% Synergy $0.33
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+33% Synergy $2.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.10
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+22% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.61
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.35

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 $36.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $43.73
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $43.57
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $7.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $50.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $61.51

Creatures

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

Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+33% Synergy $14.50
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+32% Synergy $0.40
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+31% Synergy $3.95
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+28% Synergy $0.32
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+28% Synergy $4.71
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+27% Synergy $0.30
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+27% Synergy $0.58
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+26% Synergy $0.55
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+26% Synergy $1.82
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+22% Synergy $0.24
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+21% Synergy $1.25
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+21% Synergy $0.77
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+21% Synergy $0.28
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+20% Synergy $0.27
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+19% Synergy $0.66
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+19% Synergy $0.31
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+18% Synergy $4.74
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+18% Synergy $0.38
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
+18% Synergy $0.16
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+18% Synergy $1.88
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+15% Synergy $8.91
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+15% Synergy $0.27
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+15% Synergy $1.26
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+15% Synergy $0.28
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+15% Synergy $0.79
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+15% Synergy $0.27
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+15% Synergy $1.26
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+15% Synergy $12.86
Fire Lord Zuko Fire Lord Zuko
+15% Synergy $0.37
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+14% Synergy $0.26
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+13% Synergy $0.20
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+12% Synergy $4.53
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+12% Synergy $0.61
Twilight Drover Twilight Drover
+11% Synergy $0.28
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+10% Synergy $18.63
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $10.59
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+9% Synergy $37.14
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+9% Synergy $0.30
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+9% Synergy $38.18
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+8% Synergy $0.35
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $19.37
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $16.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.27
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+6% Synergy $6.18
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+6% Synergy $29.03
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+3% Synergy $11.53
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+3% Synergy $0.35
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $2.21
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+1% Synergy $0.48
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-1% Synergy $2.19

Instants

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

Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+25% Synergy $0.37
Inkshield Inkshield
+20% Synergy $11.26
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.13
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+14% Synergy $1.31
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+13% Synergy $1.25
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+11% Synergy $0.42
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+8% Synergy $17.56
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+6% Synergy $0.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.18
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $1.10
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $4.29
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.85
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.71
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $15.46
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
-1% Synergy $2.72
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.52
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $18.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.06
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.33
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $24.44
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.98
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.39
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-7% Synergy $2.29
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-7% Synergy $0.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $66.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $4.43
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-10% Synergy $3.73

Sorceries

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

Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+27% Synergy $0.30
Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+19% Synergy $0.27
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+16% Synergy $0.19
Eliminate the Competition Eliminate the Competition
+11% Synergy $0.17
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+11% Synergy $0.11
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+10% Synergy $1.55
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+9% Synergy $0.20
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.20
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+7% Synergy $0.94
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $2.29
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+6% Synergy $0.15
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+5% Synergy $3.31
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+5% Synergy $0.18
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+5% Synergy $2.47
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.08
Attempted Murder Attempted Murder
+2% Synergy $0.38
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
0% Synergy $3.02
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.56
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.77
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+20% Synergy $0.81
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+20% Synergy $2.60
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+17% Synergy $1.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.30
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+11% Synergy $1.45
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+9% Synergy $3.65
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $2.41
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+5% Synergy $2.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+4% Synergy $4.35
Mardu Monument Mardu Monument
+4% Synergy $0.17
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+2% Synergy $14.76
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $10.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Outlaws' Merriment Outlaws' Merriment
+30% Synergy $0.40
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+27% Synergy $5.04
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+26% Synergy $32.15
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+22% Synergy $1.28
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $2.55
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+18% Synergy $0.36
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+17% Synergy $3.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $16.34
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+17% Synergy $1.92
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+16% Synergy $7.35
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+15% Synergy $6.06
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+15% Synergy $1.24
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+15% Synergy $1.61
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+13% Synergy $6.14
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+13% Synergy $3.55
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+13% Synergy $1.01
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+12% Synergy $14.71
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+8% Synergy $3.11
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+8% Synergy $4.20
Thunder of Unity Thunder of Unity
+7% Synergy $0.25
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $0.95
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.34
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+6% Synergy $1.00
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.27
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $1.54
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+6% Synergy $0.26
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.47
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+5% Synergy $4.25
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+5% Synergy $0.31
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+5% Synergy $2.06
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+5% Synergy $0.39
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.66
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.10
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+4% Synergy $0.40
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.55
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+4% Synergy $0.57
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $5.76
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $51.68
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $3.48
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $1.26
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.41
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
-3% Synergy $5.35
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-14% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+27% Synergy $1.30
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+19% Synergy $0.30
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+17% Synergy $40.05
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.87
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $7.57

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+35% Synergy $0.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+34% Synergy $0.25
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+26% Synergy $0.30
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+21% Synergy $0.69
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+19% Synergy $0.24
Fountainport Fountainport
+19% Synergy $2.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+16% Synergy $1.07
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+16% Synergy $0.40
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+11% Synergy $2.36
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+11% Synergy $0.31
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $4.23
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+8% Synergy $0.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $11.31
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+6% Synergy $1.49
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+4% Synergy $1.86
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $37.51
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $23.46
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $52.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+22% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+21% Synergy $0.75
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $1.08
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+10% Synergy $1.31
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+6% Synergy $1.09
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
0% Synergy $3.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.26
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-5% Synergy $0.44
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-9% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-9% Synergy $2.74

Lands

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

Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+28% Synergy $4.61
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.20
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+17% Synergy $0.34
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+17% Synergy $0.51
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+16% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+15% Synergy $0.27
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+15% Synergy $0.28
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+14% Synergy $0.37
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+14% Synergy $0.80
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+13% Synergy $0.39
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+12% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+10% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+7% Synergy $13.47
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+6% Synergy $0.33
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+5% Synergy $10.11
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $10.62
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.26
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+3% Synergy $12.09
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $11.96
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+3% Synergy $10.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.85
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $6.06
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $19.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.43
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.17
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $7.47
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $16.79
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $15.80
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $331.42
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-4% Synergy $11.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $29.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $26.47
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $1.99
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.38
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-4% Synergy $0.18
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $10.02
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $14.05
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $8.89
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $29.34
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-7% Synergy $0.30
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-7% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-8% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.22

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