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Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
Price tag $0.42

Legendary CreatureSpirit Dragon

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1043 Current Rank
#1149 Last Week
#954 Past 2 Years

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.

Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+5% Synergy $3.00
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+2% Synergy $2.50
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+0% Synergy $4.12
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
0% Synergy $5.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+52% Synergy $0.79
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+47% Synergy $3.20
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+45% Synergy $0.89
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+44% Synergy $0.30
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+43% Synergy $2.08
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+43% Synergy $1.01
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+41% Synergy $2.36
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+40% Synergy $0.30
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+38% Synergy $2.46
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+38% Synergy $0.45

Top Cards

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

Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+37% Synergy $0.38
Within Range Within Range
+37% Synergy $0.32
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+36% Synergy $4.82
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+36% Synergy $5.26
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+35% Synergy $0.31
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+32% Synergy $8.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $6.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+22% Synergy $0.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $31.82
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $43.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+0% Synergy $49.36
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $72.10

Creatures

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

Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+31% Synergy $5.69
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+31% Synergy $0.39
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+30% Synergy $7.46
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+28% Synergy $0.31
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+28% Synergy $8.26
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+27% Synergy $0.27
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+26% Synergy $0.45
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+26% Synergy $0.40
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+24% Synergy $2.34
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+21% Synergy $0.32
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+21% Synergy $0.57
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+21% Synergy $1.71
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+20% Synergy $0.31
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+20% Synergy $0.32
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+20% Synergy $0.31
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+19% Synergy $0.37
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+18% Synergy $0.41
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
+17% Synergy $0.25
Warren Warleader Warren Warleader
+16% Synergy $2.55
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+16% Synergy $3.90
Fire Lord Zuko Fire Lord Zuko
+15% Synergy $0.38
Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+15% Synergy $0.33
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+14% Synergy $0.30
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+14% Synergy $0.32
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+14% Synergy $14.72
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+14% Synergy $0.79
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+14% Synergy $2.43
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.96
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+13% Synergy $0.33
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+13% Synergy $5.88
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+12% Synergy $0.30
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+12% Synergy $0.44
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+11% Synergy $5.00
Twilight Drover Twilight Drover
+11% Synergy $0.26
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $6.64
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+10% Synergy $22.89
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
+9% Synergy $0.35
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+8% Synergy $41.85
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+8% Synergy $44.63
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $15.86
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $18.57
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+6% Synergy $6.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+5% Synergy $26.26
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+2% Synergy $11.65
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.32
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $2.30
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+0% Synergy $0.39
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-1% Synergy $6.93

Instants

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

Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+24% Synergy $0.30
Inkshield Inkshield
+19% Synergy $4.86
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.31
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+14% Synergy $0.58
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+12% Synergy $1.63
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+11% Synergy $0.50
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+7% Synergy $17.11
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+6% Synergy $1.28
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.29
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+4% Synergy $2.60
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.45
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $4.97
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $5.58
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.79
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+0% Synergy $15.93
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
0% Synergy $4.01
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.79
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.34
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $22.25
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.53
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $28.12
Terminate Terminate
-5% Synergy $0.45
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-6% Synergy $0.86
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-7% Synergy $0.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $67.12
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.90
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-10% Synergy $4.41

Sorceries

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

Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+27% Synergy $0.32
Release the Dogs Release the Dogs
+18% Synergy $0.29
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+16% Synergy $0.31
Eliminate the Competition Eliminate the Competition
+11% Synergy $0.14
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+10% Synergy $0.19
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+9% Synergy $3.09
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+8% Synergy $0.29
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.29
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+6% Synergy $4.94
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+5% Synergy $0.17
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $2.31
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+5% Synergy $3.75
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $4.19
Banishing Slash Banishing Slash
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.91
Austere Command Austere Command
+0% Synergy $0.42
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+0% Synergy $1.53
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
0% Synergy $2.83
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.47
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+20% Synergy $0.57
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+19% Synergy $2.69
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+17% Synergy $1.09
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.30
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+10% Synergy $1.97
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+9% Synergy $0.44
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+5% Synergy $1.84
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+4% Synergy $2.56
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.50
Mardu Monument Mardu Monument
+3% Synergy $0.06
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+2% Synergy $15.74
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $11.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Outlaws' Merriment Outlaws' Merriment
+28% Synergy $0.45
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+26% Synergy $4.59
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+25% Synergy $34.36
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+20% Synergy $2.45
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $0.60
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+17% Synergy $0.31
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+16% Synergy $3.01
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+16% Synergy $2.25
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $19.62
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+15% Synergy $2.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $9.62
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+14% Synergy $1.29
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+14% Synergy $6.64
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+13% Synergy $2.98
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+13% Synergy $3.12
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+13% Synergy $7.54
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+12% Synergy $0.34
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+12% Synergy $16.96
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+11% Synergy $2.70
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+7% Synergy $7.40
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $1.09
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+7% Synergy $3.81
Thunder of Unity Thunder of Unity
+7% Synergy $0.25
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+6% Synergy $0.40
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+6% Synergy $3.19
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+5% Synergy $0.19
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+5% Synergy $1.05
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+5% Synergy $1.43
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+5% Synergy $5.35
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+5% Synergy $0.97
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $3.34
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+4% Synergy $2.06
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.89
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+4% Synergy $0.34
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+3% Synergy $0.33
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $8.10
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $63.66
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+0% Synergy $0.37
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $3.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $0.82
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
-4% Synergy $7.87

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+25% Synergy $2.27
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+19% Synergy $0.41
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+16% Synergy $39.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.82
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $7.24

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+34% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+33% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+25% Synergy $0.30
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+20% Synergy $0.46
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+19% Synergy $0.26
Fountainport Fountainport
+18% Synergy $3.42
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+16% Synergy $0.70
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+15% Synergy $0.47
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+10% Synergy $0.35
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+10% Synergy $2.59
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+7% Synergy $0.35
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $3.22
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $7.44
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+5% Synergy $2.14
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+3% Synergy $1.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $26.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $63.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+20% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+19% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $2.20
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+9% Synergy $1.56
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+5% Synergy $1.00
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-1% Synergy $2.02
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-4% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.13
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $4.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-7% Synergy $2.60
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+26% Synergy $1.50
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.24
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+17% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+16% Synergy $0.32
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+15% Synergy $0.26
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+15% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.82
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.53
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+13% Synergy $0.53
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+12% Synergy $0.30
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+12% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+11% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+10% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+5% Synergy $10.91
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+5% Synergy $0.35
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+4% Synergy $11.13
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+3% Synergy $10.83
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $12.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.79
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+2% Synergy $11.15
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+2% Synergy $8.57
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+0% Synergy $1.96
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $20.46
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.27
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $8.69
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $356.24
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $16.58
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $31.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.33
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $31.86
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-4% Synergy $10.35
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.97
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-5% Synergy $15.62
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $31.33
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-6% Synergy $0.24
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $10.00
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.68
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $9.90
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-7% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.12

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